2021 Subaru Crosstrek | Is It The Best Crossover Yet? [OFF-ROAD]
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Plasma Yellow Pearl? Are you a fan of the colour?
I’m Really Not a Fan of the Yellow Pearl. Just traded my 2018 for 2021 Crosstrek Outdoor. I really liked my 2018 but the 2021 with the 2.5 liter just make the Trek Perfect.
Try the hood it’s the lightest it’s made of Aluminum.
I love the sticking colour and the steering plasma as well as the 2 circles in the RPM and SpeedOmeter.
I love the interior look 👀 love these old switch they just work pretty good. Everything was think ergonomic in this car.
Nice color
Two months ago I traded in my 2016 Special edition Crosstrek for this new Crosstrek. Absolutely love this car. Two days ago I was hit by another car while driving through an intersection. My car then hit a wall and flipped over, honestly the smoothest/softest crash I've ever been in. Not a scratch on me... Nothing. After I was helped out of my car by rescue i stood up, looked at my car and couldn't believe how bad it looked considering how easy the crash on me was being inside. Yesterday (day after the accident) I was at the dealership ordering another one. My new, new Crosstrek will be my 8th Subaru, it's all I'll drive.
Wow.
Glad you are okay. Thanks for sharing, it’s experiences that produce facts.
I'm glad you're okay
Such a heavy crash and so little problems? Nice, that is definitely what i was looking for... Also bought one (my first)
glad you are okay!
It’s definitely the best Crossover in its category. It’s extremely versatile vehicle. Perfect for Canadian shitty roads.
I love mine! First brand new car I ever purchased and I would say 10/10
The wife and I are about to test drive one this coming weekend. I hope she likes it. It will be our first new car
Just took delivery of my first, the crosstrek sport, can’t wait to get to the snow and mud!
Got mine a week ago. My first new vehicle as well. Loving it very much so far!
I got into a crash not long ago & ended up w/some injuries (wasn't a Subaru) Last week I bought my first brand new vehicle & I chose the crosstrek. Safety was my priority & I feel safer on the road now.
Agree! Priorities change
That seals the deal for me. You just sold me a Subaru Crosstrek, brother. Excellent review video. Thumbs up. 👍
I had a Crosstrek and loved it. Subaru makes great cars. 2 complaints: the seats are not comfortable on my lower back on long trips, and their paint colors are not the best.
I like the fact that the aftermarket support for the Crosstrek is getting better. I can get skids, rockers, winchmounts, hitches, a rear diff-locker, AT/MT tires, roof boxes, hitch racks, a turbo kit, intake spacers, exhausts, high-flow airfilters, LED fogs, etc.
Wow that is some rough road test right there dude. Nice review, keep it up!
It really is a great vehicle for many drivers especially commuters. Small to drive yet good cargo, good handling, great fuel economy for a CUV, best AWD on the market for poor driving conditions, enough ground clearance to feel like you're sitting high and enough to prevent damage on curbs, pot holes, road debris, etc. Pair all of that with a starting price in the low 20's and it's a great package.
love this overview - going to take awhile to learn this new Sport - Thanks
Another excellent review. I’m very glad I discovered your channel. Your review of the Stinger had me sold. I found a great deal on a used GT1 last month and I love this car!
Awesome! Thanks so much!
@@ACCELER8TV no problem! I can’t wait till Kia releases their updated badge for the stinger. I really like the new logo and will definitely swap out my current badges.
I bought the 2013 XV a few months after they first arrived in Canada. Wife still loves it in 2021 and doesn't want to trade it for a newer model.
Off road abilities are real but it's no Jeep Wrangler. The main source of great off roading comes down to tires too. Without proper grip from them, the wheels will likely spin a bit more. All Terrain tires for off roading are mandatory in real mud and help in winter driving a lot more than winter tires do.
The pieces inside are cheap to look at but they last and don't break. This car has utility and lasts. You want fancy, look elsewhere. You want reliability, look here.
I drive a 2017 Durango GT with All Terrain tires and live in Ontario Canada (where this video is filmed). My truck is AWD which is different than the Symmetrical AWD. While both can handle this terrain, the XV feels more nimble and more like the Imprezza ralley car it dreams (but misses) to be.
Well said!
But prob in 90% of situations the Subaru would do fine.
Liked the Video thanks ..!! ... Must do a comparison between the manual transmission and the CVT model.. just to compare how well the power distribution is. ..
