2021 Subaru Crosstrek // It's REFRESHED! Here's What's New! (Engine + Sport Trim & MORE!)

[@aaronp6426]

I just bought the 2022 Crosstrek Ltd 2 weeks ago and I can't get enough. I traded my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 5.7l for it and so far I don't miss it a bit. I never thought I'd say this but I love my Subaru!

[@MrMoose-mf1oy]

I wish that Mazda can take a page from Subaru’s book and fix the cladding on the CX-30. Subaru knows how to integrate cladding very well.

[@alp21188]

Yeah since Mazda has the much better and far more reliable drivetrain

[@rmonroe135]

Not to mention the Mazda doesn’t look nearly as basic as this car.

[@worrywart1311]

@@alp21188 I wouldn't say more reliable. My so far three Subarus have been the most reliable of all the different brands I've owned.

[@modernlife1321]

@@worrywart1311 I would say more reliable considering boxer engines

[@Mogsy28uk]

CX-5 cladding was good, but in UK/EU, Mazda petrols are very under powered, and no turbo options. Fingers crossed for new Subaru models, though i like my Outback 2.5L

[@johnroberts9823]

Crosstrek is both a fun & practical car that gets younger buyers to the Subaru brand - larger engine a good improvement - very nice review; great seeing the coupons consistently show up! Hope with all the reviews done thus far in 2020 you’ll share a video of your funny bloopers & fails as you have in past years - you guys are great! 😎

[@zaphodhead1]

I just picked up my 2021 limited crosstrek in horizon blue. I will say I got very lucky with the model I was able to get. It was a show car and completely equipped with all accessories. Harmon kardon system, auto dim rearview and heated side mirrors with walkup light on the side mirrors, moonroof, lighted footwells and so much more. I am in love with this car!

[@gizzelleboccia1806]

I don’t know why but that Subaru start sound is very comforting feels safe

[@King_Kenny66]

With the newly available 2.5 engine, I would put this on my list. Good job guys! :D

[@ZapFlashD]

3:02 And there it is... The play on words I was waiting for.

[@CarConfections]

Glad you noticed 😂

[@KAO1516]

@@CarConfections The CVT has 8 speed Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with Adaptive Control, Incline Start Assist and 8-speed manual mode with paddle shifters not 6 Speed

[@davidswift7776]

Excellent commentary, to be honest I’m sold . My daughter has a 2018 and loves it! One suggestion would be to spend some time on it’s top rated safety features ... that makes a difference 👍 Nevertheless,? Thanks for the KZbin post!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, great review as always y’all! I’m a huge fan of this car! I love what you did talking about the back saying Outback!😸😻😸

[@CarConfections]

Haha glad you noticed that 😂

[@pricematthew4143]

I bought a Crosstrek limited for the engine alone...I traded a 2012 Prius Four for it....I love my Subaru..it has a a lot of safety features..it is comfortable as hell and has a lot to offer...plus even with all season tires...it is wonderful in the snow...it will slide a bit and to me that is fun, but still very safe...plus I live in Michigan

[@kelsey9996]

Picking up this same color, trim and interior next week ..... can’t wait . Loved my test drive . Thanks for the video

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! Congrats on your new Crosstrek, we know you'll love it!

[@larryrogers9060]

The crosstrek is one clean SUV

[@rammezfickry1466]

Thank you for the well balanced & unbiased review. All the best & stay safe.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed! 😁

[@rammezfickry1466]

@@CarConfections You're welcome. Out of curiosity, do Subaru dealerships provide lifted Crosstreks with rims such as Method at a extra cost?

[@CarConfections]

@@rammezfickry1466 some probably do but I've never seen one at our local dealership

[@rammezfickry1466]

@@CarConfections Thank you.

[@joshuar9938]

That rear auto brake is worth it’s weight in gold

[@devin1229]

I love the new emoji cam. The facial reactions matched perfectly. 😑

[@zacharypeterson4644]

Is the XV Crosstrek still a thing? Also I think that the Subaru Crosstrek should have a heated steering wheel on the top limited trim considering the price and a wireless charger should at least be an option. Great review as usual guys!

[@razealghoul]

In Canada, we have an outdoor edition which is a modified sport with a heated steering wheel and front view camera.

[@zacharypeterson4644]

razealghoul- Wow! I wish America could do that!🤣🤣

[@441meatloaf]

@@zacharypeterson4644 The limited in Canada does have heat steering wheel......does the US not have it?

[@zacharypeterson4644]

@Aoru No, unfortunately the limited trim does not. The hybrid one does have it optional though.

[@441meatloaf]

@@zacharypeterson4644 Weird, we also get moonroof as a standard.....looks like Canadians get a better deal.

[@voltecrules624]

Nice. You guys don’t talk over the engine when you accelerate. Refreshing.

