2022 Subaru Crosstrek Review

Name: 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Review
Brand: Subaru

Price Range: $20,999 - $31,999

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We recommended the 2022 Crosstrek before, just with the caveat that it was painfully slow. Now, thanks to the optional 2.5-liter engine, it has near class-leading acceleration to go with its premium interior, solid off-road capability, and impressive suite of driver aids.

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2022 Subaru Crosstrek Review

by the Edmunds Experts

2/17/2022

What's new

No changes for 2022
Part of the second Crosstrek generation introduced for 2018

What is the Crosstrek?

If you fancy a little bit of adventure but don't have a lot of space in your garage, the Subaru Crosstrek might be the ideal vehicle. With a healthy 8.7 inches of ground clearance, the Crosstrek can take you places most small SUVs, including the Honda Fit and the Kia Soul, cannot. It also delivers a fairly comfortable ride and comes with quite a few standard safety features.

For 2021, Subaru added a larger optional engine to the Crosstrek. That went a long way toward taking care of our biggest complaint that the little Subaru is too slow. For 2022, it's unlikely that Subaru will change anything significant on the Crosstrek largely because there could be an all-new generation on the way in 2023.

Edmunds says

Subaru's Crosstrek is a nifty little adventure vehicle, and we were more than satisfied to see Subaru offer an engine upgrade for 2021. If you like what the Crosstrek has to offer, there's no need to wait for the 2022 since it should be pretty similar to what's in dealer showrooms now. For all the latest Subaru news, be sure to keep it tuned to Edmunds.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$151/mo

$161/mo

Avg. Compact SUV

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4.5/5Excellent

#5 out of 29 among Compact SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Subaru Crosstrek from 2008-2022.}

$456/yr

vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.38x/yr

vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

10.3%

vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV

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Subaru Crosstrek Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.6

32 reviews

5(78%)

4(16%)

3(0%)

2(3%)

1(3%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Super fun hatchback!

ymurphy08, 04/03/2022

2022 Subaru Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Purchased a 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Limited model and I absolutely love it. It is so easy to drive and maneuver in traffic, easy to park and really great on gas. It has a pretty quiet ride, great speaker system and all the bells and whistles of more expensive vehicles. I put a lot of miles on my vehicle and am looking forward to driving this Crosstrek for a long time.

Amazing mini-SUV

mahalo, 07/04/2022

2022 Subaru Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

This is our first SUV, and we are loving it so far. What we love: - Ride comfort. The ride quality is very comfortable, specially considering its small size. It soaks up the small bumps, and prevents those sudden jarring feelings when you hit those small potholes. - Interior space. Actually feels much bigger than it is. Plenty of room at the back as well. - Gas mileage. I was …

Amazing car

Jimmy Cates , 02/09/2022

2022 Subaru Crosstrek 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

I love this cat it’s quick and sporty and great in gas. Looks great too! I got mine in “pure red” and it’s just an amazing vehicle

Love the technology here!

Miguel E, 03/16/2022

2022 Subaru Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

The car is beautiful, smooth, and the adaptive cruise control is a game changer! Enough for a small family and the engine is fuel efficient.

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2022 Crosstrek Highlights

Type:

SUV

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$23,145
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$151/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	20.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Crosstrek models:

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Warns you if traffic is approaching from the side when backing out of a parking space. Includes automatic braking as well.
Lane Keeping System: Monitors your position on the road and makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane.
Pre-Collision Braking: Automatically applies the brakes if an imminent front collision is detected and the driver doesn't react in time.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover15.6%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Poor
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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