Used 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Consumer Reviews
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C.R., 08/16/2019
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I test drove a few SUV's before buying this 2019 Crosstrek. The Crosstrek I bought was a loaner at a dealership for up to 7,000 miles so I'm not sure my exact car reflects this model overall. It was sold to me certified pre-owned so that helps. I've never owned an SUV before, only a few sedans. My last car was a Lexus, and it was 15 years old when I traded it in. I've owned my Crosstrek for a month now. The pros are that it feels strong and I like the AWD. I've never had a car with AWD before and I notice a difference. I can take turns faster, it feels sporty to drive. I got up to 80mph on the hwy the other day and it didn't feel like I was going fast at all - the car drove smooth at 80mph. The car feels strong to me. Maybe my 2004 Lexus was not in the best shape.. It was a 6 cylinder. This Crosstrek feels like it has way more pickup. I don't feel the lag in accelerating that other people talk about. It feels like they put a V6 in my car, but this is all on flat ground. I've taken it off road a few times on bumpy dirt roads (sandy, but packed sand/gravel/grass). It handles great. Cons: The CVT engine is making me crazy. I am starting to get use to it, but it definitely chugs at low speeds - a lot. The chugging goes away after 50 mph. It seems to be worse in the heat. It doesn't do it all the time. Also, I feel every, single, bump in the road - lower speeds (this is worse than the CVT engine). I feel bumps that I can't even see. It's not smooth at all, I'm being tossed around a bit. I think it's because the car is lighter than my Lexus was. I'm not sure if it's the engine chugging or what it is. I was told that it's a tight suspension, and this is normal for the Crosstrek. After driving a Lexus sedan for 8 years, I'm trying to stay open minded. The other issue is that the base model doesn't come with a headlight indicator on the dashboard. I have no idea why they would purposely leave this out. Overall though it's much more reliable than my old car that I traded in, and it's much newer and probably safer. I may trade it in at some point but for now I'm happy to keep it.
Total control
Dude, 06/03/2020
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was one of the few small SUVs that are 4 door, have high reliability, and come with a stick shift. My 2019 Crosstrek has no bells or whistles. No seat warmer, no lane changing detection, no sunroof, no accident avoidance. It does have power windows and a backup camera. I simply do not want a bunch of technology on my car that I don't use. I know how to parallel park, I do not look up at the sky while I am driving and I enjoy being in total control of which gear my car is in. As for power, it has enough. Any more power and I would just get more speeding tickets and have higher blood pressure while driving. The only downside is excessive road noise at high speeds. It may also not be large enough for people over 6 feet tall or 3 feet wide.
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Not crazy about it
Joe M., 09/16/2019
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I think the car is a good car in some respects. I have the car since March and find the acceleration to be very noisy. the seats are not comfortable on trips longer than an hour. The suspension is stiff, and there is affair amount of play in the steering wheel.
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Too little too late
Davigan, 07/23/2019
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
16 of 31 people found this review helpful
This car is a pathetic attempt at greenwashing the brand. I tried it about a month ago and came away unimpressed. Having the dealer tack on a $5k "market adjustment" made me leave the dealership fuming. The car is under-powered, loud, hampered by a battery lump in the trunk AND $10K TOO EXPENSIVE. Seriously, what are Subaru execs thinking?
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Weak engine
J.P.Morgan, 07/14/2019
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 25 people found this review helpful
Read all negative (1 star) reviews and went to a dealer, thinking that I'm prepared but I was wrong because nobody said that "2019 Subaru Crosstrek doesn't have any power". While talking to a salesman, I made a few comments (negatives because he was to cocky) and he confirmed them, brought a fresh 2019 Subaru Crosstrek and I drove it. I need SUV because I am moving to Alaska for work, like within 3 weeks.But I am not going to buy 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. It is weak. Engine 2.0 has no power.Gears 2 and 3 don't communicate well. When you are on 3 or 4 at 45 mph it's fine.I think car is dangerously weak. If you need to change lines or avoid hazard , you will get in accident.
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