2020 Subaru Crosstrek // More Loveable AND Better Equipped for 2020!

[@bigal6684]

This seems like a really nice basic, practical vehicle. Especially for a younger driver since it sits up high, has good visibility and doesn't hog up the whole lane.

[@hgianos65]

I’m 55 and just got one!! It’s amazing!!

[@ynp1978]

Hold off buying one of these. In 2021 Subaru is going to offer a better engine choice with the 2.5 liter 182hp Boxer engine. It will finally give this nice looking vehicle more power that it really needs.

[@pandi1911]

I’m so glad I choose SUBARU crosstrek limited, after I bought my car we have big snow storm and drove Subaru crosstrek no problem at all.. Badass car

[@nomadmav7040]

Don't let the manual die. Yes you can buy a Auto today but order the manual. I ordered mine and will be here next month.

[@willpopemusic]

Manual 4 lyfe. Always stick

[@AZdroptop]

The manual isn't great in the Crosstrek...the gearing just doesn't match up well with the power band.

[@nomadmav7040]

Received mine 2 weeks ago. Lift 2in and 235's. I've driven slow and fast manuals my whole life. Including 4runner and FJ. Being honest my lady has the CVT same as my manual 2020 premium and it's like not driving at all in hers. 1 gear. It never swaps gears. Levers are fake to simulate it. The 1st Gen manual was bad. This gen is much better. Climbing mountains makes this the driver's car with manual. While CVT will put you to sleep or make you want to flip through your phone. Off the line I maintain with my ladies CVT. So I guess it's a difference in driving. I'm not saying it's a racer, it's not. But it's a driver's car where the CVT just isn't....

[@Penelope416]

the problem is they're rolling out more CVTs.

[@jimb8695]

Sadly manual will go extinct in near future.

[@Deetroiter]

Yesterday I bought a 2020 limited exactly like this one (just with the all black interior). Got the Harman kardon, moonroof, rubber cover for the back seats themselves, and everything else...pretty much loaded out with every option. What shocks me is how flat it stays when turning. There's no body roll or diving like you'd expect.

[@CarConfections]

Congrats on your new Crosstrek!

[@RLTtizME]

That is so sweet that he brought along his pet Gerbil for the ride.

[@jeffreyonyx6860]

Pro tip : you can watch series at flixzone. I've been using them for watching loads of movies recently.

[@avilayne2812]

@Jeffrey Onyx definitely, have been watching on Flixzone for years myself :D

[@marcoty6312]

@Jeffrey Onyx Yup, I have been watching on Flixzone for years myself :D

[@RLTtizME]

@@avilayne2812 Do you snort Flixzone or just inject it?

[@hgianos65]

Just bought a Cool Khaki Gray 2020 !! Love it! Safety features are Perfect

[@garyjubenville9305]

Did anyone notice the leak under the car at the beginning of the video....hope it’s just the AC sweating.

[@jeffruebens8355]

Compared to a CX-5 with a non-turbo 2.5 liter engine, the Crosstrek is slower and the steering is more numb, the CVT transmission might be less reliable, and the Crosstrek does have better brake feel. The new Mazda CX-30 is closer in size to the Crosstrek. Test drive all 3, especially if you want all wheel drive. Also test drive the new Prius with all wheel drive- Walmart sells a plastic traction mat to put on the ground, and long zip ties for more tire traction. Also go to a library every April and study the Consumer Reports magazine annual car guide. For older vehicles, the Carsthatlast series on KZbin is good.

[@worrywart1311]

The Forester is the CX-5 equivalent, not the Crosstrek. Very soon a hybrid Crosstrek is being released in some markets. Be interesting to see if that ups the power, as it does in most Toyota models.

[@stevenleff1092]

I really really like the crosstrek, right size, capable in many road/off road conditions, good safety options, etc. However, I can’t get past the so-so CVT transmission and not looking for a manual ( my current car is manual and I love it but I’m ready to stop shifting). From what I’ve read, Subaru also seems to be living off its past quality ratings as current quality has slipped quite a bit. I’d consider rolling the dice on the quality if a regular automatic transmission was available.

[@tommanning7337]

Steering wheel should include a flat bottom, that’s just my opinion

[@dw1508]

But the auto Stop start will reset when you turn the car off. Its so annoying it's only used to comply with emissions it does not save any fuel unless the traffic is horrible and you are stopped for more than 4minutes at a time. Then the wear on starter components is horrible.

