You won’t win any races with the Crosstrek, that’s for sure. I’ve owned far more powerful cars but you don’t buy this car for power, you buy it for functionality and the thriftiness... More people need to realize this when commenting. I’ve had my 2014 Crosstrek a good while now and I don’t find the power to be too bad. It gets me everywhere I need to go and I consistently achieve 29-31 mpg. Even with going on roads to various hiking, biking, and kayaking spots.
"Functionality" includes power as a determining factor. This car is not functional because of the insane lack of power. Go drive the Crosstrek at 8000',,,, OMG it's horrendous. If you have to pull out onto a grade and get into traffic you will need no oncoming cars for at least a mile, and once you hit 50 mph they will be squarely on your tail. Yep that's functional!
I live in tahoe and we are at 8,000 elevation. The crosstrek drives fine, although acceleration is not the best i have gotten use to it. Handles snow and corners really well compared to my audi q5
@@bobohara3974 I agree. They talk about all this outdoor stuff you can do. Ok fine so put a bunch of gear in this thing and a dog and go into altitude and you will be lucky to get to 50 mph.
Folks always rag on the Crosstrek for not being fast. Listen I'm a cheap bastard I have owned lots small engine cars. Trust me for a naturally aspirated 2 liter engine this thing pretty damn good.
Thanks. I'm constantly hearing and reading "too slow" comments about older and new Crosstreks alike. I've been thinking of maybe, eventually getting one.
I agree but its the CVT that makes it slow off the line. The manual is significantly faster. The CVT is just slow due to the design and programming for fuel economy but perfectly adequate for the every day driving.
I have owned a subaru xv for a year. It's an excellent car. I have utterly no complaints. For me, the engine power & acceleration is absolutely fine. I really like the safety systems, the nav system, & phone integration.
If you want more power buy a sport car. If you want great gas mileage and go anywhere then this is a excellent crossover. Have a 2018 Crosstrek Limited loaded and it is great the snowy winter's we get in the north east. So if speed and power is important too you then don't buy a Crosstrek and shut your mouths and keep your stupid comments too yourselves.
I agree. I just got a 2019 Crosstrek Premium. The comments people make on the lack of power are greatly exaggerated. It is not a rocket, but Subaru never said it was.
I don't understand why Subaru does not offer an engine upgrade option for this vehicle. Heck, the 2.5 from the Legacy would improve this vehicle. Just saying.
canonlybeme4life I agree that the 2.5 would liven up the Crosstrek. My 2019 Crosstrek is getting a service done, and my loaner is a 2019 Legacy. Talk about a peppy engine for only being a half liter bigger! I’m jealous, but I didn’t buy my car for its engine performance. I bought it for a whole lot of reasons that made me look past the engine. If I want a bit of speed/passing power, I can just switch the CVT into manual, leave it in 3rd or 4th gear, and keep an eye on the tachometer. I’m sure Subaru did it’s homework, but who knows, maybe in a year or two they’ll offer more power. For now though, I think they’re satisfied with sales numbers for the current HP offering.
@@teesimpson3872 I agree with you. The HP is fine, and using the paddle shifters really work well. The CVT transmission is excellent and really mimics the 7 gear ratio. Without any rubber band as in previous competition offered. I believe that only Honda and Subaru have done it right.
Just leased a 2019 Crosstrek limited and I think it's great, no need to launch from a dead stop , one it gets over 20mph it really stars to go like a bat out of hell , I have to watch my speed , it just wants to go faster and faster barley touching the gas pedal!!!!
I like mine, went from a v8 to the 2018 Crosstrek very good work on what they did. I know it was going to have no power but it feels good to drive everyday. The couple things I wish they did was have more lighting in the truck, and a turbocharged engine other than that,..magnificent👌
Yeah it's the X-mode and the electronic AWD system, and the automatic is the only way to communicate with all the safety features and tech unless you don't need those and go straight for the base trim.
