2023 Subaru Crosstrek / Going Out on Top

[@DyronMax]

Honestly, I think the simplicity of the interior is a decent selling point. I work at a Kia dealership and compared to my '17 Impreza, their cars feel a little too technologically advanced. It's starting to hit a point where it's not simple enough for the average consumer.

[@norskefosvaret2007]

As my grandfather told me over and over, if it isn't broken, don't worry about it. The Crosstrek fits this. The rugged features and reliability fits exactly what they intended. They weren't meant to be competing against a Porsche in styling. These were meant for the weekend warriors who wanted that added bit of space with minimal features that could break and the benefit of a well known and tested safety system.

[@slippinslidewayz]

I'm with you. The only tech I want is wireless android auto and heated seats but they make aftermarket radios and heated seats covers. Other than that, I prefer as simple as possible with a manual trans because it's so much easier to fix when it breaks and I don't have to deal with mystery shorts in the wiring.

[@freethinker5225]

I got the 22 limited version and it was the first car I had with a screen and it took awhile to get used to it and felt a lil unsafe I don't think more technology is good. I think people just want that stuff to flex

[@ryanpfahler9945]

Agree 100%... I bought the 2023 over the 2024 version mostly because the 2024 comes with the hideously awful "ipad" screen. My 2023 has a reasonable screen and simple knobs. Love it

[@madlucio70]

It really does shine on crummy roads. The first winter after purchasing my PHEV, we had consistent -35C temps along with really heavy snowstorms packing high winds. I had to drive long distance in all of these situations and I never had to pull to the side and never had any out of control or sketchy situations. The snow banks were all above the doors on my Trek and the snow blowing across the highways basically made them disappear at times. Normally I would avoid driving in these situations, but with my Trek I had no worries. Really solid cars in all situations.

[@jeffkoza3010]

I have now a 2023 Crosstrek. The car is the BOMB!

[@freethinker5225]

Crosstrek is very under appreciated and everyone talks down about subaru but most days I never need to shovel it out of the snow and with the safety features it saves alot on insurance. For snowy country it's the best brand you can get if you don't wanna get a truck

[@freethinker5225]

@therealdontclickme very true. When I turn on cruise control on long trips I can get into the 30's and with the lane keep assist it can basically drive itself

[@freethinker5225]

@therealdontclickme some people just want to look like they know what they're talking about.

[@doogmar19]

My 22 Crosstrek Sport is 6 months old, and I am very happy with it. Went through my first foot of snow last week, and had no issues. It has been great driving the snowy/icy roads up here in the Sierras, I do have new snow tires on it though

[@tarody3953]

I could have written this, but my 6 month old Crosstrek has stock tires. It's been a great cat so far and the 2.5L has plenty of power on the mountain passes.

[@charlottejones8019]

@@tarody3953 .2w

[@freethinker5225]

I've got the 22 limited and live in maine as I'm pretty experienced in snow I would say snow tires aren't neccassary but sometimes getting it from a stationary position in alot of snow is a bit difficult definitely need to shovel it out if you get over a foot but once it's on the move it sticks to the road like glue. Only real gripe is the clearance. They market it as offroad and it does have the power and and capability it just doesn't have the clearance on bottom

[@wvusmc]

Man, a Crosstrek with the 2.4 turbo and a six speed would be fun.

[@whoawoahh]

@Taylor they should’ve rejoined the Impreza line with WRX. Imagine Subaru offering a boosted RexTrek and RexImpreza. Oh, if only 😢

[@JasonYergin]

Even a de-tuned 2.4 (although obviously I want all the power). Just something other than the NA snooze boxes

[@stankido9463]

I am very pleased with my 2023 Crosstrek Limited which I purchased November 22! It is great going through snow! I just did a trip to visit my daughter who lives 610 kilometres away and was truly impressed that I averaged 14.88 kilometres per litre (which computes to 35 miles per US gallon)! This was achieved by using cruise control at 115 kilometres per hour! I found that the car was very responsive upon acceleration in order to pass cars or trucks! I also own a Honda CR-V 2022 Touring which my wife drives! The CR-V has a 1.5 L turbo (190 HP) and I prefer the Crosstrek as I feel that it is peppier and is quieter upon acceleration! All in all I am very pleased with my first purchase of a Subaru product

[@jeffdunn890]

The main thing I love about our Crosstrek is the practicality. It hauls a bunch of stuff, gets great gas mileage, gets us home in any weather on just about any road and is fun to drive.