[@Sirgromulus]

Agreed. Many (most) new cars seem to have this "feature". At least the Crosstrek and newly redesigned (2019/2020) Forester have a separate switch to deactivate. I use it every time I get into the car! The upper level Outback trims withe the large screen have it buried in the infotainment system menu (along with most HVAC and even X-Mode controls).

[@htboston]

Does anyone notice their 2020 Crosstrek with a CVT tend to use engine breaking every time when you pull your foot off the brakes under 25mph and let your car roll?

[@JDS-Dalton]

I think all of Subaru's vehicles do that. My 2019 forester does it, and man, it took some getting used to

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, great review as always! I love this car!😻😸😻

[@Moonface00z]

Best crossover ever. The only downside is the engine being way too slow... if only someone in the aftermarket industry make a turbo for it My cousin just bought it and equip it with bfgoodrich ko2s + some offroad nudge bars. It looks insane on highway

[@sawyersmith6690]

I believe the 2021 Crosstrek is going to have a sports trim option that will include a 2.5 liter, 4 cylinder engine unlike the current 2 liter engine

[@MrTxnok]

I have a 2019 Crosstrek Limited and LOVE it....however it's in the shop! My infotainment system crapped out. On the maps it made up its own maps with Japanese, Polish, Chinese, English and arabic text showing with its own made up map! So, It has been in for a week and I am told the new one was due in from Japan today 14 Jan. Bob Moore Subau in Edmond OK has been GREAT taking care of the issue, had a 2020 Legacy Limited to drive in the mean time!

[@supercooled]

Lol just use google maps or Apple Maps. My infotainment on my Kia hasn’t worked since a few months picking it up. I’m shopping around for a crosstrek currently.

[@seanspezzano121]

Does it have a rear view camera?

[@timrich5344]

i have 2020 and i LOVE it

[@mhmoochy]

Guys 225/60/17 for off-road inches or 225/55/18 for handling and comfort?

[@e21junkie]

I have a 15 Impreza sport premium wagon and this is the first thing you do K&N filter exchange Charcoal filter removal Borla exhaust And performance chip More torque more horsepower But this is with a manual 5 speed Impreza is lower to the ground and handles amazing with these performances

[@exaltedstinger1431]

This is a new car. That voids your entire warranty lol. Shove a K&N intake in it and add sway bars and a subframe brace. Good mpg, great handling, and a little more power. Keeps your warranty intact.

[@e21junkie]

I have front and rear strut/sway bars as well The only thing that might void warranty is the charcoal filter but you can put it back iin 2 sec open air box and put in The borla exhaust is a cat back should of been stock The chip is in the OBD11 port you can pull it out and the car goes back to default from factory I’ve had my car serviced and nothing has been comprised I put in filter and pull out chip before any major service and no problem I have like 1000 miles before my 70,000 warranty is over anyways Gotta last 2 years till my cybertruck arrives

[@supercooled]

Ricer!

[@circlerain2989]

Should have taken it on the highway and test the noise level.

[@quercus5398]

Solid vehicles......I’ve owned two! You need a 4x4?......... they don’t come any better! And you get an affordable price!

[@frederickmoller]

Great review, I'm leaning into a Cross Trek, as I hate my '17 Hyundai Tucson awd, because of the too low ground clearance. I live in northeastern Ontario Canada (snow belt )and have had it hung-up a few times in my parking lot in the winter, and I like to do some mild off-roading too.

[@Socooomfy]

Frederick Moller Absolutely buy it. I've had mine for two months and it's so confident in the snow, especially with good winter tires. Purchased a 2019 premium. I literally use it for a snare trail on my property - un groomed of ruts and deep snow. No more waiting on the snowplow to go by! Also, got stuck in an ice storm, we could not believe how insane the AWD system was on what was a skating rink. You will not regret. Live near Timmins.

[@gloriawilliams4248]

We purchases a 2019 Limited model an love it.

[@rickyloganjr.2362]

Drew and Mason, you two have undoubtedly been very busy lately, 2020 Honda Odyssey, Accord, comparison of the Sonata and Accord, Cadillac CT5, Subie Crosstrek, and Audi A4. Does Quantrell Subaru have any Legacy models in XT Limited or Touring? As often as you two seem to be at Gates Automotive, it's beyond my understanding why VW does not allow you to film their vehicles when you're right there 🤔. I'm looking forward to your next upload. Other than Burger King, what did you do for your birthday Mason? I honestly could not say it w/o holding back a smile. Have a pleasant rest of the weekend and blessed week Drew and Mason.