Got my Crosstrek in June and I could not be happier. The car is solid. It handles great. The only problem is that between approximately 18 and 23 mph it is a little jerky, like it cannot decide whether to "upshift" or not. If you use the paddles, it's smooth. Part of the issue is I am a slow and easy accelerator. If I stomped it, you'd likely not notice. I have read from many sources that this is known and a "negative" feature of the CVT. Some people have said it improves with time. So I will wait for my comp oil change at six months. I am already used to it. So, as long as it is not really a mechanical problem, I'll live with it. Maybe it is a software programming thing they will correct in the future. Regardless, I became interested (prior I was committed to getting an Escape) when I learned of their new Global Platform. It improves crash worthiness by something like 40% and so it does have a high safety rating. I like it so much that I find myself looking at other drivers and wondering how they could not have bought a Subaru. Oh well, I am just enthusiastic about this car. I look forward to many years of driving it. Oh yeah, the comments about low power are accurate. But it is fine for pulling out of a side street onto the main drag and getting up to speed quickly enough. When I need to merge into the 65+ mph on the Garden State Parkway. It is adequate but you do need to go heavy on the gas. But it is fine once you get up to cruising speed and want to pass that slow poke ahead of you. Lastly, it takes a bit of getting used to the Eyesight navigation system. Maybe it's just because I've never had any of that stuff before. But it is one of the safety reasons I got the car.
The more miles you put on it, the jerky feeling should go away. I had that issue last year within the first few thousand miles. I got my 18 Crosstrek in August of 17. Have about 13,500 miles on it. This review was good but not accurate according to gas mileage when you have to drive up hills or small mountains daily. I average around 25 mpg going back and forth to work. I didn't like the fact that you couldn't turn off the radio, but with an infotainment update I got in August 18 I can now turn off the radio. With just me and the wife, power is fine but if I have the two kids in back loaded with gear, definitely under powered, luckily that doesn't happen too often.
I would just put a little more angle into the accelerator- not floor it, just get into it enough to get the car to respond. You are not getting better gas mileage by lengthening the time it takes to get to cruising speed and a high “gear” ratio where the vehicle is most efficient, just let the CVT do what it’s designed to do.
Mazda has come a long way and make good cars. Yet, your right, they don't have the resale value that you get with the Subaru's. 97% of Subaru's still on the road after ten years is proof you can't go wrong with a Subaru. After ownership of 4 yrs and 80,000kms versus the CX-3 and the Crosstrek, you'll get at least $1,000 more for the Crosstrek. The 2013 Crosstrek had the best resale value of any vehicle in its class.
@@bradcreber75 I looked at both the CX3 and Crosstrek. My heart screamed Mazda but the adult side of me made me buy the Subaru. I'm not mad about it I have been very happy with the Subaru.
I like theft deterrence; I'll choose the manual. I also like to control what the car does, so again, I'll choose the manual. I'm not totally sold on the CVT, no matter how it's spelled. Just wish it came in a proper red and not that Venetian ruby pearl. A nice vivid and/or olive green would be a great too.
I'd rather keep the $1000 in my pocket and order the 3 pedal version, bouncing the car off the rev limiter whenever I decide. Nicely reviewed as we've also got the manual cx5 on the short list.
Great information video. I’ve owned 3 Subaru comes with cvt. I’m only concern if cvt transmission last. I also like the Mazda 3 but it’s not well balanced as Subaru. Tough choice
I am still driving my 2005 Impreza, even though I've spent more than a few thousand dollars on big repairs (head gasket, suspension, control arms), there is just no other vehicles in this price range that I would rather own and drive, and I have driven a few rental cars. That 'confidence in motion' that Subaru is famous for in the snow is second to none. In fact we have a 19 Crosstrek now as a second vehicle.
I have a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Premium. ORANGE!!! My question is....Is the Crosstrek a subcompact or compact?? I have seen and heard it described as both..
I still love it. However, I'm a Jeep Wrangler guy. Going back to Wrangler in a couple years. But this car is perfect. Easy to change its oil. Rides/handles great. Safe. Easy to operate. Nice for long road trips.
@03:31 That engine is nowhere near the power peak. When you floor the accelerator the CVT takes the engine rpm to peak power and keeps it there until you lift.
