Do you think dogs would really like this car?

@savagegeese

Жыл бұрын

Dogs love subarus according to their market research.

@rdiamond655

Жыл бұрын

Does that mean cats are thoroughly opposed to the Crosstrek?

@Turshin

Жыл бұрын

@@rdiamond655 cats like suburbans

@danielsmith7023

Жыл бұрын

My cat insisted on a Range Rover.

@larrywhite8590

Жыл бұрын

They have flat rear floors, and there is minimal lip, along with a large square hatch so it is easy for the dogs to get in and out. Plus they can see out well, so in general I would say they do like it.

My wife never comments on cars.....except when she sees a Crosstrek. "There's another one. I like it." That says something.

@danhall3450

Жыл бұрын

They nailed the "cute ute" without being garish. When it comes to exterior design, Subie & Volvo do the long roofs best.

Glad to see someone still making reasonably priced cars

@aca2983

Жыл бұрын

But can you actually buy one for that price?

@thatoneotherotherguy

Жыл бұрын

@@aca2983yes. And Subaru accepts factory orders for whatever you want.

@Towert7

Жыл бұрын

Inventory wise they don't make these cars cheap. They are trying to compete with Lexus and Volvo which is NUTS.

@thatoneotherotherguy

Жыл бұрын

@@batuaerial213 I agree. I think the CX-30, Impreza, and Crosstrek are straight up the best bang-for-your-buck cars on sale today. Stepping up a size category, I think the Outback is also insanely good value in the lower trims.

@bizmonkey007

Жыл бұрын

It’s a $30k plus car, at least out where I’m at. I suppose that’s reasonable in today’s market but it’s still not cheap cheap. Like the Impreza, it used to be in the low 20s a couple years back but everything has gone up so🤷

Mr. Goose and Jack, I know these are probably your least favorite videos to make (a nothing special, "normal" car) but these are my favorite to watch. Thank you for taking the time to do them.

@user-jb6qs8yt9m

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I actually don't watch any of their reviews of higher end cars. Don't care for that kind of image.

I freaking love this channel. The brutal honesty out of these reviews are priceless. Much love.

@phprofYT

Жыл бұрын

Love? You have low bar for love. I suppose that's good. I find the channel above average.

@jpmoench21

Жыл бұрын

@@phprofYT It's the same love i have for your mother. she's above average too. ;)

@AzNightmare

Жыл бұрын

@@phprofYT *What other channel are there that doesn't sound paid off?*

@BaldKiwi117

Жыл бұрын

@@AzNightmare don't bother, that guy probably takes JD power ratings seriously

@arealsourapple

Жыл бұрын

​@@phprofYTYou ***** hate (your words) new cars and that seems to be a bit extreme of a reaction towards an inanimate object.

As a crosstrek owner myself, I think part of the appeal of a car like this is that it feels like a car while having the benefits of an SUV. And here in MN, the winter is so much more easy to deal with when you have this and some snow tires

@andrewdonohue1853

10 ай бұрын

i love my 2022 crosstrek 6 speed on a bad morning. i use snow tires and allot of fluid film. the manual is no longer an option so i will probably be keeping this a long time.

@Khrrck

10 ай бұрын

If it was a couple inches less tall it would be a lovely return to the old Legacy (or Legacy Outback) wagons imo.

@andrewdonohue1853

10 ай бұрын

@@Khrrck I like the clearance in snow storm, the little car can't be stopped easily. It's a little battle tank

@Doc1855

9 ай бұрын

We live in north central WA state high up in the mountains and get 5-7 feet of snow every winter. We have to plow and maintain our private road ourselves. After driving AWD and 4WD Toyota’s for 40+ years we had to put studded snow tires on every winter, but when I bought my wife our first Subaru 2 years ago, we drove her Outback on the factory tires year round until they wore out. Last December (2022) I was looking for a new Forester Touring with the saddle Brown Leather interior. I was looking for either a White, Bronze, Red or Green Forester, but it had to have the Brown interior. I found a 2019 Bronze Forester Touring with the Brown interior and it had only 4,700 miles on it. I asked the salesman if it was 47K miles but indeed it was only 4,700 miles. I got on the computer and it booked out for $38K, but I bought it for $32K. It was a 6 hour round trip to buy it, but saving $6K was worth the 6 hour drive. The only thing I added was pinstripes, mud flaps , bug shield and window vents. I drive only about 7-8K miles a year so I’ll be driving it for years to come. Anyhow the previous owner put Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires on it when it had only 1,300 miles on it. The Cross Climate 2 tires are AWESOME on dry, wet, slushy and snow covered roads. They’re a quiet tire and they don’t take a hit with the mpg. I really recommend these tires for anyone who wants great traction on all road conditions. We like the tires so much that when the factory tires wore out on my wife’s Outback we put the Cross Climate 2 tires on her Subie. I would recommend them for you in MN as well. My brother lives in Portland, OR and he has them on his Outback as well. We recommended them to both of my brothers and sisters in-law who live in MT and they love them on their Outback’s as well. The CrossTrex was a bit too small for my needs and the Outback was too big, but the Forester is perfect for my needs. I’m glad you’re happy with your CrossTrex. We have an older couple who are neighbors and they just bought a Crosstrek and love it. There a 9 families who live on our private road and 6 of us own Subie’s. A little over 35% of all the vehicles in our area are Subaru’s. My Dr is a transplant from the Seattle area and she and her husband are looking for a vehicle to buy for everyday use and to get to our ski resorts in our area. I recommended an Outback XT for them. She even said that they were surprised at how many people own Subie’s around here. I simply told her that there’s a reason for that.

@colechapman6976

8 ай бұрын

exactly. I have an Outback and I like how it has ground clearance but it's less top heavy than an SUV. It is easy to get into and out of too. I don't have to climb into it or when I am loading it up with groceries or hiking gear, I don't have to lift to high to clear the floor. I attached snow tires to my car and got really nice wipers, I am ready for winter this year

Thank you for being one of the only practical reviewers left! Most reviewers would tear this car apart because it's "so boring and slow". This is the kind of car that most normal folks can still afford, it's also very practical and reliable. Who cares if it's boring.

