Subaru Crosstrek Sport 2.5 acceleration Test notes: The test was done with 2 people on board ( 400lbs ) and some cargo in the trunk. If you want better results, do a brake launch. No need to turn TCS off. Put the SI-Drive mode in Sport. Launch from 0 to 60 mph is better than ever, but passing 50-70 mph is still average. #subaru #crosstrek #subarucrosstrek
It’s a Crosstrek, it’s not made for speed. It does exceptionally well. Want speed, get an STI. The CVT and 2.5 get it up to speed quickly and efficiently.
Here in Canada, most roads are limited to 50 km/h in town and 70 km/h on boulevards. Highway is at 100km/h. This engine is adequate to get me going to 50 km/h fast enought to have time to wait at the next red light before everyone else, because most drivers behind me have very small engines and can't go has fast. Sometimes there's a Porshe or a nice Mercedes that goes abit faster, but there's less than a car lenght once we hit 50 km/h. Should I talk about trail driving? I know someone that has 350hp trucks and we do trails together. He's not to impressed about his motor because the Subaru has half the power but manages to drive in comfort at speeds up to 25 km/h. Has you can imagine, I'm being sarcastic. This said, do you really, really need more power in a Crosstrek? Haha! Subaru are selling a massive amount of Crosstrek, both in the 2.0 and 2.5 Good job!
Interesting. My 2015 Nissan Altima 2.5 CVT did 0-100 kmh in 7.8s by GPS. My 2017 Nissan Maxima did 6.4s-6.5s. The Outback XT is a very quick car though.
Those constant revs under acceleration seem so weird. Can't they fit an 8-speed auto in this instead? That'd be an improvement in acceleration and driveability, surely? (Yes, I know Subaru is all about the CVT!)
I'm pretty sure that in I mode it fake shifts. I know the '15 will only fake shift, which kinda defeats the point of a CVT. Edit: The '15 will hold revs when more acceleration is needed. It helps get the most out of the 2.slow.
no, because they are aiming for fuel economy and it seems cvt is the most efficient for that... their awd system wouldn't be able to achieve the desired fuel economy with the conventional automatic trans.
Should an unloaded 0-60 just for fun. May be even remove the seats and have very little gas in the tank at sea level with no wind. Superlegera version 😉
Of course the 1.5 turbo will come to the Americas! The 2.5 should stick around for a while and maybe, just maybe a stronger engine. Subaru wants to be full electric in the next big leap towards 2035. They won't be making any new engines. I guess you'll be happy that electric motor usually performs better.
@@OutdoorFun01 that’s for sure I won’t buy an 1.5 turbo with 148 HP. Yeah but still long way to go for electric. I need an electric that can do at least 600km at -30C.
@@clou1969 Even going for a road trip accross Canada, I don't do 600 km in one day. Of course, I did a few 800km 1000 km in one day, but still needed to take a brake and full my car with gas. 😉
Wow, the 2.5L should be the minimum required equipment. Only with it it is barely adequate. Brake torque launch is something I will not do as an owner of a vehicle with CVT transmission.
@@benhaze1010 perhaps for most poeple it's they're everyday car. So stop and go in traffic, some don't know or want to learn manual and maybe it's for other reasons. I know one guy who has an amputated leg... would be hard for him . 🙂
The motor sounds very smooth. The CVT needs to be replaced by an 8 or 10 speed transmission. I would rather have a 6 speed manual, which unfortunately is only available with the 2.0 ltr engine.
Omg...the Subaru CVT is so slow to react. Those passing runs are terrible, it stays at 80km/h for another second after the pedal is pushed. Usually that's the one thing that CVTs are good at, immediately pushing the revs to the max when passing!
Usualy, if you are prepared to pass, it's because you took more than a couple of seconds to make sure it's safe to go... I guess when you get to know the car you put that in the equation.
I've done it with my 2017 and 2019 Impreza's. But again, we all know it's not a sport car. It's like asking a Jeep Wrangler to do 0-60 mph then saying the car sucks... lol.
Aside from AWD, I don't understand why people willingly buy these junk cars. The build quality is bad, the engines are terrible, and now they have CVTs.
Camry. I mean what I said about the bad build quality, Subaru has always had issues with cheap materials inside and out, batteries that don't last, rattling, etc. The engines are bad because they're budget boxers. Twice the components, more weight, less rigidity, oil consumption issues, head gasket issues, costs more to manufacture and all for a 'lower center of gravity'. As for CVTs, I won't have to explain myself on this part.