Im in the UK, owned some fairly fast cars, hot hatches, coupes etc but im 51, I like my comfort and hope to get a Subaru as my next car for long term ownership. Looking to keep it at least ten years. Does everything I need. We have speed limits, we dont have extremes of altitude here so the power is more than adequate. Its not exactly granny slow in 2 litre guise is it ? I get tired of people saying they cant overtake or go on motorways etc not enough power blah blah my goodness, learn to drive properly !
Steering ratio is same as the BRZ, power is more than the base Civic, HRV, which is so sluggish and much slower, more than the CX-3, this is quick off the mark. The CVT is the best way to go and probably the best in the business, at least if not better than Honda. More power than base Kona. Yeah, everyone wants a turbo. Small turbos have been documented as not reliable.
The AWD Kona's just a bloated i30 with a fat disablity on it's rear axle. They're a great car (I used to process them off the ships) but like all SUV adapted hatches you're essentially just paying a HEAVILY inflated price for the SUV cachet being an i30 based platform.
Had a top of the line XV new 2018 for about 3 months now and the best thing about it is the whole package imparts a refreshing relaxing outcome of a drive whether it be city, country or highway cycles in all weather and terrains.Subaru is pretty smart.Want more power go the bigger engine in the Forrester and fork out the extra mooolah.You can get a bigger engine(more grunt)but not with wishful wanna be thinking.CVT-I didn't know what it was even when I bought my XV but I know I never ever wanted a bullshit manual (whatever the brand)ever again and there's nothing I can fault with a CVT even after 25000 km.My colleagues had a play around with my vehicle and all were impressed and more so the partners because in the past few months 3 units of various XV models have been purchased,so Go Girls!.I think that says a lot, in that brute force is not necessarily the be all and and all of what should be in the vehicle package.yeah pretty colours also help too.
I have a crosstrek MY18 and I have noticed lately a strange sound coming out from the eyesight cameras especially when the adaptive cruise control is active in low speeds . It sounds like a rubber string flick. Is it normal?
Jeff your good at what you do...wife just retired and bought two limited blue models...for her and daughter..they love them.....31K for each of them...
Why does subaru offer just one engine choice for this model? They do the same for the forester too. Stupid.....At least they should offer the forester motor as an option - or the BRZ motor which is the same size.
Hi ....I am experiencing ongoing radio / bluetooth problems. I started a lease in feb 2018, put down a big deposit....once the car is warmed up....the whole system goes haywire.....it is unusable....cant use radio or bluetooth, maps....nothing...the screens just rotate through.....buttons dont work... my local dealer has taken it in and tried to fix it....replaced the whole radio system two times, replaced the usb cable ports..... the can't figure it out..... yet i still have this car that is not fully functioning and for which i am paying full lease fees! I am infuriated. they've told me to go to subaru canada. I can't get through to them on their customer service line.... this has been ongoing for 10 months!!!!! any suggestions?
I really wanted to buy this vehicle. As you say, it's priced right, has the right on-road manners, hatch, great weather handling, but I couldn't get past the power deficit in the manual I drove. Had the 2.5 option I also test drove in the Forester was available, that might have done it.
I looked into and test drove the Crosstrek (XV here in Australia), Mazda CX3, Mazda CX-5 and the Hyundai Kona. I bought the Crosstrek with CVT because of the quality and size of the interior, it's economy, driving position, steering and handling and the Eyesight safety system which operates the excellent adaptive cruise control. Sure it doesn't have the power of the CX-5 or the zippiness of the Kona but it has adequate acceleration for city/suburban driving and highway cruising (we have a 110km/hr speed limit here and the XV/Crosstrek will easily sit on that speed with four passengers and climb pretty steep inclines for as long as you need it to) and I'm getting 6-7L/100km around town and 5-6L/100km on freeways. Gotta be happy with that.
Kona offers A LOT more power with its available 1.6T, 175hp/196trq without a CVT 😉. You get either the 2.0 with a 6spd standard transmission or 1.6T with 7spd DCT. It also has a center locking diff in AWD models. I like both but the Kona does offer a more spirited, engaging drive. Couple that with the best warranty in the business, quality award from JD power plus better reliablity scores from Consumer Reports and you cant go wrong.