[@lubtearts8985]

Just bought mine on Tuesday and I love it so much. It’s a great car

[@chriscowan6630]

the sweater over the jacket is a bold move! 😆 great review as usual.

[@Realistick]

I almost used a song that sampled jingle bells for the intro too😂

[@ryanking6811]

Nice! I ordered my 2023 premium with the 6MT a couple weeks ago. It’s gonna be a few months, but I’m so ready. My 2012 escape is a good vehicle, but I wanted something more fuel efficient but still capable to get me to some semi remote areas for fishing and camping, and have fun rowing gears while getting there! I didn’t want the safety features anyways, I find them very annoying on my parents Outback. Edit: also wanted to add that the dealership I am getting it from is actually letting me go out the door with it for less than MSRP and I didn’t have to haggle! They just said “here is the price”. I was shocked

[@Realistick]

Congrats!

[@elliscook9794]

I got my 23 premium specifically for the reason it can come with the 6MT. Got mine in plasma yellow pearl. The 6MT Crosstrek is really fun to drive.

[@kippywylie]

Been with my 2015 Outback Premium since new and I'm very happy but it's at 110k miles and time to go shopping. My hesitancy with the Crosstrek has always been about the mpg rating and how on paper it does worse than a larger Outback. But.... What other reasons do you prefer the Crosstrek? Is it quieter on the road? Funner drive?

[@Realistick]

@@kippywylie Compared to the new Outback, the crosstrek is noisier, much smaller but firmer and reacts quicker to your steering inputs without punishing you on bad roads. I wouldn't call either fun but the crosstrek is better on twisty roads. The Outback is MUCH more luxurious though, the seats are oodles better, it's quiet, it's even more comfortable and it will cost roughly 4 maybe 5 grand more. If you're okay with a much larger car and can afford it, I'd go with the Outback. If you want something smaller and more nimble, the Crosstrek is a great compromise. BTW my parents have a crosstrek with the 2.0, it gets a little better mileage than the Outback!

[@kippywylie]

@@Realistick Thank You.

[@diegofianza3525]

I put 28K miles on my '21 Crosstrek in 1 year. I traveled throughout the Southeast from Virginia to Florida to Louisiana to Tennessee. Then, later I traveled to throughout the states between Pennsylvania to Michigan. This is over 7 months of driving and AirBnBing. My Crosstrek never had an issue and the seats are fine. The only issue with a Sport is the headlights. They literally are very dim under these conditions: after it rains, night time and numerous street lights (highway lights). I had a friend ride w/me to confirm and he agreed that these conditions fail the driver. Under the said conditions, you feel as if the headlights are not on and the street lights are the only thing brighten the street.

[@Offensively-normal]

It was the perfect choice for our daughter. Not to much HP. Lots of safety features and I don't pace the floor when the road is less than dry.

[@hoser7706]

I have ordered a 2023 Crosstrek Outdoors to avoid the new 2024 setup. The 11” screen is terrible in the Outback and the Crosstrek drove better/quieter than any comparable new Mazda, Honda and Toyota we drove. We already own a Forester and Impreza for the same reasons. They just drive well. Sure some competiyirs are more fun but ususlly noisier, poorer outward visibility and cost more.

[@wvusmc]

I have that screen in my Legacy. I can't stand the screen and how the hard buttons for climate control and heated seats were removed and integrated into the touchscreen. Try turning on your heated seats without having the car tell you to keep your eyes on the road. Outside of that it's a great car.

[@gs98999]

2023 is a lot different, much improved over 2022 and previous ones. Climate and heated seats controls are a lot easier now.

[@alyssamartinez4412]

I ordered a 2023 for the same reasons. I picked it up a week ago and love it! Never saw the bigger screens on the outback in person (only online) but even then it looked terrible.