[@CarConfections]

No Legacy XTs yet. And we eat classier food on birthdays hahaha 😂

[@gsin311]

152 hp is way too low in my opinion. I like the look and practicality of this vehicle but 150 is underpowered. I am driving a mazda 3 2012 currently and even that thing has 150 horsepower. I think mazda cx-30 fits the bill perfectly with an engine that offers upto 182 hp.

[@ubangiestomp]

The Crosstrek gets a bump in power next year. The lack of power has always been the 1 thing that holds this car back IMO.

[@gsin311]

@@ubangiestomp thats good to know

[@hassim02]

Wow. In South Africa we only have 2 options and the highest 2019 spec (CVT) is priced at ~$32469 (ZAR470000) without heated seats or the premium Harman Kardon sound system. We don’t have the option of a manual transmission (my preference). Does the start/stop option default to on when the vehicle starts and is there a bright orange warning light in the instrument cluster when switched off? I much prefer my 2019 model without this feature.

[@JDS-Dalton]

Not sure if you got an answer about the start/stop feature, but I've got a 2019 Forester, and it defaults to on, every time I turn on the car with the little orange icon. I'm sure the crosstrek is no different.

[@King_Kenny66]

In Canada the Limited and Premier (2 top models) come with a heated steering wheel.

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

That's because it's so damn cold in Canada. Everything including your bun has to be heated.

[@supercooled]

Only limited has heated steering wheel and base doesn’t have heated seats, lolwut?

[@AJ-xm4xc]

The manual option does not have pre-start.

[@bryantturner4125]

Yalls videos are great!

[@superwangwei3630]

I like this car but I hated there is no rear air vents? Wtf

[@karthikp3616]

well me too, wish it has atleast 180+ hp engine

[@dayofthecrow7626]

I just got my manual in pure red and i love it

[@openscholar9908]

Save the manual

[@dayofthecrow7626]

Dont worry i will, its all i drive, nothing against automatics, i just like having control of the speed and something about shifting it yourself feels right

[@braggland8451]

The only Subaru I would buy.

[@tommanning7337]

I’m thinking about trading in my STI for a Crosstrek after it’s payed for. I’ve seen some really cool aftermarket stuff people are doing. But we’ll see 👍🏻👍🏻

[@user-cl3gz9ey1w]

SUBARU levorg sti

[@lylibmilano2343]

How about those many Recalls , did u research that

[@edz2974]

lylibmi lano I own a 2019 and have 0 recalls. It’s a pretty nice ride.

[@mrgarrison3516]

Yeh, it was a PCV (valve & hose). My son's new Toyota has a fuel pump recall & my wife is worried about her Honda crv 1.5T with all that talk about oil dilution problems etc 👎

[@cressmanfoster]

No recalls for 2020. However the 2018 and 2019 have 3 and 4 recalls respectively. Consumer Reports rates Crosstrek’s reliability as “Far Above Average” So they seem to have worked out the kinks.

[@mattcrumrine618]

Would like to see if you could get your hands on a Crosstrek Hybrid to test drive! They’re only in the CA emission states though.

[@CarConfections]

Maybe one day they will make it to KY!

[@rockthesix1679]

You never mentioned X-MODE. I only bring it up because it's only available with the CVT. Manual transmissions will not have it.

[@fauqz2555]

Amazing video! Great detail as always!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much :) We really appreciate that!

[@thisjustin878]

This video made Scotty Kilmer mad.

[@Honestandtruth007]

Scotty kilmer is cool but he is so Biased to Toyota only and he dislikes Everything else. That's not right.

[@donlorenzo5718]

Scotty is a drunkard.

[@JJustinXu]

Don Lorenzo How? Are you jealous he has 3.1 million subscribers?

[@kevins5469]

@@JJustinXu Well, when you get drunk too much, you become a drunkard.

[@elguapo4461]

Scotty Kilmer is a hack and a charlatan.

[@King_Kenny66]

Like the looks, definitely no giggles on acceleration. Good job guys! :D

[@iLikeTigerz101]

kwk1 and that’s what makes a perfectly fine car, no giggles just performance.

[@QasimIslam]

Great info guys!

[@mrabomb123456789]

Are the taillights LED?

[@tzd]

Does the 2020 model year Impreza also have auto start/stop?

[@toria6990]

Is this a good car for taller woman?

[@CarConfections]

I don't see why not

[@billable1861]

Yes absolutely I own a 2018 and it fits my 6 ft tall brother in law driver or backseat surprisingly comfortably.

[@raxnn]

i have the 2020 limited and it has a steering wheel warmer. it only comes in limited tho

[@CarConfections]

Cars in the U.S tend to eliminate heated steering wheel for whatever reason

[@matthewjohnson1211]

Because they’re unnecessary!! Just more electronics to go wrong. The most overrated car “feature” that every KZbin reviewer has to gush over. I live in northern Wisconsin and have never had cold hands this winter driving my 2.0 Crosstrek.