JD Power ratings aren't things to brag about these days. Kind of a joke, if you ask me. I'd say this Crosstrek looks better than the Kona, has actual proven long term reliability that could do circles around Hyundai, and Subaru knows what they are doing with AWD for inclement weather and light off roading at this point. So for my money, I wouldn't be at a Hyundai dealership in your comparison.
Its 23city\33hwy and 29mix from a book. Getting 31mph from mine in a mix mode with my husband (who is a good driver) and me (who probably not always makes a wise fuel economy decisions). Absolutely happy with a car. As someone mention earlier, its sturdy and make exactly the move that you want it to make.
Unless you're used to driving a Model T or a horse & buggy, the Crosstrek is insanely under-powered ESPECIALLY at anything other than sea level. They should be made illegal at elevations above 5000', this car will get you in huge trouble. You can't pull out into traffic without horns blowing and people showing you your IQ. Takes more runway to get up to speed than an over loaded 747 with flat tires! Nice car for the money otherwise but I would never buy another naturally aspirated 4 cylinder Subaru again.
Drove my Crosstrek from Wisconsin to California. Went through the mountains. Was scared of being underpowered because of negative reviews regarding the Crosstrek power but had no trouble. No problems passing either. The engine and CVT work very well together giving you power when you need it. Drive a Crosstrek before you judge it.
@@nursejeff58 Thanks for the laugh on this Monday morning. You must have meant this comment for someone else or your reading comprehension is lacking. I own the Crosstrek and it lives between 5,000 and 10,000' in elevation. Any car can pass given enough distance. Crossing the Rockies at 70 mph is hardly a way to judge the Crosstrek. However if you were paying attention you would have noticed at least half throttle on level ground with the CVT constantly hunting to keep the speed, and literally full throttle going up grades, all the while that poor gutless engine screaming. If you think this is acceptable bless your heart because clearly your previous car was a Model T.
You won’t win any races with the Crosstrek, that’s for sure. I’ve owned far more powerful cars but you don’t buy this car for power, you buy it for functionality and the thriftiness... More people need to realize this when commenting. I’ve had my 2014 Crosstrek a good while now and I don’t find the power to be too bad. It gets me everywhere I need to go and I consistently achieve 29-31 mpg. Even with going on roads to various hiking, biking, and kayaking spots.
"Functionality" includes power as a determining factor. This car is not functional because of the insane lack of power. Go drive the Crosstrek at 8000',,,, OMG it's horrendous. If you have to pull out onto a grade and get into traffic you will need no oncoming cars for at least a mile, and once you hit 50 mph they will be squarely on your tail. Yep that's functional!
I live in tahoe and we are at 8,000 elevation. The crosstrek drives fine, although acceleration is not the best i have gotten use to it. Handles snow and corners really well compared to my audi q5
@@bobohara3974 I agree. They talk about all this outdoor stuff you can do. Ok fine so put a bunch of gear in this thing and a dog and go into altitude and you will be lucky to get to 50 mph.
@@drn13355 I really hate the car. People that think it isn't gutless have clearly never driven a vehicle with even moderate power.
DanScoob and the boxer engine just sounds so good when its revved, so it doesn't need to be fast to enjoy the whole experience.
Great review from the best coiffed RUclipsr in the biz 🤩🤩🤩
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Very complete review! Thanks!
steering is horrible. people go buy a toyota
Yeah!! When you turn the wheel left, the car goes right! WTF LOL.
Folks always rag on the Crosstrek for not being fast. Listen I'm a cheap bastard I have owned lots small engine cars. Trust me for a naturally aspirated 2 liter engine this thing pretty damn good.
Nathan Kinzel second this!
Yeah, since when 104hp per ton is slow....
Thanks. I'm constantly hearing and reading "too slow" comments about older and new Crosstreks alike. I've been thinking of maybe, eventually getting one.
I agree but its the CVT that makes it slow off the line. The manual is significantly faster. The CVT is just slow due to the design and programming for fuel economy but perfectly adequate for the every day driving.
The 2021 Sport model has a 2.5l engine, slightly better so it should satisfy everybody.