[@hoser7706]

@@alyssamartinez4412 congrats on the Crosstrek. They are such great vehicles. The large screens seem so ridiculous. Large outdated tech before you know it. Bright at night. And a challenge to navigate. But this iseems to be the future. Like the death of the mechanical e-brake. Lol

[@alyssamartinez4412]

@@hoser7706 thanks! I agree definitely! I went back and forth with the other competitors you mentioned too and the crosstrek just checked every box I was looking for. My first subaru and I'm definitely happy!

[@joshter8838]

Just bought the 23 Crosstrek limited with the premium audio package and it is superb. I am glad I was able to get it for MSRP. Toyota RAV4 XLE was cheaply made compared to the same price as the limited Crosstrek.

[@victorteran9766]

best farewell video for this Crosstrek generation! since i guess from now on, all reviews and comparissons are gonna be for the newer model. Couldn´t agree more about the manual version of this one being quite a rare gem, it might even become highly sought after in a few years! one thing is for sure, there won't be another crossover like this one again in the near future, M/T + AWD + Boxer. This one is a keeper for sure.

[@hiyahandsome]

Tyler in the Trunk in a Christmas sweater, a nice holiday touch to a very well balanced review. Cheers~

[@Realistick]

Happy holidays!

[@tintran6476]

Was gonna say crosstrek is lifted impreza- gotta pay extra for that ground clearance haha. Also love the “dated” infotainment with knobs. The big 11” touch screen in legacy/ outback sucks.

[@ak2112]

Had one for a week rental in Washington. Surprisingly great car. Kinda loved it after putting 900 miles on it. Did not expect that at all. It's so much more appealing than a cx30/hrv/whatever.

[@nlights6]

CX 30 has a WAY nicer interior, is faster and more reliable.

[@shaunclancey1107]

@@nlights6 how can you say a car is more relible when its been out only since 2020? both should be reliable dont see any reason why they wouldnt particularly the crosstrek which has been around since 2013 working out most major kinks they could have. just seems like a personal biased statement with no backing

[@nlights6]

@@shaunclancey1107 Definitely personal bias. I like the Crosstrek, but the CX30 had everything the Crosstrek offered (plus no cvt) + semi premium interior and faster. I like the extra ground clearance on the Crosstrek but so far the CX30 has been a beast in the snow. (I am in Canada). Both are good - brothers in arms. As for reliability, I was commenting more on Mazda as a brand compared to Subaru with Mazda being just a bit better reliability wise imo.

[@shaunclancey1107]

@@nlights6 im from canada too, i dont know its honestly a hard toss up on reliability mazda's chew through regular maintnence items espessially tires. ill agree subaru has more major issues being transmissions but $1000 for tires more often doesnt feel good either and the trans issue is really only for lead foot drivers who dont maintain there cars. honestly both are just amazing companies for the consumer

[@JasonYergin]

Great video, great cars.

[@madlucio70]

The 2023 Crosstrek Plug in Hybrid is fantastic! I got super lucky and found one in this last year that it will be offered. I am curious to see if we will ever get the 2024 or later Crosstrek eBoxer trim outside of Japan. I also love that they still have real button and dials for things. I cannot stand having to fumble around infotainment systems while trying to drive... The heated steering wheel does come in the Plug-in trim, at least in Canada.

[@dustythewhale3809]

I just got a 23 w/ 6sp manual trans. Love it

[@ericpizarro3084]

To be honest the seats are much more comfortable that many other brands. I owns one just like the one you are showing. Although they don’t have lumbar support, the ergonomic fits perfectly your back. I drives it back and forth from NJ to Florida without any pain. I had a Toyota Hybrid 2016 and another 2021 and the back pain was horrific “even with the lumbar support controls. Kia and Hyundai are even worse. There is no other important brand with better seats than Subarus. I do recognize that Toyota reliability is second to none.

[@dinh71]

I'm just about to pull the trigger on the Crosstrek for a daily commuter. Living in snow country, my first requirement is awd. For my +22k per year commute, I want a car that's decent on gas and at a lower MSRP. I don't really care about driving performance or having all the latest and greatest electronic bells and whistles. The only reason I'm even upgrading to the premium trim, from the base trim, is the sideview mirror defrosting feature and fog lights. Also, I absolutely love a real, mechanical e brake! My only decision now is the color. I was going with white until I saw this video. While I'm not a fan of black, due to the high maintenance of keeping it looking clean, this video does make it look awfully appealing on how well it blends with all the plastic body aesthetics. Thanks for all the reviews!

