2025 Subaru Crosstrek -- The #1 Subaru Gets MORE Power for More People in 2025!

[@CarConfections]

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[@intrinsicimagery]

Subaru needs to stick the 2.4 Turbo in this car. 260 hp would make the Crosstrek GT a must buy.

[@drummer0701]

I wish they would ditch the vertical screen, I hope this trend goes away. A nice car from Subaru that will sell well certainly. You guys are killing it! Top notch reviews, keep ‘em coming!

[@chuguanyu]

Totally agree. Only reason not to buy a new one.

[@oswaldgobblepot]

It appears the new 2026 outback will bring back physical HVAC buttons and a new infotainment screen. Hopefully the other vehicles in the Subaru line up will follow suit.

[@CarConfections]

Thank you!

[@lencortigiano1450]

Vertical screen is nice when using navigation, because it allows you to “see” further ahead on your route, and to see those red markings indicating heavy traffic a bit sooner.

[@AlexAlex-gs1xh]

No 7 and 8 inch screen is too small this is the best thing I would not buy the 2026 outback because the screen looks smaller.

[@saraaronzon4562]

Thank you! Stay safe and warm.

[@Pokeonrocks5]

No vents in back is pretty ridiculous! Honestly, all cars should have that!

[@larrymiller0915]

There are rear vents under the front driver and passenger seats.

[@danielfair4675]

​@larrymiller0915 true, now someone feels stupid,. lol.

[@larrymiller0915]

@@danielfair4675 Auto manufacturers and salespeople should let consumers know when they put vents for the rear passengers under the front seats. If consumers don’t see the vents on the center console, they may think they are not installed.

[@KJro29]

I am happy to see doors better made. My old Subaru Legacy L did not have top boarder. It was just top of windows. It had the most terrible road noise and wind noise. The rubber seals around doors wore out easily.

[@CyrusTheGreat-b3k]

I bought my first Subaru without knowing these wind noise issues .. not many reviewers cover it! Good to drive but wind noise drives me crazy

[@KJro29]

@CyrusTheGreat-b3k Subaru in the past had just bottom half of door. The other half was just glass. They had rubber along A frame and roof portion to seal door glass. It just whistled the whole time. If I took a phone call, the person on the other end knew I was driving. All they heard was background noise and would say call me back when you are not driving. Haha.

[@kubi0461]

I don’t hate it but I wish there was a higher trim option with a bit more premium interior materials. And they desperately need to upgrade that infotainment system. It at least needs a processor boost to make it reasonably responsive.

[@midwesternertk3714]

Does it have the thermal control valve that had issues? Or did they fix it for the 2025 models?

[@mrw516]

Hi. It would be helpful if you included a review of the electronics. Specifically screen response to user input. We have 2022 Outback with the large screen and its responsiveness to input is awful. In fact I took it back to the dealer thinking it required a software update. No. It’s just very slow.

[@Zanderthelab]

19:42 what about stuff like a power hatch and rear hvac? Those are more important than the interior looks. As well as a heated steering wheel.

[@Jim-bh7gs]

The windows are small. Isn't there a significant blind spot with the rear pillars?

[@Kragum24]

Not significant imo, but it depends what vehicle you are comparing it to. My previous car, a 2010 Camry had bigger windows in the rear, but had a bigger blindspot than my 2023 Crosstrek.

[@calvinneal-fn7jy]

no

[@josephpayton2055]

Vents should be a standard feature in every car regardless of price point. I would trade off USB ports for air vents because some people aren’t responsible enough to remember what or who’s in the back seat and could really be a hazard in the summer.

[@danielfair4675]

Under the front driver & passenger seats

[@cyberpunk-3000]

Not sure why they're not keeping the entire tail lights in LED. It's not a nice look anymore. Instead of a boatload unwanted design elemnts they could have spent that money on some aethetics that really matter.

[@jonlosito2004]

Probably because it will look too flashy and dated. So Subaru isn't doing that. At least not yet.

[@bird271828]

Does the passenger's side seat have adjustable lumbar support?

[@_IIN01]

The 10th gen Accord wants their tail lights back.

[@N-1951]

For the price you can’t beat em in the snow. They have the best AWD system.

[@michaelpaulsen5420]

I got basically the same car, 24 dark green limited. They are good cars. For the money it does everything well, but there are a few things that can be improved. The lack of a power tailgate option. Come on. The lack of a heated steering wheel. Big miss. Screen can be a little laggy. Especially on warm up. Still overall, I’d say it was a good purchase.

[@peterschmitt9802]

The 2026 version will have a hybrid option. Gonna wait till later this year.

