Just bought mine a week and a half ago (Hyper Blue!) and so far I absolutely love it. The fit and finish is better than I expected (I'm coming from a Bmw coupe) and the power that everyone seems to think is sub-par is fine. It's not a sports car after all. I'm hoping for snow this winter so I can see if it lives up to the hype (I suspect it will). Overall a fantastic vehicle for the price. Well done Subaru.
CVT. I live in Vancouver which is ridiculously congested, so I went auto. I'm on 3 months now and it's been rock solid. We had a rare winter this year, so I got to play with her in the snow. It wasn't even challenging for her! She just goes through everything without complaint. The gas mileage hasn't been quite as good as I'd hoped, but I am in stop and go traffic 90% of the time, and the engine isn't fully broken in yet, so I expect that to improve. Don't get me wrong, it's still great on gas. Couldn't be happier so far.
Just got my second Crosstrek. I was nearing the end of my least on a 2014 Crosstrek, and the dealer bought mine out, and I got into a 2016 Crosstrek Limited in Hyper Blue (same as this video). Love the Crosstrek.
What's the deal with the oil consumption problem I heard about? I've delayed my purchase for another couple of months. I was told by my dealer that the issue was only in the early 2013-14 models. Since you owned one I'd like to hear your opinion on the matter. Thanks in advance.
Steven A. Button If they all consumed oil, it was likely the oil you chose. Mobil 1, Supertech, etc. are known to burn and cause burning issues in Subarus. Mobil 1 and Castrol burned in both of mine. I switched to Rotella and have no burning issues. Headgasket issue was solved nearly 20 years ago when the 251/253 was released. They rarely have headgasket issues.
Great review! I got mine in mid-august and I love it. I also have the sport model but with CVT. This car drives in the snow like it's on dry pavement!! Tried it in 7 inches of snow and it was incredible! It is actually much better on gas mileage than my previous AWD which was a Suzuki SX4, that one was sipping gas like it had a V8! Also, the SX4 had a reactive AWD which was very tricky!
throw some winter tires on this thing and it does not move from the road. people sliding all over the places, and the only sliding I do is controlled drifts. this thing is an absolute dream, I drive a truck for work and my Subaru is 100% better in the snow.
Finally, a decent review for the vehicle that it is. Though I do not totally agree with many of the cons it's a fresh look at what this vehicle was designed to do. People seem to always want more. Need more power? Buy a sports car.
i just bought my second crosstrek.. first one a 2013 that just blew the headgasket at 200k miles... the second a 2016 with only 70k... both are CVT.... im usually a manual guy but the gearing on the 5 speed is way too low for my driving speeds... the CVT with 200k doesnt drive well anymore but was never serviced as per subaru manual... im gonna service the new one and see if it fares better... so far it drives a LOT better than the old one... the handling isnt the greatest ever... but its still really good for a non luxury car... yet i humiliate porsches and Sportbikes on twisty backroads every time i drive it... brakes work great, and handling is tight, fairly neutral (can be made to over or under-steer as desired) and very predictable even on the worst surface/weather conditions.
Overall good review, but, unless they have VASTLY added storage cubbies in the 2016 since the 2014 ( and I doubt it) the reality is, Crosstrek has little in the way of storage cubbies. Compare it to the many cubbies the 2001 Forester has both front and back. Not a deal breaker obviously, but an irritant.
+Nat Lovell 2016 owner here. I've never been in a 2014, but there isn't much storage space in the 2016. The OEM cargo net thing I installed for the trunk helped a little. In a survey I filled out after I bought it, I wrote the storage space is lacking.
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Just bought mine a week and a half ago (Hyper Blue!) and so far I absolutely love it. The fit and finish is better than I expected (I'm coming from a Bmw coupe) and the power that everyone seems to think is sub-par is fine. It's not a sports car after all. I'm hoping for snow this winter so I can see if it lives up to the hype (I suspect it will). Overall a fantastic vehicle for the price. Well done Subaru.