[@dinh71]

@M That's the color of my last 3 cars lol I'm ready eady for a change

[@dinh71]

@M Haha so true about the cladding!

[@heritagefamilydental]

Because consumers complain it’s dated -then they’ll be looking forward to the updated model which would cost several thousand dollars more. I hope everyone’s happy paying way more.

[@DDBurnett1]

I'm glad I bought a 2023 model this summer.

[@Doc1855]

We have an older couple who are neighbors. Last year they bought a new Crosstrek for her. They are getting 35mpg over our passes between us and Seattle. Their Crosstrek has the 2.5L. Our Outback only gets 29mpg with the 2.5L. I’m hoping that my Forester will get 33mpg.

[@Basically_a_nobody]

I had a 21 Forester and how a 22 Outback. The Outback is only slightly heavier in the 2.5 configuration but I think the design might be a bit more aerodynamic. The Forster has a 2 gallon smaller tank than the Outback, I was only getting around 300-350 per tank in my Forester. In my outback I can easily get 450-550 depending on my driving and driving location. The mileage in my Forester was just abysmal for some reason that I could never figure out, maybe the crossbars on the top? Sometime I miss it but my Outback just has a more quiet interior, a smoother ride and much better mileage! All I miss is the huge windows on the Forster.

[@Basically_a_nobody]

@M I do too!

[@tah6746]

Simple Analog Controls is one of the main reasons why I am looking at the Subaru Crosstrek.

[@9unslin9er]

I've heard from multiple Mazda CX-30 owners that the "luxurious" interior falls apart within a year. I'll take cheap and solid over lush and flaky any day of the week. Japanese made for me!

[@djmir4]

Im glad I picked up that last model year before the big redesign. I really like my 23 sport. I plan on modding it out for a little more offroad capability.

[@redds5]

It's the same year and model i have and i LOVE it. I purchased 2023 for the same reason

[@alyssamartinez4412]

Me too, same reason. The bigger screens look awful. Love my 2023 limited.

[@djmir4]

@alyssamartinez4412 kinda wish I could have gotten the 8 in screen but I didn't want the moon roof on mine

[@10p6]

How many quarts of oil does it burn...

[@ChrisParkpartybus]

Im a little late to ask a question but Im debating between the crosstrek or forester 2023 (both premium)! Which would you recommend? Im a young adult looking to purchase his first car. I plan on mostly using my car for daily commutes (moving to a new state and unsure how long the commute is, maybe 20 min). But I am an outdoorsy person who will try to go snowboarding / camping/ hiking as often as I can. Thats why I am looking at subarus. That said, the only "big" differences I see are, price difference of ~$2-3k, much smaller cargo space for crosstrek, better view on forester, the 'smoother' acceleration on the forester at low gear, and in my opinion the crosstrek has a better exterior look, has a better sportier look. With such a small price difference, in terms of spec, forester wins but given that I am a young adult, any reduction is price is very appreciative. Also not sure how small the cargo space on the crosstrek is. I dont have anything planned but I can go on trips solo or with friends. Which would you recommend and any additional insights you can provide? Ive also looked at Rav4, CRV, etc, but the crv is too pricey, and the rav4 feels too cheap at the base model. Subaru seems the best bang for buck at the moment.

[@fengx9398]

8 inch display is good enough, physical buttons are simply better and safer to operate while driving. as system aging, that big screen tend to have a slow responding, dont even mention about screen freezing up, nothing but pain.

[@Doc1855]

I love your videos and reviews! Keep up the good work ! I look forward to seeing them… and you

[@ccr6844]

I hate that they are going to the large single screen. I had a 2020 Outback Onyx XT and sold it after a year because of the glitchy screen (which Subaru replaced and was still glitchy and would freeze). Got a 2022 Crosstrek Sport and love it. Love the relative simplicity of it.

[@Realistick]

It really was a poorly executed attempt at a techy interior.

[@susanpellicciotti2263]

I LOVE my 2023 Crosstrek.

[@eganfo]

Love love the cladding. I’m their demo.

[@alengreen589]

It´s a really good Subaru 👍, thanks for the review.

[@Realistick]

Thanks for watching!