I have owned a subaru xv for a year. It's an excellent car. I have utterly no complaints. For me, the engine power & acceleration is absolutely fine. I really like the safety systems, the nav system, & phone integration.
If you want more power buy a sport car. If you want great gas mileage and go anywhere then this is a excellent crossover. Have a 2018 Crosstrek Limited loaded and it is great the snowy winter's we get in the north east. So if speed and power is important too you then don't buy a Crosstrek and shut your mouths and keep your stupid comments too yourselves.
I agree. I just got a 2019 Crosstrek Premium. The comments people make on the lack of power are greatly exaggerated. It is not a rocket, but Subaru never said it was.
Agree this car is meant for joy ride and family not for speeding .
right even the legacy .. they're not meant to be fast like sports car.
I don't understand why Subaru does not offer an engine upgrade option for this vehicle. Heck, the 2.5 from the Legacy would improve this vehicle. Just saying.
canonlybeme4life I agree that the 2.5 would liven up the Crosstrek. My 2019 Crosstrek is getting a service done, and my loaner is a 2019 Legacy. Talk about a peppy engine for only being a half liter bigger! I’m jealous, but I didn’t buy my car for its engine performance. I bought it for a whole lot of reasons that made me look past the engine. If I want a bit of speed/passing power, I can just switch the CVT into manual, leave it in 3rd or 4th gear, and keep an eye on the tachometer. I’m sure Subaru did it’s homework, but who knows, maybe in a year or two they’ll offer more power. For now though, I think they’re satisfied with sales numbers for the current HP offering.
It is slowww
I don't think it would fix. There is just barely enough clearance for the spark plugs as it is.
@@teesimpson3872 I agree with you. The HP is fine, and using the paddle shifters really work well. The CVT transmission is excellent and really mimics the 7 gear ratio. Without any rubber band as in previous competition offered. I believe that only Honda and Subaru have done it right.
like the crosstrek isn't already a best seller?
I have had one for 6 months and get 41 mpg. Mostly highway.
Just leased a 2019 Crosstrek limited and I think it's great, no need to launch from a dead stop , one it gets over 20mph it really stars to go like a bat out of hell , I have to watch my speed , it just wants to go faster and faster barley touching the gas pedal!!!!
I experience the same on my 2018 Legacy, it’s got great pick up. Although I am traded it for Crosstrek limited.
Good review of car i want.
I like mine, went from a v8 to the 2018 Crosstrek very good work on what they did. I know it was going to have no power but it feels good to drive everyday. The couple things I wish they did was have more lighting in the truck, and a turbocharged engine other than that,..magnificent👌
As much as I hate to say it but the CVT s is a sensible option if I were to buy a Crosstrek.
Paul Yuen ....why? Why not a manual? Genuinely curious.
Paul Yuen nvm. The 2 added awd features make it worthwhile.
Yeah it's the X-mode and the electronic AWD system, and the automatic is the only way to communicate with all the safety features and tech unless you don't need those and go straight for the base trim.
Got my Crosstrek in June and I could not be happier. The car is solid. It handles great. The only problem is that between approximately 18 and 23 mph it is a little jerky, like it cannot decide whether to "upshift" or not. If you use the paddles, it's smooth. Part of the issue is I am a slow and easy accelerator. If I stomped it, you'd likely not notice. I have read from many sources that this is known and a "negative" feature of the CVT. Some people have said it improves with time. So I will wait for my comp oil change at six months. I am already used to it. So, as long as it is not really a mechanical problem, I'll live with it. Maybe it is a software programming thing they will correct in the future.
Regardless, I became interested (prior I was committed to getting an Escape) when I learned of their new Global Platform. It improves crash worthiness by something like 40% and so it does have a high safety rating. I like it so much that I find myself looking at other drivers and wondering how they could not have bought a Subaru. Oh well, I am just enthusiastic about this car. I look forward to many years of driving it.
Oh yeah, the comments about low power are accurate. But it is fine for pulling out of a side street onto the main drag and getting up to speed quickly enough. When I need to merge into the 65+ mph on the Garden State Parkway. It is adequate but you do need to go heavy on the gas. But it is fine once you get up to cruising speed and want to pass that slow poke ahead of you.