[@supercooled]

Matthew Johnson you nazi. I live in Ontario Canada and we get similar snowfall. Heated wheel better be included for a $40000 car.

[@matthewjohnson1211]

What’s snowfall have to do to with it? If your hands can’t take the cold -then by all means, get your “heated steering wheel” -if you’re dumb enough to spend $40,000 on a crosstrek or any other car for that matter...

[@luisceasalamanca2744]

Amo a Subaru. Bendiciones Subaru

[@gombalmukiyopujaanku]

Any recall again???

[@lylibmilano2343]

Many recalls actually , I'm now confused if what I read, has basis, check it out yourself also.

[@stripmallkarate3330]

No recalls

[@cressmanfoster]

No recalls for 2020. However the 2018 and 2019 have 3 and 4 recalls respectively. Consumer Reports rates Crosstrek’s reliability as “Far Above Average” So they seem to have worked out the kinks.

[@lingling3364]

How does it smell?

[@CarConfections]

Umm, like new plastic. Pretty much the same as most other new vehicles I'd say

[@MrAndrew1953]

As an owner I have to take issue with you when you say this is a small car- it’s not compared to my previous car, a Mazda 323. It also has a pretty wide track.

[@cyclonus01]

Does the limited come in manual?

[@LVang152]

IloveBaklava no, only base to premium

[@darrellborland119]

My jaw about dropped...when I read that this Imprezza-based car is over 30K. Good God! And we have heard lately that new car sales are slumping...no wonder. thanks, but no thanks.

[@thundergato84]

Yeah, no thanks. Subaru is no Toyota.

[@christinadelrio9011]

I thinking cooling at " star car" ? 😗😗

[@bubbalo3388]

Like that you break down the price with the options.

[@e21junkie]

And not a fan of the new cross trek/Impreza not aggressive as much

[@nopresetsnarklimit1675]

Dear Subaru, Multi-year Crosstrek buyer here, 2013,2015, currently in a 2018. You can no longer live on AWD, Eyesight, and dog commercials. The competition is passing you. I’m moving on in 2021 if I can’t get; Heated Steering Wheel Heads Up Display Wireless Charging Wireless Carplay 360 Surround View Camera Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, even fricking Chevrolet with the 2021 Trailblazer are leaving you in the past. Also, offer some different wheel options, jeez. Sincerely, About to lose a customer.

[@supercooled]

True. No one touches the awd though.

[@nopresetsnarklimit1675]

The Yellow Cursor Source? 100% correct “back in the day” Times have changed, now AWD is pervasive, to suggest Subaru is still the best these days is questionable at best. Listen, I’m all about it, I’m in Illinois and there is no snow I won’t drive in, I don’t disparage the AWD, I simply suggest others have caught up with their number one selling feature. Easy to copy. It’s like Subaru stopped trying.

[@supercooled]

NoPreset SnarkLimit no source just anecdotes. Recently saw one video from that channel with Roman and his bald sidekick doing a rock hill climb in a Kona awd. The dual clutch kept overheating as it struggled. Xmode in the crosstrek struggled at first but conquered it. The fact that thr crosstrek has almost 9” clearance stock is awesome. With a mild lift kit it can be a formidable rock climber. All these other competitors seem to have front biased systems which just doesn’t cut it. Adequate for thr concrete jungle but I wouldn’t trust it eith my life, literally, if you were going cross country driving thst MSU require you to get off the road.

[@KuyaArbee]

Add a more powerful engine and I’m sold!

[@sowelltrain7342]

And get rid of the failure prone CVT transmission and I might consider it.

[@iLikeTigerz101]

Than go buy a mustang gt

[@worrywart1311]

@@sowelltrain7342 Run along, you're not a Subaru person so your wasting out time here.

[@nomadmav7040]

@@sowelltrain7342 outback is more powerful. Forester is more powerful. My lady has a 2020 CVT and yea not a race car but here in Cali it can more than handle any driving here in traffic foothills and average of 70 to 80 mph that everyone else drives. Not sure why ppl keep asking for speed when you never need it.

[@davidgiles9751]

@@worrywart1311 Not sure why you think that - ever hear of the WRX... I had an 02' Impreza Outback Sport that had a conventional automatic and more powerful 2.5l engine. Subaru used to care more about overall performance back then - now it seems they just want to sell econo boxes. Mine did OK at the mile high elevation I live in (greater Denver area). However, it really suffered when taking it up in the mountains. As such, there's no way I considered the Crosstrek to replace it. Went with the VW Alltrack instead.