[@nicknyburg4588]

Im supposed to take order of mine sometime this month I’m so hyped. 6spd is gonna be so sick

[@alyssamartinez4412]

I picked up my 2023 cool gray khaki limited on Wednesday and I love it! Only driven less than 50 miles so far lol but I love everything about it. It feels very smooth to me compared to my trade in and it seems like it would be very comfy on a long drive. I'm also glad that this one does not have the massive screens that the outback and the now 2024 crosstrek will have because I like having physical buttons without having to scroll through different screens to find something while driving.

[@alyssamartinez4412]

@@Cathappyfishfry congrats! Cheers to car twins!

[@matthewviti2241]

We ended up getting a 23 Outback Onyx vs 23 Crosstrek Limited. Price different was 2K. Seemed like a no brainer to get the extra room and higher quality. What mainly put us off the Crosstrek was the recent IIHS side impact crash test which was revised for 22 and ranked the Crosstrek poor and Outback good. Plus with the 24 refresh for the Crosstrek coming seems like resale values would be less considering those two factors.

[@Realistick]

It really is a hard sell in the higher trims, I used to sell these new and the biggest motivating factor for people was usually the way it looked and the fact they were looking for something smaller that still drove well, congrats on your onyx!

[@matthewviti2241]

@@Realistick Agree 100% - felt like we were paying a lot for not a lot of value. Looking forward to your review of the 24 Crosstreks when they arrive :)

[@ofcbob6391]

Just a $2K difference? Hmm. Obviously you're talking about the standard Onyx with the same 2.5 engine as the Crosstrek in Limited trim. So tell us, what kind of mileage you getting with that heavy a vehicle with the 2.5, hopefully better than 26 overall?

[@matthewviti2241]

@@ofcbob6391 Averaging 32. 80% highway 20% city

[@homehazard]

I’m on my 2nd trek’. My last was a premium. My gripes were stereo, power and cloth seats. The sport fixes this for me. I love this car….surprisingly. It crossed the T’s. Met the minimums… and suited the price. Turned into a family favorite. Great mpg… I saw up to 45 in my 2.0! Really!I can’t comment on my new one yet. 2 feet snow? No sweat. Ice? Yea my pickup stays home. Clover on-ramps and country mountain roads?? Yea those tires sqeal and I giggle because the 2.5 scoots fair enough. From supras, z’s, Jeeps, GMC cooper s, Audis, BMW, VW ect ect ect yawn…. It’s my bizarrely favorite car of all. I laugh at that because I was planning on beating it into the dirt…. It was just gonna be a tool. Like hate it style…… Except I accidentally loved it. Who knew

[@fernandoherranz4095]

You're almost being poetic here. I can see you really do love it. Me too- proud '19 Crosstrek owner looking to maybe get another.

[@andytorre4858]

I’m digging your sweater👍🏼

[@jeffmorse645]

My dealer gave me 2021 Crosstrek for a loaner last year. It was a Premium with the 2.0 and it felt pretty slow on the highway. Like struggling a bit to keep up with the 70-80 MPH traffic on the California freeway where I drive. Where I live also has pretty rough surface streets and it had a number of quite loud rattles in the dash too. Yes, it was a loaner, but it only had 8,000 miles on it. Plus I couldn't get comfortable in it. I'm 6'3" as well, but the seat just didn't have any thigh support and my knee was resting on a hard center console. All in all I wasn't really impressed with it. I told the service manager when I picked up my car that I didn't understand why they were so popular. My overall impression of it was "cheap".

[@alexanabolic5099]

All subaru I tried were like that. Impreza, wrx, sti, outback. It gets worts with time and the rattle get worse. I feel like it is a good awd car that you can have for cheap

[@jeffmorse645]

@@alexanabolic5099 I think you got it there. If I lived in the mountains on a dirt road a Crosstrek with the 2.5 would probably be a good choice.

[@5610winston]

@@jeffmorse645 I didn't get the chance to drive over Monteagle or Wolf Pen Gap on my test drive, but I expect the manual will give better performance than the CVT would.

[@WatchTheJoeChannel]

I love the simple controls. I had driven many many cars and the simple controls are less distracting. Dislike the 2.0 defiantly go for the 2.5. The limited will be my next car.