Lastly, it takes a bit of getting used to the Eyesight navigation system. Maybe it's just because I've never had any of that stuff before. But it is one of the safety reasons I got the car.
Jerky could be do to a recall here in canada we got a recall due to Jerky motion while AC is on max.
Ensure that you download the My Subaru app and get up-to-date information on warranty recalls, roadside assistance and maintenance information.
The more miles you put on it, the jerky feeling should go away. I had that issue last year within the first few thousand miles. I got my 18 Crosstrek in August of 17. Have about 13,500 miles on it. This review was good but not accurate according to gas mileage when you have to drive up hills or small mountains daily. I average around 25 mpg going back and forth to work. I didn't like the fact that you couldn't turn off the radio, but with an infotainment update I got in August 18 I can now turn off the radio. With just me and the wife, power is fine but if I have the two kids in back loaded with gear, definitely under powered, luckily that doesn't happen too often.
I can get my Crosstrek to shutter like you describe but if I don't look for it, it hardly happens. Love my '18 Limited.
I would just put a little more angle into the accelerator- not floor it, just get into it enough to get the car to respond. You are not getting better gas mileage by lengthening the time it takes to get to cruising speed and a high “gear” ratio where the vehicle is most efficient, just let the CVT do what it’s designed to do.
I take Subaru over Mazda, Mazda cars never age well
I know this for a fact. I have a 2003 model and this thing stalls out like no other
Love my 2007 Mazda 6, solid ass car, I work for the highway Dept in my state, and I don't pick up many Mazda's
I would agree with you on the old ford area Mazda. But these new ones are really well made.
Mazda has come a long way and make good cars. Yet, your right, they don't have the resale value that you get with the Subaru's. 97% of Subaru's still on the road after ten years is proof you can't go wrong with a Subaru. After ownership of 4 yrs and 80,000kms versus the CX-3 and the Crosstrek, you'll get at least $1,000 more for the Crosstrek. The 2013 Crosstrek had the best resale value of any vehicle in its class.
@@bradcreber75 I looked at both the CX3 and Crosstrek. My heart screamed Mazda but the adult side of me made me buy the Subaru. I'm not mad about it I have been very happy with the Subaru.
The CVT reprogramming fixed my accelerating issue
I see a Jeff Glucker review, I click like before pressing play!
I like theft deterrence; I'll choose the manual. I also like to control what the car does, so again, I'll choose the manual. I'm not totally sold on the CVT, no matter how it's spelled. Just wish it came in a proper red and not that Venetian ruby pearl. A nice vivid and/or olive green would be a great too.
Great review, thanks! Subaru for active people. :)
I'd rather keep the $1000 in my pocket and order the 3 pedal version, bouncing the car off the rev limiter whenever I decide. Nicely reviewed as we've also got the manual cx5 on the short list.
I cannot tolorate Road Noise, how is it?
Prior to 2018 awful. 2018 has laminated glass and some other things really quiet.
Test drove the Kona recently... It actually felt super small in my opinion (and I'm only 5'7).
I'm leaning Kona because 1) I don't need AWD and 2) I don't drive off road to go camping or hiking so it's Kona for me! Great comparison!!
I looked at the Kona but with no manual transmission option it was a deal breaker.
Great information video. I’ve owned 3 Subaru comes with cvt. I’m only concern if cvt transmission last. I also like the Mazda 3 but it’s not well balanced as Subaru. Tough choice
I am still driving my 2005 Impreza, even though I've spent more than a few thousand dollars on big repairs (head gasket, suspension, control arms), there is just no other vehicles in this price range that I would rather own and drive, and I have driven a few rental cars. That 'confidence in motion' that Subaru is famous for in the snow is second to none. In fact we have a 19 Crosstrek now as a second vehicle.
I love my premium manual transmission, the rest bores me.
I have a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Premium. ORANGE!!! My question is....Is the Crosstrek a subcompact or compact?? I have seen and heard it described as both..
is it a crossover or wagon as well?
Its a crossover. The Imprexa is a wagon@@autobytel
Bought a 2018 (used) yesterday...22000 mi....Love it!!!! Came out of a wrangler for the time being.
