We have detailed information including specs, starting prices, and other model data. Allwheel drive is standardjust as it is on most other subaru productsand the crosstrek is offered with either a 2. See photos and read more about the 2018 subaru crosstrek at car and driver. The subaru crosstrek is a tallriding wagon thats loosely based on the impreza. Get indepth unbiased information on the subaru crosstrek from consumer reports including major redesigns, pricing and performance, and search local inventory. Watch jordan and jacob take you on a virtual test drive in the newly redesigned 2018 subaru crosstrek. New subaru crosstrek scores car and driver editors choice. Mar 26, 2018 the 2018 subaru crosstrek is on our list of this years must test drive vehicles. Subaru s version of adaptive cruise control part of subaru s eyesight driver. I could not be happier with my limited crosstrek with eyesight. It comes with a userfriendly touch screen that has crisp graphics and.
Subaru covers the crosstrek with a threeyear36,000mile warranty and a fiveyear60,000mile powertrain warranty. Subaru crosstrek 20182020 quick drive consumer reports. Subaru redesigns its crosstrek compact crossover for 2018, which returns with a familiar look, a retuned powertrain, and more. Im in sales and drive an average of 100 miles a day. Subaru completely redesigned crosstrek for the 2018 model year and it gets. See the best used car deals how much does the 2018 subaru crosstrek cost to own. The 2016 subaru crosstrek is no rally car, but its peppy enough to make drivers happy. Keep in mind that the crosstrek comes with standard allwheel drive, which is. Find out everything there is to know about the 20 subaru xv crosstrek.
We do this by letting you compare prices for a new subaru crosstrek from authorized dealers, with no obligation. From the side, the 2021 kia seltos further distinguishes itself with its upright greenhouse, giving it more of an suv look. Suvs with the best gas mileage on sale now motor trend. In this video well be taking a look at the new 2020 subaru crosstrek. This subaru comes standard with a poweradjustable drivers seat, but lumbar adjustments arent available. What matters more is the crosstrek s standard allwheel drive system and adequate 8. All subaru crosstrek models come equipped with subaru s symmetrical allwheel drive system as standard. Aug 03, 2018 in the subcompact crossoverssuv category, car and driver says the new 2019 crosstrek is one of the best available today. Forums car conversation cars by make subaru comments on. Surely the occupants inside the tesla were terrified. Watch pro biker drive subaru crosstrek like a rally car. More a lifted hatchback than a true suv, the crosstrek is a perfect example of what makes subaru a subaru. How does the subaru crosstrek compare to the subaru legacy. Reviews, videos, latest news, specs and road tests on the 2020 subaru crosstrek xti.
It was a surprise hit for the automaker in its first generation, and a new model arrived in 2018. To understand the complicated path for subaru s first plugin hybrid, first we needed to hike a mile in the. On cars with a manual transmission, the awd system uses a mechanical viscous coupling center differential that evenly distributes power 50. Full test of a very yellow 2015 subaru xv crosstrek 2. Despite the sketchy terrain, the all wheel drive crosstrek exceeded expectations no doubt due to the included x drive mode with hilldescent control. With standard symmetrical allwheel drive, spacious interior, and versatile raised roof rails, the 2020 crosstrek brings rugged style to any drive. Fuel economy estimates for the subaru xv crosstrek are excellent for the class. The funtodrive crosstrek combines a bold new design with a new highly capable chassis for versatility in both offroad and city driving. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. Reviewers say the 2014 subaru xv crosstrek s fourcylinder engine lacks power and struggles at highway speeds and on hills. The subaru crosstrek proved to be reliable during our months and 20,939 miles in it, but did we still want to drive it after one year. Inside, the crosstrek boasts a lot of advanced features and cuttingedge technology.
Watch pro biker drive subaru crosstrek like a rally car video. Comfortable crosstrek drives like a sedan but is sturdy. The 2015 subaru xv crosstrek is equipped with a fourcylinder engine that critics agree is underpowered, unrefined and produces slow acceleration. Jun 15, 2018 subaru equips every crosstrek with antilock brakes, electronic traction and stability control, a rearview monitor and seven airbags including front, front sideimpact, front and rear side curtain and drivers knee airbag. Edmunds also has subaru crosstrek pricing, mpg, specs, pictures, safety.
Feb 12, 2016 check out what a pro biker and rally car racer does in the mountains with his 2016 subaru crosstrek. Steering is responsive, the brakes are strong and the allwheel drive system is quite capable, they add. The crosstrek was horrible and subaru bought it back with less than 1500 miles. Subaru redesigns its crosstrek compact crossover for 2018, which returns with a familiar look, a retuned powertrain, and more refinement throughout. Crosstrek reliability is the subaru crosstrek reliable. Sep 17, 2018 the 2018 subaru crosstrek is truly a wonderful compact crossover that looks really good with the cool gray khaki color and black trim pieces. The 2016 subaru crosstrek has a weak engine, according to test drivers, and its optional automatic transmission is noisy during hard acceleration. When road rage becomes some even weirder, scarier and more extreme. Heres why you should go check one out for yourself. For crosstrek the journey goes on and on as 97% of subaru vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today 1 and, according to kelley blue. It provides a balance of utility, livability, and rugged styling touches, but its ground clearance keeps it from being a true offroad vehicle. However, test drivers say that the subaru xv crosstrek has a composed ride. Side ratings are assigned by the institute based on a test conducted by subaru as part of side crash test verification.