Just got my first ever brand new car, Crosstrek Sport in Ice White, can’t wait to get it to the snow and mud
I think the choice of a old-school halogen headlight housing was really smart from a functionality standpoint. What most people don't realize about LED headlight housings is that the whole thing is custom made to house the LED system. There are custom lights, heat pipes and fan systems, and that cooling is designed to _try_ and get as much life out of the LEDs as possible, but eventually they will die. When they do, you can't just replace the bulb - you have to replace the whole housing, and costs for them are insane. With an old-school halogen housing, you can just replace the bulb (and you _can_ get LEDs for them). If someone were doing more back-country things with this car at night, that makes dealing with burnt out bulb something that takes a minute or two and for very little cost. Subaru was clearly thinking about function over form.
This is the best explanation I've seen for it, thanks.
And that LED housing set-up will set you back $800+ to have it installed.
@@danielfair4675 Yeeeep.
Why yes.....it is the best crossover. 🏆🥇 Next question! Good color Love the enthusiasm
That’s certainly a little beast! Especially with winter tires like Blizzacks and Nokian this thing is almost unstoppable!
Very true
Great vehicule. Basic, simplicity and durability is first in this vehicule
I love this color, it's cool!
Thanks for sharing. Good info as always.
Appreciate that!
FINALLY! A youtube Crosstrek review done by someone who actually knows how to drive offroad. It seems like all the other Crosstrek offroad reviews are done by people who badmouth the Crosstrek's offroad performance... meanwhile they are driving it like a grandpa the whole time.
Just back up a bit, put your foot down, and send it up out. It'll go if you let it go.
Great vid and great car !
Great reviews! By thw way, actually how was the reliability of subaru xv ? Looking forward for this all wheel drive suv
I love your videos!
Can you do the Elantra please?
Cool video.... thanks for test drive....
Can’t wait for this one !
From aust . Been looking at an XV but only hold back in Australia is it only comes with the underpowered 2 litre boxer not the 2.5 liter
Great review. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Great video! I wish you make a similar video about Toyota Rav4 Prime
I’m trying to get my hands on one
Mike! Gonna get the 2023 Crosstrek! need it for the winter!
I'm getting mine in 6 weeks, Plasma it is👍👍👍
I have a 2018 'trek and its been good. I do wanna upgrade eventually, though. It'll be between this new, more powerful crosstrek and the mazda cx-5. I just love the way the cx5 looks, it also has a conventional 6 speed trans. But then I'll me missing out on a slightly better fuel economy of the trek, as well as ground clearance...Im kinda torn.
Go with the one that's most comfortable and fun to drive. You will never lose the feeling of both, but if you don't, you'll just regret not having it.
Excellent video, I like that plasma yellow color but I find strange the fact that it still has halogen headlights.
Honestly for 29k USD the sport(outdoor canada) is a really good well rounded model. Gets great mpg for awd gasoline car, superior space and features, its litterally one of the cheapest small crossovers to insure. I have tested almost every crossover and these are super cheap to insure. They are very easy to work on because of the clearance. Has pretty much the best ride for the price. It is a little noisy but that is because of all the window which i wont complain about because then you can see all the bad drivers easier. The fb25 engine is pretty much the perfect size for this car. Enough power to get you going without sacrificing economy(the 2.0 is trash) i will say this though. It needs a proper plug in version that gets 38+mpg. Its sad the 2021 sienna can get 36mpg but a much smaller crosstrek isnt even coming close.
I can average 40+MPG with a 2016 2.slo/CVT Crosstrek on my 50mile commute, with a best tank of 46+MPG. I have a high-flow cotton airfilter, and I set the cruise near the 55-65MPH speed limit. Even after swapping the stock 225/55R17 Geolandar A/Ss to 225/60R17 AT Trails, I can average 40+MPG at 55MPG.
Thanks for the video Mike, am seriously considering trading in my Legacy for the Crosstrek
my gf just got the 2021 sport edition. I have taken it on some winter storm road trips and drove it through 1 foot fresh snow { in the middle of no where being a naive off roader} and didnt get stuck. also the car is so extremely fun to drive. turning radius is tiny, traction is geat, acceleration of the bigger engine is nice. I planning on getting a truck cuz im tall and want to carry a lot of stuff and sleep in it but wow the crosstrek is so fun and capable like a rally racer it almost makes me want to hange my mind. and its a hell of a lot cheaper lol
I love this guy.