CVT or manual? How is it so far?
CVT. I live in Vancouver which is ridiculously congested, so I went auto. I'm on 3 months now and it's been rock solid. We had a rare winter this year, so I got to play with her in the snow. It wasn't even challenging for her! She just goes through everything without complaint. The gas mileage hasn't been quite as good as I'd hoped, but I am in stop and go traffic 90% of the time, and the engine isn't fully broken in yet, so I expect that to improve. Don't get me wrong, it's still great on gas. Couldn't be happier so far.
Just got my second Crosstrek. I was nearing the end of my least on a 2014 Crosstrek, and the dealer bought mine out, and I got into a 2016 Crosstrek Limited in Hyper Blue (same as this video). Love the Crosstrek.
What's the deal with the oil consumption problem I heard about? I've delayed my purchase for another couple of months. I was told by my dealer that the issue was only in the early 2013-14 models. Since you owned one I'd like to hear your opinion on the matter.
Thanks in advance.
thorandmoljnir Every Subaru I've owned: 99 Impreza L, 02 OBS, 06 & 08 Outbacks have consumed oil between changes. Furthermore, they haven't resolved the HG Issues either.
Steven A. Button If they all consumed oil, it was likely the oil you chose.
Mobil 1, Supertech, etc. are known to burn and cause burning issues in Subarus. Mobil 1 and Castrol burned in both of mine.
I switched to Rotella and have no burning issues.
Headgasket issue was solved nearly 20 years ago when the 251/253 was released. They rarely have headgasket issues.
FCFordLord My wife's 08 2.5i Outback HG Leaked from the top. I used Amsoil Oils & they don't consume in my Hyundai.
Great review! I got mine in mid-august and I love it. I also have the sport model but with CVT. This car drives in the snow like it's on dry pavement!! Tried it in 7 inches of snow and it was incredible! It is actually much better on gas mileage than my previous AWD which was a Suzuki SX4, that one was sipping gas like it had a V8! Also, the SX4 had a reactive AWD which was very tricky!
throw some winter tires on this thing and it does not move from the road. people sliding all over the places, and the only sliding I do is controlled drifts. this thing is an absolute dream, I drive a truck for work and my Subaru is 100% better in the snow.
Great review. The Crosstrek sure does tick off all the right boxes.
Great review!! You totally deserve more subscribers!!!
Finally, a decent review for the vehicle that it is. Though I do not totally agree with many of the cons it's a fresh look at what this vehicle was designed to do. People seem to always want more. Need more power? Buy a sports car.
i just bought my second crosstrek.. first one a 2013 that just blew the headgasket at 200k miles... the second a 2016 with only 70k... both are CVT.... im usually a manual guy but the gearing on the 5 speed is way too low for my driving speeds... the CVT with 200k doesnt drive well anymore but was never serviced as per subaru manual... im gonna service the new one and see if it fares better... so far it drives a LOT better than the old one...
the handling isnt the greatest ever... but its still really good for a non luxury car... yet i humiliate porsches and Sportbikes on twisty backroads every time i drive it... brakes work great, and handling is tight, fairly neutral (can be made to over or under-steer as desired) and very predictable even on the worst surface/weather conditions.
great review! definitely subscribing!
Great review!
bridgestone Blizzak Ws80 come as standard equipment?
what you prefer to buy?? manual or CVT transmission???
Manual!
Overall good review, but, unless they have VASTLY added storage cubbies in the 2016 since the 2014 ( and I doubt it) the reality is, Crosstrek has little in the way of storage cubbies. Compare it to the many cubbies the 2001 Forester has both front and back. Not a deal breaker obviously, but an irritant.
+Nat Lovell 2016 owner here. I've never been in a 2014, but there isn't much storage space in the 2016. The OEM cargo net thing I installed for the trunk helped a little. In a survey I filled out after I bought it, I wrote the storage space is lacking.
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