I just purchased a Subaru Crosstrek Limited. I didn't buy it to go mudding or such, I chose it to go touring the sites on my bucket list. It's main capabilities will be used to get me out of trouble not into it. To me it has plenty of power and acceleration, but I gave up thrashing vehicles roughly 40 years ago. I haven't found a thing about it I don't like, but being raised in life having nothing you appreciate everything more. I think as a society we have lost that. It is very comfortable, easy to get in and out of without feeling like you're parachuting into Normandy, or climbing out of a manhole. To each there own certainly, but we do seem to niggle the details much too often rather than enjoy what we have. I'm thoroughly impressed, and I didn't have to fight the sales staff off with a baseball bat. The whole experience was low key and no pressure. I feel if I live long enough to wear this one out I'll go back and get another.
Thank you for your review! I am purchasing my new Subaru Crosstrek Sport this evening and your video helped me to learn more BEFORE I get to the dealership. The 2.5 Engine is what sold me, along with the sub-SUV style "not to big, not to small".
I really wish they carried over the Sport model styling into the limited. I love the wheels and gunmetal trim of the sport, but want the power seats, directional LED headlights, and leather seats of the limited. In fact I could say this across the entire Subaru line; even the Outback’s Onyx edition. It just goes from “just right” to “gaudy” real quick.
@Jake McCoy is right but I am going to add this I believe the Harmon Kardon premium audio system is only an option for the Limited trim level specifically (which mine has). I think there is an after-market Subaru dealer-installed audio upgrade using Rockford Fosgate speakers. I haven’t seen a comparison of the HK versus the RF systems, yet.
@@BobThe9534 It'd probably be fine if they put a close-ratio low geared manual transmission with it. CVT is what makes it feel so painful off the line, and often the manuals they do have now are geared so tall for emissions and fuel economy that they feel painfully slow as well, with 2nd gears that go up to 75mph.
This 2.5NA is too little and too late. They should offer it with a 1.8T from the Levorg in Japan. For the money they are charging, it is pretty poor value as the Mazda CX-30 and Hyundai Kona 1.6T are offering more power, and a geared transmission at a lower price point. Oh, and is there going to be a fire sale now in the Crosstrek 2.0's????
The Canadian Subaru Crosstrek Sport 'Outdoor' edition gets all what you mentioned plus a Dual stage Xmode and a front camera below the grille emblem, also a heated steering wheel that's appreciated for our cold winters.
*plasma yellow For anybody who is on the fence about it, so was I until I saw it in person. I have never liked broght colors on a car before, but I am oddly sold on this one.
I like to go camping in areas with unmaintained BLM roads so I need good AWD and ground clearance but don't like large cars or trucks so I was shopping the nicest small, capable SUV I could find. I was looking for the modern equivalent of my old Jeep Cherokee Limited. I skipped Jeep because of the horrible reliability issues since the FCA merger. I checked out Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, Subaru, and Mazda CX-30 and CX-5 over the last year. I can't live with the hard to use, counter-intuitive infotainment systems in all but the Subaru. Why they complicate something you have to use while driving with controller knobs, and touch pads is beyond me, those systems are obviously dangerous. Both Mazdas also had very uncomfortable seat bottoms after a couple of hours (I'm glad I did long test drives). I agree the CX-30 looks classy inside but functionality suffers greatly for the looks. It's funny that the CX-30 has vents in the rear torture chamber (seat) and the Crosstrek doesn't for the adult sized rear seat. I didn't buy the Crosstrek last year because of the underpowered engine, but when the 2021 Limited 2.5 arrived with competent and competitive power I bought one. It has been a joy to drive for the last month and it doesn't seem like there is anything it can't handle. It was priced like the flawed CX-30 and did so many things better than the "luxury" brands that cost $15K to $20K more. It will definitely be better on unmaintained forest roads than any of that competition. I would like the Crosstrek even more with better steering feel and rear vents, can't have it all. Thanks for your excellent review, now please compare a Crosstrek Limited to the CX-30 Premium, beauty is more than skin deep.
My wife needs a commuter car. I wanted something with a little ground clearance but small to drive in city settings. We test drove quite a few crossovers. I will be honest, I wanted to like the Bronco Sport, but it fell short in a few areas and she preferred the Crosstrek. I really like your review, very thorough and you give good impressions on it. We are ordering ours this week.
Great job as always. You have the best site because of all the information you provide and have it grouped logically. I just bought a Limited and mainly because Subaru gave it more power. I only wished that the manual transmission from the lower grade was available.
For all of those complaining about the CVT if you maintain it and have inspections done at the recommended service intervals you won't have much problems with the newer in house built Subaru CVTs. Yes there were problem children out there over the years but the latter in house made Subaru CVTs are pretty solid. The key is maintenance as with anything when you own a vehicle If you put a regular automatic in the Crosstrek you would take a mpg hit which I am sure people would complain about. The CVT offsets the boxer 4s thirst for gas. As for a manual yes there are people who like them but they really don't sell. The demand isn't there to justify the production. Don't believe me? Look up the numbers of the amount of manuals that sold over the recent years. It isn't much. A turbo? Why? So folks can complain about lag? That is what would happen. Also power delivery on the Subie turbos isn't as fluid as a naturally aspirated mill. On the rear vents.... look under the front seats lol. As far as the usb acess goes Subie puts them under the armrest for a reason. The biggest is so they are less exposed to dirt & debris which if you owned a vehicle with exposed USB ports you will know over time they get loaded with debris. Also, when exposed they are more prone to getting kicked with a foot by a child, etc while something is plugged into them which can cause failure. There is a cutout in the armrest to thread longer cords through it to the back so. In the end the Crosstrek is a small awd people mover that can get folks through snowy weather well and to the trailhead, etc. It isn't a rockcrawler and if that is what you want buy a Jeep or a Bronco(although I would wait for a few years for Ford to work the bugs out.) Or better yet build one which I did years back with a Golden Eagle edition CJ with a 427 in it on Rockwell's.