@DanielBeard-bt7mn

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2022 Crosstrek Limited, and it drives like a dream. Not so boring 🙂

@MotorcycleWrites

Жыл бұрын

@@DanielBeard-bt7mn”drives well” doesn’t mean “not boring”. I’ve got a new impreza hatch that I love to death but I’d never call it a fun car lol.

@Michael-ur5qb

Жыл бұрын

My only problem is once you get to the Sport trim, you start entering Mazda Cx-5 territory which is a better car. Unless you need the smaller size the CX-5 is a better buy

@Zaque-TV

11 ай бұрын

I mean it's got 50 more hp than my SHITloster so I'd take it 😂

@brandonw6622

8 ай бұрын

@contingencyibct3120 that's what I thought also until our 2016 Rav4 had it's torque converter go out at 80k miles. Was quoted $4,500 to repair it and the technician said he sees that issue often on the particular model we had. Funny thing is the 2013-15 models were recalled due to a faulty torque converter but for some reason the 16 model wasn't included in that. I contacted Toyota to see if they would help and they told me to go pound sand.

I can’t recommend the Crosstrek enough. My 2019 has 241,000 miles on it and it’s still going strong.

@dylandesimine4784

Жыл бұрын

That's some serious mileage! My 2020 Impreza just hit 69,000 this morning and still drives like it did off the lot 3 years ago.

@peterroberts4415

Жыл бұрын

Wow that's a ton of driving. How do you get that many miles on a car in such a short time?

@zacharyreynolds4303

Жыл бұрын

cvt? or manual? if manual, how many clutches replaced, etc?

@LyvingWyld

Жыл бұрын

Jesus my crosstrek is 2020 and I have 66,000 miles on it and I thought that was a lot. Considering I’ve driven it across the country twice. How have you maintained it?

@Billybobthor

Жыл бұрын

@@LyvingWyld2020 Subaru Outback. About to cross 17,000 miles. 😂

Love how you guys review cars through the lens of the intended market and price point. For an enthusiast, this thing would be dreadful but in reality it is kind of a bargain.

@homehazard

Жыл бұрын

Dreadful if you cannot accept it’s not a GNX, gt40, WRX ect ect…. It’s just a regular car that’s better than a basic tool.

We’re helping our son through Med School. He’s enrolled at UW in Seattle. We bought him a Crosstrek with the 2.5L, so when he comes home on what little breaks he gets, he’ll have no problem driving over the passes coming home on the 2.5 hour drive. He wanted a Forester Wilderness so we told him that he can buy whatever he wants after becoming a Surgeon. He loves off roading, but we decided that he needed a Crosstrek Limited to get him through school. I’m sure he’ll be driving it long after Med School because we can’t pay for all of it, so he’ll have to pay off his student loans.

Great video... Thanks! I appreciate it when cars starting under 30k are reviewed.

My wife has a 2019 Crosstrek and loves it. I'm always pleasantly surprised by the growl of the engine whenever we go anywhere. It doesn't sound like the typical fake vacuum cleaner or somebody struggling to poop, which is great.

I bought the last gen Crosstrek at launch in 2017 and it's performed flawlessly for 100k miles of road trips and commutes. I'll probably hang on to it a few more years and then get the Wilderness. It's a great car for so many conditions.

@Ryan57Garr

Жыл бұрын

Good sign that you like it enough to buy another Crosstrek! 👍

@patricklinkous

Жыл бұрын

@@Ryan57Garr My satisfaction with my Crosstrek also led to buying a BRZ. I went from having no brand loyalty to being a Subaru fanboy. 😂

@sethoselken9562

Жыл бұрын

I'm driving the 2016 crosstrek. I'd definitely upgrade sooner than later. The CVT is totally suss once getting up past 200k miles. I was planning on getting a newer crosstrek with the 6 speed but since it's not offered I'll get a different model.

Love the honesty and straight talk, don't miss the undisclosed promotions and talk of "soft touch" surfaces etc. as seen on many other auto review channels.

I think this is the perfect car for someone who likes SUV but doesn’t want a SUV

@evan12697

Жыл бұрын

Me lol. It’s just a hatchback with a lift kit, I like that about them 3:10

@lennygarrison6836

Жыл бұрын

⁠@@JustinHEMI05besides engine performance/options, and overall fun to drive experience, what exactly does the CX-30 do better than the Crosstrek?

@Cichlid_Visuals

Жыл бұрын

@@JustinHEMI05 except offroad. its blunders that.

@DainLaguna

Жыл бұрын

@@JustinHEMI05certainly not putting things or people in it, which is the point of a car like this. The cx30 is tiny, even for 1 person.

@BaldKiwi117

Жыл бұрын

​@@JustinHEMI05just say you like the interior and performance because that's about all that the cx30 is better at

As a Subaru owner, the only thing they need to address in my opinion is the UI and brutal responsiveness of their infotainment screen. There's nothing like starting your car and having to wait for everything to boot for a minute before you can adjust your HVAC...

@eskieman3948

Жыл бұрын

Put your system on "Full Auto", and you won't have to touch anything but the temp level...and that is controlled by physical switches. And,..."boot for a minute"? 😏😏😏😏😏😏

@maximus9401

Жыл бұрын

@@eskieman3948 he's not wrong. When you turn on the car, the system is so laggy it's insane. It takes a minute or two before you can press something on the screen and responds right away. And the auto button is not a physical switch, it's on the screen. Do you even know what you're talking about?

@ThorOdinson-zc2kq

Жыл бұрын

@@eskieman3948or the hvac controls could just be knobs like a normal car should be.

@kamX-rz4uy

Жыл бұрын

@@maximus9401 The newer one seem to be much better but I still miss the physical HVAC controls.