The crosstrek hybrid is a choice for buyers interested in a plugin hybrid vehicle, featuring a 2. Want to make your 2015 subaru xv crosstrek one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast. For 2020, all crosstrek models furnished with lineartronic cvt come standard with the honor winning subaru eyesight driver assist technology, auto startstop and sidrive. I went back and forth between subaru s crosstrek and forester, but a few things really draw me to the 2019 crosstrek. It features a standard sixway adjustable driver s seat and fourway adjustable frontpassenger seat that ensure the ultimate comfort while driving as well as 6040split folddown rear seats to accommodate three in the back. At least the sleepy engine and the cvt provide an upside in the form of fuel. The 2015 subaru xv crosstrek is a small hatchback with an attitude, combining some extra capability with efficient engines and standard allwheel drive. In comparison, the 2020 subaru crosstrek looks more car like with its. Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs. Eyesight monitors the drive to provide lanekeep assist and adaptive. When dealers compete, you get the best price for a new subaru crosstrek. The car you see here is subaru s first production hybrid vehicle, the 2014 xv crosstrek hybrid. Based on the impreza hatchback, the 2019 subaru crosstrek packs those two product tenets into a chunky, high. Touchyfeely marketing suggests that love is what makes a subaru a subaru, but the features that really define the brand are rugged styling and standard.
Kelley blue book named subaru one of their most trusted brands, car and driver gives the subaru crosstrek a rating of four out of five stars and the insurance institute for highway safety iihs names the 2018 crosstrek a top safety pick. It possesses the usual ingredients for a subaru flatfour engine, symmetrical all wheel drive with a permanent heavy split the xv is a 6040 frontrear bias. Available in base, premium, and limited trims, the allwheeldrive crosstrek mates a 152horsepower 2. How does the subaru crosstrek compare to the subaru outback. The 2020 subaru crosstrek has a belowaverage predicted reliability rating of 2. But none of them offer standard allwheel drive at this price like the crosstrek hybrid, giving it an. Award applies only to vehicles with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights. Subaru foresters driver camera isnt recording but another. Jun 26, 2018 june 26, 2018 the 2019 subaru forester has a new driverfacing camera to monitor for drowsiness and driver distraction. After 20 years of owning various hondas this is my first subaru. The base crosstrek and crosstrek premium come standard with a sixspeed manual transmission and the cvt is optional.
So the crosstrek may be a cheap subaru, but it still packs a huge amount of versatility into it. See indepth 2019 subaru crosstrek hybrid base specs on various areas including. The crosstrek features a wealth of available safety options, including subarus eyesight driver assist that includes. While the 2020 subaru crosstrek might look all rough and rugged with its black plastic cladding and lifted stance, it delivers a carlike driving experience that feels much like driving the impreza. The latter features a vertical layout and can be had with a touchscreen up to 8. Compare subaru crosstrek vs subaru outback carbuzz. Roadraging subaru driver attacks a tesla with mom and kids. Still, i compared the 060 mph times of the previous crosstrek with those of the new car and found a significant improvement an estimated 8 seconds to 60, as opposed to 10 seconds in the old car, according to car and driver. Comfortable crosstrek drives like a sedan but is sturdy like an suv. Visit the official 2020 subaru crosstrek gallery to see exterior, interior images and videos of the new 2020 subaru crosstrek suv.
Fuel economy is excellent, however, and critics think the crosstrek has confidenceinspiring handling, especially in difficult road conditions. Subaru s symmetrical allwheel drive is standard on every grade. The 2019 subaru crosstrek is an edmunds best retained value award winner. The gasoline engine produces 7 horsepower and 4 poundfeet of torque. The 2018 subaru crosstrek is truly a wonderful compact crossover that looks really good with the cool gray khaki color and black trim pieces. Every model comes with a 152horsepower fourcylinder engine and allwheel drive. Launched today at the new york auto show, the hybrid crossover is set to hit dealerships in the.
The side ratings apply to the 4door sedan and wagon 5door versions of the impreza and to the crosstrek, a wagon with increased ground clearance introduced in the 20 model year originally known as the xv crosstrek. Subaru brought us to south dakota and had us drive the crosstrek through a rock quarry that was hard enough to walk up and down, let alone drive. The 2018 subaru crosstrek earned a spot on autotrader s must test drive for 2018. Subaru says it doesnt record anything but another camera system in. Likewise new for 2020 is the accessible rear seat reminder, intended to help forestall youngster or. Check out the all new 2020 subaru crosstrek rafferty subaru. Both the 2021 kia seltos and 2020 subaru crosstrek feature simple but logically laid out interiors.
Underperforming engine makes crosstrek one of slowest in class. The 2018 subaru crosstrek offers excellent versatility, thanks to loads of cargo space, standard allwheel drive, and excellent ground clearance for tackling unpaved roads. The new crosstrek is a bit larger than the car it replaces. In the subcompact crossoverssuv category, car and driver says the new 2019 crosstrek is one of the best available today. The new engine pulled away from stops briskly, feeling pretty adequate through 4,000 rpm or so. Get a quick overview of new subaru crosstrek trims and see the different pricing options at car.