[@evanveres7483]

I have a 2024 Limited, looks like there’s little to no differences at all

[@tails300]

There’s no differences in any other trims besides the Premium, which gets the 2.5L standard now.

[@moneypenny174]

I love this car! I think I want the premium model. At this price point, it cannot be beat.

[@kelsobluesky]

I'm waiting for the hybrid for my first vehicle! 2026 probably!

[@doziershaw9765]

Just get a new generation Rav4 next year, all hybrids and new interior

[@keithlea6804]

Traded a Honda crv touring hybrid for a crosstrek wilderness. Honda crv touring hybrid gets great gas mileage in summer but in the winter sitting outside in- 20 to -30 I got 12.3 to 17 mpg. Keep your hybrid crap.

[@thomastran168]

@@keithlea6804 wilderness gang here too!! 🙌

[@MrBigsmallguy]

This car needs rear cooling/heating. The seats are also not exactly great for big guys. I like it in general but it could be better. For the market I think its good but not the best. It can also use a front facing bumper camera

[@angrypenguin956]

Car manufacturers need to stop that BS. There are no reasons to put incandescent bulbs in any modern car. Add the cost difference to the total price tag and be done with it. It's not like it would add 1k in cost.

[@palebeachbum]

Get rid of the massive vertical screen. Offer FWD standard for a lower MSRP like they did in the '90s. Then the Crosstrek might be something I'd consider.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great review!!!! (This CC episode features a new technology allowing Mason to become Drew momentarily 😉)

[@CyrusTheGreat-b3k]

It is too loud at Highway speed with lot of wind noise. Don’t understand why Subaru is not using sound proof materials for their best seller? I am little disappointed..

[@gibblespascack1418]

They are releasing a hybrid version in Japan. When does it arrive to the US?

[@tails300]

It’s already out in Japan, we get it in the fall. The Forester hybrid with the same power plant comes in the spring.

[@BigYisher]

That big screen is so awful, makes me not want to sign for one, they need to change that😊

[@poturbg8698]

OK, so there is no change for 2025 except that the premium gets the more powerful engine. Right?

[@marcmaz21]

Would love to have some kid try to stoplight race my Ford Edge ST. It would not even be close. And my All Wheel Drive does great with the snow.

[@chrisn73]

LOL they are not even close. That's a silly comparison.

[@Thisoldhiker]

Comparing to a vehicle that was at least $15K more expensive than a Crosstrek.

[@soccersprint]

Army Green Cross trek 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

I love this design

[@SpringfieldTony]

you guys need some hot cocoa with whipped cream - it's cold outside.

[@CarConfections]

Agreed!

[@SpringfieldTony]

@@CarConfections & those tiny marshmallows : )

[@zydecook]

Just one small correction. Both the Crosstrek and the Outback have 8.7 inches not 8.3. Otherwise great review. Have owned 7 subarus in 27 years and still live them.

[@michaelb1369]

This car has 2 airballs - the front end styling is atrocious and the vertical infotainment is not user friendly. Also, the best colors are only available on the lower trims.

[@comment6864]

How do you clean snow off the top with those rails if you're not tall? Looks very inconvenient. I always just push the snow across and off the other side. Can't for the life of me imagine how i would do this roof. Is it possible to get it without the rails?

[@ericripley9739]

Get yourself a step stool!

[@dnoanoa]

I'm on my second Crosstrek...ONLY because the seats were redesigned to supposedly be more comfortable. All they really are is less uncomfortable. The touchscreen sucks - I'm often blinded by sunglare from it and some of the features (like the equalizer) are impossible to adust unless you stop the car. I think these gas mileage figures are pure BS...my mileage has been falling since I got this car in October...I'm down to 19 mpg combined!!! The last one at least got 23 mpg combined. The backup camera is also not as good as the last one - more distorted and totally useless in the rain. And they scrambled the buttons on the left side of the steering wheel and I'm always hitting the wrong one now. The only thing I like about this car is the all wheel drive. Hardly enough to put me in a third Subaru. When this lease is up I'm going back to Honda. They know how to build a driver's car. Also forgot to mention the seatbelt alarm...has to be the MOST ANNOYING IN THE INDUSTRY.

[@markgerega6507]

The wilderness has to much plastic cladding

[@lorimcquinn3966]

That hard acceleration run was a tell-tale test. Lack luster and what a drone queen. Subaru, wake up and put a conventional automatic transmission in your vehicles.

[@palebeachbum]

They, like all manufacturers who switched to CVT, did so to improve fuel economy. If they switched to a geared automatic, MPGs would get worse, which already isn't Subaru's strong point.