[@grayman618]

Biggest difference between the 2.0 and the 2.5 according to several engineering automobile firms we evaluated the 2.5 engine can last 200,000 plus miles while the 2.0 may only last 120,000 miles. Also with the manual transmission you don't have the annoying stop-start nor do you have the thinner windshield as is required for Subaru's eyesight. In addition the manual transmission provides a more mechanical all wheel drive system with 50/50 split power to the wheels which is a lot more reliable.

[@fourhill]

I previously test drove a 2020 Crosstrek Limited and the 2L engine and CVT combination was painfully slow so I didn't buy it. I drove the 2020 Mazda CX30 and didn't like the seats, scroll-wheel infotainment system, cramped interior, ugly body, slippery shifting automatic transmission, and lack of driving lights; but it did have more power. I passed on that also. The infotainment system disaster in the Lexus NX300 ruled it out. I bought a 2021 Red Crosstrek Limited in August because it now has enough power and the improved CVT now "shifts" better that most geared automatics (especially the CX30). I've also taken it deep in the woods to places that the so-called competitors aren't capable of going. I do wish that we got all the extra features in the US that Subaru puts on the Canadian models though. I bought a $90 plug in device the turns off the auto Stop-Start, it only works on the Limited model though. I've been watching your reviews for some time as I prepared to shop for a new car and found them very helpful. One thing I would appreciate in reviews is, "do the rear windows go all the way down?" as ones that don't annoy some of my passengers. Thanks for your thoroughness, consistency, and professionalism! Nice Teamwork!

[@stephen8334]

Just got mine yesterday, very happy!!! Both of you have nice shades !

[@CarConfections]

Thanks and congrats on your new Subaru!

[@icarefor2010]

I like the wheels. They look like bey blades

[@NL09U]

Hopefully more subaru videos soon 💪🏽

[@KAO1516]

@CarConfections The CVT has 8 speed Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with Adaptive Control, Incline Start Assist and 8-speed manual mode with paddle shifters not 6 Speed

[@FuckYouTubeForHandles]

It's really silly that steering wheel heating is not available even on most expensive trim. Shame on Subaru. Many less expensive cars have this function. I don't like wearing gloves and my hands are freezing when driving my first generation Subaru XV. I was hoping they fixed it in new generation, but unfortunately they didn't. Probably you won't believe but just because of this I'm thinking of switching to another car. No matter how much I like my Subaru XV I don't like freezing hands.

[@danielfair4675]

No heated steering wheel in the U.S. just because of the warmer weather variance versus Canada.

[@Senor_3210]

What does the letter R mean to Subaru? The rims have the letter R around the edges.

[@GBraidi78]

I searched it on the internet and that's what I got! Certain models are called 3.0R (3.0L) or later 3.6R (3.6L), and the 'R' is an older marketing term from the early 2000s for 'revolution'. It also has been claimed to not have any specific meaning. Fuel injection: a fuel delivery system that automatically delivers, or injects, the fuel.

[@mitchelltaylor2193]

Great review. Thanks for posting.

[@441meatloaf]

I still dont trust elecontric ebrakes vs hand pulled.

[@worrywart1311]

They are fine. Hand pulled are not always problem free anyway - can need adjusting.

[@441meatloaf]

@@worrywart1311 yes they need adjusting which the dealer generally does at check ups. But its less electronic to go wrong lol. At least hand pulled ones you know ebrakes are applied and for electronic ones the light comes on but is the ebrakes applied?

[@ofcbob6391]

Pretty nice interior, just lose all that piano black dust-catching plastic around the infotainment area and add brake hold and how about some rear seat air vents! C'mon.

[@marcopolo-xj4yw]

Great review! You guys are some of the best auto reviewers on KZbin. Are u twins?

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, we appreciate that! We're not twins but we are brothers

[@ElaineUy2537]

I love that 2021 Subaru Crosstrek!

[@ZS-xi4xk]

pre refresh looks better

[@Toxic-hz8sl]

Wait does it have like adaptive cruise control where it steers for you on the highway and keeps you in your lane? I have a 2021 crosstrek limited and I thought all the system could do was cruise control which keeps a distance from the car in front of you but does not steer.

[@MEAMERIE]

It looked better pre-refresh...the grille looks ugly now. I would expect a sunroof for that price though.

[@gevorgnazaryan8720]

“What’s going on KZbin”? Has become a slogan

[@superwangwei3630]

No rear seat vents is a dealer breaker for me but good car

[@jtralongo1]

And you can upgrade to the Rockford Fosgate if you don't want to shell out money for the H/K.

[@ZapFlashD]

I hope you guys can review the 2021 Outback XT Touring soon!

[@malwalker4437]

Good job thank you

[@avaf1974]

Hola Cómo reconocer la fabricación entre un Subaru XV (Crossteck) de EE.UU 🇺🇲y otro de Japón? 🇯🇵 Saludos desde La Serena, Chile 🇨🇱

[@mrabomb123456789]

The taillights are also LED

[@inland85]

Also dose it come with remote start on the key fob

[@cmkimbrell67]

You lost me at CVT 😭 Seriously no manual option for the Sport??