My wife just ordered the same model in white ..shouldn’t be long now..we’re big Subie fans. I had a 2018 it’s only fault was unpowered ..and that’s fixed .
i own a 2013 and love it, appart for a little lack of power. So i was glad when they added the 2.5, it should give it just the little edge it was missing (i am not looking for a race car).
BIG PROBLEM though, please put a 6 speed MT in it!!!! It is a deal breaker for me because i HATE CVTs. if i have to go for an automatic wich seems more and more like my destiny if i want to keep driving any 4wd, i think i will go for a RAV4 instead.
But i would miss the off road capacity and the absolute fun of offroading with a good old stick shift.
Lineartronic CVT is more like hydraulic AT then CVT. Very good and durable.
I see a lot in PA and I guess it's a bonus they come automatically in AWD. But just like VW I don't see a lot of Promo
Nice!
I really like this vehicle and have heard a lot of positive things about it. I'm curious to know about the oil-burning issue I've seen addressed here and there.
They once had an issue with the oil rings being too weak. In general though oil change on flat engines should be done religiously and often. Sludge builds up on the rings on the bottom side of the engine.
Best reviewer on the market
Appreciate it!
would this be considered the sport edition in the US?
Probably the only vehicle I would drive when gas prices force me to sell my TRD Pro 4 Runner.
Who knows!
Great review! Just bought a "Sport" down here in California. No front camera. 😲 Love the car BTW!
but you got a sunroof available ... ! its kind of a shame to get a outdoor edition, without the option to get more outdoor view ... ! i would love to have at least an option to get it for an aditional cost
@@jeremyleger2624 Trade you!
Were you even around in 1995 to know what car interiors were like? Lol. Subaru interiors are not that basic. Some knobs and buttons are great. Including those seat heaters that you can just leave on. Solid. Reliable. Quiet. Safe. Incredible AWD. And doors that are pinned for safety. The cars are everyday practical and a bit fun. Thx for your review and tough test drive.
LOL. I thought the same. Give me that sort of dash any day over the distraction of 11 inch tablet on the dash. I am patiently waiting for mine in March.
Would like to see a review of the Mazda CX-30
Mazda 3 Turbo coming soon! Will try to get a hold of a CX-30 as well.
I already preordered a 2022 Crosstek Outdoor and was looking for an off road trail to test it out.. anybody know where they took this video from??
Hey! Congrats on the Crosstrek, we filmed this on a friends private property.
The off road tyres help... it would be a different story with highway tyres?
love it
Would be nice to have LED headlights standard or an option other than that I like it
Yeah definitely.
@@ACCELER8TV l think you can get it as an option, if not you can just get it from ebay for around $700 each. I just changed all my interior and exterior lights to led for under $200.
Until I can get affordable replacements from the shelf at any autoparts store, I'd prefer to stick with incandescent OEM headlights and incandescent-compatible OEM taillights. I don't have any trouble seeing with halogen headlights. Unlit roads are what highbeams and/or auxiliary driving lights are for. Auxiliary fogs are for inclement weather. Use LEDs in those auxiliary lights if you need an LED fix.
Change your wiper blades regularly, and top up your washer fluid. Set the brightness on your GPS to night mode, and turn your dash lights down a bit. Eat your veggies too.
The popular obsession these days with LED headlights for cars is silly, IMO. I can understand wanting low-wattage LED lights on something like a dualsport moto with low stator output, but car alternators put out plenty of juice to power halogens. Halogens also generally melt snow/ice better.
Interesting color
Great review but not fair how the interior looks like a '95 design. Wait till you see my Liberty/Cherokee '05...it's from another century..
"Outdoor edition"? I'll assume that this means that the other version is the "indoor edition"????
Yes! That’s why we had to start indoor just to make sure it felt more at home!
Do a jeep renegade !
I owned a 1999 forester and a 2007 forester LL BEAN EDITION that I loved very much. I would love to buy a new cross trek but don’t like the fact that Subaru CVT transmissions in their vehicles. Subaru should go back to a normal transmission and forget about the CVT.
I'd like to know what brand tire and which model, a good tire can change a front wheel drive to something almost as good as 4wd sometimes.
Mine came with Yokohama Geolanders
@@BK-zy6lw I wonder if that's what they kept on this vehicle.
I'm not sure 🤔 i do want to upgrade though, they are okay but I need some extra traction in the mud
@@BK-zy6lw When you decide to buy tires, even if you don't buy from them, go to TireRack.Com. and look at the reviews on the tires that fit your vehicle. They are rated by people. and tested and given scores of Bad, Good, to Excellent for various things. I buy all my tires according to what I see written and the results. You can even be as specific as the vehicle you are putting them on.