[@lorimcquinn3966]

@@palebeachbum I don't agree, I think the CVT is nothing short of a cost cutting measure. My regular transmissioned Subaru achieved the same mileage as my CVT equipped one. The CVT has the revs high all the time until you're on the H/W. This results in a noisy, poor performing vehicle and the CVT has proven to not be as reliable as conventional auto. My new Toyota Highlander w/ 2.4 Turbo and 8 speed Auto gets the same mileage as my 2022 Outback w/ 2.5 & CVT. Much more HP and Torque, more weight and much smoother to drive.

[@My-NaMeS_jEfF]

Everyone that gets in my crosstrek tells me they love the infotainment system, and I drive uber and gave over 2000 rides

[@codyberger2762]

As a former trek owner, the 2.5 is still slow, the vertical screen sucks, no vents in the rear sucked for my kids. The awd can’t be beat but happy to not have the rig anymore

[@My-NaMeS_jEfF]

Nice 2.5L have fun when it comes time to replace the TCV temp control valve

[@ericripley9739]

Pretty sure they’ve gone back to a regular thermostat.

[@topofthegreen]

The CVT transmission is. a deal killer.

[@itsjaden697]

Subaru has been doing cvts for a long time, The reason cvts get a bad look is mostly because of Nissan and Infiniti's bad cvt reliability. Majority of people don't know the difference between Cvt and Regular Auto Transmission.

[@ericripley9739]

Maybe for you!

[@deanbianco4982]

​​​​@@itsjaden697 You are CORRECT! The high amount of MORONIC IGNORANCE about CVT's is astounding. Today's CVT's---ESPECIALLY Subaru and Toyota CVT's are very responsive and reliable. They have honed them down from the early clunkers.

[@avery4528]

The '25 Crosstrek Premium is the best new car for the money with this 2.5L. Top 10 Most Affordable Insurance Policies, Top 10 Best Residual Values, and without options starting around $30,000 OTD.

[@hennadiiminskyi6088]

More like $35,000 OTD here, in WA 🫤 So... God bless Mazda!

[@JoseSorianoPhotography]

it feels they got stuck in the past with the basic features inside. Analog cluster? I was considering something like this but I don't think this is for me

[@terrytwo]

Plenty of people prefer analog over screen. Screens are actually cheaper than analog clusters now which is partly why so many have them.

[@JoseSorianoPhotography]

@ maybe the components not the technology behind that

[@terrytwo]

​@ No, total cost a gauge cluster is much more $ for a manufacturer than a screen.

[@dogsdogsnumbers]

All a digital screen does anyway is mimic analog gauges. 😅

[@JoseSorianoPhotography]

@ im talking about the capabilities to integrate more safety features. With an analog gauge you can’t do that

[@TheDominic1612]

wheel design looks out of place

[@cobie111]

Great cars, but I just can't stand the interior design - it's an assault on my eyes.

[@Doc1855]

The Crosstrek is too small for our needs. They look like a dog squatting to poop 💩. But we Love our Outback, except for the CVT which ROBS the GUTLESS engine of horsepower, torque and mpg !

[@Wedgetail96]

Subaru Australia 🇦🇺, are you paying attention? Your cars NEED more power.

[@BSBS-gk4iy]

Subaru is a king and only Mazda can compete!

[@josephpayton2055]

Subaru is the only brand other than Volvo that I know does a foot and paste interior design. If you look at the entire Subaru lineup right now, im sure you have to look real close to find a difference. Eventually, it’s gonna get stale because there’s nothing that stands out on the interior in any of the models in terms of the front area. Even the engines are shared, but the boxer 4’s aren’t bad, I like the way it sounds, it’s not bad at all like other 4 cylinders and they feel quick. But Subaru definitely has to find a new interior design because this design is getting old. Started from the outback and has trickled its way across the lineup and we haven’t seen anything new since.

[@MarkBBlue]

Looks like it’s cold in Kentucky

[@storiesofindiana]

I would be so much more interested in Subaru if they dropped the CVT.

[@ericripley9739]

Have a 17 Outback with the CVT and think it is just fine.

[@OOOuuu]

Auto bellissima ma il prezzo e' follia pura😮

[@mealone1482]

My 2018 Nissan Rouge has a 360 Camera system , hands free trunk release ( either fob or moving my leg under under car at the back) etc.. I am in the market for a sub- compact for my wife . That the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek premium trim does not even have a front camera ( forget 360) is very disappointing . 🙄😨

[@mart0225]

A 360 camera will be available late this year. Presumably front sensors will be added to. Not having them is a deal breaker for me.

[@Shane101A]

Nope. Terrible infotainment. Lackluster cvt. No pep at all. Hard pass.