@stevethomas2285

3 ай бұрын

I have an XC60 and the UI decides when it wants to work from start up; do a fast boot; or a full reboot. It's always a roll of the dice. A POS for sure.

Love this car, updates seem solid. Shame about the touchscreen, here’s to hoping Subaru just makes it 3-4 inches less tall and slaps physical hvac controls with the newly available space. Also: thank y’all for reviewing baser models. I know we don’t get to pick and choose but I’m way more interested in a base Impreza, 3, civic hatch etc than I am any of their ‘touring’ trims.

@mruncle4577

Жыл бұрын

That screen is 100% unSubaru. People wanted a big screen so Subaru gave them a big screen. I almost think it was a joke from Subaru. Did you see the big screen?

@DainLaguna

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. It’s marketing research gone wild. Nothing about everything regulated to the touchscreen is in touch with their ‘adventuring’ ethos.

@mruncle4577

Жыл бұрын

@@DainLaguna The screens are reportedly extra slow in cold weather. Just wait it out for the new complaints from the same people that wanted a giant screen .

@DoubleOSevan

Жыл бұрын

I have this screen in the new WRX. Can confirm it’s laggy and disconnects at times. Subaru has been pushing out over-the-air and dealer updates fairly regularly though, so hopefully they’re just software bugs and it won’t require a hardware fix in the future. Gone are the days of all-physical controls, unfortunately.

@x13years

Жыл бұрын

He is driving the 29k version, so Limited or Sport

Bought a 21 6mt in 2021 for 22.5k and aside from the head unit having brain diarrhea its been a great car. Simple, practical, with a very usable interior. Probably going to upgrade to a Forester or Outback Wilderness in the next year.

Our first ever Subie was my wife's 2016 Desert Khaki Limited... loved it so much I bought myself a 2016 Hyper Blue Premium! Both have been great cars, the only exception being the rear hubs on each needed replacement prematurely. We still have both and the only way I'm giving up my Hyper Blue is if I line up to get a Wilderness. These are really the perfect car for outdoor adventure types, but especially those who live in snowbelt states and rural areas. We love our Crosstreks and can't say enough good things about them

@roboticvenom1935

Жыл бұрын

2016 crosstrek? Those are anemically slow, really, it's just pathetic.

@twrecks4598

Жыл бұрын

@@roboticvenom1935 they’re fine.

6:22 someone asked me about my crosstrek today and I said the exact same thing. It does everything pretty good. It’s a great all around vehicle. And the 2.5 is actually quite fun to drive on a backroad. It’s confidently got me through massive snowstorms, through rutted forest roads, dirt, mud, etc. if you need an adventure vehicle and don’t want to sacrifice MPG’s, this is an amazing car

I rented a crosstrek (previous gen) for a camping trip and it was just fantastic for that. I don't think it does anything particularly great, but there is some undeniable x-factor with the Crosstrek - its a charming and useful car.

@ciello___8307

Жыл бұрын

For the price its hard to complain

Hey guys, love the videos as always, just a quick correction: - the FB20/FB25 in the Impreza, Crosstrek, etc aren't known for RTV issues, you're thinking of the FA20/FA24.

Great review. There are a few cars such as Mazda options that still have a driver interface. Function over form in this segment still has some engaging options, but agreed. not many. Thanks for the videos.

New to car shopping, really appreciate this video!

Love the honest review. Just found your channel and became a subscriber. Looking forward to checking out your other videos.

Wife got her '22 Crosstrek (2.5L) new and absolutely loves it. The 2.5L is a MUCH better experience over the 2.0L, it does not feel slow or underpowered at all.

As an emergency automotive service technician... I absolutely despise the new Subarus that have a start stop system. I have come across so many service calls were cars that have 1500 to 10,000 mi where the battery will be completely drained with no loads left on. Subaru did a software update with the vehicle that you have and then relocated the start stop turn off feature from something that was in a third menu option and they put it straight onto the main part of the touch screen. I have heard that there are several class action lawsuits against Subaru. I even went to a service call yesterday for a person who bought one at CarMax with 9,000 miles battery completely dead no loads left on. I would stay away from any of the new Subarus that have that feature. He ended up driving the car back up to CarMax in returning the car I recommended it CX30 or CX-5 instead. Just my professional expertise.😊

@lewishamilton9251

Жыл бұрын

pro

@eskieman3948

Жыл бұрын

Total crap. Like almost ALL vehicles nowadays, they have a Start/Stop system. Haven't heard nor seen any "class action suits" about this "feature", nor does the Auto Start/Stop feature have anything to do whatsoever with dead batteries. But I AM smelling a lot of BS...

@danhall3450

Жыл бұрын

I had 4 Subies including 2015 OB & 2023 OB. The ASS system is rather rough compared to the half dozen other cars I have driven with ASS. I think it may be an unfortunate characteristic of the Boxer engine. Ahh, yes, Subie does have somewhat a reputation for battery issues, especially the past two generations. While it may not be convenient, batteries are cheap & and easy to replace with better that OEM.

Thank you for all your honest reviews! I have a Crosstrek and I love it for all the reasons you all listed!

Just bought a 2024 Crosstrek Limited and I love it so far. I am coming from a 2017 WRX, and still, I'm loving the Crosstrek.

As the owner of a 2021 Kia Soul, I really appreciate that this channel gives kudos to basic, somewhat affordable cars. Most of us can’t afford $60k every few years.

Just got into a outback xt after a decade in German stuff.. it’s an adjustment but it gives more then it takes. I’m really loving it! Thanks Mark and Jack you awesome dudes

@DaDaDo661

Жыл бұрын

Outbacks are amazing. Deceptive how much room you get

@andrewleventis8341

Жыл бұрын

Me too Outback replaced overpriced German SUVs, amazing bang for your buck

@Cichlid_Visuals

Жыл бұрын

nice so you went from made in mexico (almost all BMW, VW/AUDI SUV are made in mexico now) to made in USA (the outback is produced in the united states)

@crazybigball82

Жыл бұрын

Once you go Subaru...you get another Subaru.

