@@brendanlawrence3624 Lagoon Blue Pearl is only available for the Crosstrek PHEV, I know because we own one. Quartz Blue Pearl is available for all other Crosstreks.
Honestly instead of this, Subaru needs to give the Crosstrek their 2.0T or at least the Forester's new 2.5L. A more powerful engine is all that's needed for what is otherwise an awesome little package. But that's just my personal opinion.
Unfortunately, its the way automakers are heading with tighter emissions and MPG restrictions. On top of that you have to remember Subaru prides themselves on being green. They save their crazy stuff for the WRX and STI models at this point. I even heard they are planning on axing the Outback 3.6R which is disappointing.
You should look up a legit business that will do a good job tuning your engine. Shouldn’t cost more than $1200! Not a bad investmen, just a pricey one 😔
I was at the mall yesterday in my PHEV. Vallet parking was full, people were arguing/fighting with each other for parking spots, line of cars circling the lot... I pulled into the empty EV charging space directly in front of my destination, plugged in, and went inside. I know it’s not a lot of free electricity, but it still feels like I’m getting paid to get great parking.
I’m always really, really hard on your reviews and videos overall. So believe me then, when I say that you did an excellent job on this review. Unbiased, educated script, definitely did your homework on this one. Keep up the good work.
I think you underestimate the desire for these at this point in the game and the fact that they are only deploying them in ZEV states and in limited quantities.
Caleb Ross who has a desire for this? All my friends who are big into the environment talk a big game but this is either out of their price range or they ignore it and go and a Jeep Wrangler. Also, the biggest issue with these electric cars is charging. Unless you own a house you can't just throw up a charger in your garage. I live in a condo and there is nowhere to put a charging station. It's also not like places are putting up charging stations everywhere. It's just highly impractical. More things need to change before these cars are an option for most people.
@@SergeyKasimov The Toyota Prius doors sounds like a tin can when closing the doors. I myself don't care much about the sound. As long as it protects me in a crash and stays sealed.
Sofyan, I really like your videos however you consistently beat up hybrids. As you know they are not designed to be fast - they are designed to be efficient. I saw your Prius Prime review (i have one) and again you are disappointed with the performance. I have been averaging over 100 mpg in my Prime and I think it is an amazing vehicle. I also own a Golf R and a 911 so Im not the standard hippie tree hugger however I really think you should consider embracing what the Hybrid technology is about and an ease up on the pedal.
H Fernandini The problem with all hybrids in general is when you drive a full EV with the instantaneous torque and zero noise it makes the drone and sometimes laggy response of a hybrid feel like old technology. That being said, some brands do hybrids better then others and Toyota and now Subaru do it a bit better.
There's not much to embrace. If they are serious about hybrids, they need to make an engine that is well suited and purpose built for a hybrid. These weak, wheezing atkinson cycle engines cobbled together from the parts bin aren't going to cut it anymore in a world where your standard full EV with 250-350 miles of range is the same damn price as a hybrid like this. Plug in hybrids should be designed as a true series-layout hybrid, not these half-baked parallel hybrids with big batteries. I'm astonished that a crosstrek phev is the same price as a Kona Electric in Canada, it's almost as expensive as a Model 3. It may be a bigger car, sure, but beyond the size you're really not getting much for your money, it's slow, and it's 17 miles of electric range and 35 miles per gallon on gas is distinctly unimpressive. The idea of a PHEV crosstrek is brilliant, but they need to do a better job here, this thing is not competitive with the cost, performance and efficiency of new battery electric cars.
Toyota has 25% ownership in Subaru. If you look at the Subaru and Toyota 86/ BRZ it uses Subaru engine design with Toyota direct fuel injection technology. The previous gen Crosstek Hybrid was using the second gen Prius motor.
This is a good overview of the car but I’m disappointed in Subaru. I hoped they would come out with something more impressive and less a bundle of compromises. I hope they improve on future models.
Being an older coot, it's so interesting to see changing perceptions of power needs. My parents had a full-size '63 Chevy with a 106 HP inline 6! None of us ever even considered it needed more power. :^> My first car had the same power, but was tiny and weighed nothing. It felt so toss-able and effortless! My current compact hatch has around 130 HP. It's no sports car, lemme tell you. But I regularly pack it with 4 adults & baggage, and it gets us there. I'd rather get better mileage and burn less gas, than have more power. Hybrids are for just-get-me-there folks like me.
@@pbasswil had a 3500lb 170hp V6 buick. Never thought it needed more power. People just need to relax. You really dont ever need over 200hp in a sub 2 ton car
@@pbasswil In fairness, some of those old engine cars had good torque, even though the total horsepower was lacking. A lot of the economy 4-bangers nowadays are pretty gutless in both respects, low horsepower and weak torque output.
