Quick review of 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

Decent ground clearance

https://youtu.be/FIp__92G3So

Kind of surprised how well it does in this video. At around 2:30 is a nice example of how well the AWD system works.

 

Very nice. I think Crosstrek capabilities are combination of super short wheel base with pretty nice clearance.

 

We wanted a WRX wagon but none were to be found when we went to buy, looked at crosstrek but felt significantly underpowered, ended up with a 15 Forester premium

Wait till you get some miles on car, subies rattle.. you just live with it.

 

An sti version of this thing would be epic.

 

Crosstrek's got some balls haha, or just dumb drivers

 

That tiny 2.0 is quite surprising. only 145 lb-ft of Torque but that CVT is making up for it.
It would be awesome to get Turbo in that thing.
Once I need next commuter I am getting another one of them.

 

I wanted to like the Crosstrek, I just felt it was a little slow to get at it. Or maybe my mind was just set on the Outback at the time...I don't know. While my 2.5 had only 1 problem in 76,000mi over less than 3yrs, and the gas mileage was awesome, I don't regret trading it in towards another Toyota. The cream leather interior was a pain to deal with. That was my only real complaint. Well, that and it was huge. I like the size of the Crosstrek. It just looks better than the Outback.

(Problem - USB/ iPod hookup in glove box/ USB stopped recognizing my iPod)