I’ve loved my 2019 premium crosstrek but i’m excited to get the 2022 sport in just a few months. The bigger 2.5L engine is definitely going to help me out here in Colorado. Out of everything you mentioned, i personally believe the absolute best part of this vehicle is the eyesight capabilities. i truly could not imagine going back to a car without subaru eyesight or another comparable system. Not only does the eyesight increase safety, but just makes long road trips or highway driving much easier and enjoyable.
Few things I've noticed. The limited 2021 has the larger color screen up top above the 8 inch, dual climate as well. The premium has push button start as an option but not standard.
We had a '13 Crosstrek that my wife drove- She loved it and put 100k miles on it and traded it in for a '19 Outback... Yesterday we traded the Outback in for the Crosstrek Sport---What a COMPLETELY different ride than the 1st Gen...! She loves the car- happy wife/happy life!
We have an 18 Crosstrek Limited and we love it, except for its lack of power. Of course it doesn’t help that we live a mile above sea level. It gets scary slow when we’re in the mountains. Glad Subaru addressed it with the additional hp!
Nice naturally aspirated engine, but went with a new leftover '19 VW Sportwagen to go with our '19 Outback 3.6. 6 year/72000 warranty made the purchase more comfortable. After my Legacy GT wagon, the newer Subies are just too soft and cushy for me. Thanks for Matt's great reviews!
Getting a 2022 premium next week and although it won't have the 2.5 I don't mind alot less chance of me beating the crap out of the transmission tryna get out of the snow and force me to actually dig out the end of my driveway...as long as it holds the road like my past subarus and I can take it on backroads I think that's why it's Maines favorite brand of vehicle
I had the 1st gen Crosstrek and got rid of it after a year. Not my first Subaru so I knew I wasn't getting a rocket ship but engine performance was lackluster. Hopefully the 2.5 will improve on that. But that's not the reason I sold it...the road noise was horrible. The handsfree mic as subpar and people said I sounded like I had my windows open. I felt like I was in my mid-90's legacy wagon not a 2014 vehicle. Hopefully this updated version is better.
A nice improvement and probably just fine for the target buyer. I might want more exploring Arizona back trails exploring but back then I had a first gen Rodeo that didn't have much power and that worked fine. I'd recommend this for my daughter to replace her aging Mazda3.
2019-2020 Fiat 500x has a turbo with 177 hp and 210 ft lbs of torque :most in class!) They are selling for about 20k...and get about 30mpg avg! Remote start standard too even on base model.
I wonder how Matt would compare the engine power and cvt performance between this and the Toyota Corolla. Which would he prefer? Which is faster/better? The Subaru has the bigger engine, but is also heavier with the standard all-wheel drive. I'm curious to compare the Corolla XSE versus the Crosstrek Limited.
Corolla feels a little bit more powerful actually, mostly thanks to the far superior CVT the Corolla has. It has a real first gear and normal shift points, so it's much more direct and quicker to respond. If you don't need the Crosstrek's ground clearance, AWD or extra space, I'd definitely get the Corolla over it.
@@MattMaranMotoring Thanks for your response! If I decide I really need AWD, then I'll probably get a CX-30 or maybe wait to see if Toyota brings the Corolla Cross here. Or maybe spend a little more to get a Camry XSE with AWD.
Matt, do you find the right leg to be a bit cramped and the left leg to have too much space? I feel like the subarus don't center the seat in the available space.
Halogen lights and tiny screen at $28k? C'mon Subaru wtf. I'd gladly trade the pleather seats for LED lights and a bigger screen. The cloth seats on the impreza sport are awesome.
Leds in the front equal less light throw distance. Halogens beat them for distance. Fact. It's not all about how Kool you want to look to others around you. Functionality matters more.
@@destin-danser Wrong, have a Infiniti G35 coupe. Has Xeon headlights. Way brighter then leds. Since leds are cheaper though, most don't do Xeons anymore. Lol
@@DS..69 I’m sorry, I didn’t know we were moving the goalposts. The debate was between Halogen and LED. If we’re gonna bring up random other stuff, I could go buy some off road lights that blow your Xenons out of the water.
12:44, Matt...I like the the sound that Subaru's make when you start them up? Do other cars make sounds when you use keyless entry? Do you like that sound?
Hey Matt... The Crosstrek limited or Kia Seltos Sx.. Which would you get with your money. If you want to put the CX 30 in there as well.. But I'm deciding between this and the Kia.
johnnyquest456 I swear, it’s so bad to own a cvt with you people. A lot of just want to go from point A to point B. Is that too much to ask. Do I really need a Manual if I live in nyc ?
@@luis6633 Such a good point. I've been going to car forums for consumer experiences to see how bad it is to have a CVT but it seems that if it's Subaru or Toyota selling them, then the CVT seem to be solid. I think the CVT has gotten such a bad name because of Nissan's bad reputation with them.
