2020 Subaru Crosstrek - Review - Still Great!

[@adevries528]

At 2:25, you said that the side-view mirrors are not heated and that feature is not available on the Limited. However, if you get the all-weather package with the crosstrek, it does come with heated side-view mirrors. You can see the button for the heated side-mirrors at 8:51 (bottom half of the rightmost knob).

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

You are exactly right! Great catch! I ended up checking the sticker again and saw the heated side mirrors on the far side... just missed it the first time! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@GundamEleven]

Gotta love Subaru still using the traditional Hand brake and not use the horrible push-button parking brake

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

A lot of the higher trims have an e-brake... just not the Crosstrek!

[@edz2974]

Subaru is insane in getting rid of a manual handbrake in their other vehicles. I went for a 2019 Crosstrek because it had a real handbrake. I had a brake line blow out years ago and only a manual handbrake saved me.

[@timerney9767]

@@edz2974 The only difference is that the electronic parking brake uses an electric solenoid instead of a handle to pull the parking brake cable. Emergency braking is accomplished by pulling and holding the electronic parking brake switch.

[@timerney9767]

@@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville The Crosstrek PHEV has an e-brake.

[@TheKlokjis]

Normal handbrake is only an option for US made Crosstreks unfortunately. Same goes for the 2.5 liter engine option. That is the only gripe I have with mine - the lack of torque. The power is fine, but it lacks torque. Even a tiny turbo would have helped

[@tecguy2001]

I’ve always loved the steering wheels and rims on Subarus. I just purchased my 2020 Crosstrek and I love it! It’s been my favorite car yet.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Definitely some of the best features! I love my 2019 Xtrek it’s a great car!

[@trapt29]

I’m on my second Crosstrek, first was a 2018 now have a 2020. Just wanted a new one. Such a fun vehicle

[@Deetroiter]

Just bought a 2020 Crosstrek Limited in pearl white over last weekend. Got it pretty much loaded out. I'm used to driving old vehicles (90's NA Miata, etc) that have NO bells and whistles. It's definitely a whole different experience to get used to.

[@patimo6]

Thank you for the great concise but detailed review. I am getting a Crosstrek this weekend.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Enjoy it, Pat! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@ynp1978]

In 2021 Subaru will be putting the 2.5 liter engine with 182hp.....an upgrade that is needed for sure!

[@jazzbeau507]

Great review; thank you this video. Looks like a special, unique, fun, reliable, and practical vehicle.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

It definitely is... I’ve owned one for almost two years, it’s an awesome CUV

[@fabiocl123]

I just barely got my Subaru Crosstrek Manual Premium, I love it!! I had a Toyota CHR Premium 2018 but wanted a manual!

[@Alex-xt8ff]

Thanks for the review, I think my recent purchase of the 2018 crosstrek won't make much of a difference with this new one. Amazing car regardless!!

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

It’s an excellent vehicle!

[@kathrynhunt7920]

Thank you for the review! Looking at purchasing this after I graduate in May!

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Definitely an awesome purchase! I love my 2019. Thanks for checking out the video, Kathryn!

[@Blueaveo3568]

I'll be in the market for a new car in July. I have always loved the Crosstrek. One thing that drives me insane about Subaru (having been looking at them lately) is how they put accessories on the car (automatic rear view mirror w/ home link, auto dimming side mirrors w/ LED courtesy light, aero bars, seat back protectors etc.) It can drive the price up by almost $900. Also what's up with all the recalls. It seems like every time I turn around there is another recall. I'm wondering if I should buy a Subaru. I know recalls happen. I like the Pure Red. Nice videos.

[@reverendblkgrape1]

Harry Mitchell those are small issues. I am the owner of a Subaru Outback which has lasted me 19years. That being said it has not been cheap keeping my car rolling. I have had to deal with the dreaded head gasket issue twice. Some say this problem is inherent in the boxer engine design.....I don’t know. That being said, my next car will have to be AWD/4WD but I do not know if I will ever own a Subaru again.

[@lifeisgood070]

@@reverendblkgrape1 kinda seems like either: fwd corolla / accord for reliability or 4wd 4unner for a TON of cash, or awd subaru with issues

[@MICHAELB-it1mf]

Thank you for the review. I am getting a Crosstrek this weekend.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Awesome! Enjoy it! Thanks for checking out the video, Michael!

[@u2be4evr]

Anyone looking to buy a 2020 CrossTrek should research cylinder deactivation (Subaru’s Auto Start Stop). All 2020 CrossTrek models have it. Unless the vehicle is an EV, any owner should be prepared for premature starter failure along with other engine problems. Research before you buy.

[@michaelp.2678]

Great Review! I have one on order here in my state. This was helpful. Thank you!

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Thanks for checking out the video, Michael!