My local Subaru dealer told me they get one of these each month from Subaru and the next two were already sold. When I asked how much he looked and my arms and legs a while before answering. He told me the ones they get cost over $42k.
Too heavy and no space now for spare wheel I hope the non-hybrid remains available. I cannot see a market for this car at the price, either. The whole hybrid movement is based on legislation and eco illusions.
I live in eastern Canada. We're both eco-conscious _and_ frugal here (generalization), and I would love to burn less gas. About 4 times per winter my Matrix struggles in the deep snow - especially trying to get in & out of unploughed parking spots. Also, even in summer it can be hell parking a large car/SUV in Montreal. Out of all the smaller hybrid vehicles available, this is the one that hits all my wants: High MPG; compact size; high ground clearance & 4WD for snow. I just wish they could've kept the cargo area flat - maybe stuffed more of the battery under the hood somewhere.
Sofyan, great video as always.....Just in case I don't catch another video before the holidays, happy holidays to you and yours and keep up the great vids.
In Canada we are only getting it later next year. It will be eligible to the Federal rebate of $5,000 and in Quebec an additional $8,000 provincial rebate and an $800 rebate for a home charging station. This car should do very well here.
Not sure why people are saying the Crosstrek is underpowered or disappointing when it comes to acceleration. I own a Crosstrek and the pickup is more than adequate, and that’s coming from a previous Nissan 350 and 370z owner
That sensor seemed to not want to cooperate....just give me a button. Also, I'm glad they are working on that interior. I ended up getting an Elantra Limited in 2013 mostly because of it...the Impreza interior used to look plain and didn't seem spacious.
2010 Forester owner here: love the color, and the current generation Impreza/Crosstrek styling. Yeah, it's vanilla...but other vehicles are screaming so hard to get heard you can't hear anything above the din! That said, Subaru... you have to be sh*tting me. Your engineers could have Shanghaied ANYONE who owns/ worked on the Ford C-Max Energi (the plug-in) and they would have told you "yeah, the raised battery in the cargo hold sucks." Subaru INTENDED from the onset for the new global platform to support hybridization (and I would hazard a guess "plug-in" falls under that umbrella term). With the Toyota hybrid inventory at their disposal, why craft this +500lb Crosstrek porker (CAFE/CARB targets aside) when a regular Crosstrek hybrid with say, that Toyota Camry hybrid Li-ion battery (from the...LE trim?) under the rear seat would have made a nice ride! -_-
Love Subaru; have owned 2; intended to go with he Crosstrek gas model but next vehicle will be a hybrid...unfortunately; well, not unfortunately but you know what I'm saying...I'll be going with the RAV4 XSE, most likely their top dog: Hybrid Limited. Good Review, you're my Man... Mr DJ of Cat N Mr DJ - Filipina American Vloggers...
But if you go off-road in a crossover, the RAV4 will get stuck in the kinds of places the Subaru Crosstrek will continue on. This, like the previous XV Hybrid, will be best-in-class for off-road capability for plug-in hybrid crossovers.
@@AWDfreak that's true. Nobody makes AWD like Subaru. But in all honesty only a small percentage of people will do some serious off-roading with one of these crossovers. If AWD is a big factor then Subaru is the brand. But I rather have the reliability and resale value of a RAV4.
@@Tobbots I am a part of that small percentage. I'm cross-shopping the 6-speed manual transmission Crosstrek and PHEV Crosstrek, as both provide excellent off-road capability in the subcompact crossover category. The Jeep Renegade Trailhawk has the best-in-class off-road capability for subcompact crossovers but lacks the safety and reliability a Subaru has over it.
I think everyone forgets the winter. For some people, real AWD is important and the RAV4 is not it. I feel like most Subarus are bought for winter performance and not off road and that's where the PHEV real AWD will come in full force.
I'd get a Honda Clarity and a good set of snow tires over this. Even though it's not a hatchback it will probably store more stuff with seats folded down and 48 miles of electric range plus better hybrid mileage and a more luxurious better overall car for around the same price.
They should have done a standard hybrid. Has a much better market out there and costs would be lower. Would love to see one that gets consistent 35mpg or so in the city like it should based on size vs other normal hybrids...
I'm a Subaru fan, but they missed the mark with this, especially at that price point. I get that it's based on the limited, but 37k you can get a descent Ascent, Loaded Forester, Loaded Legacy/Outack 3.6R. Sure you won't get the economy out of it, but you'll get bigger cars overall. A 35mpg average just doesn't seem worth it, especially since it isn't capable of level 3 charging if you don't have somewhere to charge it at home. Wrangle in the costs without compromising cargo space and a spare tire and put it in a more useful vehicle... then let's try again.
I concur; I mentioned in my comment that taking the Toyota Camry hybrid li-ion battery (from...LE trim?) and placing it under rear seats/cargo area here likely would have been better. Sure, it wouldn't be PHEV...but a 500 pound weight gain would have instead been...200 pounds? With intact cargo area!
