Used 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Consumer Reviews
Used XV Crosstrek for sale
Shaky start up
Janice, 09/10/2015
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I purchased a brand new 2015 crosstrek limited edition w/ 70 miles. I noticed that while in idle the car shakes. I had a 2000 vw Jetta and it never shook that much. I live in southern Ca. , so I know it's not the cold weather...took it to the Subaru repair shop and they said it's typical with box engines....still I'm doubtful bc the car had 70 miles when it was sold to me as "new." Can anyone help ease my mind and tell me that there new crosstreks do the same?
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Great Car
James, 09/01/2015
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
I've always liked the design of this car. It gets great gas mileage and I can still use it on my mountain bike, ski and camping trips. But when I went to buy, I read how slow this car is from the majority of reviewers. I tend to disagree with those people. I live in Colorado and am in the mountains every weekend. With the CVT (which some have called worthless) paddle shifters, this car has no issues climbing, passing, and slowing you down on hill descents. It hugs the road, and is great in the snow. It's obviously not a sports car, but for what it is made for, it excels. What other car gives you 34 miles per gallon, has standard awd, and still has good off road capability? I'd highly recommend this car if it's something you're thinking about.
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Disapointing experience
Carolyn, 05/22/2016
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
This was my first new car purchanse in 12 years. I buy quality and drive it forever. I drove my Honda CRV for 11 years, until she got totalled by hail. I wanted a make that would hold it's value as well as the CRV did. Subaru seemed like a good choice. I also got a smokin deal, which is a good thing, since I'm selling it after only 18 months. This vehicle does a few things well. It's awesome in the snow. I've passed big trucks stuck in the drifts to get where I was going using a slow and steady approach. Which is odd, since the vehicle has no guts. It has poor acceleration and drags going up a hill. Passing is a white knuckle thing. I didn't think I would mind the reduction in power because of the fuel efficiency. It is very efficient. In fact, I ran out of gas a couple times because it would go so far on a single tank, I'd forget to get gas. But after only 18 months, I'm shopping for something else. I don't understand why Subaru would make such a sporty car, and have no upgrades to give it more pep. The vehicle is not comfortable. I didn't realize this just zipping to work and around town, but a trip into the mountains and I was shifting this way and that, could not get comfortable for a long hall. It's really loud when it shifting up, and this takes a ridiculously long time. The blue tooth is aweful, people always ask me to pick up my phone cause they can't hear me. What's the point in that? I've had a lot of weird electronic stuff too. Like..I get in the car and it tells me the phone is not connected. I have to turn the engine off to "reboot" and then it works fine. I've had various "check engine" lights come on, and then stay off the next time I start the car. I did take it in, and the service from the dealer has been excellent. But it's too intermitent for them to diagnose.This is the prettiest crossover out there, which is what got me in trouble. Don't be fooled though, you cant see the ouside when your driving!
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Great deal!
burningred, 04/30/2015
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
As another reviewer mentioned, everyone says this car has slow acceleration. I too disagree. This is a fun little car to drive, and with all-wheel drive and 9 inches of clearance, it'll do great when I take it up to the mountains. The hatchback trunk is practical; I'm glad they're coming back in style. The Venetian Red color is beautiful, and the Limited's leather seats and keyless entry don't hurt either. Nice interior, comfortable seats for long drives. Equipped with EyeSight, this would be a great car for a beginning driver. Its safety braking and automatic deceleration would have prevented my first accident, a rear-end fender bender.
Love it EXCEPT the windshield
Mary, 07/29/2016
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
I bought my Crosstrek less than a year ago. At first it was very sluggish when accelerating from a complete stop (did fine if already in motion). This improved after I drove it hard for a few months. Gas mileage is fabulous at 30-31 mpg on my daily commute. I don't like the cruise control system as it breaks hard going downhill to keep exactly at the set mph (I have alot of hills on my drive). I noticed also that the cruise system depletes my mpg as well, due to the frequent braking/accelerating. I have not had any issues with acceleration/passing in the mountains of CO like some other reviewers. Handling and stability are awesome, especially in snow and mud (even better than my Dodge Ram 1500). Being short I am very comfortable in any of the seats and with entry/exit. However, my 6ft 2in husband hates getting in and out of it, but he is comfortable once in the vehicle. Bluetooth is pointless as no one can hear/understand me while the car is in motion. I have not had a single mechanical issue. However, I would advise that if you live in an area with gravel roads, gravel is used on roads for winter traction, or go to the mountains frequently not to get the EyeSight. It requires a "dealership only" glass to replace the windshield so that the EyeSight will calibrate right. Windshield repair places in my area say they have a contractual obligations with Subaru to use the "dealer only" glass. I am on my THIRD windshield in less than a year! And one of the windshields, I drove cracked in three different areas through the winter. I knew if was replaced it would be chipped and cracked within days. One month is the longest I have gone without a cracked windshield. Once chipped, each time the windshield has cracked within minutes, making it impossible for me to get it in for chip repair vs full windshield repair. I was three car lengths behind the other vehicles when the chips happened, and one chip was from a rock thrown by a truck going the opposite direction on a two lane road. So not a matter of driving habits, just thin crappy glass.
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