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Outstanding value; amazingly impressed after 4 mo.
WJ, 05/05/2018
2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
After having two Acura TSXs over the last 12 years, I wanted a more functional car that was able to transport dogs and would help me/friends get out of the city for hiking/skiing. I compared it to the new X3, GLC, Q5 and could not justify the additional $25k. I live in a downtown, city environment and the car is super easy to park and maneuver in crowded streets. The car rides extremely well and also tracks well for a vehicle with 8.7" of ground clearance. The EyeSight safety suite's adaptive cruise control makes my commute a breeze. The all wheel drive instills confidence in rainy/snowy conditions. The optional Harman/Kardon sound system's sound imaging is superb -- I just realized that it didn't have subwoofers like my previous Acuras -- sounds very good. I am checking nearly 36 MPG on longer drives and nearly 30 MPG in a combination of traffic and the Parkway. Some folks have commented that it's underpowered and if you're coming from a torque-heavy turbocharged engine you might agree. But the engine is totally acceptable and the CVT does a really nice job of extracting all available power. Very pleased and could not be happier.
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2018 Subaru Crosstrek Premium w/CVT
Jose Martinez, 01/05/2018
updated 01/07/2019
2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
This 2018 Crosstrek is a GREAT CAR, it rides and handles great especially on curvy roads like mountains due to its STANDARD AWD. Fuel economy is really really GREAT, went to Lake Arrowhead and got an average of 30 MPG. Also all the safety features, we purchased our with the Eyesight feature and works great when combined with the cruise control. So far our car has performed great and given us great fuel economy and not to mention the overall safety of 5 stars. Would greatly recommend anyone to test drive the 2018 Crosstrek if your looking for a Crossover/SUV of that size, I'm 6'0" tall and there is plenty of leg/knee room in the rear seats when I sit in the rear and that's leaving the front drivers seat at my position of driving.
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Rugged, yet refined for a great price
Sebastian Busby, 06/06/2018
2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
This Crosstrek is my first Subaru, and so far has exceeded all my expectations going into the purchase. Living in the Pacific Northwest, I have always been biased toward Subaru's for their do-it-all appeal. I've taken this car on multiple road trips and ski trips so far, and have had no problems making it up icy mountains or sketchy forest roads. The car handles roads and corners like a dream, and is extremely quiet inside. For the 2018 model, Subaru has addressed most of the issues the older generation Crosstrek experienced. Despite the grippy AWD appeal, this car still gets amazing gas mileage. I tend to average 34 - 38 mpg driving highway, and recently pulled out a 40mpg trip driving in the 50-65mph range. City driving tends to average around 26-30mpg. The exterior and interior is stylish and clean, and seats very comfortable. They have used a lot of plastic for certain trim features, but I suppose that is to be expected for the price (it all still looks good - just maybe not the most durable). The touchscreen entertainment system mostly works well, although I've found I have to plug my phone directly into the car to use the Android Auto features. using Google Maps and Spotify from the dash is pretty sweet though. Most reviews have primarily poked at the car's slow acceleration, but my experience with that has been more nuanced. At lower speeds and on flat terrain I find this car accelerates perfectly fine and feels like it has plenty of power (it's not a sports car, regardless). The issue is when you are trying to pass someone at 60mph going up a hill - that's when it can be slow. I think part of this is limitations with the gear ratio of the CVT transmission. For me, its a fine price to pay for incredible gas mileage without a hybrid engine. Bottom line - if you are looking for a rugged yet dependable adventure car on the cheap, the Crosstrek checks all the boxes.
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Most Trusted Brand for a Reason
James Smith, 12/21/2018
2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've owned my Crosstrek Premium with Eyesight for 7 months now. I purchased this car after Ford bought back my 2012 Focus because of the class action lawsuit in regards to transmission issues. This is my first Subaru and I compare this to cars I've owned from Honda, Toyota, Ford, Nissan and Hyundai. Subaru is head and shoulders above Ford and is in my opinion, a better value than the others. First is the quality of the build. Subaru uses high quality interior materials and the noise level inside the cabin is minimal. I know this was a complaint on previous models. The fact you get AWD with fuel mileage that is right on par with other brands is a hugh plus, especially living in Colorado where it comes in handy to have an AWD. Safety was a big deal to me, and the most recent IIHS study had Subaru leading the pack with 7 vehicles earning highest ratings...Crosstrek was one of them. One of the biggest complaints I see on this care is the power output. I truly don't see an issue with this car. What should someone expect with a 4 cylinder? This car is equal if not better than the Focus I had. I haven't had any issues with accelerating, etc. The eyesight system is definitely worth the money when you buy this car, so really consider it. Along with going Premium too. Subaru dealerships are very customer friendly as the dealer I purchased my car from has been top notch at anything I've needed. This is truly a great, well built car that people should really consider when looking for a compact, hatchback style vehicle.
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2nd Subaru and Better Than the First
ERH, 10/14/2017
2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
41 of 44 people found this review helpful
My wife loves her Subrau Baja and swore she would never part with it. Two grand kids later we needed something with more room. She test drove the Outback and decided it was just too big for her and she couldn't get excited about it. The Foresters driver seat just didn't fit her comfortably. The 2018 Crosstrek has proven just right. She loves the comfort, handling, quiet cabin, adaptive headlights, Eyesight safety systems and the bright Sunshine Orange exterior and gray interior with orange contrast stitching. When I told her she needed to drive the Baja so I could wash her Crosstrek she gave me a dirty look. I guess you could say she is very happy with her Crosstrek (Crusher). I'm very impressed with the performance and mileage (even during break in). The Crosstrek is averaging 33 MPG on the second tank of gas. Motortrend just did a comparison of the Crosstrek against a Nissan and Jeep and confirmed the Crosstrek is no slouch. It had the fastest acceleration to 60 MPH. I know the Crosstrek is quicker than our Subaru Baja with its 2.5L engine. The Crosstrek gives us about 5 inches more legroom in the backseat over the Baja without sacrificing legroom in the front. The only con is limited storage behind the backseat. With 2 car seats in place you are limited to 20.8 Cubic feet of storage. We just put snow tires on Crusher for the winter. The Baja was exceptionally secure with snow tires during winter driving. My wife is hoping the Crosstrek does just as well. No car is perfect yet the Crosstrek does so many things well it will be hard to find anything in its price range that delivers a better total package.
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