@@mgjmiller1995 I would sooner forego the plug-in aspect if they managed to do a general hybrid better than the original crosstrek hybrid. Under the rear seat would be good, but I feel like they could have (and should have) planned to make a battery similar to Teslas where it sits lower in the car for a better center of gravity, and where it isn't right in the rear impact zone. There are just too many misses here, but the biggest is that 7500 dollar price premium, even with the possibility of 6000 in tax credits. Part of my logic also comes from not having a way to consistently charge it at home, so it wouldn't do me that much good, whereas a regular hybrid would better suit my needs too.
@@johncarr123 It would need to be REALLY aggressive as a lease option to consider it, especially considering the Rav4 Hybrid coming in April. Unfortunately, I have a feeling the 295/month is going to be too ambitious to hope for; Considering a loaded 2.0 Limited leases for 10k/year for 350/month with 3200 down (at least what is currently being advertised on a local site) so I would expect at least 380/month.
If your commute is 20 miles or less round trip you basically use no gas, so the “MPG” is going to be closer to the 90 number they mention. If you have a long interstate commute then the value proposition drops a lot. The price is also $4500 less, so basically you are paying a $3500 premium over the gas model Limited. I am only interested in one because my commute is about to be 20ish miles round trip.
17 on battery alone then normal hybrid mode. Still gets good gas mileage, they are saying 90. Good as a commuter vehicle if you drive under 17 one way and can charge at work.
It has such a low power band that it’s counter intuitive to gas mileage. If they bumped up the engine up to the usual engine from the Forester/Outback it would most likely get better mpg.
Thanks for the video. Any other feedback from driving in B? Would this negate any gains you have (would it be better to drive in D and then slow/brake in B if you didn't mind shifting?)
I understand that this video is 4 years old, BUT it constantly annoys me that car reviewers ignore the manual transmission. It's not fast, but there is an extremely noticable difference in fun. Most people aren't going to tracks. Most people aren't flooring it from a red light. The average normal person who isn't spoiled by the best performing and most expensive cars will love the manual transmission just like I love mine! Are you doing reviews for everyday people or mostly for rich people?
I have a 2017 impreza Sport sedan of course in lithium red and the most underated car I think ever. I hope this one is too keeps the prices down for us Subie drivers.
The one thing that puts me off a hybrid is the pathetic power output of the Atkinson cycle ICE. The battery problem is the Prius battery is designed to fix into the Prius, at least it is now a li-ion technology.
Colorado residents get a $5000 state tax rebate on PHEVs so that along with the $4500 Federal Tax credit helps reduce the price by $9,500 (if you happen to live in Colorado) Other states may have state level incentives.
Redline review you are my favorite RUclipsr what an excellent review I have to check out your other videos but I’m looking for a green vehicle possibly pure EV do you have any recommendations right quick before I even go to your other videos
Because they do... simply put. Enthusiasts make up a very small percentage of users. For the rest, the performance is more than they would need. That being said... I have a 2015 Crosstrek, and I'm an enthusiast....the lack of pep does bother me.
Looking forward to your full review, please check if battery pack has active cooling and preheating for winter use( basically active BMS), please with as much details as possible, thx in advance Subscribed!
The lack of cargo space is not as problematic as the lack of a spare tire; the need for low resistance tires in order to attain the 35mpg ave fuel economy reduces the traction of the Crosstrek on the road making it more dangerous to drive in wet/snowy conditions, and the many proprietary ev parts (from the ev system to the drivetrain itself) means this vehicle will be expensive to repair when something goes wrong. Unless you live in CA or an urban environment with hybrid-only access lanes, I just don’t see the appeal.
I have a 2018 CrossTrek....No cabin release or lock slot for back Tail Gate.....U must use dot on key fob....no internal release on the rear gate either.
Yea, I'm disappointed also about the trunk space. I'll be in the market soon for a carpool sticker car in 2019. Choice is between Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid or Hyundai Ioniq Plug In Hybrid (yes, totally different cars). Got two small kids and we're coming from a 2014 Toyota Prius Plug In, but the sticker for that car expires at the end of this year and I commute for work. Thank you for the review.
Wow. I had the last crosstrek hybrid touring model. Glad to see they've added the plug in feature. It was so much better than the gas only Crosstreks already. They just need to make one in a 6 speed manual now. I know it ain't gonna happen but we can wish.
It is funny to se the passenger having problem not showing fear! But watching his video from the same testing. When you where the passenger was even better! You look as scared on his video that he on your. :) But nice reviews! I will not go for the hybrid. I need more space for cargo ... :(
Unless you ' need' AWD I would go Niro PHEV. $27.9K VS 34K? I cant see paying over 6k more for AWD. Its offers nothing more, well LESS cargo capacity with battery in trunk.