How do you know seats are more durable than leather? Vw had similar idea of a fake leather; total failure... Talk to Mini owners too. 36k later driver seats are destroyed. Fake is fake, doesn't matter vegan or not.
This isn’t a fake leather. It’s basically marine vinyl. These are made for people who are outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners to keep the seats clean and durable. Huge win for people with the right lifestyle.
Hope they solved the premature cv joint failure on this one. My '18 started clicking all over the place at 65,000. Did some research and apparently it's a very common problem. Some theorize that the exhaust manifold is too close to the joints causing the axel grease to het too hot and loose lubricity. Many people having to replace axles pre-50k miles. Some twice before the 100k mark. Unacceptable in my eyes.
The new Crosstrek will do well among members of the Subaru cult. (Don't get me wrong, it's a very polite and mostly friendly cult until a Subaru is criticized. :) ) For others, the improved performance of the 2.5L boxer engine may not be as tempting. Specifically, the KIA Seltos is a formidable rival. The Seltos is about 4.5" less in length than the Crosstrek (172" vs 176,5"). The KIA and Subarus offer essentially the same interior space for passengers. In terms of cargo space, however, the Seltos offers significantly more room. Behind the second row the Seltos has 26.6 cubic ft; the Crosstrek provides 20.8 cf. Total cargo space behind the first row is 62.8 cubic ft in the Seltos versus 55.3 cf in the Crosstrek. (An airline carry on bag is about 1.8 cubic ft.) In terms of performance the Seltos offers Hyundai's 1.6L turbo, roughly comparable to the HP and torque of the Crosstrek's 2.5L NA boxer. But while the numbers are close, the Seltos develops its 195 ft lbs of torque @1500 rpm compared to the Crosstrek's 175 ft lbs @ 4400 rpm. That difference will make a significant difference in quicker performance from the Seltos. The Seltos 7 speed dual clutch transmission vs the Crosstrek's CVT adds to that difference. There's no question that the Crosstrek's new engine is a significant upgrade compared to the last generation. But the Seltos is a new player in the subcompact crossover category that represents significantly more challenging competition.
@@DS..69 exactly. You've got clowns acting like buying a crossover is a life or death racing competition. Or afraid they're gonna struggle getting on the interstate. I drove a 113hp 1990 Volvo wagon on and off the interstate for years and never had issues doing either. It had well over 300,000 miles when I sold it. But man ...... I wish it had at least 125hp for me to hot rod around in. 🤣🤣
Oddly the 2 5 has as much horse power as 82 Mustang GT 5.0 , but the cross trek really needs more ponies available with a 6 speed manual, for it really to be a sport package. I dont want a WRX, but come on Subaru you can easily put a solid 200 horse 2.5 with a manual in my cross trek.. As a side note, I test drove the 2.0 6 speed manual and the 2.5 CVT, and prefer the slower..2.0, cause it real life, I hate the CVT.
As does the manual Vette owner with launch control at the GT owner. See how smart as*ed your comment sounds? It's a small crossover, it's not meant to be a sports car. Enjoy what it gives you for the price .... especially in the winter months in the northern states or off-road use. 😉
@@KVX21 what makes them not reliable? Because I can't find much information out there except on car forums where people share their experience with owning a CVT.
I tried one today with the 2.5 and cvt. I literally laughed while driving with the salesman at how lethargic the thing was. To think there is a smaller 2.0 version is comical to me because I cant imagine anything much worse, but there is. And CVT is a miserable experience.
This car has a unique size that seems enviable compared to standard SUVs that are so common. Subarus are also a little different than other cars. They seem to be relatively attractively priced. Did you get to show this new one to your parents or parents n law? Why didn't you and Beth do an interior video together on this vehicle? We enjoy her collaboration and the discussion between you. I am not a big fan of the colored yellow metal bar on the steering wheel either. Visability is important...thank you for commenting on that. I grew up in western Pennsylvania, so great to see the scenery. There is something comfortable appearing about this vehicle, its size, its cost, etc; seems versatile. Where is that nice view at 25:35? And where is the bridge at 28:19? Nice review, thumbs up of course. ...I know you and others like Mazda interiors, but I find them to be a pseudo-luxury and it seems to a wannabe in that respect. Korean cars probably are better buy for the money, and look forward to your reviewing new Tucson.
I didn't get to bring Beth along or show it to my parents because this event was in Virginia and I only had the car for the afternoon. All the views you see are from around the Middleburg, VA area.
Crosstrek is waaaaaayy too slow tbh. We had one in standard trans and everytime I go, I stay long at 2nd gear to keep up with the traffic. Got rid of it. They need to bump that HP and Torque to atleast 190 above.
No mehn, halogens are way better at being focused and throwing their light further then leds. That's a fact. Leds are brighter, but in my opinion until they come up with how to make them better at projecting their light, they're best suited for marker and or brake lights. I do more night driving, so halogens get the win.
What the hell did TFL do to piss off Subaru? I know Ford banned them with the Bronco incident, and now the reliability reports on their brand new long term Super Duty pickup.
@@JT-fq2bl tfl pisses off a lot of people. They insult manufacturers and make unfair comparisions. Like how they keep comparing a base outback to a jeep and taking it to steepest rocky climbing area and call the outback useless. Well outback isn't built for climbing rocks
J T They made a review about a Subaru Outback a while ago claiming the transmission holds it back from being half decent off-road. Then Subaru took the wrx press vehicle from one the the journalists drive way and yeah both parties were mad at each other. Sometimes they make manufacturers made by being brutally honest but on the up side you know that the manufacturers aren’t paying them to be there.
