Used 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Consumer Reviews
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The best Subaru I've ever owned!
Paul Spagnolia, 09/02/2015
updated 03/05/2018
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
First off know that I traded in an Impreza with bad engine issues that was 2.5 years old and had 61K on it for this. I'm HYPER critical of Subaru's at this point and they're on their last chance with me with this car. I got the XV Crosstrek as a better solution to the Impreza. Higher ground clearance, basically the same body with an extra inch on either side, MUCH better toys inside than my 2013 Impreza. Exterior Lets start with the outside, It's a nice looking car, even nicer looking In my opinion than the Impreza. It takes that body style and gives it some muscular looks. That said Subaru did some smart things. Things like the Steering Responsive fog lights that are painted the same color as the body. This is a great feature and looks awesome on this premium style. I like the wheels and the tires are the standard Subaru equipment Yokohama Geolanders. They ride incredibly smooth and have a low road resistance which makes for great milage in this style car. Speaking of mileage, I've had my crosstrek for almost 3 weeks now and it has 2400 miles on it thanks to a vacation trip from MA to Niagara Falls. That's 800 miles of it right off the bat. I've had a lot of chance to drive it under normal road driving however understand that I do A LOT of highway miles (henceforth a 2.5 year old impreza with 61K on it). Believe it or not, I'm averaging 35.4 mpg. That's on my 30 mile commute to and from work. The one I chose came equipped with the Eyesight system and a remote start. Both I absolutely LOVE!!!! Adaptive cruise control is the way to go, the car maintains a set distance which I can adjust for heavier or no traffic. There's 3 distances in all and they're speed dependent. The faster you go, the more distance it'll give. It performs admirably. I use it all the time and It is what's mostly responsible for the stellar mileage I'm getting. Well, that and the fact that it's a brand new car with no wear, perfect alignment, and new tires. Interior The driver and passenger front seats are roomy and more comfortable than my impreza...I dont know why I feel that way as they're the same seats. I think it might be the better visibility and more peace of mind being a full 4 or 5 inches higher up. I have the black cloth and in typical subaru fashion, they look nice but look a little flimsy cloth wise. The interior is that of my Impreza...pretty much the same size and functions the same way. Telescoping steering wheel... Fold down seats allow for good storage however understand that you wont be hauling 8' 2x4's in this car without having the rear hatch open. The gagues are pretty straightforward, a tach, speedometer, and a digital speedo and status panel in between them. The graphics are nice and in color. The clock and temp are still up on top of the middle of the dash and have been the same for at least 4 or 5 years. No biggie, they work nicely. The Starlink 7.0 infotainment system is good. Sometimes it will get overwhelmed if you have bluetooth attached and are listening to Sirius satellite radio, taking a call, and getting a text at the same time. It seems (although I don't know this for a fact) that it might have a software reset somewhere within it's code that resets the system eventually. I would Imagine it might need a software update at some point. That said, the thing is INCREDIBLE!!!! It reads texts to me while I'm driving and even gives me the option to do a quick reply like 'I'm driving leave me alone!' lol....Bluetooth phone call quality is STELLAR compared to the impreza....probably due to a better mic or better system in general, All my folks who I talk to while driving appreciate that..again this system has lots of toys, It'll access pandora, aha, Subaru Starlink, and a host of other apps HOWEVER, it access's them all through your bluetooth connected Wifi device such as your smart phone. You need to have the apps installed on your phone for the starlink system to access them. Also Starlink is it's own app from subaru. That has all kinds of feeds in it too. Speakers are good stock and the system sounds really good. Update.03/03/2016 - it amazes me at how cool this car is. Rides smooth and compared to the Impreza quiet. I've got a few miles on the vehicle now so I'm hearing some road noise out of the tires. That's my only issue and it's unavoidable. Tires get noisier as they wear. I rotate them every oil change. All in all this car is a great purchase. Loving the adaptive cruise control . UPDATE: 03/03/2017 - The XV Crosstrek continues to impress me. Just took a trip from MA to DC and even with the winter blend of gas, it got a solid 36.5 mpg all the way to and from! I'm still enjoying this vehicle and it's running great. I get all my maintenance done at the dealership as they're cheaper for oil changes and rotations that anyone else around (how often do you hear that!) and they give me a 10% discount.
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Fun Go-Anywhere SUVish Car
mikeheel, 06/09/2015
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
We recently downsized our home and garage. My old 4Runner would not fit in the new garage with my motorcycle, so it was time to look for something smaller. We wanted a reliable vehicle that would also do great in adverse weather (ski & camping trips). Another consideration is that our teenage son is almost 6'6" tall, so he didn't fit well in a lot of mid-sized, much less small, vehicles. But he fits great in the Crosstrek. Acceleration is better than expected, but I wish Subaru would offer a punchier engine. Ride is excellent. EyeSight with adaptive cruise is very helpful. Car goes anywhere and has fun doing it. Our biggest issue is that everyone wants to drive it, and we only one.
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Wonderful Little Car!
Aurick S., 09/10/2015
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
Test driving the different Crosstrek's (among other Subaru cars) I have found that the hybrid touring version was a lot more enjoyable to drive than the base model to limited Crosstrek. I found it a lot quieter and overall a great experience that I ended up purchasing the 2015 Crosstrek Hybrid Touring. It's not a speedster but that doesn't bother me ( I have a motorcycle for that ), and it does lack in the cargo department ( Hybrid battery takes away from some of the cargo room ), but besides those small con's I'm really glad I made the purchase. The bluetooth was easy to set up ( you're able to set 5 devices ), the speakers are not going to blow you away, but they more then suffice for me, push button start is a nice touch, and the navigation works great! I average close to 33 mpg, which to me is amazing since my previous car was around 13 mpg (92 Nissan pathfinder). Could not be happier with this car! ( well maybe if it had a little more cargo room but I'll live).
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Suprising
bronco23bravo, 03/02/2015
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
"Professional" reviews of the Crosstrek hint at the vehicles sluggish acceleration and mediocre drive quality. In my humble opinion, they are absolutly wrong. I just purchased a 2015 Crosstrek premium. I live in Northern ND and wanted a fun to drive AWD vehicle that gets decent MPG. My new Subie is exactly that. My prior vechicle was a 05 Nissan Maxima, this car hauled some serious butt. The crosstrek is of course slower but I was pleased at how fast the little car actully is. Very fun to drive, handles the snow drifts with ease and turns heads as I drive by. Love it so far. Will update with MPG and reliability.
Love My Crosstrek!
Gee Clark, 02/14/2016
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
I love it! Very good acceleration and performance. Very stable. Excellent design. Better mileage than advertised. I was a Honda CRV owner before, and was afraid to change makers, however there is NOTHING I am disappointed in my Crosstrek. I am a one happy Subaru owner!
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