[@rodneywk1]

Awesome, awesome review!!!

[@enriqueali]

Halogen headlights on all models except the highest trim, in 2022? That's a hard pass for me....

[@homehazard]

Nice review btw

[@ropersix]

The seats are, indeed, very uncomfortable, and I still haven't worked out what kind of pad will work best for long drives to make it better. However, I've spent some time as a passenger in a BMW 540i, and that seat was just as uncomfortable. So seats are a tough one to get right I guess.

[@Realistick]

Sorry to hear it, they are difficult to get right, especially because a lot of seats work well for some, not well for others. High adjustment can help at least in the Crosstrek's case!

[@pap2-371]

Do you still have to drive with cruise control on for half the eyesight safety features to work?

[@Realistick]

No, just lane assist, without cruise it will just do lane departure prevention

[@pap2-371]

@@Realistick Thanks

[@pap2-371]

@M Thanks

[@user-mn5hm3ez7o]

Subaru says CVT transmission fluid is lifetime, no need to change it. Yeah ok. Subaru should get it"s act together with that.

[@Realistick]

I agree but that’s what most automakers do, even toyota ruins engines with 10k oil changes. Those guidelines are purely to get the car through the warranty period. EVERYONE needs to get their act together

[@craigc1879]

Great review and amazing outfit!

[@Realistick]

Thank you for watching, I was really hoping to get find a red crosstrek for the review to pull the holiday theme together!

[@kenhoward3512]

The cladding looks ok - on a black vehicle. I like that the '24 will now have LED headlights on all trims, but don't like that it swaps the simple, always-reliable handbrake for an electrical switch, and that the HVAC controls will be incorporated into the large infotainment screen, instead of (again) simple and reliable knobs, which are easily found and manipulated while watching the road. The newest features aren't always the best.

[@jeffrey3498]

True all of that. I just learned too that the 2024 loses the heated seat switches and puts those controls on the display. Bummer man.

[@bradtrades]

Do you have any idea when the 2024 model will be here?

[@Realistick]

No official info for North America (notice how all pictures have the steering wheel on the right) so I would predict the fall of 23!

[@plightn]

I think if they made a Turbo Trim with the cvt from their wrx gt they would have a really competitive trim. Also feels very slow 0-60 for 186hp.

[@Realistick]

7.7 seconds is actually quite good for the class and a little ahead of the CX-30 NA the last time I drove one. It just feels slower because of the way accelerates imo. Very much an appliance powertrain with the cvt. The WRX powertrain would be amazing in this thing!

[@plightn]

@@Realistick That’s a great point! Man the transmission makes such a huge difference. Imagine this with a dual clutch haha.

[@danielfair4675]

Lol, no one races these things. I've got a '21 Limited with the 2.5 ... I've yet to have someone pull up beside me and challenge me on the interstate, or request a 1/4 drag race. I'm waiting patiently, but no one's had the nutsack yet to try it.

[@Gdj_Ga]

Your reviews really helped me in choosing my 23 Crosstrek Premium 6sp manual. I’ve been really happy with the choice. It is durable, simple and affordable. I have been a VW fan for years but when they dropped the Golf Wagon I looked elsewhere. The manual trans was the clincher for me. Conversely if the CVT was the only trans I would have looked elsewhere. RIP manual wagons.

[@kevinmueller5204]

I am thinking about ordering a 23 crosstrek premium with 6mt. I have a 2017 golf sportwagen 4motion that the wife has pretty much taken over haha. Driving her 2016 mitsubishi outlander sport 5mt now but want something AWD and newer. Crosstrek was all I could really find that is wagonish and available with a manual. Gonna head to subaru dealer soon and do this since I doubt 6mt will be an option with 2024 and up.

[@TD402dd]

We ran multiple runs on the 2.5 Crosstrek with the best time at 8.3 seconds. It seems there is a too much bias the CVT transmission performs well when it doesn't. By all measures it's a dog.