Aoru I believe I found the video that got them banded by Subaru and I do agree that trail was a bit to difficult. I also Believe they shouldn’t have had the raptor in video but they probably didn’t have a compatible vehicle so they probably said hey let’s just goof around in the raptor to make the video more interesting. Again you do make a good point they it is too Aggressive for many crossovers (but they just test it on those terrains to fuel the viewers off road curiosity), but yeah the terrain was a little too much for the Subaru but it did pretty good though. m.th-cam.com/video/hrdb_UVTa20/w-d-xo.html
The reason many people state for tfl not getting Subarus is because it couldn't perform on that cliffhanger test, but the supposed real reason is they damaged the car during that test. The fact they have never taken any other crossovers like the Outback up there should say something more than it simply could not make it. The Jeep Cherokee can match or exceed Subaru's awd capability yet they never took one of those up there.
@@MattMaranMotoring Base model WRX has manual and isn't slow. Is a hatchback worth the difference? Nope. This fell short. If Subaru does not come out with a fast hatch or wagon with 6MT I will have to leave Subaru after owning 5 Subarus in a row. Sad.
Your forgot some details about your passport. *With a superior geared automatic, nicer interior, peppy v6, 0-60 time of 5.8 seconds, more room, better looks, Honda longevity/build quality.*
@@MattMaranMotoring - what's he on about? Half an hour is perfect. I guess he wouldn't like my favorite car review channel with reviews often stretching to an hour or more.
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I just purchased a Subaru Crosstrek Limited. I didn't buy it to go mudding or such, I chose it to go touring the sites on my bucket list. It's main capabilities will be used to get me out of trouble not into it. To me it has plenty of power and acceleration, but I gave up thrashing vehicles roughly 40 years ago. I haven't found a thing about it I don't like, but being raised in life having nothing you appreciate everything more. I think as a society we have lost that. It is very comfortable, easy to get in and out of without feeling like you're parachuting into Normandy, or climbing out of a manhole. To each there own certainly, but we do seem to niggle the details much too often rather than enjoy what we have. I'm thoroughly impressed, and I didn't have to fight the sales staff off with a baseball bat. The whole experience was low key and no pressure. I feel if I live long enough to wear this one out I'll go back and get another.
Thank you for your review! I am purchasing my new Subaru Crosstrek Sport this evening and your video helped me to learn more BEFORE I get to the dealership. The 2.5 Engine is what sold me, along with the sub-SUV style "not to big, not to small".
I really wish they carried over the Sport model styling into the limited. I love the wheels and gunmetal trim of the sport, but want the power seats, directional LED headlights, and leather seats of the limited.
In fact I could say this across the entire Subaru line; even the Outback’s Onyx edition. It just goes from “just right” to “gaudy” real quick.
@Jake McCoy is right but I am going to add this I believe the Harmon Kardon premium audio system is only an option for the Limited trim level specifically (which mine has). I think there is an after-market Subaru dealer-installed audio upgrade using Rockford Fosgate speakers. I haven’t seen a comparison of the HK versus the RF systems, yet.
the extra horsepower is long overdue.
ikr, it still needs more though
@@BobThe9534 It'd probably be fine if they put a close-ratio low geared manual transmission with it. CVT is what makes it feel so painful off the line, and often the manuals they do have now are geared so tall for emissions and fuel economy that they feel painfully slow as well, with 2nd gears that go up to 75mph.
This 2.5NA is too little and too late. They should offer it with a 1.8T from the Levorg in Japan. For the money they are charging, it is pretty poor value as the Mazda CX-30 and Hyundai Kona 1.6T are offering more power, and a geared transmission at a lower price point. Oh, and is there going to be a fire sale now in the Crosstrek 2.0's????
@@BobThe9534 Get a vette then. Lol
@@digitaldoc100 which are both fugly as f......
The Canadian Subaru Crosstrek Sport 'Outdoor' edition gets all what you mentioned plus a Dual stage Xmode and a front camera below the grille emblem, also a heated steering wheel that's appreciated for our cold winters.
Great! Convinces me even more to get one 🙂
Bought one in black for this winter 🥶🥶
Getting mine this Friday, can’t wait to try it! Snow is coming so it’s perfect timing 🙂👌🏻
with the birth of a child i haven't been watching much youtube. Still programed to hear "Hey Subaruwrxfan here..."
Thanks Peter! And congrats on the new addition!
*plasma yellow
For anybody who is on the fence about it, so was I until I saw it in person. I have never liked broght colors on a car before, but I am oddly sold on this one.
I like to go camping in areas with unmaintained BLM roads so I need good AWD and ground clearance but don't like large cars or trucks so I was shopping the nicest small, capable SUV I could find. I was looking for the modern equivalent of my old Jeep Cherokee Limited. I skipped Jeep because of the horrible reliability issues since the FCA merger. I checked out Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, Subaru, and Mazda CX-30 and CX-5 over the last year. I can't live with the hard to use, counter-intuitive infotainment systems in all but the Subaru. Why they complicate something you have to use while driving with controller knobs, and touch pads is beyond me, those systems are obviously dangerous. Both Mazdas also had very uncomfortable seat bottoms after a couple of hours (I'm glad I did long test drives). I agree the CX-30 looks classy inside but functionality suffers greatly for the looks. It's funny that the CX-30 has vents in the rear torture chamber (seat) and the Crosstrek doesn't for the adult sized rear seat. I didn't buy the Crosstrek last year because of the underpowered engine, but when the 2021 Limited 2.5 arrived with competent and competitive power I bought one. It has been a joy to drive for the last month and it doesn't seem like there is anything it can't handle. It was priced like the flawed CX-30 and did so many things better than the "luxury" brands that cost $15K to $20K more. It will definitely be better on unmaintained forest roads than any of that competition. I would like the Crosstrek even more with better steering feel and rear vents, can't have it all. Thanks for your excellent review, now please compare a Crosstrek Limited to the CX-30 Premium, beauty is more than skin deep.