[@UnknownUser_0000]

Bye Felicia.

[@hamidmghazi]

Wish it had full range adaptive cruise

[@thahuong669]

Looking nice body ,run good, but 4-5 years oil leaking so bad? 🥴

[@shinevrything]

i have a *lowkey* crush on drew lol.

[@darriontunstall3708]

The 2021 Subaru crosstrek it’s alright!! I don’t like the CVT

[@cameronschindler25]

@@erorufurakku6378 the engine basically holds the RPMs at 6000 so it sounds like someone accelerating in 2nd gear and holding it at redline

[@darriontunstall3708]

Eroru Furakku it sounds really wired

[@UnknownUser_0000]

People always bitch about the CVT but its literally the most dependable and refined transmission ever created..

[@danielfair4675]

@@cameronschindler25 lol, nope

[@jonnieinthe256]

The new wheels are ugly! Shoulda kept the 2018-2020 wheel style on them. Everything else looks good!

[@SambSylla]

Beautiful car but the windshield will cracked in no time because of Eyesight. They made them weak so the Eyesight technology can work.

[@worrywart1311]

Oh come on, you are the one that sounds cracked.

[@SambSylla]

@@worrywart1311 I don't sound craked please. I have 2 Outbacks 2018 and 2020. The windshield cracked on my Outback 2018 just 2 weeks after I bought it and the one on my Outback 2020 cracked for no apparent reason 3 months after I bought it. There is even right now windshield law suit against Subaru. The weakest point on any Subaru with Eyesight is its windshield. You now know that it not me who is cracked but Subaru made vehicles. You see my friend, you sound really unprofessional. You borrow a car for 30 minutes and comment how beautiful it is and you bring it back. These 2 cars are our daily drivers for 2 years and I think I am in position to make a statement on what is weak with Subaru made cars.

[@UnknownUser_0000]

Cool and almost all insurance company's will replace that for free..

[@iDrive123]

Hope Subaru offer the real gearbox in Australia.

[@aydengreen4414]

Hold for as long as I been watching them I didn’t know they was twins or at I trippin?

[@CarConfections]

We're not twins but we are brothers haha 😁

[@Richard2003]

I hate the autostop on my Highlander. Often I forget to turn it off.

[@gregread973]

I have a 2019 crosstrek. Its the last model year without the autostop.

[@pamelaleitman9305]

What is the point of the auto start stop system?

[@danielfair4675]

Uses less gas & benifits emissions control. Personally it's a waste, and I own a '21 Limited. I just push the button and shut it off.

[@clou1969]

Heating steering wheel and front camera available only in Canada.

[@amill1563]

Whoa! No sunglasses.

[@lanceluna9781]

This music made me feel like I was watching an early 2000's Scrubs episode

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

You could say... Scrubaru

[@Mp7Mod]

your better off getting the forester sport.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

(03:01) I hear what you did there ✅✅

[@CarConfections]

😂😂

[@andybub45]

CVT is a dealbreaker. And that auto start stop looks terrible. Also a dealbreaker. Id take the Seltos or even the trailblazerover this.

[@kevinW826]

Andrew M sectors is CVT also. And I would not trust that 3 cylinder in the Chevy.

[@MEAMERIE]

@@kevinW826 You can get a dual clutch in the Seltos.

[@kevinW826]

AntsAfan301 only on the turbo. No one is going to buy that

[@worrywart1311]

@@MEAMERIE Jerky at low speeds around town, where I do 90% of my driving. No thanks, prefer the CVT.

[@MEAMERIE]

I’d rather deal with that.

[@deslegaspi3330]

I wanna see my crosstrek

[@miguelircontar]

What’s with all the spam chicks under the comments They have been popping up everywhere lately

[@inland85]

Dose it have a way to turn off that Stupid Stop and Start ?????

[@CarConfections]

Yes there is a button

[@thomasdavie4813]

Is that a CD player!?!?!?!??!

[@dollcrazy300]

Yes!

[@Lenilsonjs]

-Nota 10

[@jonnieinthe256]

I see they went back to putting ugly wheels on them again😳

[@ParasiteQueen1]

There's a hamster on your shirt!

[@Leo-wd8vq]

Everything is good except the CD player on a 2021 car...terrible

[@atulyaop2803]

First

[@lkw5699]

That auto start/stop system is stupid, and dangerous!

[@danielfair4675]

Numerous vehicles now have it. And a 2 second button push shuts it off. Unless of course you're to lazy to move your arm 12" to touch it.

[@cameronwashington2623]

🤮 ugly wheels

[@lings628]

Subaru hands down makes the ugliest looking cars. It clearly looks one generation behind. Please learn from literally every other car brands especially Hyundai, Kia or even other Japanese brands to make your cars look attractive and modern.

[@LuisMartinez-tj1dz]

Yes but they are the safest and most sold car in the world.

[@chrislenahan4477]

This is a women's car.

[@happity]

How would you know?

[@danielfair4675]

@@MadalinaU22 he's not interested in women.