[@BBlackmen]

So I am a subaru owner, and I have the same complaint like most people who either have one or do not have more, not the fact of the styling it lack of power. There's no reason that this vehicle should not have AXT version and have a turbochars. 4 cylinder at least makes, like 230 to 250 horsepower. This vehicle deserves it, and a heat is steering. Room power liftgate.

[@francescopilenga3850]

Should not get anything less than 200 hp 😢

[@christosvolis835]

My washing machine sounds better during acceleration than this engine, awful.

[@chrisn73]

I have a 17 Forester with the same 2.5 engine. Acceleration is more than sufficient. Subaru makes well built vehicles and they stand behind them. They are not perfect but no vehicle is. Infotainment is too highly emphasized. At least Subaru integrates it and doesn't leave it tacked on the top of the dash!

[@oonwing]

😮😮😮

[@da1nonly_Q]

185 hp with only 29mpg? Hell a newer BMW with more power gets that!!

[@larrymiller0915]

Part of the reason the gas mpg’s are low is because of the full time all wheel drive system. All 4 wheels are being used so that cuts into fuel economy. Other manufacturers us a 2 wheel drive system that the other 2 wheels engage only when needed.

[@da1nonly_Q]

@ true! Didn’t think do that.

[@tahran5782]

I do not like the Subaru crosstrek I would easily pick in a Hyundai Kona or a Honda HRV

[@keystonedaytrip238]

👍🏼

[@chrisn73]

Pick the Hyundai and you will be replacing the engine at 60k miles

[@N-1951]

Why are you watching? Go away!

[@JoeBolt-w3z]

What a funny looking vehicle..it looks ugly no matter what angle you're looking at.

[@darrenoriley2947]

Functionality over looks. Cosmetics are subjective to the owner obviously.

[@JoeBolt-w3z]

@@darrenoriley2947 Yeah right, lol

[@deanbianco4982]

Ugliness is in the eye of the beholder. To many, many people, the Crosstrek is a sporty, sassy, puppy-dog-cute BEAUTY, never mind that it's a beast in snow and mud, decent on gas mileage for a full time all-wheel drive vehicle, AND is much, much, MUCH better built and loads more reliable than ANY American-made junk, ESPECIALLY Ram, Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, GMC, and most Chevys and Fords. Don't get me started on EURO-CRAP!!!

[@N-1951]

Why are you watching!?

[@Wooden_Hammer]

CVT. Wack

[@Doc1855]

And they still have to Old, Outdated, Depressing, Drab, GLOOMY GRAY or DEATH BLACK interior that Every automaker has been shoving down Everyone’s throats for 35 years. Yeah those FUGLY colors were great in 1990, but after 35 years it’s past time for a change. I’ve Never seen Gray or Black dirt, dust or mud, but automakers seem to think that dust and mud and dirt won’t show up and match perfectly with their interior colors 🤢🤮

[@gooddickman1561]

Why would you want that stuff to match? So you can ignore how dirty your interior is?😂

[@kenpark7427]

A few weeks ago, I tried many brand cars for purchasing my new car. Originally I had good images about Subaru's safety system and all wheel drive. But I was disappointed with subaru Cars when I tested driving recently. Reason was, 1. Still stay 10years ago release car design even newer model, too. Newer Forester looks Ford Explorer's small version. 2. No innovations on exterior and interior, used too much plastic. Also engine and technologies, too. Too slow engines. Feel uncomfortable center screen, too lower position. Hard to see the center screen while driving. 3. No hybrid, phev models. No any renovation. Still make 20 years ago same engines. 4. No attractive points. Finally they need to have momentum.

[@keystonedaytrip238]

what are ya gonna get ?

[@kenpark7427]

@keystonedaytrip238 lexus rx 450h+ plug in hybrid.

[@N-1951]

@@kenpark7427for about 20k more?

[@jonclassical2024]

Ugh, the Japanese are sooo stubborn....why in the name of all that's autos can't they put the Trubo Charger in the Forester Engine......like in days of old (ie 2001). I don't want the 2026 Hybrid engine and I dislike the Outback!

[@nvnh319]

They do in Japan, it's called the CB18 engine. However that engine likes to drink oil.. 😂

[@thebigone6969]

How I gonna fit all of this into that tiny car????? The hair is straight, the gold is on point, and my BBL is popping!!!! So I hoping you review some better cars that will hug my big yams properly!!!!!

[@mstarr3469]

What kills me about Subaru that every model has the same interior. Its not even a good looking one. Too many cheap looking touches and dated looking.

[@Fghjjjkiutrdxgjjhfftjxgjhjb]

It looks very old-fashioned car. Is it old car or new?

[@N-1951]

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