You do have rear vents. They are under the front seats.
Subaru has done this since the 80s.
My wife needs a commuter car. I wanted something with a little ground clearance but small to drive in city settings. We test drove quite a few crossovers. I will be honest, I wanted to like the Bronco Sport, but it fell short in a few areas and she preferred the Crosstrek. I really like your review, very thorough and you give good impressions on it. We are ordering ours this week.
That ding only happens when its actively steering and it looses the lane lines. It rarely sounds for me.
Thanks for making it clear that 2.5 is larger than 2.0.
Great job as always. You have the best site because of all the information you provide and have it grouped logically. I just bought a Limited and mainly because Subaru gave it more power. I only wished that the manual transmission from the lower grade was available.
Thanks Steven, I'm glad you like the videos! Congrats on your new Crosstrek!
You do the best vids Matt. By far my favorite car channel
For all of those complaining about the CVT if you maintain it and have inspections done at the recommended service intervals you won't have much problems with the newer in house built Subaru CVTs.
Yes there were problem children out there over the years but the latter in house made Subaru CVTs are pretty solid.
The key is maintenance as with anything when you own a vehicle
If you put a regular automatic in the Crosstrek you would take a mpg hit which I am sure people would complain about.
The CVT offsets the boxer 4s thirst for gas.
As for a manual yes there are people who like them but they really don't sell.
The demand isn't there to justify the production. Don't believe me? Look up the numbers of the amount of manuals that sold over the recent years.
It isn't much.
A turbo? Why? So folks can complain about lag? That is what would happen.
Also power delivery on the Subie turbos isn't as fluid as a naturally aspirated mill.
On the rear vents.... look under the front seats lol.
As far as the usb acess goes Subie puts them under the armrest for a reason. The biggest is so they are less exposed to dirt & debris which if you owned a vehicle with exposed USB ports you will know over time they get loaded with debris.
Also, when exposed they are more prone to getting kicked with a foot by a child, etc while something is plugged into them which can cause failure.
There is a cutout in the armrest to thread longer cords through it to the back so.
In the end the Crosstrek is a small awd people mover that can get folks through snowy weather well and to the trailhead, etc.
It isn't a rockcrawler and if that is what you want buy a Jeep or a Bronco(although I would wait for a few years for Ford to work the bugs out.)
Or better yet build one which I did years back with a Golden Eagle edition CJ with a 427 in it on Rockwell's.
Just got the same color , same one! This video helps me a lot to learn about my new car ❤️👍
I’ve loved my 2019 premium crosstrek but i’m excited to get the 2022 sport in just a few months. The bigger 2.5L engine is definitely going to help me out here in Colorado. Out of everything you mentioned, i personally believe the absolute best part of this vehicle is the eyesight capabilities. i truly could not imagine going back to a car without subaru eyesight or another comparable system. Not only does the eyesight increase safety, but just makes long road trips or highway driving much easier and enjoyable.
Few things I've noticed. The limited 2021 has the larger color screen up top above the 8 inch, dual climate as well. The premium has push button start as an option but not standard.
We had a '13 Crosstrek that my wife drove- She loved it and put 100k miles on it and traded it in for a '19 Outback... Yesterday we traded the Outback in for the Crosstrek Sport---What a COMPLETELY different ride than the 1st Gen...! She loves the car- happy wife/happy life!
Just picked up the white one. Love it. Now i have a 2017 that i gave to my wife and i have the 2021. Crosstrek family. Lol
How’s reliability been? Potential first time Subaru buyer here
We have an 18 Crosstrek Limited and we love it, except for its lack of power. Of course it doesn’t help that we live a mile above sea level. It gets scary slow when we’re in the mountains. Glad Subaru addressed it with the additional hp!
Then get it more hp
>180 HP
>2.5L
lmao at asian engineering
@@BobThe9534 Again , get a vette. Better yet get a ricer. Lol
Great review/info! Got 100 miles on mine and you helped out lots.. Thanks!
Same bones as the next WRX... Fan!
Love your review, brother. Great information, enthusiasm and personality 👍🏽!
I've been looking at the Outback for next purchase but now the Crosstrek has caught my eye and the price!
Nice naturally aspirated engine, but went with a new leftover '19 VW Sportwagen to go with our '19 Outback 3.6. 6 year/72000 warranty made the purchase more comfortable. After my Legacy GT wagon, the newer Subies are just too soft and cushy for me. Thanks for Matt's great reviews!
All it needs is some amenities for ppl in the back seat, a qi charger and premium audio available on the sport trim and it is perfect for me.
Getting a 2022 premium next week and although it won't have the 2.5 I don't mind alot less chance of me beating the crap out of the transmission tryna get out of the snow and force me to actually dig out the end of my driveway...as long as it holds the road like my past subarus and I can take it on backroads I think that's why it's Maines favorite brand of vehicle
In many cars, extra power is just a desire. In the Crosstrek though, it's exactly what has been needed for years.