@papa_pt

Жыл бұрын

​@@Cichlid_VisualsWRONG. majority of BMW SUV are made in the US. I knew the new 2 series was Mexico, but was surprised to read 3 series is Mexican now too. Q5 is exclusively Mexican. But it's not the majority like u say.

I've got a 2022 WITH a manual transmission! ...I guess I was the only one to buy it, BUT I already have 87k miles on it, Yes! 87k miles in 19 months of ownership and I've barely noticed it. Super comfortable AND fun with the manual transmission And Zero problems. Rock solid reliable. I love it!

I test drove the 2 L and then the 2.5 L. I felt that the 2.5 really helped the driving experience. So happy I bought it - a nice little utility vehicle. If I want to have a blast, then I take the Miata.

@fersaccon

Жыл бұрын

Miata is always the answer! But a Crosstrek is a good car too.

@joshuataylor2557

9 ай бұрын

Nice, that's a great pair of cars to own. I've owned an NB Miata and am currently on my second Crosstrek (the first was totalled and I immediately went and bought the exact same car in the newest model year at the time). In a weird way they are kind of similar, in that they are two great, affordable cars whose greatness is hard to explain and you have to drive and live with them to fully understand it.

I have a 2020 with the 2.0 in Lambo orange. The CVT is meh but I find the power adequate for what it is. The car has an undeniable solid feeling and is well put together. I really notice it when i get in other people's cars and everything seems cheap and rattly. I'm very happy with it and hope to keep it for a long time.

Realistically, you are looking at $31,000 and some change after taxes etc for this model. This appears to be a Premium model with the option 14 package which is an all weather package, heated front seats, heated wipers, power drivers seat, auto dimming mirrors, and a few other things. I just purchased mine at the end of last month and love it. You're not buying it for speed, you're buying it for reliability, comfort, and all of the things he talks about in this video. From my understand, all 2.0 models are built in Japan and shipped here, while the 2.5 models are produced in Indiana. The engines/drivetrain come from Japan, but everything else is done in Indiana. So, If you want a Japanese built car, get the 2.0 version, thats what I did.

@user-qm2rv9wf5j

10 ай бұрын

Absolute truth! I just bought the same car with the same package. It was $30,500 before taxes/tags/doc fee. There were some other accessories thrown in like all weather mats, cargo mat, auto dimming mirrors, etc.… I thought the dealer gave me a pretty good deal.

@blueclearsky

10 ай бұрын

@@user-qm2rv9wf5j Great! The dealership forgot to add the pro paint finish to the car because they were trying to get the orders out, so I got a refund for that which brought the car price down a bit more as well.

I’d love to see a CX-30 comparison

Your review was spot on. I have a 22 Sport 2.5. Surprisingly I get 36mpg on the highway. Love the ride and interior layout with 8 inch screen.

As an owner of 2 subarus. They have become nightmares after 80k miles. A lot more problems. Stsrting with the '11 legacy 3.6. Bearings blew, shocks blew, lightbulbs burn out every year, starting to shudder around 25-30mph and oil is leaking from the timing cover. Now my '17 outback 2.5. Window switches do not work properly, light bulbs flickering, battery has died 2 times in 3 years, brakes have been alarmingly soft, and it also leaks oil but from the cam carrier.

@whatchis1120

Жыл бұрын

Ain’t that the truth, we had one here and there early 90’s and 00’s before my parents went to Lexus and all of them were great 200-300k miles very minimal issues. My sister decided to buy a ‘16 legacy 2.5 guzzled oil bad like every fill up it needed nearly a quart, rear suspension was shot, front wheel bearings, window switch issues also. All in 110k miles we’ll never buy another one, it was reliable but what car isn’t for 100k miles that’s Japanese. The motor mounts were going when she traded it off also almost 4 grand in work at that point, even our VW’s are not that bad in that period. Sad what they’ve become.

@PeterHernandez-lg2eh

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2006 Subaru sti. Have to keep on top and do all the recommended maintenance services. No where as reliable as a Honda or Toyota

I just bought the 2024 premium, as a new Subaru owner I enjoy it, and feel confident behind the steering wheel, from snow or a rainy day. Love the automatic LED headlight which is standard, the turn by turn headlight is pretty cool. The infotainment system is a little weird meaning, you have to turn on Wi-Fi to have Apple CarPlay/android auto. Besides that I don’t see anything else wrong with it. My option was 2024 Crosstrek or the Toyota Corolla cross hybrid, in my area the Toyota was being overpriced than MSRP. And the Subaru dealer was not charging mark up on the Crosstrek even tho I had to wait for the arrival. I still think I made the right choice financially and it has high resale value, can’t forget the reliability. May be a shock to some but I like the 2.o liter engine, for the reason being it’s made in Japan, so I know I’m getting a better build car/ reliable engine.

@dennispluto3806

Жыл бұрын

I just traded my 19 Impreza in and bought the same one with sunroof package in offshore blue and love it

I like this car. It is affordable, and you can use it in a lot of use cases. Kayaking? Subaru has roof rails that extend and can be put away. Live in a city? The compact size means that it is easy to drive and park. Snowy area? AWD and snow tires mean this thing won't get stuck. Commuting? Very comfortable suspension and decent MPG. While it lacks in horsepower or an engaging ride, it makes it up in a lot of other ways

Love love love my Crosstrek. It replaced a 4Runner, which I also liked, but had horrendous gas mileage. The Crosstrek does much of what my 4Runner could do but with much better gas mileage and maneuverability. Plus driver assist features (lane centering, adaptive cruise) that work great and which I use every time I drive and make for great road tripping. I love it so much that when my first one (2019 Premium) was totalled after a couple of years, I immediately went and bought the exact same car (2021 Premium) and got the nice upgrade that driver assist features were added as standard. A lot of people have said it, but it's a car that does nothing specifically better than other cars but does everything well and is a great car to live with. Especially if you have to deal with weather, dirt roads, and want to have a small car that maximizes interior space and liveability. Plus, it's surprisingly enjoyable to drive, feels very solid and comfortable for its price point, and I've never had anything break on either of mine.