[@Doc1855]

The Crosstrek is a bit too small for our needs . 2 days ago I bought a 19 Forester Touring, (Sephia Bronze with Brown Leather interior). It’s a Certified Subaru and get this, it only has 4,700 original miles. I’m a maintenance nut but the previous owner of my “new” 19 Forester changed the oil 7Xs in 4,700 miles. At 2500 miles he had the brake fluid changed and at 1300 miles he had new tires put on. He probably has dementia or another health problem. At any case I bought it for $3K less than KBB. A BIG shout Out To Carter Subaru in Shoreline, WA. They’re the best dealership I’ve ever had the pleasure of doing business with. Our local Subaru dealership , Cascade Subaru in Wenatchee, WA treated us like dirt. We’ve tried twice now to buy a Subie from them but their arrogance cost them our business.

[@Doc1855]

@@millerliteguru Yes, the seats in my Forester Touring are very supportive and comfortable , even on long trips.

[@Doc1855]

@@millerliteguru In 2021 I bought my wife a 2019 Outback (with only 5,600 miles) for her 50th birthday. It’s the 2.5L naturally aspirated 4cyl with a mere 175hp. Yes it is Gutless but it’s her commuter car and our road car. Last December (2022) I bought a certified Subaru Forester Touring. I replaced my 11 RAV4 4WD Limited. There was nothing wrong with my Rav but I wanted a vehicle with superior traction on all road conditions. My 2019 Forester had only 4,700 miles on it when I bought it. It had over 100K miles Less than my RAV4. My dad is wheelchair bound and I always had to fold the rear seat to get his wheelchair in the rear of my RAV4. I can keep the seats up in my Forester while transporting my dad. He enjoys the heated, reclining rear seats in my Forester as well. The Ascent is too big for our needs and in all honesty I don’t care for the Soltera EV. It’s actually harder for entry and exit. The visibility isn’t as good as my Forester by a long shot. We thought about buying my wife an XT, but again, her Outback is a commuter car so we were looking at the mpg over power. The reason why Subaru dropped the XT Forester is bc only 5% of Forester owners bought the XT. The seats on both our Subie’s are fantastic. They’re super comfortable and supportive. We live in north central WA state up in the mountains, where we get 5-6 feet of snow every winter. It’s a 3 hour drive to either Seattle or Spokane. I’ve driven to both in my Forester. If I don’t set my cruise, I’ll be going 80-85mph and not even know it. My wife’s Outback is the same way. If you want the extra power, I would recommend the Outback XT in a heartbeat. My wife loves her limited with Ivory leather interior. If Subaru would have offered the Forester Limited with Ivory interior, I would have bought one. I do LOVE the Saddle Brown leather interior in my Forester. We’re simply sick and tired of Gloomy Grey or Boring Black interior colors from 1990 and refuse to buy another vehicle with those 33 year old interior colors. Enjoy your day !

[@henryd1981]

I owned a '21 Crosstrek for 4 months. It was a Premium with the 2.0L engine. That engine seemed way too lethargic. I got the car based on all the good things I heard about it. I will say it has its great points. The AWD was excellent, the car had excellent build quality, and it had a great ride. However, aside from the lack of power, the Eyesight system was annyoing, the CVT acted too much like a conventional automatic, and the headlights weren't bright enough. In the end, I was unable to fall in love with it. It might have been different with a Sport or Limited, but those were out of my price range. Luckily, when I traded it, I got top dollar since it was low miles and Subaru was still having problems getting inventory. I paid sticker for the car (no market adjustment, thank goodness) and got $173 less than sticker on trade. I got back into a Buick Encore GX and am happy with it.

[@pamc3338]

While I like the crosstrek I won't get another. Mines a '15 and just hitting 50,000 mi. Its great on gas and since I'm short its easy to drivr. BUT there's been too many tech issues and I'm on my 3rd battery. Also, while the faux leather looks nice and is comfy, it's thin and tears easily.

[@jamessephar9458]

revised side impact ratings are troubling.

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

Thank you for your review. I own an 2021 Impreza sport hatchback with a manual transmission. Although I love the vehicle, I will not buy another SUBARU until they offer an 2.5L in manual.......🏹🤠👍

[@thomasluby1754]

Reviewer is a bit verbose but good and informative review overall. Very insightful point about the base and premium models coming with a standard transmission so will need to pay $1350 extra for a CVT.

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

I wonder if I could order an 2.5L engine for the new 2024 Impreza, and put it in my 2021 manual Impreza 🤔.....🏹🤠👍

[@Realistick]

Im sure it would need a lot of fabrication but it’d be neat, though the WRX does exist!