& it still needs more
I really wish the sport trim also included a manual option. Regardless these things are really cool!
I had the 1st gen Crosstrek and got rid of it after a year. Not my first Subaru so I knew I wasn't getting a rocket ship but engine performance was lackluster. Hopefully the 2.5 will improve on that. But that's not the reason I sold it...the road noise was horrible. The handsfree mic as subpar and people said I sounded like I had my windows open. I felt like I was in my mid-90's legacy wagon not a 2014 vehicle. Hopefully this updated version is better.
It is - it has a completely different platform
Nice review. I didn't know that some of the interior was made from recycled materials.
A nice improvement and probably just fine for the target buyer. I might want more exploring Arizona back trails exploring but back then I had a first gen Rodeo that didn't have much power and that worked fine. I'd recommend this for my daughter to replace her aging Mazda3.
I like this review format better 👍
Good morning Matt. Nice vid. Liked before watching because I knew it was going to be good
2019-2020 Fiat 500x has a turbo with 177 hp and 210 ft lbs of torque :most in class!) They are selling for about 20k...and get about 30mpg avg! Remote start standard too even on base model.
Fiat is an absolutely garbage car company. Worst reliability in the industry. That’s why there so cheap. Not a fair comparison
A great sport car for Boston... cool video
I wonder how Matt would compare the engine power and cvt performance between this and the Toyota Corolla. Which would he prefer? Which is faster/better? The Subaru has the bigger engine, but is also heavier with the standard all-wheel drive. I'm curious to compare the Corolla XSE versus the Crosstrek Limited.
Corolla feels a little bit more powerful actually, mostly thanks to the far superior CVT the Corolla has. It has a real first gear and normal shift points, so it's much more direct and quicker to respond. If you don't need the Crosstrek's ground clearance, AWD or extra space, I'd definitely get the Corolla over it.
@@MattMaranMotoring Thanks for your response! If I decide I really need AWD, then I'll probably get a CX-30 or maybe wait to see if Toyota brings the Corolla Cross here. Or maybe spend a little more to get a Camry XSE with AWD.
Matt, do you find the right leg to be a bit cramped and the left leg to have too much space? I feel like the subarus don't center the seat in the available space.
I didn't have any issues with the seating, but I only spent one afternoon in it and I'm not too tall.
Pretty sure I'm going to pick one up for my daily
Very good review.Thank you.
Shoutout to Sheetz!
Halogen lights and tiny screen at $28k? C'mon Subaru wtf. I'd gladly trade the pleather seats for LED lights and a bigger screen. The cloth seats on the impreza sport are awesome.
Leds in the front equal less light throw distance. Halogens beat them for distance. Fact. It's not all about how Kool you want to look to others around you. Functionality matters more.
@@DS..69 mehhh. You clearly haven’t driven a vehicle with modern LED headlights. It’s literally like night and day when compared to halogens.
@@destin-danser Wrong, have a Infiniti G35 coupe. Has Xeon headlights. Way brighter then leds. Since leds are cheaper though, most don't do Xeons anymore. Lol
@@DS..69 I’m sorry, I didn’t know we were moving the goalposts.
The debate was between Halogen and LED. If we’re gonna bring up random other stuff, I could go buy some off road lights that blow your Xenons out of the water.
once the sport gets the LED headlights which is most likely next model year I will get one.
Imao you can throw in some nice led bulbs for 50 bucks
@@drunkpolack7612 Unless the housing isn't designed for them.
12:44, Matt...I like the the sound that Subaru's make when you start them up? Do other cars make sounds when you use keyless entry? Do you like that sound?
You completely missed reviewing the SI-Drive feature... why?
Two Subarus, a Forester and Crosstrek, 2013 and 2019, not as reliable as I thought, two was enough, the company is great, the cars? Not so much
I'd get the limited but I hate those wheels.
Hey Matt... The Crosstrek limited or Kia Seltos Sx..
Which would you get with your money. If you want to put the CX 30 in there as well.. But I'm deciding between this and the Kia.
Kia’s lopsided wheelbarrow drivetrain is trash m8
not diggin the mustard yellow color..
Mustard yellow would actually be an improvement over this slightly greenish-yellow.
Subaru should really consider color-matching the stitching and trim to the exterior color of the car.
Subaru’s got to knock it off with these CVT’s
No.
johnnyquest456 I swear, it’s so bad to own a cvt with you people. A lot of just want to go from point A to point B. Is that too much to ask. Do I really need a Manual if I live in nyc ?
@@luis6633 Such a good point. I've been going to car forums for consumer experiences to see how bad it is to have a CVT but it seems that if it's Subaru or Toyota selling them, then the CVT seem to be solid. I think the CVT has gotten such a bad name because of Nissan's bad reputation with them.
Please explain to us why CVTs are so bad? This is Subaru we're talking about, not Nissan's trashy CVTs. Please do entail.
@@Penelope416 You forgot Honda. 125k on my Civic. No issues.
Would you say the road noise is better on the Forester than the Crosstrek?
How do you know seats are more durable than leather?
Vw had similar idea of a fake leather; total failure...
Talk to Mini owners too. 36k later driver seats are destroyed. Fake is fake, doesn't matter vegan or not.
That's just Subaru's claim.
Except Subaru never claimed the Startex was a fake leather.
@@niuhuskieguy , most people are smart enough to understand that a non-leather material (some type of polyurethane in this case) is not leather.
This isn’t a fake leather. It’s basically marine vinyl.