"7 or an 8" High praise from you guys. I actually think they really hit the mark for the target audience. Even though its not something I'd look for I totally appreciate it for what it is. Wouldn't surprise me if its found with others for top car of the year.

I bought a 2018 crosstrek limited in cool gray khaki last year, and it is one of the best cars I’ve driven. Yes the 2.0L is sluggish and you’re not going to win any drag races, but just this car’s ability to do so much and to go outdoors in such a well rounded package is well worth the trade off. I would highly recommend it to anyone who’s on a budget or needs a comfortable and easy to drive daily driver! And amazing review like always!!

Rockin "Space Truckin" lolol Good man!

Excellent well done informative video.

Car bros on KZread channels love to dump on the Crosstrek because they are special and "don't drive appliances." Truth is that Impreza/Crosstrek sales over two generations did solid sales numbers in the hundreds of thousands annual for years, and most of those sales were not 2.5l Limited trims which was just a small bit of icing on the sales cake. Remember when most of the cars on the road were practical small cars like the 1.8l Civics and Corollas? People want cars like that, it's practical, it's affordable, it's easy to drive in congested urban areas. The industry keeps pushing bigger and more premium vehicles on the public, but surprise, it turns out that people wanted the same kind of car all along; it's a complete no-brainer why the Crosstrek does well.

This must be really good. I've never heard you guys ever sound so amazed about a car. WOW!!

I LOVE this review. The sheer honesty of it is.... refreshing.

Comparing car pricing these days ,this is a great deal,and of course you get one of the great engines in the market today ,simple but enduring and that’s priceless !

Love my 2018 crosstrek base even though I have had some problems with it all covered under warranty. Bought it CPO. Personally not sold on the big touch screen in the new generation. I would just prefer something more basic.

I’m looking at getting one right now. Seems like a great practical car for me, I’m a paraglider pilot who goes up to the mountains and flies every weekend, some dirt roads that my Camry wouldn’t possibly make I’ve had several friends go up in their cross trek’s no problem. I’ve driven them and they are very nice, definitely no race car but that’s not what you want this car for. For me, going to the mountains and camping and flying paraglider’s it’s really the perfect choice.

I just bought a Crosstrek sport 2 days ago and I love the extra little bit of power the 2.5 L engine gives me going up hills. It has everything to make the ride a fun great perfect ride very comfortable feel very safe No Regrets so far. This is a fun fun car and a great great value. A true engineering marvel.

Glad they finally put in the 2.5. Would have to look hard to find pros against the Corolla Cross Hybrid.

Awesome car to send the kids to college in. They are not going fast, it is safe, has utillity. Not a mint, reasonable on gas. AWD for the snow times, and so on. Parents can feel good their kid will do well in this car. What's not to like?

@kingxcamm

Жыл бұрын

My parents sent me to college in an Impreza and it’s been great. Pretty much everything you mentioned and then some.

@baronvonjo1929

Жыл бұрын

What parents send their kids off to college in a expensive new car?

@kingxcamm

Жыл бұрын

@@baronvonjo1929 parents who don’t want their kid dealing with car problems while they are far away from home and broke.

short and sweet review. Concise and quick to the point. 👍🏻😎

My girl has a 2018 manual and I have a 2021 sport. Might upgrade in the future but I have zero complaints 👌🏼

the 2.5 motor solves a lot of the underpowered argument. I had a 2016 2.0 and loved it but hated the lack of power. Drove the 2.5 and its a much better car for having it.

@tails300

Жыл бұрын

Not really it’s still underpowered, it’s just acceptably underpowered now 😂.

Mark, one thing that all of us ‘22 WRX owners notice is how solid the new platform feels, in a good way. Is that chassis rigidity exclusive to the WRX or can you feel it in the new Crosstrek as well, despite the cushy suspension?

I got this ‘19 stick shift. CVT is the right call

My wife loves scissoring and she will love this car

Back when I was shopping for a 2 row crossover i wanted to like the crosstrek, but the hatch height was compromised compared to the previous escape and other compact CUVs (not big dog friendly). In addition, at the time, pedestrian crossovers such as the Escape and CRV and Rav4 were all below 25 with the escapes being sold midtrim for 21-22, whereas the crosstrek was closer to 25. I couldn't ignore the price at the time, but the times, they have changed. The escape and it's 1.5T was ultimately worse than living with the CVT and with as much as they're charging for that crossover segment now, the tables have turned in favor of the Subarus.

@DainLaguna

Жыл бұрын

I think the big issue with this car compared to the vehicles that inhabit the class above it is hatch space. There are cars in its class that have notably more, to say nothing of a CRV or Rav

@burntashh3466

Жыл бұрын

@@DainLagunathe CRV and Rav4 compete with the forester, the HRV would be a better comparison

@OutsideTheTargetDemographic

Жыл бұрын

As a rear passenger for the majority of my life, I'd rather a large back seat area where the seats CAN be dropped to improve storage, over storage that never equates to allowing passengers.

@lego4virgo

Жыл бұрын

I have a '20 Escape S AWD with a 1.5T (2.0T is available), and you said it was ultimately worse. Why?

@chriswright9096

Жыл бұрын

"..with the escapes being sold midtrim for 21-22, whereas the crosstrek was closer to 25.." Yes, but you would get that back in resale value

picked mine up last week, absolutely LOVE it. my first Subi, im 6-1 and have plenty of room, the interior is beautiful and the big nav screen is excellent, plus the HC sound system in the Limited is well worth the upgrade. There's nothing I don't like.