@@Theyralltakenfu yeah I want BFG all terrains haha 😛 but I think it needs a different size wheel
Does it say in the owners manual when the head gaskets are scheduled to fail?
Yes as long as you follow the scheduled maintenance then it should schedule it’s own failure
@@ACCELER8TV Sweet.
Yea, back in 2012 in the Forester, Legacy & Impreza. You're a decade late.
A good SUV para Boston, Miami etc...
I own one same colour subaru needs to work on their paint its chips so easily
Good to know!
That tends to be an issue with Subarus..
EVERY manufacturer has that issue nowdays. Thinner paint is the norm.
Sure about 2 things: A) Crosstrek is a great utility car ! B) There are a few crazy people in the world (dislikes ?!).
I have one, same color.
im not a fan of CVTs either, that's why i just ordered a premium manual 6 speed.
Either this or the Toyota Prime, and it may come down to availability or Reliability. I own cars till they drop and I get jittery reading subaru engine woes. Justified or shouldn't be concerned??
I have a legacy 3.6 with 107k miles and a outback 2.5 61k miles. Both leak oil already. The legacy from the timing chain and the outback(has the same engine as this crosstrek) has a leak on the passenger side cam carrier. Btw these are both a couple thousand dollar repairs. They dont leak much but it is still annoying to have to keep checking the oil litterally every week. My 16 year old toyota doesnt lose a drop in 5k miles yet my 60k mile outback i have to put in a quart every 4k miles. A little bull imo. I wont by a subaru again. Especially with the constant interior tech issues as well. Like auto window switches keep messing up, the headlights get moisture in them which shorts out bulbs incredibly fast and the infotainments glitch where they go black every once in awhile. I have heard the crosstrek is the most reliable subaru cause its made in Japan but still. Subarus have kind of been a little annoying. I love the legacy but it had 12 recalls.... and the outback is falling apart right after the warranty. Btw i am religious about the maintenance and they still are having issues.
@@Hallowsaw Thanks Shawn, most of these reviews of new SHINY vehicles fails to tell people what they need to know, how good is the car past 3 years!!. Most people seem to lease every three years which and thus they never really see quality or reliability issues. Thanks for your input!! My 2008 Honda Odyssey van is getting a tag aged, and am looking to replace within the next two years, or whenever a major issue occurs.
where is my godamm tesla review? hahaha :D
Would rather have halogens. They produce heat which will alleviate any glazing issues of the headlights that can occur during sleet/freezing rain conditions.
LEDs do not.
Also for those who want to keep the vehicle long term it is much cheaper to replace a halogen bulb once the vehicle is out of warranty.
Not to mention if things go south with the steering responsive headlight it is quite pricey to replace.
If you want brighter, whiter light there are more than enough aftermarket bulbs out there to get ya where ya wanna be.
On a side note for those who whine about the lack of rear vents one should look under the front seats.
Subaru has been doing this since the 80s.
The power supply for the rear passengers is in the armrest console hence why the cutout to run charging cables to the rear.
They do this because if they put them in the rear stack they are subject to dirt, grime, and getting kicked while something is plugged into them all of which could cause a malfunction.
Kids don't always pay attention to where their feet are.
REVIEW THE SUBARU OUTBACK!💯
Where is the outback plug in limited.....
Too bad the brand refused to sell the outdoor/sport edition in my country :(
I guess he didnt tell u about how the windshield brake for no reason if u have eyesight it cost about 1000 dollars to fix i have a 2019 already have 2 new windshield. There is a law suit
Oh my gosh, that's horrible, Surely it's under warranty??? No?
This or Seltos? Please heeelp
"This interior is from like... 1995." Yeahhh, because I remember touch screen infotainment systems in 1995...
It feels quite dated but it's rugged.
Let me tell you something that it works great. If you live where there’s a lot of snow ❄️ and ice and bumpy roads the Crosstrek with the 2.5 is a beast.
@@ACCELER8TV Got my 21crosstrek outdoor last month, honestly no one buys Subaru if they are looking for a "refined" interior like mazda or the newer Korean made for this price segment, but its really ergonomic and handy with all the real buttons yes lots of buttons and those adds up the cost compare to one giant touch screen, in my pov its miles better than the toyota chr or honda hrv
@@shunzhang838 fair enough.