@@elusivellama if there was prior problems before the new global platform in 2017, it's all be resolved. Even the interior has changed. I had 2007 impreza, 2011 legacy before the 2017 and 2018 impreza. Waiting for my 2021 crosstrek. I've seen and felt the difference. I invite you to test drive one. I would give you a better idea of how Subaru has changed. 😉
Okay, fair enough. I encourage you to check your oil frequently, especially on a new car purchase, and especially on a Subaru. The way the pistons are oriented (horizontal), oil will tend to pool up in the heads and inside the chamber rather than drain into the pan. Then it gets burned off on start up. Just monitor it every few days and take it easy.
@@elusivellama My 2017 Impreza has 80 000 km. Pushed it very hard, drift it often, did light off road and had no problems. It's a rental that I'm bringing back for the Crosstrek. Of course I've listened to my car, did the brake in 1600 km period, warmed it up before driving it, was doing all my oil change, etc. It's pretty sturdy car. Good talk! Have a nice one!
Subaru Crosstrek Sport 2.5 acceleration Test notes: The test was done with 2 people on board ( 400lbs ) and some cargo in the trunk. If you want better results, do a brake launch. No need to turn TCS off. Put the SI-Drive mode in Sport. Launch from 0 to 60 mph is better than ever, but passing 50-70 mph is still average.
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Pourquoi que ce vidéo n'est pas sur ton "chanel" Question Auto? 🤔
It’s a Crosstrek, it’s not made for speed. It does exceptionally well. Want speed, get an STI. The CVT and 2.5 get it up to speed quickly and efficiently.
Love it keep them videos coming and love the dragy
Thanks Chef!
Here in Canada, most roads are limited to 50 km/h in town and 70 km/h on boulevards. Highway is at 100km/h. This engine is adequate to get me going to 50 km/h fast enought to have time to wait at the next red light before everyone else, because most drivers behind me have very small engines and can't go has fast. Sometimes there's a Porshe or a nice Mercedes that goes abit faster, but there's less than a car lenght once we hit 50 km/h. Should I talk about trail driving? I know someone that has 350hp trucks and we do trails together. He's not to impressed about his motor because the Subaru has half the power but manages to drive in comfort at speeds up to 25 km/h.
Has you can imagine, I'm being sarcastic. This said, do you really, really need more power in a Crosstrek? Haha! Subaru are selling a massive amount of Crosstrek, both in the 2.0 and 2.5 Good job!
That 50 km/h is a 1910 regulation when cars had bicycle brakes. I’m guessing everything is going to change within the next decade
Nice difference. Good enough to get going that 2% of the time we need it. 👍 I noticed there was no simulated gears. Did the S# do anything better?
no, they disappear when you do a brake launch. otherwise yes they are there.
Si drive, should be removed.... it's to subtle, or they should make it more aggressive or even a launch mode out of it.
@@CarQuestion what!!!??? That's very funny. So Subaru put an Easter egg in the acceleration test. Haha! Love it!
CVT 🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮
Are the simulated gear shifts gone?
no, they disappear when you do a brake launch. otherwise yes they are there.
Interesting. My 2015 Nissan Altima 2.5 CVT did 0-100 kmh in 7.8s by GPS. My 2017 Nissan Maxima did 6.4s-6.5s. The Outback XT is a very quick car though.
Disgusting CVT 🤮
Those constant revs under acceleration seem so weird. Can't they fit an 8-speed auto in this instead? That'd be an improvement in acceleration and driveability, surely?
(Yes, I know Subaru is all about the CVT!)
I'm pretty sure that in I mode it fake shifts. I know the '15 will only fake shift, which kinda defeats the point of a CVT.
Edit: The '15 will hold revs when more acceleration is needed. It helps get the most out of the 2.slow.
It would be nice if they put a automatic version not cvt
no, because they are aiming for fuel economy and it seems cvt is the most efficient for that... their awd system wouldn't be able to achieve the desired fuel economy with the conventional automatic trans.
Should an unloaded 0-60 just for fun. May be even remove the seats and have very little gas in the tank at sea level with no wind. Superlegera version 😉
That's how a cvt SHOULD behave.
You'd appreciate this car when encounter heavy snowing days.
That looks pretty good, I like it! Gimme Jelly Donut!!
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@@CarQuestion thank you
Please make another video in the Snow!, this is where the Crosstrek shines. It was officially named the best SUV in Canada.
don't forget to change the cvt oil afterwards 🤣
where is the fake shifting ? like all subaru CVT's
Why does the timer stop at 16.41
Yep Still a Slowbaru it just confirmed I’ll keep my 2018 and wait for their next gen. Hope they won’t come with their 1.5 le turbo 148 hp.