We bought our 23 Impreza premium last year because I couldn’t justify 15k for a 150k mile used car. This review is exactly how I feel. I’m so impressed I want to trade our Lincoln mkx in on a crosstrek because they really are an honest little vehicle in this upside down world

I looked at the CrossTrex before buying my Forester Touring. I liked the car, but it was too small for my needs. I really like my wife’s Outback but it’s too big, again for my needs. My Forester is the first vehicle that I’ve personally owned that I can get my wheelchair in the back without having to lower the rear seat. I Love the height of my seats over the heights of my wife’s Outback. Our 110# Chocolate Lab fits fine in the rear with the seats up or down. My rear seat passengers love the heated rear seats as well. I love the heated steering wheel. Everyone who gets in or sees the saddle Brown leather seats in my Forester LOVES the color and comfort. After buying my Forester, my wife decided that after Subaru redesigned the Forester for 25 with the RAV4 hybrid system, we’ll be selling her Outback and replacing it with the Forester Touring Hybrid so she can use it as her commuter car. It’s really a shame that I had to buy the Touring trim just to get the Brown interior. If the Limited would have been available with the Tan (ivory) leather interior, I would have bought it instead. My wife’s Outback has the Ivory interior and it too is beautiful.

My only car is a 2023 Crosstrek with a manual which I love! I would not buy one of these new ones though. It's not the prettiest engine noise but the CVT makes it sound gross. People will put performance exhausts on these and it like... hide your shame man! One of my favorite things of the 2023 is the big clunky HVAC controls. Just delightful. That bigger screen is ghastly!

This is definitely one of the cars of all time

@rnt45t1

Жыл бұрын

an car

@Tool0GT92

Жыл бұрын

Wow I have never heard this joke how did you possibly come up with it?

@zacharyreynolds4303

Жыл бұрын

Crosstrek is basically the Toyota Corolla of the Midwest/snowy states haha

Great review Mark and Jack, As you guys know I love your channel, will always support you on Patreon. I also enjoyed your review two years ago on the last generation Crosstrek, I am a car guy not really brand loyal, but keep my cars long term. Sadly I have no performance cars yet, but I will. (My Brother has a Dodge Challenger 6.4 Hemi so I take that when I need a V8 hit of adrenaline ) Currently I have a beautiful 2017 Lincoln Continental all wheel drive, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi all wheel drive, 2006 Subaru Legacy and a old 1998 Chevy truck. I am not ashamed to say I love the Subaru Crosstrek. My Mother who is older bought a certified 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0 Premium back in February at the Subaru dealership for a great price, 26,000 miles on it and she loves it. When I stop at my parents I house I actually enjoy getting gas for my mother and taking it for a ride. Subaru did everything right, the seats are so comfy, the dash and door panels do not feel cheap, no rattles, no squeaks, seems well put together, great ground clearance, great ride, very roomy inside, great controls. I don't know how Subaru did it, they really hit a grand slam. The Eyesight system works well, Yes it is a CVT, but I will say in my opinion it is the best CVT I have driven, the car moves really well, when merging onto the highway ramp the car hits 65 mph in reasonable safe time, It is not a Corvette it is a normal car, I feel it is peppy, not quick, but gets you moving when needed. If you put the car in sport mode, it does help a tiny bit with acceleration, the CVT works better in sport mode. One thing to note guys the 2.0 liter models are all made in Japan still, but the 2.5 liter Crosstreks starting for this new model are now made here in USA. I personally have had Subaru's that are made here in USA and have never had a issue, but I do like when I buy a Japanese car and it says made in Japan. Mark and Jack great job as always, also the 2020 Crosstrek that my Mother has, stereo is decent, nothing great, nothing bad, six speakers, perfect for the money, easy to use.

Thanks, I've been waiting for this... Well Done.

Getting a Limited delivered in 3 weeks. Super exited, decided to order one when I went with my kids up the mountain to a ski resort with my rear drive daily and I almost got stuck on the way out of a restaurant...another guy in the parking lot had to push my car. I am definitely not an offroad kind of guy or anything like that, but I do like to go up the mountain and the beach (which I have to go over a mountain to get there as well) and I am sure this will do the trick.

@FreeRangeLemon

Жыл бұрын

It definitely will do the trick. You are pretty much the exact demographic for this car. Person with kids who likes to go outdoors in inclement weather and with light offroading 😊

@Hallowsaw

Жыл бұрын

Get excited for the cvt and 2.5 engine bill... im over my subarus, im going back to honda,toyota and mazda. Both of my subarus started leaking oil conveiniently around 70k miles and have rough transmissions on my legacy at 135k and my outback at 85k miles. I follow the shorter maintenance schedule and they still have issues. I have another car thats 230k miles and the only issue i have had was an ac condenser fail.

Get the 2.5 liter. It's quieter and feels way better to drive. It also gets the same gas mileage. By the way you can get 30 miles per gallon in this thing if you drive it like a normal person.

@Rich_123

Жыл бұрын

I'm averaging 32 with my 2.5L since the weather warmed up, which impressed me. Don't go by the display though, it reads about 1.5 MPG high.

I just test drove this car last night because I'm car shopping for my 21 year old son. I really wanted to like this car. He did not like the Crosstrek at all. The ceiling of the car is very low, and the trunk is very small. There are no air vents in the backseat which is not ok if you live in the south. The trim levels get kind of pricey quick -- close to 40K USD OTD if you add leather seats and a sound package, so be careful. I will say Subaru is great about safety features -- there are a ton. But, I think the controls were almost too much. I guess if you stay with the barebones trim level and use it like a commuter car it would be fine, but that low roof line would be tough for someone even slightly tall. The fabric seats I sat in were hella hot, so I would upgrade to leather. I think if you can spend a little more, get the Forester instead unless you want a small car for parking reasons. I decided to get a Honda CRV Hybrid Sport for my son -- he liked it the best out of everything we looked at. I think it's a better choice for comfort, space, etc.

