DELRAY BEACH, FLA. — Take a spin in a brand-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, or five other models from Subaru of America, and you may be taken aback by the enhanced audio entertainment dashboard that’s front and center in the main console.
While HD Radio is easily accessible and AC controls are now push-button below the visually enhanced audio selections, SiriusXM subscribers are also benefiting from a next-generation upgrade.
SiriusXM with 360L is now available on 2023 model year and newer Ascent, Legacy and Outback vehicles, as well as 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza and WRX models, giving drivers additional content from SiriusXM.
SiriusXM with 360L combines satellite and streaming content delivery into a singular in-vehicle entertainment experience. Specifically, more than 100 additional music channels can be accessed from the vehicle, matching what users of the SiriusXM app can access.
There are also personalized “For You” recommendations, something broadcast radio stations may wish to take note of.
SiriusXM SVP/GM of Automotive Partnerships Gail Berger commented, “SiriusXM brings listeners closer to the music, sports and talk content they love and SiriusXM with 360L delivers to drivers even more content and a truly enhanced and personalized listening experience for every driver. We are proud of our work with Subaru to make SiriusXM with 360L available in several new models and to enable our enhanced audio entertainment experience via an update to a large number of vehicles already on the road.”
Nearly 500,000 existing owners of 2023-24 model year vehicles are expected to be able to receive an over-the-air update enabling the expanded offering from SiriusXM. This update is currently available and will be rolled out to qualifying vehicles over the next few months. To receive SiriusXM with 360L features, Subaru vehicles must be equipped with SiriusXM satellite radio hardware, have an active SiriusXM trial or subscription, and include the capability of SUBARU STARLINK connected vehicle services.
SiriusXM with 360L is also anticipated to be available on future Subaru models, including the 2025 Forester.
Newly purchased or leased Subaru vehicles equipped with SiriusXM in the United States receive a four-month trial subscription to SiriusXM.