I dont know why anyone would think Heated rear seats would be an option in this class of vehicle. They're Not even available on BMW's or Mercedes entry level SUV's so why would you think Subaru would offer it?
The only thing that confuses me about Subaru is their lack of desire to please enthusiasts with more powerful engines. They say there's no demand but then turn around and make a mediocre electric car that won't have any demand either. There's only much that is impractical for the average buyer when it comes to electric vehicles. It's not just the price but the amount of charging stations to fill up and where you can put a station if you don't have a garage. I just don't get how you could make an argument for making this.
That's a sick blue color! Astonishing
I just spit up a little. Tasty.
Not sure why all companies think electric vehicles or hybrids require pastel colors though..
The blue is disgusting.
Taylan Doherty That blue color is a color option on all Crosstreks. Not a hybrid thing.
@@brendanlawrence3624 Lagoon Blue Pearl is only available for the Crosstrek PHEV, I know because we own one. Quartz Blue Pearl is available for all other Crosstreks.
Honestly instead of this, Subaru needs to give the Crosstrek their 2.0T or at least the Forester's new 2.5L. A more powerful engine is all that's needed for what is otherwise an awesome little package. But that's just my personal opinion.
Even the Forester XT got axed, the chance of Crosstrek getting a turbo is less than nil. :(
Forget about the 2.0T they took it away from Forester so it's safe to say it will never be in the Crosstrek.
@@greentjmtl I understand that.
@@J-W.- Yeah, I know.
Unfortunately, its the way automakers are heading with tighter emissions and MPG restrictions. On top of that you have to remember Subaru prides themselves on being green. They save their crazy stuff for the WRX and STI models at this point. I even heard they are planning on axing the Outback 3.6R which is disappointing.
I just want a Crosstrek with 250 HP ;_;
Sameeeeeee
Meeee too!!!
Not my thing, but I understand your plight.
You should look up a legit business that will do a good job tuning your engine. Shouldn’t cost more than $1200! Not a bad investmen, just a pricey one 😔
Mark Magana Doesn’t tuning an engine pretty much void your warranty?
This guy does the best reviews hands down, straight to the point. Not too long or short. Keep up the good work.
I was at the mall yesterday in my PHEV. Vallet parking was full, people were arguing/fighting with each other for parking spots, line of cars circling the lot... I pulled into the empty EV charging space directly in front of my destination, plugged in, and went inside. I know it’s not a lot of free electricity, but it still feels like I’m getting paid to get great parking.
I’m always really, really hard on your reviews and videos overall. So believe me then, when I say that you did an excellent job on this review. Unbiased, educated script, definitely did your homework on this one. Keep up the good work.
That said, the speed in which you talk is dizzying.
It's good to see Subaru doesn't use crab claws on their designs!! Kudos to subie👍👍
That’s way WAY too much money even with the 4500 tax credit. I predict it will sell as good as the previous Croostrek Hybrid which was dismal at best.
I think you underestimate the desire for these at this point in the game and the fact that they are only deploying them in ZEV states and in limited quantities.
Considering gas prices of late I would expect sales will be even slower.
Caleb Ross who has a desire for this? All my friends who are big into the environment talk a big game but this is either out of their price range or they ignore it and go and a Jeep Wrangler. Also, the biggest issue with these electric cars is charging. Unless you own a house you can't just throw up a charger in your garage. I live in a condo and there is nowhere to put a charging station. It's also not like places are putting up charging stations everywhere. It's just highly impractical. More things need to change before these cars are an option for most people.
Mazda CX5 now has 250 HP and costs about the same. Subaru is smoking the good stuff!
6:16 I only came here to hear the door thud ...a “Sounds nice and solid”. That’s it! 😎
😭😂😂
Lmao. Just imagine him reviewing a Lambo with gull-wing doors...“Sounds nice and solid”...
Hahaha
@@shizzle1903 Does any car actually fail that test
@@SergeyKasimov The Toyota Prius doors sounds like a tin can when closing the doors. I myself don't care much about the sound. As long as it protects me in a crash and stays sealed.
Sofyan, I really like your videos however you consistently beat up hybrids. As you know they are not designed to be fast - they are designed to be efficient. I saw your Prius Prime review (i have one) and again you are disappointed with the performance. I have been averaging over 100 mpg in my Prime and I think it is an amazing vehicle. I also own a Golf R and a 911 so Im not the standard hippie tree hugger however I really think you should consider embracing what the Hybrid technology is about and an ease up on the pedal.
H Fernandini The problem with all hybrids in general is when you drive a full EV with the instantaneous torque and zero noise it makes the drone and sometimes laggy response of a hybrid feel like old technology. That being said, some brands do hybrids better then others and Toyota and now Subaru do it a bit better.