I'd love to see you guys do a video on the Corolla Cross Hybrid and compare it to this

I have never driven a Subaru Crosstrek. I own a Subaru Ascent, and what I know about the Crosstrek is that Subaru cannot build them fast enough to meet demand. At the three Subaru dealers in my area, all the Crosstreks are sold before they are trucked to the dealers. Interestingly, the primary buyers are at the opposite ends of the age spectrum - young active people and older retired people.

@sappyjohnson

Жыл бұрын

Are there a lot of blue-haired women in your area?

@kamX-rz4uy

Жыл бұрын

@@sappyjohnson There are blue-haired women in your area wanting to meet you! Sign up today!

@sappyjohnson

Жыл бұрын

@@kamX-rz4uy 🤣 No thanks!

Subaru is vastly underrated, they're great reliable cost effective vehicles, plus all wheel drive to boot.

@mistamaog

Жыл бұрын

Especially because it's a true AWD system, not an on demand fwd based platform

@v8_sami

Жыл бұрын

Man if only they had better entertainment system. Since they put everything like the hvac system in here.

@jayh6900

Жыл бұрын

Who's underrating them? They've been around for 30 years. If anything, I think they are overrated. They are a good value brand new but once they hit a certain age, they become money pits.

@dougmanck4149

Жыл бұрын

The AWD system is awesome

@izzy9022

Жыл бұрын

@@mistamaog on the crosstrek its still just a viscous center diff and two open diffs front and rear.. its basically two wheel drive with some brake gimmick for traction control... the VA STI utilized LSDs front and rear as well as planetary c diff which was truly the AWD to have

Looking to buy a first car for our daughter, who is heading into her undergrad junior year. This was very helpful.

In my 2019, I get 450/tank of gas in the summer, and 390-410 in the winter. My most recent MPG (not on the dash, which is general 4 MPG higher than my math) was just over 32.

Can that screen be turned off? Maybe I am old or just old school, but I hate all these cars that have screens and extremely bright displays shining in my face while I am driving and can't turn them off.

Still waiting for your Mazda CX90 review

I'm glad you never left Jack

I own a 22 crosstrek sport with the 2.5L. I absolutely love it, but my only gripe is the paddle shifters. If you're going to do a "Manual mode" do what VW did with the 2008 GTI IMHO. Push the selector knob to the side and go up and down with it to change gears. The paddle shifters just get in the way.

Love my 2021 2.0 manual XV (crosstrek). Perfect car for everyday and even having a bit of fun. The chassis feels really neutral and responsive despite having crappy tires and soft springs. With the turbo engine it would be my dream car but generally I don't miss that much the extra power.

I wish all CVTs would come with mechanical first gear like some Toyotas. Should be quicker of the line. Plus more robust driving slowly off road.

@eskieman3948

Жыл бұрын

Considering that Toyota owns 19% of Subaru and that they cooperate in developing similar models, that could happen if the new Toyota CVT holds up over time.

@sergeysmelnik

Жыл бұрын

i have a 21 corolla and a 22 civic both with 2.0 na engines and cvts. The civic has more hp but the corolla feels so much faster because of the real first gear

@tails300

Жыл бұрын

@@sergeysmelnikthe 2.0 Corolla has more hp than the 2.0 Civic (169 vs 158).

Mark's video reviews never disappoint; in this case he was straight, he was honest and he was spot on about what Subaru offers to.buyers today. WRT to the "outer awkwardness, I have to say that while Subaru was often capable of "awkward looking", I can't help thinking that cooperating with Toyota may have pushed the company a bit further down that road. After all, what can be more awkward than the current version of the RAV 4, or the hideous waterfall grills on most current Lexus models (are we supposed to call these "Les-eye"?) Kudos to Jack for the under-car review, too.

Jack wearing an Ariat shirt... Neat.

Waiting for the review of the CX 90.

@eskieman3948

Жыл бұрын

Overpriced coffin.

It's well worth upgrading to one of the trims with the 2.5l engine. Even gets better gas mileage.

@thatoneotherotherguy

Жыл бұрын

They really should let the 2.5L be the engine in the next trim down as well. You have to go fairly high up the Crosstrek range to get it, unfortunately. I would recommend someone go up to the Sport trim solely to get that engine, and the better driving experience it provides.

@lunisce

Жыл бұрын

I'd feel more comfortable with the reliability of the 2L

@thatoneotherotherguy

Жыл бұрын

@@lunisce the 2.5L FB25 engines are in well over a million Subarus at this point. They are not failing left and right. I would not consider brand new FB25 reliability something to worry about in the first 200,000 miles.

@lunisce

Жыл бұрын

@@thatoneotherotherguy Most of the historical issues with Subaru's engines have been the 2.5L. They're probably perfectly fine now but after 15 years of head gasket problems I still feel uneasy

@thatoneotherotherguy

Жыл бұрын

@@lunisce the EJ25 that had those infamous issues is an entirely different engine family, designed decades prior. Don't conflate the two. EJ's and FB's do not share a single part. Non-turbo FB's have been pretty drama-free.

Love how in the driving impression he launches the car so close to the curve cause he knew it wasn’t going to be fast 😂 I have the 2023 Crosstrek Limited and know it’s not fast but having that AWD beats just FWD. Like one of my friends always says “all grip no slip.” Also I’d like to say that although the fuel efficiency does suck in the city, it’s pretty good on the highway when you’re cruising. I only get about 25mpg in the city but I’ve seen the average jump to nearly 40mpg after filling up and immediately getting on the highway and driving for +100 miles. You could easily go form Miami to Savannah, GA in a single tank.

Coming from a 2018 Civic Coupe I find this car to be incredibly smooth and one thing I mean about smooth is that like if you're taking off from a stop the way the transmission engages is so much smoother

Crosstrek still has some of that Fuji Heavy Industry DNA. Looks good in Illinois farmland. Oh no! Sewer line are going in (6:36). Soon Mark's test loop will be filled up with McMansions and strip malls. They paved over paradise and put up a parking lot. You don't know what you got till it's gone. (Apologies to Joni Mitchell "Big Yellow Taxi.")