Of course the 1.5 turbo will come to the Americas! The 2.5 should stick around for a while and maybe, just maybe a stronger engine. Subaru wants to be full electric in the next big leap towards 2035. They won't be making any new engines. I guess you'll be happy that electric motor usually performs better.
@@OutdoorFun01 that’s for sure I won’t buy an 1.5 turbo with 148 HP. Yeah but still long way to go for electric. I need an electric that can do at least 600km at -30C.
@@clou1969 Even going for a road trip accross Canada, I don't do 600 km in one day. Of course, I did a few 800km 1000 km in one day, but still needed to take a brake and full my car with gas. 😉
Just got 2021 2.5 trek and it's dramatically faster than my 2019 2.0
This is a nice car; never sell it.
Why no fkg turbo???????? Whyyyyy
No simulated gears
Wow, the 2.5L should be the minimum required equipment. Only with it it is barely adequate.
Brake torque launch is something I will not do as an owner of a vehicle with CVT transmission.
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Oh this makes me remember me why I will not buy a Subaru or Nissan...
Why? Cause your some stupid ass teenager?
Wait until you see the next STI. You might want a Subaru then. 😉
@ Pro Env: indeed always like the WRX/STI with the MT! But never understood using a CVT on the WRX...
@@benhaze1010 perhaps for most poeple it's they're everyday car. So stop and go in traffic, some don't know or want to learn manual and maybe it's for other reasons. I know one guy who has an amputated leg... would be hard for him . 🙂
The motor sounds very smooth. The CVT needs to be replaced by an 8 or 10 speed transmission. I would rather have a 6 speed manual, which unfortunately is only available with the 2.0 ltr engine.
This is why I love CVT .. this long RPM streak without annoying steps. Diamn!
Este vato, pinche cvt in Subaru’s are always in my shop. Us Mexicanos should stick to what we know best Chevy.
Omg...the Subaru CVT is so slow to react. Those passing runs are terrible, it stays at 80km/h for another second after the pedal is pushed. Usually that's the one thing that CVTs are good at, immediately pushing the revs to the max when passing!
Usualy, if you are prepared to pass, it's because you took more than a couple of seconds to make sure it's safe to go... I guess when you get to know the car you put that in the equation.
The 2.5 flat engine is also not enough to provide the power. I really like the Subaru cvt however, they are the best on the market IMO.
@@clou1969 other countrys don't have the 2.5 model. Some has even smaller engines in the subaru lineup. 😥
lol so slow
You still can get a ticket.
Brake boosting a CVT doesn't work. I've tried it on the XV it cuts power
we tried, it work! we went from 9 to 8.55.....
I've done it with my 2017 and 2019 Impreza's. But again, we all know it's not a sport car. It's like asking a Jeep Wrangler to do 0-60 mph then saying the car sucks... lol.
@@CarQuestion Other people have tested 0-60 at 7.4 seconds.
Going downhill
It's not a race to who does the best time but who does some real life testing
@@JeffSpehar-ov1cn They might have tested it at sea level.
Aside from AWD, I don't understand why people willingly buy these junk cars. The build quality is bad, the engines are terrible, and now they have CVTs.
May we know what car you are driving?
Camry.
I mean what I said about the bad build quality, Subaru has always had issues with cheap materials inside and out, batteries that don't last, rattling, etc.
The engines are bad because they're budget boxers. Twice the components, more weight, less rigidity, oil consumption issues, head gasket issues, costs more to manufacture and all for a 'lower center of gravity'.
As for CVTs, I won't have to explain myself on this part.
@@elusivellama if there was prior problems before the new global platform in 2017, it's all be resolved. Even the interior has changed.
I had 2007 impreza, 2011 legacy before the 2017 and 2018 impreza. Waiting for my 2021 crosstrek. I've seen and felt the difference.
I invite you to test drive one. I would give you a better idea of how Subaru has changed. 😉
Okay, fair enough. I encourage you to check your oil frequently, especially on a new car purchase, and especially on a Subaru. The way the pistons are oriented (horizontal), oil will tend to pool up in the heads and inside the chamber rather than drain into the pan. Then it gets burned off on start up. Just monitor it every few days and take it easy.
@@elusivellama My 2017 Impreza has 80 000 km. Pushed it very hard, drift it often, did light off road and had no problems. It's a rental that I'm bringing back for the Crosstrek.
Of course I've listened to my car, did the brake in 1600 km period, warmed it up before driving it, was doing all my oil change, etc. It's pretty sturdy car.
Good talk! Have a nice one!