Do you still like it? I saw this one at Carmax today, just love it
I still love it. However, I'm a Jeep Wrangler guy. Going back to Wrangler in a couple years. But this car is perfect. Easy to change its oil. Rides/handles great. Safe. Easy to operate. Nice for long road trips.
Not having automatic locking doors drives me nuts in my crosstrek
not having windows that fully close when key is off grinds my gears
How nice is the Cool Gray Khaki color in person?
It is not gray, it is soft gentle baby blue, very refreshing on a sunny day with blue sky. Don’t know why they call it khaki gray.
@03:31 That engine is nowhere near the power peak. When you floor the accelerator the CVT takes the engine rpm to peak power and keeps it there until you lift.
Im in the UK, owned some fairly fast cars, hot hatches, coupes etc but im 51, I like my comfort and hope to get a Subaru as my next car for long term ownership. Looking to keep it at least ten years. Does everything I need. We have speed limits, we dont have extremes of altitude here so the power is more than adequate. Its not exactly granny slow in 2 litre guise is it ? I get tired of people saying they cant overtake or go on motorways etc not enough power blah blah my goodness, learn to drive properly !
Steering ratio is same as the BRZ, power is more than the base Civic, HRV, which is so sluggish and much slower, more than the CX-3, this is quick off the mark. The CVT is the best way to go and probably the best in the business, at least if not better than Honda. More power than base Kona. Yeah, everyone wants a turbo. Small turbos have been documented as not reliable.
The AWD Kona's just a bloated i30 with a fat disablity on it's rear axle. They're a great car (I used to process them off the ships) but like all SUV adapted hatches you're essentially just paying a HEAVILY inflated price for the SUV cachet being an i30 based platform.
vape cloud crowd 🤣🤣🤣
Had a top of the line XV new 2018 for about 3 months now and the best thing about it is the whole package imparts a refreshing relaxing outcome of a drive whether it be city, country or highway cycles in all weather and terrains.Subaru is pretty smart.Want more power go the bigger engine in the Forrester and fork out the extra mooolah.You can get a bigger engine(more grunt)but not with wishful wanna be thinking.CVT-I didn't know what it was even when I bought my XV but I know I never ever wanted a bullshit manual (whatever the brand)ever again and there's nothing I can fault with a CVT even after 25000 km.My colleagues had a play around with my vehicle and all were impressed and more so the partners because in the past few months 3 units of various XV models have been purchased,so Go Girls!.I think that says a lot, in that brute force is not necessarily the be all and and all of what should be in the vehicle package.yeah pretty colours also help too.
I have a crosstrek MY18 and I have noticed lately a strange sound coming out from the eyesight cameras especially when the adaptive cruise control is active in low speeds . It sounds like a rubber string flick. Is it normal?
Jeff your good at what you do...wife just retired and bought two limited blue models...for her and daughter..they love them.....31K for each of them...
Why does subaru offer just one engine choice for this model? They do the same for the forester too. Stupid.....At least they should offer the forester motor as an option - or the BRZ motor which is the same size.
Nice job on the video..
The diameter of steering wheel feels good? I suppose it is 373mm, like all the other steering wheels on the market.
great vid
This guy got his shirt at Old Navy
That's true
@@TheHooniverse I got the same shirt. You got good taste
@@TheHooniverse lol jeff busfed.
Awesome 😀 😀 2018 Subaru Crosstrek limited review .
Hi ....I am experiencing ongoing radio / bluetooth problems. I started a lease in feb 2018, put down a big deposit....once the car is warmed up....the whole system goes haywire.....it is unusable....cant use radio or bluetooth, maps....nothing...the screens just rotate through.....buttons dont work...
my local dealer has taken it in and tried to fix it....replaced the whole radio system two times, replaced the usb cable ports..... the can't figure it out..... yet i still have this car that is not fully functioning and for which i am paying full lease fees! I am infuriated. they've told me to go to subaru canada. I can't get through to them on their customer service line.... this has been ongoing for 10 months!!!!!
any suggestions?
which one you have? crosstrek limited ? is it fixed now? at your entire satisfaction?