@savagegeese

Жыл бұрын

Once round about is done it will be a g-circle.

@robertnagy1902

Жыл бұрын

you needed to put that reference…most wouldn’t get it lol

Can't believe affordable 25 grand now means we give up 200hp cars for 100hp cars that get worse MPG and are even slower than 25 grand cars from literally a few years ago.

@Arkeo36

Жыл бұрын

Didn't a Rav4 v6 from like 2007 cost basically nothing while also being stupid reliable and real fast? Probably the greatest compact crossover that will ever be built.

@Traysandor

Жыл бұрын

You're driving a Normal Subaru. You buy one of these because you have to drive to work and there's 6 inches of snow on the road with more on the way. If you want real fun, go directly to the WRX or a different brand.

@Tool0GT92

Жыл бұрын

@@Arkeo36 Sport V6 looks like $24,500 adjusted for inflation is $36,800

@Cichlid_Visuals

Жыл бұрын

my wrx was 26.5k out the door so not too far off

@stuntmonkey00

Жыл бұрын

The last time a 200bhp car was 25 grand was an old GTi or a Civic Si, and you got far less in terms of safey and standard features, let alone awd.

Back to the good basic review. This should be part Subaru's advertising campaign. Frank Singapore and Fred Iowa Subaru North American spokespeople.

I remember when the GTI started around $25k. Crazy that is now what a base econobox costs

Introducing the All New Subaru Crosstrek: It's not crappy!

Wife has a 2014 with 150k miles that apart from chewing through front outer CV boots, has been toyota reliable.

@zacharyreynolds4303

Жыл бұрын

I had a 2013 that did the same thing right around 150k as well

@romanovmarkelyon1021

Жыл бұрын

Did the AC compressor kick on/off constantly every 15-20 seconds in yours??

@jeffreymoore4132

Жыл бұрын

@@romanovmarkelyon1021 that hasn't been our experience so far.

@romanovmarkelyon1021

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffreymoore4132 how often would you say the compressor kicks on? And does it jolt the engine when it does?

@jeffreymoore4132

Жыл бұрын

@@romanovmarkelyon1021 It stays on until we turn the ac off. We live in the southwest and it's blisteringly hot so the AC is always at max cold. Apart from a very slight increase in RPM, there isn't anything noticeable engine wise.

Finally a reviewer that can say it as it is. What really matters is this. And in top of all that, it is incredibly ergonomic; yes, even for 6’2” 270Lbs guys (that is me btw). I am definitely narrowing it down to the basic model, I don’t even need the extras that the Premium (that) adds on. Honestly? I believe a key start is even an inherently deterrent to most car thieves now that most have keyless start (in my own opinion). But seriously. I can care less about heated seats, LED fog lights, “manual-mode paddle shifters”? This is such a tease no? Isn’t this a CVT transmission? I could get used to not having ACTIVE safety features. I never had those anyways. So not going to miss it. Fancy driving modes for a AWD car? No need that either. Lets be frank. I am getting a need not a want. I need a car that consistently and reliably takes me from home to work and then some, every day. Crosstrek does it. The list of the standard features in the entry level mode is unbelievably good and for what it is worth, the base and the Premium both have better fuel economy than the Sport and Limited.

What makes these cars stand out is their suspension IMO. Subie suspension is honestly the best out of any of the "every-man" car companies. It rides really well without having the caveats of "comfort" suspension (it doesnt feel like sitting on a half empty water bed when you go over a speed bump). It isn't "fun" in a playful way but it will absolutely respond if you chuck it around in corners. My one issue with my 22 Sport is the interior (not super comfortable seats and a plasticy console) that got remedied with the new facelift.

I had been waiting several months for a RAV4 Hybrid with no end in sight (for which the Toyota dealer wanted $48k out the door). With all that time to think I saw this updated Crosstrek and was curious enough to test drive one. The Subaru dealership experience was day and night better than any Toyota dealer I've dealt with (granted that's about 3 Toyota dealerships). I put down a deposit on one with exactly everything I wanted and it should be here in a couple weeks and be nearly 20k less than a RAV4 Hybrid. That opens up the budget to get a Miata Sunday driver. One other thing to note is the 2.0L variants are built in Japan and the 2.5L variants will be, for the first time, built in the US. That was a factor in my picking a 2.0L variant (aside from price).

@Tool0GT92

Жыл бұрын

I got lucky went to the dealership and managed to get a RAV4 SE Hybrid for MSRP two weeks later. My wife loves it, great car. We had a Subaru once the entire chassis harness melted.

@mattc7824

Жыл бұрын

To be clear, the RAV4 is better in practically every way. And it's possible I may chicken out at the last minute and stick with a RAV4 but it's pretty tough to beat the value proposition of the Crosstrek. I had mostly only heard good things about the Crosstrek's reliability but I'll look into that chassis harness thing...

@mistamaog

Жыл бұрын

​@@mattc7824To be fair, they're in different price segments. The Crosstrek is a Subcompact SUV lifted hatch. The RAV4 is a size larger and at a higher price premium.

@prfit

Жыл бұрын

I thought they were already built in Indiana? The 2.5 engine itself will be US made? eek.

@mattc7824

Жыл бұрын

​@@prfit I'm not sure about the engines but it was my understanding the 2.5L Crosstrek(s) were only being offered in North America does it's practical move on their part to have final assembly in North America.

MPG isn't good? My Forester 6MT gets 29 average over the course of a year (Cleveland snow in winter). It's not outstanding, but near 30 for AWD and space? Very happy with it.

Love how mark handles a BS call with ease and did not edit out

My mom has a recent Impreza and I was blown away by how not garbage it is for a low 20k new vehicle.