Used 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV Review
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First time Subaru Owner - HYBRID NOT WORTH $$$
L Driscoll, Ashburn, VA, 03/04/2016
2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
04Sep2018
Edmunds asked me for an updated review. After nearly 2.5 years of driving this vehicle, my review has not changed. I looked at trading in for new Toyota, however , because it was the hybrid, the dealer would not offer me a good trade value. Vs if I had just the straight gas engine. Fortunately my daughter likes this vehicle and will be buying it from me.
Wow -- after 35 … years of driving almost exclusivity Toyota or Lexus products, I ventured into the Subaru line. I wanted a vehicle where the I could depend on 200K+ miles over the years, had AWD, and good fuel economy, I went to Subaru for first time. My entire beef with my vehicle is that I paid a premium for the Hybrid Crosstrek. And I have gotten worse MPG than a non-Hyrbid, when I have checked with other reviews and met other people who have own the non-Hybrid. The technology in the Subuaru Hybrid is NOT sophisticated. I drove for the last 3 yrs, a Lexus CT200h. This is a hybrid vehicle where the smoothness and transparency between gas engine and electric drive was SEAMLESS. The Subaru Hybrid change is clunky, and sometimes schizophrenic. Seriously. It has lurched forward, rattled the transmission, and certainly has not contributed to the overall gas mileage of the vehicle. SUBARU IF YOU ARE READING THIS...YOU NEED TO GET MUCH MORE ADVANCED IN YOUR HYBRID TECHNOLOGY.
Now there are other things I love about the vehicle. The snow and pavement traction is fabulous. The clearance from the ground, ease of entering and exiting the vehicle is one of the best I've owned. The seats are comfortable and the styling on the vehicle is great. I am not that thrilled with Subaru's icons for heat/coll controls. The electronics in the display is slow. I've had to learn some patience as it takes a moment for it to change radio channels, or even on. I spent many times turning on radio, not thinking it was on, pressing the button again, only to immediately shut it off. The entire interior is very spacey, and great storage, or capacity for groceries , shopping et al.
Subaru ownership is kinda of a 'cult' as well. While I have found it entertaining at some level, it certainly seems to risen to a level I have not experienced in other car brands. They have FB pages, car stickers to identify your activities, owner clubs etc.
Overall I rated the car on the low side, mostly for the massive disappointment I have had with paying the premium for the Hybrid. Would I buy a Crosstrek again? Definitely not the Hybrid, and would be hard pressed for the standard gas engine. I wish I had investigated that Toyota was coming out with its Hybrid RAV4. I would have waiting for that.
Frist new car. Very happy
Cody finch, Salt Lake City, UT, 10/01/2016
2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Only thing that bugs me is the Bluetooth connectivity and the poor handsfree sound quality
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Standard all-wheel drive and a tall ride height give the Crosstrek relatively strong off-road capabilities
- Pro:there's plenty of room for adults in front and rear
- Pro:gets pretty good fuel economy.
- Con:Underperforming engine means it's one of the slowest in the class
- Con:the CVT produces tiresome engine noise, especially when you're getting on the highway
- Con:sound system is outdated and substandard compared to rivals
- Con:hybrid model doesn't justify its added cost.
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