These are made for people who are outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners to keep the seats clean and durable. Huge win for people with the right lifestyle.
Now if they could just put this in the impreza...with the 6MT
I want that too, If I will ever buy it, I have to lower it, as a own a Impreza 2017, same platform but the anemic 2.0 engine
Hope they solved the premature cv joint failure on this one. My '18 started clicking all over the place at 65,000. Did some research and apparently it's a very common problem. Some theorize that the exhaust manifold is too close to the joints causing the axel grease to het too hot and loose lubricity. Many people having to replace axles pre-50k miles. Some twice before the 100k mark. Unacceptable in my eyes.
I'll just swap out the halogens for leds
Is there a nose camera? Or is that the Canadian model?
The new Crosstrek will do well among members of the Subaru cult. (Don't get me wrong, it's a very polite and mostly friendly cult until a Subaru is criticized. :) ) For others, the improved performance of the 2.5L boxer engine may not be as tempting. Specifically, the KIA Seltos is a formidable rival.
The Seltos is about 4.5" less in length than the Crosstrek (172" vs 176,5"). The KIA and Subarus offer essentially the same interior space for passengers. In terms of cargo space, however, the Seltos offers significantly more room. Behind the second row the Seltos has 26.6 cubic ft; the Crosstrek provides 20.8 cf. Total cargo space behind the first row is 62.8 cubic ft in the Seltos versus 55.3 cf in the Crosstrek. (An airline carry on bag is about 1.8 cubic ft.)
In terms of performance the Seltos offers Hyundai's 1.6L turbo, roughly comparable to the HP and torque of the Crosstrek's 2.5L NA boxer. But while the numbers are close, the Seltos develops its 195 ft lbs of torque @1500 rpm compared to the Crosstrek's 175 ft lbs @ 4400 rpm. That difference will make a significant difference in quicker performance from the Seltos. The Seltos 7 speed dual clutch transmission vs the Crosstrek's CVT adds to that difference.
There's no question that the Crosstrek's new engine is a significant upgrade compared to the last generation. But the Seltos is a new player in the subcompact crossover category that represents significantly more challenging competition.
You trying to race a mini ute? Come on. Get a vette if you want speed.
Seltos drivetrain is trash, it’s a player in the wheelbarrow category
@@DS..69 exactly.
You've got clowns acting like buying a crossover is a life or death racing competition. Or afraid they're gonna struggle getting on the interstate.
I drove a 113hp 1990 Volvo wagon on and off the interstate for years and never had issues doing either. It had well over 300,000 miles when I sold it. But man ...... I wish it had at least 125hp for me to hot rod around in. 🤣🤣
Why did you have to go to Virginia to review the car, usually you review vehicles near Pittsburgh.
That was where the launch event was. Pre-covid I traveled once or twice a month for various launch events around the country.
Weird that the Sport doesn't have the fold-down center armrest in the back seat since my Limited has it.
probably saves weight
Subaru needs a 1.8 turbo flat 4 for their econo cars to replace 2.0 and 2.5 N/A
Those do exist but mostly Asian markets. Not in North america
No they don't.
@@JeffSpehar-ov1cn yes they do, go look at the levorg it has a 1.6L turbo in Australia......you know google exist right?
@@441meatloaf of course I was talking for the USDM market
@@-redtango USDM market often don't get a lot of choices vs anywhere else. USDM market also has even less choices than Canadian market.
It does have a fold down armrest
Only in the Limited trim...
Hey!! Where’s Beff?
The Crosstrek "Picks up pretty nicely!" says... the Mustang GT owner (trying not to laugh).
Oddly the 2 5 has as much horse power as 82 Mustang GT 5.0 , but the cross trek really needs more ponies available with a 6 speed manual, for it really to be a sport package.
I dont want a WRX, but come on Subaru you can easily put a solid 200 horse 2.5 with a manual in my cross trek..
As a side note, I test drove the 2.0 6 speed manual and the 2.5 CVT, and prefer the slower..2.0, cause it real life, I hate the CVT.
As does the manual Vette owner with launch control at the GT owner. See how smart as*ed your comment sounds?
It's a small crossover, it's not meant to be a sports car. Enjoy what it gives you for the price .... especially in the winter months in the northern states or off-road use. 😉
review a 2001 Subaru Outback
You're really looking for a review of a 19 year old automobile???
Here for that back road take off.
Everything is fine except for that CVT transmission
at least it's reliable
Most of them aren't manual is more reliable.
>180 HP
>2.5L
lmao at fine asian engineering
@@BobThe9534 CVT's are not reliable, they are garbage..
@@KVX21 what makes them not reliable? Because I can't find much information out there except on car forums where people share their experience with owning a CVT.
Give me a 250k warranty on the CVT and i will buy it today!
If you maintain it at the proper service intervals you won't need the warranty if you don't beat on it.
Does the fob have a key inside in case the battery dies in it so i can open the door?
Lithium batteries don't die that quickly. You'll know when to change the battery.
I like it. 👍
I tried one today with the 2.5 and cvt. I literally laughed while driving with the salesman at how lethargic the thing was. To think there is a smaller 2.0 version is comical to me because I cant imagine anything much worse, but there is. And CVT is a miserable experience.
Subaru finally knowledge you...
