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Used 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews

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Love this car

Jill, Los Angeles, CA, 05/12/2016
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
32 of 33 people found this review helpful

I test drove the Rav4, the CX5, and the Jeep Renegade before deciding on the XV. It was by far the most comfortable, smooth ride, with no tip-over feeling whenever I made a turn. I don't know what noisy cabin people are referring to. I've driven this from Los Angeles to San Diego already and have had no complaints so far. Looking forward to many more road trips.

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My Favorite Car

Charles Colpaert, Carmel, IN, 02/29/2016
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful

I bought the 2016 Crosstrek Limited in December, at the start of the New England winter, and I love how this car drives. I love the handling, the Eyesight, the cruise control, and the issues with the noise? What noise. Inside we have the leather seats, and they are the most comfortable seats I have had in a car. This is my first Subaru, and I intend to be a loyal Subaru driver for years to come. Everything about this vehicle is a breeze. I got mine fully loaded, and could not be happier.

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Lots of Room & Comfort

KLee, McCall, ID, 12/30/2015
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful

I never "LOVE" a vehicle. I love this one. I have driven in snow, ice, rain, fog and used it to climb paved mountains. I totally disagree with the review that says it doesn't have much power. I have had no problems with acceleration or climbing. The gas mileage is amazing. I am getting close to 400 miles per fill up. For this reason I haven't driven my Mercedes ML350 since I bought the Subaru. It may go on Craigslist soon. Very roomy. My son fits fine with lots of leg room and headroom. He is 6'5. Ample backseat space. The body type looks much more luxury than any of the Subaru's. I went to buy a Forester and walked away the Limited Crosstrek. If I have any complaint it would be the orange stitching on the leather seats.

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Great car, Cheap Paint!

tbg, Glen Allen, VA, 07/06/2016
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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Took a star off my overall rating for the cheap paint they use, which scratches easily and shows, especially if you have a dark color. I have some shrubs on one side of my driveway, and my other cars can brush them without a problem. No so with the Subaru. Apparently, the paint issue is a common complaint on Subaru owners forums.

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A delightful small

Les Rutledge, Hamilton, MT, 05/24/2016
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Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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Trust my long experience as a car owner. I have owned dozens of used and new vehicles over about 60 years, raced sports cars all over this country, Canada and Europe, did my own maintenance, etc. My recent purchase is a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Limited, now with over 3,500 miles. My evaluation concerns what so many reviewers have criticized: The Crosstrek has a weak engine and is just basically underpowered. Based on actual performance data this is simply not true. I looked at the latest data from Consumer Reports and compared 0-60 times for 4cyl, non turbo, SUVs. Six Subcompacts averaged 10.05 seconds, (Crosstrek 9.7). Further, in the next class, SUVs Small, 10 listed averaged 9.7, just the same as the Crosstrek! So don't believe everything you read from car testing "experts." Incidentally I also own a 2014 Mazda Cx 5 which is the quickest in the second category at 8.0 seconds. In driving, although the Mazda performs nicely on twisty roads and handles easily around town, the Crosstrek feels sprightly and quick and is simply a bit more fun to drive in the mountains and on gravel roads. Gas mileage on the Crosstrek has been great, especially if you believe the on-board computer, but it lies . For 4 fillups it showed an average of 36.3 mpg, whereas calculation gave 34.4. Most of the driving was on secondary roads with 2 to 4 people aboard. For me this is a delightful small car. No wonder there is a waiting list at some dealers. Now at 17000 miles I won't change my evaluation. I have had the car on rough mountain roads at high elevations and it is capable in everything I used it for. Gas mileage on highway averages about 34, otherwise about 28. Comfort is OK but an electric driver seat would make it even better.

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