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Used 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Consumer Reviews

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Getting worse on gas every tank

ski08071, 07/22/2013
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful

I owned an FJ Cruiser and went to the Crosstrek because of it's advertised fuel mileage. In the beginning it was getting 28-30 mpg, now it is 2 months old with 3,000 miles and it just barely gets 20 mpg. I should have kept my FJ, it may have only gotten 16 mpg but at least it was built like a tank.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

happy overall...

connie1016, 05/04/2013
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 21 people found this review helpful

I happy with the purchase of my new Crosstrek so far but at just over 5,000 miles I'm starting to notice things I'm not thrilled about. I'm only getting 27MPG avg. I thought I'd do better. Sometimes when I put it in drive it takes 15 seconds or more to actually Go. When I first start it (even when it's not cold) it's rather loud and rattles. The stereo is not user friendly at all. I wish I had up graded but I didn't want to spend another $1000 for a navigation system I didn't want. The standard speakers just don't sound good. I've got a list for the dealer when I go back for my oil change. I'll come back w an update later.

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3 out of 5 stars

My wish list for the Crosstrek

doraflood, 07/14/2013
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 25 people found this review helpful

Bought Crosstrek Feb2013 --wish I had waited for the 2014 Forrester. While an initial test drive MIGHT convince you to buy the Crosstrek -- you get bored and frustrated will quickly as you drive around your neighborhood. While you might enjoy the 8.7" ground clearance-try wearing a baseball cap and putting the visor down. If the seat is forward or up, it can't be done. Same goes for tall people. Taking the head rest off the passenger side - even with an open moonroof, can't be done. They need to add 3" to height - which might also help with cooling the car: the angle of the windshield causes higher heat from sun buildup-making AC less efficient.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Really Disappointed in MPG

seattlexv, 06/17/2013
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is my first Subaru. I was very excited about the Crosstrek as it had all of the great features of the Outback with better gas mileage and a bit smaller. Perfect I thought. I am pleased with the car except for the gas mileage. I purchased this car over the Honda CRV because of the mpg ratings. At first the gas mileage was about 28mgg which is advertised. But since then and with 8,000 miles on the car, I am getting 23mpg and it continues to drop with each tank of gas. I took it to the dealer and they can't find anything wrong with it and said to contact Subaru America which has been frustrating. Have others experienced this type of problem? tks

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4 out of 5 stars

Subaru Crosstrek XV

Erin Wallace, 01/08/2017
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love this car. It's more handleable than the 2005 Subaru Outback Legacy it replaced for us. It's solid and quick. Acceleration is a little hesitant, surprisingly, but it has been really cold here since we purchased it. The only truly disappointing thing has been that the heater is noisy enough that we have to raise our voices to hear each other and/or the radio when it is on high. That seems like a ridiculous problem that could have been engineered differently. Otherwise, we are in love.

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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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