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19 months in and so in love
shaina0707, 12/06/2014
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I reviewed my car at 3 months, and at 19 months and 20,000 miles later, I can confidently say that this is the best car I've ever owned (I was loyal to Toyota in the past). I've seen lots of complaints on gas mileage and I just don't understand - I drive quite a bit of city and then some highway to work and I average 27.5 in winter and 29.5 in summer. My mom drives all short city trips and is closer to 25.5 (EPA estimate is 23 city, so that makes perfect sense). I've been out in several Cleveland snowstorms and the handling was so amazing and I felt so safe. My husband loves it so much that in bad weather he will not take out his 4WD Trailblazer but instead uses my car. I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!
LOVE my New XV Crosstreck
coolpool50, 04/08/2013
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this so I would have a crossover with good gas mileage, comfortable to drive and be great in the snow and on dirt roads. Prevoulsy owned a 2006 Toyo Higlander which I loved, but gas mileage was killing me. Have owned toyota since "86" So far I have not been disapionted ! I drive 60 miles per day for work on a highway that can be very nasty in bad wheather. I got hit with a couple of snow storms right after buying this. Very nice! handled like a dream. Used the heated seats very comfortable. Getting around 27.6 combinded and 30-32 straight highway. I get allot of complements on the look (white pearl ext. w/ivory/black int.) Pick up is fine, very peppy, handles great on corners.
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Great Car for the Money
meandrew228, 11/12/2013
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
this is my third Subaru, I have been driving mostly German cars over the years but my last 3 cars which I usually keep no more than 18 months haveall been subies. love the german cars but quality over the years has gone down hill. not sure what it is but I love the control of the All wheel Drive it just sucks the road. I drove a 2011 outback for a little while with the cvt and was under powered. I choose the 5 speed crosstrek because of the lack of power on the cvt . I think if you stick with the 5 speed it really brings out the true car. it would be even better is there was a turbo version. the build quality is better than the outback probably because its made in japan.
Updated Review
rivernsnow, 12/17/2014
updated 06/25/2018
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Almost 5 1/2 years June 2018 (original review Feb 2013) I'm loving my XV. The jittery steering calmed down after 1-2 months. Handles great in rain downpours. Driving onto beaches to launch kayaks has been easy when other cars spin wheels. Had enough power at altitude (8,000 Ft.). Does lack power with AC on. Front seats very comfortable. Wife complains rear seats are uncomfortable when sitting back there with our son. Mileage still not as advertised. 25 average MPG on 89 Octane. Minus' are still that power locking automatically actives alarm and paint/clearcoat scratches much too easily. and rear seats need to be more comfortable. Update June 2016 Still happy with & enjoying my XV. I do suspect it is using too much oil. I'm hearing this is an issue Subaru doesn't have an easy fix for. Dealer gave me a free oil change so they could check it after 1500 miles. They said - no problem. About the time my next oil change was due, the oil light came on. Car was down over a quart. More oil consumption than I see in my other vehicles. December 2017. Almost 4 years old and 55K. Still running great. Have not noted any more oil consumption issues. Wish they had put a lock on the rear hatch and passenger door. It's annoying not having those. It would also be nice if there was venting for air and heat to the rear seats. It's hard to get the right temperature to rear seat passengers. Only safety complaint is the placement of the rear view mirror. It is too low on the window for a taller person and creates a significant blind spot on the right side - front. June 2018 - This car has been very dependable, But selling it now for a Forester because I need more family / luggage space. Got 30+ MPG on recent 1/1/2 to 3 hour road trips using 87 octane. Have NOT had any more oil consumption issues. Complaints still are auto alarming when using power locks, Low mirror height causing a blind spot to right front for taller people (I'm 6'3") and no dedicated air venting for rear passengers. Come on Subaru how hard is it to run a vent to the back !!! This should be standard on even base model Subarus
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Crosstrek Problems
catskhiker, 09/12/2014
updated 03/15/2022
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I had a 2013 Crosstrek with 35,000mi purchased in 2012. It eats a qt of oil aprx every 12-1500 mi. The manual says this is normal for a boxer engine. I've had many boxer engines & NONE of the others ate oil. It also eats the right rear tire. You have to buy AWD tires in groups of 4, so this is expensive. I sorta like the car & love the look, but my old vw bug had more pep. Both have manual trans. Seriously considering trading it in. edit: I traded it in on a Toyota This is my second new purchase lemon from Subaru. I won't buy another.
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