IMO We need a Crosstrek STI
u look like bradley cooper while he's on NZT hhhh
whats the color code?
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I really wanted to buy this vehicle. As you say, it's priced right, has the right on-road manners, hatch, great weather handling, but I couldn't get past the power deficit in the manual I drove. Had the 2.5 option I also test drove in the Forester was available, that might have done it.
Bolt vs crosstrek at 3:34
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I looked into and test drove the Crosstrek (XV here in Australia), Mazda CX3, Mazda CX-5 and the Hyundai Kona. I bought the Crosstrek with CVT because of the quality and size of the interior, it's economy, driving position, steering and handling and the Eyesight safety system which operates the excellent adaptive cruise control. Sure it doesn't have the power of the CX-5 or the zippiness of the Kona but it has adequate acceleration for city/suburban driving and highway cruising (we have a 110km/hr speed limit here and the XV/Crosstrek will easily sit on that speed with four passengers and climb pretty steep inclines for as long as you need it to) and I'm getting 6-7L/100km around town and 5-6L/100km on freeways. Gotta be happy with that.
Manual yes, CVT NO!
You obviously are not married :-)
Its fun, yes but in everyday drive in traffic...no.
@@chovue2363 I hear that argument a lot (my wife). It really comes down to the person tragic in a standard transmission has never bothered me.
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Kona offers A LOT more power with its available 1.6T, 175hp/196trq without a CVT 😉. You get either the 2.0 with a 6spd standard transmission or 1.6T with 7spd DCT. It also has a center locking diff in AWD models.
I like both but the Kona does offer a more spirited, engaging drive. Couple that with the best warranty in the business, quality award from JD power plus better reliablity scores from Consumer Reports and you cant go wrong.
JD Power ratings aren't things to brag about these days. Kind of a joke, if you ask me. I'd say this Crosstrek looks better than the Kona, has actual proven long term reliability that could do circles around Hyundai, and Subaru knows what they are doing with AWD for inclement weather and light off roading at this point. So for my money, I wouldn't be at a Hyundai dealership in your comparison.
I miss when this channel reviewed supercards
we just reviewed the Dodge Hellcat Widebody, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, and Subaru STI Type RA
I want a CrossTrek w/ 6 speed manual and a little turbo. That would SELL!!!
Its 23city\33hwy and 29mix from a book. Getting 31mph from mine in a mix mode with my husband (who is a good driver) and me (who probably not always makes a wise fuel economy decisions). Absolutely happy with a car. As someone mention earlier, its sturdy and make exactly the move that you want it to make.
what about oil consumption by its engine
Is too expensive the mpg not good the engine vis under power.
Unless you're used to driving a Model T or a horse & buggy, the Crosstrek is insanely under-powered ESPECIALLY at anything other than sea level. They should be made illegal at elevations above 5000', this car will get you in huge trouble. You can't pull out into traffic without horns blowing and people showing you your IQ. Takes more runway to get up to speed than an over loaded 747 with flat tires! Nice car for the money otherwise but I would never buy another naturally aspirated 4 cylinder Subaru again.
Drove my Crosstrek from Wisconsin to California. Went through the mountains. Was scared of being underpowered because of negative reviews regarding the Crosstrek power but had no trouble. No problems passing either. The engine and CVT work very well together giving you power when you need it. Drive a Crosstrek before you judge it.
@@nursejeff58 Thanks for the laugh on this Monday morning. You must have meant this comment for someone else or your reading comprehension is lacking. I own the Crosstrek and it lives between 5,000 and 10,000' in elevation. Any car can pass given enough distance. Crossing the Rockies at 70 mph is hardly a way to judge the Crosstrek. However if you were paying attention you would have noticed at least half throttle on level ground with the CVT constantly hunting to keep the speed, and literally full throttle going up grades, all the while that poor gutless engine screaming. If you think this is acceptable bless your heart because clearly your previous car was a Model T.
Bob OHara sounds like you’re the dummy in the room for not test driving a car and discovering the power deficit before purchase. 🤔
Sounds like a cvt programming issue. Manual. Solved for $1500 less.