H Fernandini Soyfan owns a Tesla Model 3. I’m pretty sure.
Simmer Pete yup he does, not when you could easily pay the extra 10k-20k for performance you would think like him too.
There's not much to embrace. If they are serious about hybrids, they need to make an engine that is well suited and purpose built for a hybrid. These weak, wheezing atkinson cycle engines cobbled together from the parts bin aren't going to cut it anymore in a world where your standard full EV with 250-350 miles of range is the same damn price as a hybrid like this. Plug in hybrids should be designed as a true series-layout hybrid, not these half-baked parallel hybrids with big batteries. I'm astonished that a crosstrek phev is the same price as a Kona Electric in Canada, it's almost as expensive as a Model 3. It may be a bigger car, sure, but beyond the size you're really not getting much for your money, it's slow, and it's 17 miles of electric range and 35 miles per gallon on gas is distinctly unimpressive. The idea of a PHEV crosstrek is brilliant, but they need to do a better job here, this thing is not competitive with the cost, performance and efficiency of new battery electric cars.
Toyota has 25% ownership in Subaru. If you look at the Subaru and Toyota 86/ BRZ it uses Subaru engine design with Toyota direct fuel injection technology. The previous gen Crosstek Hybrid was using the second gen Prius motor.
Last time I checked the Crosstrek didn't use a Prius engine. It is still a boxer. Toyota owns 16.48% of Subaru not 25%.
This is a good overview of the car but I’m disappointed in Subaru. I hoped they would come out with something more impressive and less a bundle of compromises. I hope they improve on future models.
At 37 grand I'd give the environment the finger and get an STI.
Or you can get the civic type r or vw golf r
what about a plug in sti?
@@Dankcatvacs I fear that may be coming. I would rather buy a Type R and rip the rear wing off. Or buy A Golf R and glue a huge wing on.
@@Dankcatvacs that's callled a tesla....
You can't get a Tesla for €37k.
At 500lbs heavier it needs at minimum 240horsepower. In my opinion.
You just described the weight/power of the last gen Forester XT lol.
Being an older coot, it's so interesting to see changing perceptions of power needs. My parents had a full-size '63 Chevy with a 106 HP inline 6! None of us ever even considered it needed more power. :^> My first car had the same power, but was tiny and weighed nothing. It felt so toss-able and effortless! My current compact hatch has around 130 HP. It's no sports car, lemme tell you. But I regularly pack it with 4 adults & baggage, and it gets us there. I'd rather get better mileage and burn less gas, than have more power. Hybrids are for just-get-me-there folks like me.
@@pbasswil had a 3500lb 170hp V6 buick. Never thought it needed more power. People just need to relax. You really dont ever need over 200hp in a sub 2 ton car
@@pbasswil In fairness, some of those old engine cars had good torque, even though the total horsepower was lacking. A lot of the economy 4-bangers nowadays are pretty gutless in both respects, low horsepower and weak torque output.
My local Subaru dealer told me they get one of these each month from Subaru and the next two were already sold. When I asked how much he looked and my arms and legs a while before answering. He told me the ones they get cost over $42k.
37k is insanely expensive for this
This is all around pretty disappointing. Too little power, still pretty low MPG, and way too expensive.
volt is a much better car if you want a plug-in
No freaking boot space.
Too heavy and no space now for spare wheel I hope the non-hybrid remains available. I cannot see a market for this car at the price, either. The whole hybrid movement is based on legislation and eco illusions.
Sofyan, you do the best car reviews on RUclips. If your channel was a glovebox, it would be damped and lined with felt.
Amen!
#1 comment!!! 😂
There are a few others also, Autogefhul is very detailed and Carwow is funny but fast with enough information.
savagegeese is detailed AND funny lol
I stopped watching when he said 17-mile electric range...
@Kaleb Swager $28k isn't too bad. Unfortunately the ones I've seen all stickered for $35k plus.
You can get an '18 RAV4 Hybrid SE for under 30K and get 31-32MPG Combined.
I live in eastern Canada. We're both eco-conscious _and_ frugal here (generalization), and I would love to burn less gas. About 4 times per winter my Matrix struggles in the deep snow - especially trying to get in & out of unploughed parking spots. Also, even in summer it can be hell parking a large car/SUV in Montreal. Out of all the smaller hybrid vehicles available, this is the one that hits all my wants: High MPG; compact size; high ground clearance & 4WD for snow. I just wish they could've kept the cargo area flat - maybe stuffed more of the battery under the hood somewhere.
Sofyan, great video as always.....Just in case I don't catch another video before the holidays, happy holidays to you and yours and keep up the great vids.
That battery screams “compliance car.”
My God Sofyan! Do you ever sleep? Great review Sir🏎
In Canada we are only getting it later next year. It will be eligible to the Federal rebate of $5,000 and in Quebec an additional $8,000 provincial rebate and an $800 rebate for a home charging station. This car should do very well here.