1:22 Yeah....but can it drive on Bosnian roads
This man doesn't remember what 1995 car interiors look like.
the lack of an A/C air duct/vent for the rear passengers is really disappointing for such a car.
They have it in Forester, why not in XV?
It's embarrassing.
Because it's a tiny car?
You do get a vent but it is under the seat and blows on your feet. No face vents though. And power jacks are in the arm rest between the front seats.
2022 Subaru Baja
No, it's not. It is designed for on road. Try this. Open the hatch and hang a wheel then try to shut the hatch. If it will close without interference do it after a year. You will see my point. I am a an owner and really like my little beast, enough to not destroy it.
I don’t think you know what 90’s car interiors looked like lol
It could be....but apparently the Subaru engine has some issue with oil burning [more than other engines], so that kind of detracts from it.
That was years ago. Do your research.
@@pgo2372 I saw a video on this that was from not that long ago...but I'm not opposed to doing my own research.
No LED's for the Sport is stupid.
Agreed.
Good for you. But I will never take my car to that terrain.
I'm not usually critical of online reviews, but this one particularly annoys me. Why so judgemental that people won't take their luxury 4wd's offroad, or if this is about as much mud as people will expose their cars too? People buy whatever cars they can afford and if part of that means they want to offroad it, they will. If not, then no. Also rallying success does not equate to obstacles traction control, they're very different.
In theory yes, but in reality a low amount of people take their luxury off-roading... unless we’re talking about Dubai.
And on your second point, traction control may not have a direct correlation but the Hill decent on the X mode does for sure. Thanks for your input!
I have a cross trek... we went out in St. George Utah after it had rained hard. but the mud was like quicksand.. I stopped in front of a big mud puddle pass we walked out to see how bad it was.. There was no way the cross trek would of made it through that. We were already sinking as we were walked towards it. your in hard Icy mud.. I think most suv's would make it through what your doing. Just saying..
Bro its a daily car made to do lite offroad activities. Its no wrangler and its only 29k. No other car for 29k does this well offroad period.
@@Hallowsaw I agree. Some of these videos act like they are wrangler s.. Just wanted to show some perspective. Great run around car.
I own a 2017 Crosstrek
I only have a few requests/complaints:
Cabin Noise, offer a sound dampening package, people would definitely pay an extra $1,000 to silence the cabin
There is nothing "wrong" with the transmission but the droning is super annoying and I feel like its bottlenecking the engine.
Make a large displacement boxer. A 2.8L boxer 4 or even a 4 liter boxer 6!! WE will pay extra for it!!
Agree Andrew, previous years were a tad noisy. Crosstrek changed its platform in 2018. I bought a 2019 6 speed manual Crosstrek Sport (Canadian) & found it quieter, but it revs high on the highway at 100 km/hr, even in 6th gear. My wife bought a 2021 Crosstrek Limited & it is even quieter again. The new 2.5L revs so low on the highway. Nice quiet & smooth ride. They must have upgraded the insulation in 2021.
Get it undercoated & a rust Proofing job done, I paid $495 from a company that does it as business. Not only will it quiet the hell out of it ..... your rust bucket days will be over.
Rich man alert.
Ya, I had to laugh when he said it's ' Cheap' only $30,000. Most wouldn't call that cheap.
$30k is cheap for an awd vehicle in 2020-21.
The average new car cost in 2021 is $45k ...... look it up.
@@Theyralltakenfu 30k for a vehicle is a stretch for most young professional. 30k lease is damn near rent for the month if you don't have money to put down. Good luck if its your first car and you just got car insurance without a co signer. 20k for brand new car is cheap, not 30k.
@@robob221 I'll buy at your dealership , but not Dan's. 😂😂
How did a $30k car become "cheap?"
Inflation
You obviously haven't new car shopped in 20 years.
What's 'Wrong' with a CVT 'Transmission'?....Very 'Impressive' in that 'playground'!!
Hater's hate! CVT is great and is here to stay!
@@marcobaraco3000 i'm used to be being 'Hated'...i drive a Honda Civic! for some Reason there's Groups of Peeps...that just Like to Hate on them.....
Nothing, 99% of the negative comments come from folks that have never driven one, let alone owned one.
They wanna think they know all about them from something they've read online.
Underpowered car with crappy CVT and the design from 1996 + has ugly color.
I am in Canada but awd capability is not needed I know how to drive normal 2wd cars as long as I have good winter tires.
How many CVT equipped vehicles have you driven?
I HATE that color.
Yawn
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