[@EM.1.]

No lumbar support.

[@technik2055]

Yessir! Early Notification Squad!!! 👍🔥

[@CarConfections]

Love you all :) Thanks for watching!

[@technik2055]

Anytime Guys!

[@supercooled]

The nine thing I’m surprised about this car is the weight. It’s over 4300lbs. That’s like a Dodge Challenger with a big v8!

[@MagnumNYC]

umm 3,146lb for a base model. cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/subaru/crosstrek/2020/specs/crosstrek-premium-manual-410956

[@DavidStanleymusic]

why does the whole vehicle shake like its going to explode

[@spwprivate]

You are wrong it is BMW Crosstrek

[@jameshoward3071]

Horrible motor in this car . It barley pulls itself down the road wish they would do something about that .

[@pda4you]

Needs 30-40 more HP. Drove the 2019 and it was a bit of a dog.

[@spamfried894]

Everything in this segment "needs" 30-40 more horsepower.

[@pda4you]

Spamfried True....

[@Honestandtruth007]

Mike, you need more HP then Test drive CX-5 or test drive the Forester 2.0 XT.

[@hambone8826]

@@pda4you More power would be welcomed, but it's more than adequate power. I grew up with cars that were much more sluggish from the 80s and 90s. We've just become spoiled by the amount of power and acceleration with most modern cars.

[@hambone8826]

@@Honestandtruth007 Those vehicles are in entirely different class and cost more. They're not comparable to the Crosstrek.

[@NyQuil.Relief]

Might as well buy an outback and get the bigger screen.

[@moeanthony9308]

And a bigger wallet

[@jeremiahcollins_]

CVT? No thanks. 😑 I’ll stick with my RAV4 with that proven 6 speed automatic. But I do love what Subaru has been doing.

[@worrywart1311]

RAV4 is bigger and not a Crosstrek competitor; that's the Forester (also imminently being released with a hybrid option; still CVT - which works perfectly well and, being a Subaru, is reliable.

[@jeremiahcollins_]

Worrywart CVT works well? Ehhh there’s been numerous failures of all manufacturers with that CVT. It just doesn’t say “reliability” long term...yet.

[@sowelltrain7342]

You are right Mr Collins, the CVT is the achilles heel and Subaru knows it, and your RAV4 with that 6 speed auto is a good one, and we so regret buying our POS Subaru over the RAV4. Sincerely, A Former Subaru owner with the Gold Plus Warranty

[@jeremiahcollins_]

Sowell Train ouch 😣 sorry to hear that. yeah, CVT is not quite there. it’ll catch up I’m sure but not right now. I don’t like that “rubber band” effect lol

[@Sirgromulus]

@@jeremiahcollins_ "That CVT" Interesting comment, especially since the 2-019/2020 Forester has a new redesigned CVT. While 2014 - 2015 models (especially turbos) have had CVT issues, the newer models are much more reliable. I am somewhat of a Toyota fanboy but there have been many more reported issues with the new 8 speed auto that Toyota uses in the gasoline Rav4. Check out carcomplaints.com among other sources.

[@catnip4587]

Why the hideous orange stitching

[@stock4runnermodifieddriver320]

All those tech and still no tpms? Come on Subaru.

[@ChristopherWalkenActor]

The Subaru website says all three crosstrek models come with a tire pressure monitoring system.

[@MonsieurLeScoob]

Want.

[@darriontunstall3708]

It's looks alright

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

Thank you for sharing. I prefer my CX5 Grand Touring.

[@gabeeskridge8291]

WHY? Make a comment and give no insight?

[@dstorm7752]

Mistake to buy this because you can't disable the auto start/stop for good. This is tremendously annoying and makes the Crosstrek a DO NOT BUY.

[@สิรไชยชาญแท่นทอง]

Cute car. I hope to owner.

[@ajplayzwastaken]

Noice

[@JJustinXu]

I rather get a CHR!

[@moeanthony9308]

Well said

[@moeanthony9308]

@@noahtorok2764 lol who needs that in the city

[@worrywart1311]

The Toyota is MUCH tighter in the back seat and no AWD.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@worrywart1311 I like my cars nice and tight tho

[@supercooled]

This car is 4300 lbs. holy Jesus that’s Dodge Challenger weight.

[@topofthegreen]

If it weren’t for failing head gaskets, I’d buy one.

[@jtralongo1]

Drive a Seltos.

[@masterplan447]

Subaru = recalls. Crapiest quality lately