Not sure why people are saying the Crosstrek is underpowered or disappointing when it comes to acceleration. I own a Crosstrek and the pickup is more than adequate, and that’s coming from a previous Nissan 350 and 370z owner
Tell us the mpg first when doing a hybrid review! That's what hybrid buyers care about!
That sensor seemed to not want to cooperate....just give me a button. Also, I'm glad they are working on that interior. I ended up getting an Elantra Limited in 2013 mostly because of it...the Impreza interior used to look plain and didn't seem spacious.
2010 Forester owner here: love the color, and the current generation Impreza/Crosstrek styling. Yeah, it's vanilla...but other vehicles are screaming so hard to get heard you can't hear anything above the din!
That said, Subaru... you have to be sh*tting me. Your engineers could have Shanghaied ANYONE who owns/ worked on the Ford C-Max Energi (the plug-in) and they would have told you "yeah, the raised battery in the cargo hold sucks." Subaru INTENDED from the onset for the new global platform to support hybridization (and I would hazard a guess "plug-in" falls under that umbrella term). With the Toyota hybrid inventory at their disposal, why craft this +500lb Crosstrek porker (CAFE/CARB targets aside) when a regular Crosstrek hybrid with say, that Toyota Camry hybrid Li-ion battery (from the...LE trim?) under the rear seat would have made a nice ride! -_-
Love Subaru; have owned 2; intended to go with he Crosstrek gas model but next vehicle will be a hybrid...unfortunately; well, not unfortunately but you know what I'm saying...I'll be going with the RAV4 XSE, most likely their top dog: Hybrid Limited. Good Review, you're my Man... Mr DJ of Cat N Mr DJ - Filipina American Vloggers...
I agree, Toyota does hybrid technology better - more power, better looks.
Good choice !
For performance, looks, and reliability the Rav-4 is the better option.
Toyota is the king when it comes to hybrids
Iam always happy when I see an update from you sofyan
This is the best review of they hybrid. Thank you.
When a BMW 530e and 330e cost about the same as their gas counterparts, this at nearly $40,000 seems very expensive, you can get the Mini Cooper PHEV
Your faces when you first hit the gas pedal 😂
Lol 17 miles range on the battery that takes up most of the cargo space why not just get the regular Impreza and save some money
Because of the federal tax credit and sticker , that's why; lol.
Why not just buy a used tesla model s for that price.and yes i have owned 3 subaru's.
If you need a hybrid crossover just go with the RAV4.
But if you go off-road in a crossover, the RAV4 will get stuck in the kinds of places the Subaru Crosstrek will continue on. This, like the previous XV Hybrid, will be best-in-class for off-road capability for plug-in hybrid crossovers.
@@AWDfreak that's true. Nobody makes AWD like Subaru. But in all honesty only a small percentage of people will do some serious off-roading with one of these crossovers. If AWD is a big factor then Subaru is the brand. But I rather have the reliability and resale value of a RAV4.
@@Tobbots I am a part of that small percentage. I'm cross-shopping the 6-speed manual transmission Crosstrek and PHEV Crosstrek, as both provide excellent off-road capability in the subcompact crossover category. The Jeep Renegade Trailhawk has the best-in-class off-road capability for subcompact crossovers but lacks the safety and reliability a Subaru has over it.
@@AWDfreak 6 speed manual for the win!
I think everyone forgets the winter. For some people, real AWD is important and the RAV4 is not it. I feel like most Subarus are bought for winter performance and not off road and that's where the PHEV real AWD will come in full force.
Hopefully you can review a 2019 Ford Fusion some time would love to see that
Blue leather interior with contrast stitching!
Normally I’d complain about not having a tach, but you really don’t need it in a CVT, hybrid, quiet car like this.
I didn't even know they were making this. Haven't seen it in any car magazines or anything. Impressive.
I'd get a Honda Clarity and a good set of snow tires over this. Even though it's not a hatchback it will probably store more stuff with seats folded down and 48 miles of electric range plus better hybrid mileage and a more luxurious better overall car for around the same price.
It sure is a nice car. Gotta test drive one sometime. Sofyen is same exact height as I am 5' 7", lol. Love these vids.
The Crosstrek looks awesome! Subaru is very realiable.
They should have done a standard hybrid. Has a much better market out there and costs would be lower. Would love to see one that gets consistent 35mpg or so in the city like it should based on size vs other normal hybrids...
I'm a Subaru fan, but they missed the mark with this, especially at that price point. I get that it's based on the limited, but 37k you can get a descent Ascent, Loaded Forester, Loaded Legacy/Outack 3.6R. Sure you won't get the economy out of it, but you'll get bigger cars overall. A 35mpg average just doesn't seem worth it, especially since it isn't capable of level 3 charging if you don't have somewhere to charge it at home. Wrangle in the costs without compromising cargo space and a spare tire and put it in a more useful vehicle... then let's try again.