[@matthewjohnson1211]

I’ve owned a 2019 manual 2.0 for about 6 months and I really like it! But what keeps me from LOVING it is the engine power. I don’t need a turbo -just put the old 2.4, 175 hp engine in it. At small cost in gas mileage, the extra 20 hp would solve the acceleration, towing, and hill climbing problems. With the new global platform, BRZ steering ratio, tight suspension; this car handles sooo good for a car that I only paid $22, 000 for! It’s just a shame Subaru went with an adequate, but at the end of the day, underpowered engine.

[@vs8580]

It's the CVT, the Forester and the Outback (2.5 liter) are also sluggish, the Crosstrek feels better then the Outback, bigger engine or turbo wont help much. Test drive a car with a normal 6 or 8 Speed auto transmission for proof. The CVT also surges, shudders and bucks (square tire/warped brake, choppy feel) in traffic, just a very poor design and not worth the extra 1-2 mpg's.

[@tommynguyen697]

it all is good for me , just 1 I don't like is trunk release : no lever release, no key button release. Badddddd

[@madgodzilla12465]

Think I prefer having the usb in the center console like in my 2019.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

There are still two in the center console!

[@timrich5344]

I bought 2 weeks ago 2020, everything is perfect EXCEPT trunk space is small, mpg in the city is 20-22 (subaru lies 27)

[@trapt29]

You are still in the break in period, relax it gets better with more mileage. I didn’t get anything less than 28 mixed driving and oversized tires.

[@shareecutler4264]

I like the LED lights I am the 2018 cross track. I was wondering why they didn’t make the seats lay flat down like they didn’t like the 2015

[@toddgabweg]

Interested in getting one of these. Wish the had a limited with manual transmission.

[@cadefoster9279]

Great very clear review. I'm considering the Forester 2020 to replace my 2002 Lexus RX300. The Crossteck just seems to small from what I have now. Just wish they had the turbo.....

[@darylcheshire1618]

I have the 2018 XV and love the reversing camera, but perhaps a forward facing camera might assist in the parking?

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

That would be nice! Unfortunately, the 2021 has been unveiled and no such luck...😢

[@danielfair4675]

Just look forward

[@livinginwilderness7913]

Excellent review, for the first time I stayed awake and watched all of it. Keep it up.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

😂 Thanks for checking out the video!

[@junkerbot5087]

Do you have a loud high pitch whistle in yours around 50-58 mph. I have the standard tho.

[@shareecutler4264]

I like the LED lights. Also I was wondering I seen some cross tracks that their seats life flat down why didn’t they do it in the 2018

[@vitostabile1355]

$20 per month for WiFi ? Is this the latest for all vehicles ? Or only Subaru.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

I’m actually working on a video comparing in-vehicle WiFi costs. But yes that is Subaru’s cost per month

[@santhuw2002]

Thanks for the video.. Is there any option to get a hybrid version crosstrek in Louisville, Kentucky?

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

A dealer may be able to order one, I’m not positive about the availability! We just never have them on the lots

[@Toofbar2]

Awe, I came here hoping Subaru would blow me away with the crosstrek but sadly no 😔. We have a 2019 Honda CRV which has all the features you described and more; plus it’s only one step above the base model. Our Honda has heated side mirrors and heated seats as well as adaptive cruise control, Lane keep assist, collision prevention radar, keyless entry, push button start, economy mode(uses less gas) and brake hold(where you come to a stop and can lift foot off gas without the car moving). It also is less miles to the gallon and comes with a water cooled turbo. Oh plus it’s electronic E-brake. So to everyone reading, lesson for today, go buy a Honda cause you’re getting way more value.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

I am by no means a Honda expert but you left out a key difference here...The CRV and Crosstrek are in different pricing segments. The Honda CRV EX starts at a higher price than the top of the line Crosstrek Limited. So really you would need to compare a 2020 Forester Sport which will give you nearly the exact features including a 2.5L boxer engine. That would be a more accurate comparison! Thanks for checking out the video!!

[@nickbyrd1027]

But the Honda will never make it half the places the Crosstrek will. For some of us, that's the critical reason we buy a Crosstrek.

[@fernandovargas7562]

Nice car for Boston... cool ... thank you dude

[@karthikp3616]

I like this car verymuch, but decided not to buy because of 154 hp.I need atleast 190hp

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Forester Sport will almost get you there!

[@karthikp3616]

Bachman Auto Group planning for Onyx limited XT with 250hp one

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Great choice!

[@blue43921]

2.5 coming to the cross track in 2021, yeah! Limited and get this - Sport trim.

[@branwhite5141]

Love my 2020 limited.

[@kevinyep7133]

is the tpms sensitive? My light keeps coming on and off randomly

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Haven't noticed that problem! Varying temperatures in your area?