This car has a unique size that seems enviable compared to standard SUVs that are so common. Subarus are also a little different than other cars. They seem to be relatively attractively priced. Did you get to show this new one to your parents or parents n law? Why didn't you and Beth do an interior video together on this vehicle? We enjoy her collaboration and the discussion between you. I am not a big fan of the colored yellow metal bar on the steering wheel either. Visability is important...thank you for commenting on that. I grew up in western Pennsylvania, so great to see the scenery. There is something comfortable appearing about this vehicle, its size, its cost, etc; seems versatile. Where is that nice view at 25:35? And where is the bridge at 28:19? Nice review, thumbs up of course. ...I know you and others like Mazda interiors, but I find them to be a pseudo-luxury and it seems to a wannabe in that respect. Korean cars probably are better buy for the money, and look forward to your reviewing new Tucson.
he probably didn't do a review w/ Beth because he probably only had this car for a limited time, so he did a full review
I didn't get to bring Beth along or show it to my parents because this event was in Virginia and I only had the car for the afternoon. All the views you see are from around the Middleburg, VA area.
@@MattMaranMotoring Sorry you had to drive all the way to Middleburg to do the review, however the scenery was very nice the review was great.
Crosstrek is waaaaaayy too slow tbh. We had one in standard trans and everytime I go, I stay long at 2nd gear to keep up with the traffic. Got rid of it. They need to bump that HP and Torque to atleast 190 above.
I think people honestly have no idea this is a lifted Impreza.
I mean its a completely different body but sure
I had no idea
Does it have AVH (auto vehicle hold)?
Everybody complains about halogen headlights. I remember when those were high tech and cool. Now they aren't I guess?
they aren't tht bad
Halogens haven't been considered "high-tech" in a long time. They were invented in 1962 and were rolled out on U.S. vehicles by the early 80s...
@Hamburger OneHourLoops I guess I'm a fossil then?
Once you drive a car with LED headlights you wlil hate halogens!
No mehn, halogens are way better at being focused and throwing their light further then leds. That's a fact. Leds are brighter, but in my opinion until they come up with how to make them better at projecting their light, they're best suited for marker and or brake lights. I do more night driving, so halogens get the win.
Maranowski....hmmm, did not know that
I wish Subaru would provide a refreshed version of any of their cars to TFL studios, but we all know that’s never gonna happen.
What the hell did TFL do to piss off Subaru? I know Ford banned them with the Bronco incident, and now the reliability reports on their brand new long term Super Duty pickup.
@@JT-fq2bl tfl pisses off a lot of people. They insult manufacturers and make unfair comparisions. Like how they keep comparing a base outback to a jeep and taking it to steepest rocky climbing area and call the outback useless. Well outback isn't built for climbing rocks
J T They made a review about a Subaru Outback a while ago claiming the transmission holds it back from being half decent off-road. Then Subaru took the wrx press vehicle from one the the journalists drive way and yeah both parties were mad at each other. Sometimes they make manufacturers made by being brutally honest but on the up side you know that the manufacturers aren’t paying them to be there.
Aoru I believe I found the video that got them banded by Subaru and I do agree that trail was a bit to difficult. I also Believe they shouldn’t have had the raptor in video but they probably didn’t have a compatible vehicle so they probably said hey let’s just goof around in the raptor to make the video more interesting. Again you do make a good point they it is too
Aggressive for many crossovers (but they just test it on those terrains to fuel the viewers off road curiosity), but yeah the terrain was a little too much for the Subaru but it did pretty good though.
m.th-cam.com/video/hrdb_UVTa20/w-d-xo.html
The reason many people state for tfl not getting Subarus is because it couldn't perform on that cliffhanger test, but the supposed real reason is they damaged the car during that test. The fact they have never taken any other crossovers like the Outback up there should say something more than it simply could not make it. The Jeep Cherokee can match or exceed Subaru's awd capability yet they never took one of those up there.
Even a 2000 Subaru Outback has cup holders
No wife interior review 😔
nope, b/c this is a full review
That head unit is straight out of 2005
27k is outrageous... could get a mazda cx5 for less. For 27k you could get a wrx...
Yeah subaru is starting to get a big head I think
@@androiduberalles my 2019 base CVT impreza was 20.5k... with dealer discount was 18.5k brand new.
You’re only getting a base model CX-5 or WRX for 27k.
@@MattMaranMotoring true, i guess I'm fine with a base model. 18.5k for an awd impreza with a touch screen and andriod/apple is all i need! Lol
@@MattMaranMotoring Base model WRX has manual and isn't slow. Is a hatchback worth the difference? Nope. This fell short. If Subaru does not come out with a fast hatch or wagon with 6MT I will have to leave Subaru after owning 5 Subarus in a row. Sad.
Lesbians and Bernie supporters everywhere will be thrilled!
Clever!
Matt: you say "and stuff" way too much!
No manual no interest!
Price tag is also ridiculous! I got my Honda Passport Sport for $30,400.
Your forgot some details about your passport. *With a superior geared automatic, nicer interior, peppy v6, 0-60 time of 5.8 seconds, more room, better looks, Honda longevity/build quality.*
u can try swapping it
Exactly. Who cares. If this came with a turbo and manual I'd buy it immediately.
Josh it’s neither turbo nor manual
Half an hour just for a review?! NONSENSE
That's why there's timestamps. Skip to the parts that you care about.
@@MattMaranMotoring - what's he on about? Half an hour is perfect. I guess he wouldn't like my favorite car review channel with reviews often stretching to an hour or more.
Same ugly, torque less, oil burning, boner killing, loud sounding interior, expensive to maintain, piece of shit platform
>180 HP
>2.5L
lmao at asian engineering