I concur; I mentioned in my comment that taking the Toyota Camry hybrid li-ion battery (from...LE trim?) and placing it under rear seats/cargo area here likely would have been better. Sure, it wouldn't be PHEV...but a 500 pound weight gain would have instead been...200 pounds? With intact cargo area!
@@mgjmiller1995 I would sooner forego the plug-in aspect if they managed to do a general hybrid better than the original crosstrek hybrid. Under the rear seat would be good, but I feel like they could have (and should have) planned to make a battery similar to Teslas where it sits lower in the car for a better center of gravity, and where it isn't right in the rear impact zone. There are just too many misses here, but the biggest is that 7500 dollar price premium, even with the possibility of 6000 in tax credits. Part of my logic also comes from not having a way to consistently charge it at home, so it wouldn't do me that much good, whereas a regular hybrid would better suit my needs too.
@@717dash_cam Agree hopefully they will offer some aggressive cheap lease options around $295 a month. Then I would consider it.
@@johncarr123 It would need to be REALLY aggressive as a lease option to consider it, especially considering the Rav4 Hybrid coming in April. Unfortunately, I have a feeling the 295/month is going to be too ambitious to hope for; Considering a loaded 2.0 Limited leases for 10k/year for 350/month with 3200 down (at least what is currently being advertised on a local site) so I would expect at least 380/month.
If your commute is 20 miles or less round trip you basically use no gas, so the “MPG” is going to be closer to the 90 number they mention. If you have a long interstate commute then the value proposition drops a lot. The price is also $4500 less, so basically you are paying a $3500 premium over the gas model Limited. I am only interested in one because my commute is about to be 20ish miles round trip.
Im sorry but how can they call a vehicle that only gets 17 miles on the battery a hybrid? Did i hear you wrong? 17 or 70?
17 on battery alone then normal hybrid mode. Still gets good gas mileage, they are saying 90. Good as a commuter vehicle if you drive under 17 one way and can charge at work.
It has such a low power band that it’s counter intuitive to gas mileage. If they bumped up the engine up to the usual engine from the Forester/Outback it would most likely get better mpg.
Thanks for the video. Any other feedback from driving in B? Would this negate any gains you have (would it be better to drive in D and then slow/brake in B if you didn't mind shifting?)
I understand that this video is 4 years old, BUT it constantly annoys me that car reviewers ignore the manual transmission. It's not fast, but there is an extremely noticable difference in fun. Most people aren't going to tracks. Most people aren't flooring it from a red light. The average normal person who isn't spoiled by the best performing and most expensive cars will love the manual transmission just like I love mine! Are you doing reviews for everyday people or mostly for rich people?
I have a 2017 impreza Sport sedan of course in lithium red and the most underated car I think ever. I hope this one is too keeps the prices down for us Subie drivers.
The one thing that puts me off a hybrid is the pathetic power output of the Atkinson cycle ICE. The battery problem is the Prius battery is designed to fix into the Prius, at least it is now a li-ion technology.
Thanks for mentioning that EV tax credit, I had no idea!
Colorado residents get a $5000 state tax rebate on PHEVs so that along with the $4500 Federal Tax credit helps reduce the price by $9,500 (if you happen to live in Colorado) Other states may have state level incentives.
Redline review you are my favorite RUclipsr what an excellent review I have to check out your other videos but I’m looking for a green vehicle possibly pure EV do you have any recommendations right quick before I even go to your other videos
Where did you do this interview? The weather panel when you were showing it off says "Santa Maria/San Luis Obispo" which is my hometown!
Acceleration of an 90's car, sign me up. How could Subaru think anyone would tolerate underwhelming performance?
Have you looked at 99% of the small crossovers? Underwhelming performance is literally the name of the game...
cuz people do, its easily the most popular car up here meaning, alaska, and anywhere else where boneheads buy brand over price cause its "awd" its sad
xxxpensive This is a sexist comment..that's all.
Because they do... simply put. Enthusiasts make up a very small percentage of users. For the rest, the performance is more than they would need. That being said... I have a 2015 Crosstrek, and I'm an enthusiast....the lack of pep does bother me.
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is better in my opinion
Hi, do you know if we are going to have a normal version (not electric) of XV in 2019? Thank you
Subaru's new motto should be 'Slow and Go...Subaru'. Comfortable, great for Grandma
I can't knock a cvt uphill your passing up people living in CA that's a plus.
$34k for base model Oh My Gosh! Cars are getting more expensive these days
They will keep getting more expensive
Looking forward to your full review, please check if battery pack has active cooling and preheating for winter use( basically active BMS), please with as much details as possible, thx in advance
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35k? A hybrid RAV4 with std AWD starts at 28k
Dung Nguyen but is it a plug-in?