[@kevinyep7133]

@@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville Not really I'm in So Cal

[@MarkCucchiara]

Kentucky is in the midwest? Kinda of stretching the term when you are in the eastern Time zone.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Louisville is spitting distance from Indiana which is midwest, so I guess it's a mix between midwest and southern. We still don't get Hybrids either way though

[@trapt29]

I don’t get the “could use more power” comments. Coming from hot hatches I have never once said I wish it had more power.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

I think the point is for how small and light it is you would think it would be a little zippier. That’s all.

[@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.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

You aren’t wrong 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nickbyrd1027]

Best AWD system, best ground clearance, and best reliability of all of those. They put their focus under the hood, not the comforts in the cabin.

[@sowelltrain7342]

He lost me at 6:50 when he said ' CVT ' go for the manual or be prepared to spend $10,000 out of warranty to replace the CVT and TCM.

[@MrMoose-mf1oy]

I don’t like CVT’s either but $10,000 is stretching it. A CVT replacement normally costs $4,000 - $5,000. Apparently, Honda and Subaru make good CVTs too though

[@sowelltrain7342]

@@MrMoose-mf1oy CVT tranny- $6064.94, tranny control unit- $667.94 , CVT fluid -$161.26, Tax -$706.65, Labor -$1600.00, total - $9,200.79.This is the quote the Subaru dealership gave us. If you buy a Subaru now and the CVT fails in 6 to 8 years I'm sure it will be over Ten Thousand dollars. Im just trying to inform people, not trash Subaru.

[@mrgarrison3516]

@@sowelltrain7342 , Your talking about the previous model crosstrek.....the current model (as of April 2017) has a new/updated cvt

[@worrywart1311]

Absolute nonsense.

[@dstorm7752]

The auto start/stop is very annoying, and there should be some permanent shutoff of that.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Yeah it definitely can be

[@dondenis1500]

I really hate those auto start/stop things, glad you can turn them off. I am sure the government will require all cars to have them someday.

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

Does the auto start/stop stay off after you turn the engine off or do you have to again disable it each time you start up?

[@dondenis1500]

@@Booboobear-eo4es You have to disable it each time you start the engine.

[@Sometimesiwanttoread]

wait so apple car play?

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

What about it? It is standard

[@IndyDog-ns8ws]

I wish they would get rid of the CVT and put in a real automatic, like a ZF 9 speed.

[@mrgarrison3516]

ZF 9 Speed recalls: www.thecarconnection.com › ... Web results Woes mount for 9-speed automatic transmission, latest recall covers 82K ... 10 Jul 2019 · Jeep will recall nearly 83000 Cherokee SUVs for a ... ZF 9-speed automatic transmission for transverse engines.

[@mikeonspinner]

You do get used to the cvt and Subaru makes it fun to drive. Cvt should not make you avoid a Crosstrek

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

A car with a CVT makes the Yugo look good.

[@mrgarrison3516]

@@Booboobear-eo4es , Do u own a Yugo?

[@Subie-Driver]

A car review is useless unless there is a good test drive of the vehicle that shows the driving capabilities and characteristics of the car. Not trying to be critical here but you could learn a thing or two from motorweek, motoring tv, driving television, etc.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Test drives are completely subjective, seems useless to me

[@YosemiteScubaDiver]

$30,000 and it sounds like it's got less extras than a Toyota Corolla. Bad look for Subaru

[@mrgarrison3516]

There was a recall for the current Corolla transmission: Toyota is recalling about 3,400 of its 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchbacks because of a faulty component in thetransmission. If the part fails while the car is in motion, it could cause the vehicle to lose its power. ... OnlyCorolla Hatchbacks with a continuously variabletransmission (CVT) are included in the recall.Dec 27, 2018  www.consumerreports.org › t... Toyota Corolla Hatchback Recalled Over Transmission Issue - Consumer Reports

[@ravenstarver1360]

Hard to find a lifted, all wheel drive Corrolla hatchback. If those things are important to you, then you might want a Subaru. Not sure what extra features you are missing.

[@yessure5291]

Many features not needed and potentially to go wrong $$

[@jackdodge986]

2:39 you say "these ones". When you say these, you already referring to them. Improper English to say "these ones".

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Very keen ear, Jack! Thanks for stopping by

[@nickbyrd1027]

Wow, what a pedantic a-hole. Language is dialectical; spoken language need not follow the same grammatical rules as written English.

[@TrueCrimeRyann]

Dam..he is hot AF

[@amsterdamgeorge2]

Buy a slightly used 2019

[@lkb621]

I've noticed they are not that much cheaper. Do you know why this might be

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

It depends on the trim level, Subarus hold their value incredibly well... I would say look for a 2018 premium for the best value!

[@jaycee6443]

Boring , it’s a Subaru, nothing special ,

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

What is a feature/upgrade you would like to see them add, Jason?