[@joelthorne7434]

Engines that burn oil and spontaneously cracking windshields are standard!

[@Omar05108]

in the two local dealers that here in Puerto Rico island for that model they ask for 45k that is extremely ridiculous 😡

[@Realistick]

Sheesh, that's insane, time to travel!

[@joek81981]

The headunit and Android Auto / Car Play will be cantankerous within a year, no matter which screen you have. It does things that I can't comprehend. Its baffling, truly. No logic to its misbehaviors. Still, best or second best car I've owned.

[@Brandon-qp7gq]

Driving the car just feels like you're constantly bouncing around, to the point it makes me feel sick. The outback and legacy have much smoother and more comfortable rides. It's too bad, because a compact, fuel-efficient, off-road capable hatchback would otherwise be an amazing vehicle.

[@mesomemore97]

The car interior is fine. The description is just car video word salad.

[@Doc1855]

What makes the interior look dated is the Depressing Grey and Boring Black which looked great in 1990, but looks cheap and very dated, 33 years later.

[@Realistick]

I actually miss the old cloth patterns of the 90s. At least this has contrast stitching, most others do not.

[@Doc1855]

@@Realistick it’s still FUGLY My 11 pickup had the same grey and black 2 tone interior, so I had it reupholstered to match the 2 tone exterior colors.

[@Doc1855]

The fake leather is called 1970s Vinyl

[@RajaRaja-xs1he]

looks like ancient dashboard

[@5610winston]

No clutch, no sale.

[@jeffreymarks8657]

A motel next to a WaHo...way to slip that in there

[@Realistick]

A personal mistake i will never make again

[@BoopSnoot]

Imagine buying a car with incandescent reflector headlights in 2023. For the same price as a Crosstrek (well $30.7K), I picked up a '23 Rogue S with more power (especially mid-range torque), higher fuel economy (37mpg), more size, nicer cabin materials and general specs with air for the rear passengers for example, comfier seats, that has full LED headlights and taillights, and can tow the same 1500lbs, and has tons of safety tech. I'm struggling to think of what a Crosstrek could offer me that the Rogue S can't do better when it comes to my regular commuting, running errands, etc. I'm sure the 2024 Crosstrek will be a game changer for Subaru, but if you need a vehicle now, drive a Rogue S with the new variable compression turbo engine first!

[@BoopSnoot]

@M CVT wise, the Crosstrek is still using the same transmission from 2013, it hasn't been updated yet and its ratios are rather poor. The CVT-X in the Nissan however is brand new for 2022, totally new design, dual pumps and new belt design so should prove more reliable and the ratios are WAY wider. Powertrain wise, the Crosstrek can't hold a candle. For AWD, the Crosstrek is full time AWD whereas the Nissan is AWD on demand which I prefer. For example, the Nissan can completely declutch the rear wheels which is much more efficient for highway cruising, giving it 37mpg highway rating. The Rogue is slightly larger than the Forester, which only gets 33mpg highway despite the Rogue making 225ftlbs of torque compared to the Forester's 176ftlbs.

[@BoopSnoot]

@Cam a CVT is not an engine, its a transmission, the crosstrek also uses a CVT.

[@pamc3338]

I hate the red interior.

[@laatu1234]

I almost purchased Subaru XV (/ Crosstrek) - now I am happy that I did not - I purchased VW ID car instead and very happy about it. Subaru is losing it, they should build EV of their own and forget the Toyota BS.

[@Realistick]

I definitely agree that they need to build some more EVs or just hybrids here soon but their growth in sales, improvement in reliability and awesome handling tell me they are definitely not losing it, just falling behind on electrification.

[@jimmytrianatriana538]

2023 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@brianbassett4379]

0 to 60 in a utility vehicle? Why not just do an infomercial for female hygiene products if you need money so badly, Pumpkin?

[@Realistick]

Thanks for watching, sugar😏

[@lisawiehe8759]

Strange comment on your video about a guy trying to look straight??? Inappropriate. Strange attempt at humor.

[@sgtpepper6379]

Yeah the Forester is just too ugly for me. I'll take this for the Northwoods back roads and harsh winters.