Hi,
Did you also do a detailed review on gas Crosstrek? I saw one which was in an autoshow. Would love to see one on road.
Thanks!
The lack of cargo space is not as problematic as the lack of a spare tire; the need for low resistance tires in order to attain the 35mpg ave fuel economy reduces the traction of the Crosstrek on the road making it more dangerous to drive in wet/snowy conditions, and the many proprietary ev parts (from the ev system to the drivetrain itself) means this vehicle will be expensive to repair when something goes wrong. Unless you live in CA or an urban environment with hybrid-only access lanes, I just don’t see the appeal.
Nice get on this car! Not widely covered yet.
Thanks for the awesome review!
No spare tyre! I don't think that's allowed in Australia.
I have the petrol version and it comes with paddle shifters in Aus.
And to think; I was waiting for them to reveal their new Hybrid, but I didn't want this...
you had me at 8.7 inches of ground clearance...
and then you lost me when you opened the rear hatch :/
rav4 hybrid it is...
I have a 2018 CrossTrek....No cabin release or lock slot for back Tail Gate.....U must use dot on key fob....no internal release on the rear gate either.
Yea, I'm disappointed also about the trunk space. I'll be in the market soon for a carpool sticker car in 2019. Choice is between Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid or Hyundai Ioniq Plug In Hybrid (yes, totally different cars). Got two small kids and we're coming from a 2014 Toyota Prius Plug In, but the sticker for that car expires at the end of this year and I commute for work. Thank you for the review.
I have a 2019 Impreza hatchback in Island blue and a wrx Sti in hyperblue... now I’m going to have to buy this crosstrek to match lol
Gerard Ferry ? 😂
17 miles!? Wow that is much worse than I was expecting. The Rav4 Prime does 48! Though...it's a quite a bit larger vehicle.
Wow. I had the last crosstrek hybrid touring model. Glad to see they've added the plug in feature. It was so much better than the gas only Crosstreks already. They just need to make one in a 6 speed manual now. I know it ain't gonna happen but we can wish.
So, it's about as fast as a bicycle. LOL!
Thanks for the thorough review. This being symmetrical AWD, I'm assuming that it will perform well in snow.
It is funny to se the passenger having problem not showing fear! But watching his video from the same testing. When you where the passenger was even better! You look as scared on his video that he on your. :) But nice reviews! I will not go for the hybrid. I need more space for cargo ... :(
Unless you ' need' AWD I would go Niro PHEV. $27.9K VS 34K? I cant see paying over 6k more for AWD. Its offers nothing more, well LESS cargo capacity with battery in trunk.
Crosstrek WAGON please!
you mean an outback?
I dont know why anyone would think Heated rear seats would be an option in this class of vehicle. They're Not even available on BMW's or Mercedes entry level SUV's so why would you think Subaru would offer it?
I was ready to trade in my C-Max after I heard "Sport" mode. Then he said 0 - 60 MPH in 9.6 seconds. Nevermind. My C-Max does it a second faster.
I love the 2019 Subaru crosstrek, it very nice!!! I can't wait for your next video.
The only thing that confuses me about Subaru is their lack of desire to please enthusiasts with more powerful engines. They say there's no demand but then turn around and make a mediocre electric car that won't have any demand either. There's only much that is impractical for the average buyer when it comes to electric vehicles. It's not just the price but the amount of charging stations to fill up and where you can put a station if you don't have a garage. I just don't get how you could make an argument for making this.
Why the hell would anyone buy a plug vehicle. I have a 2019 Cross Trek, gas engine. Love it! It’s a little tank!
Because we're getting 50mpg, better acceleration, and silent emission free driving when running errands in town.
What a Gorgeous crossover!!
Are those seats Navy blue? Really unique!
Great review, love the music!
I have a 2015 CVT Trek and I may have gotten 480 miles on a tank like once. That range is a lie.
I just prefer Actual Cars (not electric) cause with electric cars you dont get that great feeling of a boost of speed, but in gas ones, its just great
James ... You obviously haven’t driven a Tesla ... Oh and they are actual cars .... Not sure what you mean by that ...
That's an amazing color.
In terms of off road and AWD capabilities which is better, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure or this new Crosstrek???
Mr Dice I would still say Crosstrek but I would compare the Forester sport with the Rav4 Adventure.
Is this pre or post 'rally run' with Ryan? ;)
Love the color, but not the Subaru although never drove one. Well, gotta finishing watching this vid.
WOW! Blue leather.
can you flutter the gas?instead of redline..
This guy needs to look up the definition of a "crossover". All crossovers are a lifted version of a car platform.
My dad has a 2019 crosstrek and tbh i drove it a few time and its nice for canadian winters but tbh nothing more really