2020 vs 2021 Subaru Crosstrek - What's the Difference?

In this video we'll be taking a look at the differences between the 2020 and 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Limited.
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[@raww1240]

Thanks for the video...you confirmed my hunch - heading back over to the Forester reviews!

[@supercooled]

What were you expecting, I'm curious to know.

[@karess2020]

Very informative thank you!

[@garystar2398]

These are great cars that sell on their own, especially in New England, North western States, Canada. In the province of Quebec, there is a 3 month wait for a Crosstrek....says something positive about the brand! The plug in Hybrid Crosstrek coming soon, already has several orders!

[@Ancestral_Atom]

In Canada we get a 2021 'Outdoor' edition with the 2.5L and a front camera in the 6.5" display as well as dual x-mode, yellow stitching and yellow metal steering wheel accents... and a few other perks. I just pre-ordered one so will let you know what I think after moving down to 182hp from a 335hp AWD! But the clearance and looks have always appealed to me, as well as the savings in fuel. I appreciate your video and glad you are a fan as well!

[@dannyboy1984]

I want the exact same in kaki colour i think it looks awesome

[@MNsaint]

I actually believe Subaru releases new generations on the sixth year of production so I would expect the next gen Crosstrek for the model year 2023. The new 2021 model is still considered the same generation as the 2020 in your video. In other words, 1st Generation Crosstreks: 2013-2018. 2nd Generation Crosstrek: 2018-2023. Hey, I could be completely wrong, though. Also, I know you weren't sure but you can only get the 2.5L in the Sport and Limited models. The only choice of engine in the Base and Premium models is the 2.0L. Anyway, thanks for posting this! I've watched several of your videos and enjoy the content.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

You are correct. I get my generation refreshes confused across all the brands I make videos on! The 4th year of production for Subaru is an exterior refresh and interior revisions, so this is update is inline.... just wish they would’ve pushed the interior revisions a bit more.

[@davidswift7776]

Excellent commentary... the engine difference is significant. Very fair and efficient comparison. Hmmm seems like the HP increase is worth it. Thanks for the KZbin post 👍

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Thanks for the kind words, David! 👊🏼

[@howardmativetsky7770]

Great review! I am waiting for a 2022 Limited in the Kool Gray Khaki. I appreciate the side by side comparison. It's easy to see the subtle differences. Is it my imagination or does the 2021 look higher in the front? All o here in Canada we have silver accent door handles and we don't get the auto dimming mirror with homelink. Add on. We do get dual zone climate control as well. So many little differences for the US and Canada. Thanks for the review. I enjoyed it! Cheers

[@GaryBlouin]

Funny that you say "Or wait to see what they do next year" .... been doing that for that for the past 3 years.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Yeah, unfortunately that’s what happens on a 5 year refresh cycle. Sometimes it takes awhile

[@supercooled]

I didn't realize the subtle difference in front fascia cladding would make such a pronounced difference.

[@grayman618]

For the difference in price between a premium and a limited or sport model you would be better off buying an Outback premium. As an owner of a 2021 Crosstrek with the two liter I can say I'm pleasantly surprised and happy with the power that it has.

[@jakegolliher2891]

The forester used to just be a cheap outback... crazy how much stuff has changed

[@sheila7686]

I’ve been wanting Subaru to do a touring model in the crosstreck. That would be awesome for those who don’t need the forester space but want the premium accessories. Maybe if more of us request it they’ll hear us.

[@colinaden2844]

@Coleman Bryce Happy to help :D

[@jeffreywanek2249]

I have 2021 crosstrek sport love it

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

That’s awesome! Congrats, Jeffrey! 🥳

[@jatinbehalice]

I would say its a sensible informative comparison.. just wanted to know (as you own this car) if 2L engine is under powered or 2.5l would be the good choice??

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

The 2.0L feels slow to me. The 2.5L is noticeable, not game changing but definitely better

[@jreid641]

Good video. May buy a 2021 sport.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Thanks, John!

[@Xenophene01]

Pretty awesome that they brought back the 2.5 for the raised Impreza. I wonder if you can get a 6 speed with it?

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

You can on the base model!

[@dannyboy1984]

Only with the 2.0

[@TubeBrowser2]

@@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville Base and Premium can be manual trans.

[@27degrees]

I really like the Crosstrek and see myself buying one sometime. I'm just not a fan of the grille on any of them. Fortunately, though there seem to be a few after-market grilles that look better.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

IMO, the updated grille looks worse. I put red accent wings on the grille of my Crystal black ‘19 Xtrek...it looks so much better

[@coreybramwell635]

@@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville yea.. out of these 2 i like the 2020 grill look better

[@newamsterdanm]

please make a review of the 6MT Stick shift, Base Model. would be nice, is u can 🙏🏻💯🕹🔰🇯🇵🆗

[@michaels999]

Cx30 has many more options for about the same price but not as off road capable

[@cbijames7]

Yes 2021 front bumper is way different than the 2020 as far as the clading I'm trying to find chrome fog light cover and all I can find is the 20 one and they don't fit the 21.

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

The Sport has a different look. Also the Premium is not available with the 2.5, only the sport and liimited

[@Unchainedmaple888]

Not a big fan of the additional plastic cladding added to the front. The 2020 had a perfect amount of cladding. Now Subaru's just adding way too much cladding, just look at the darn new Outback.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

I think that’s probably the goal. It already looked like a tiny Outback, now even more so

[@supercooled]

Isn't that a good thing for people who want to take it off roading? Less paint chips is a good thing, no?

[@Penelope416]

@@supercooled Well even Mazda is adding more cladding to the CX-30 and CX-3.... and Mazda isn't a sporty car. It's annoying. Less is more.

[@supercooled]

@@Penelope416 Mazda CX-30 are great cars for urban exploration. Take it off road and you'll instantly regret your purchase. Their AWD system is less than impressive in rough terrain. You won't find a more diverse demographic between Subarus and Mazdas. For anyone who has grown up a fan of Subarus, the additional cladding is a welcome design change.

[@jeanninepoulin5285]

I am still debating between the Kona 2020 or the Crosstrek 2020. I heard the crosstrek is way more expensive to service than the Kona and the Kona has a longer warranty than the Crosstrek.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Very interesting. I have a video coming out next week comparing these two!

[@jeanninepoulin5285]

@@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville Great, thanks.. cause your video will help me make my final choice as I expect to buy one or the other before the mega sales and rebates end on the 30th of September

[@elgreeko6241]

@@jeanninepoulin5285 Subaru looks so much more classier and rich. Kona looks like a bar fridge.

[@jeanninepoulin5285]

@@elgreeko6241 lol yeah true.. strange turn of events I will be going to look at the Toyota Rav 4 in a couple of days LOL.... geez I just can't make up my mind!

[@elgreeko6241]

@@jeanninepoulin5285 Toyota , Honda and Subaru to me are quality vehicles. Can't go wrong. I won a CRV 2010 and it's been flawless, great SUV. But I'm leaning towards the Crosstrek next , it looks classy , rich and mean all at once.

[@Jockar-22]

2020

[@Nagaz_]

i have 2019 crostreck ... power is bad CVT is rly not good it twiches the car when u going 130 - 140 km/h , im living in GER so i'm going 140 - 160 rly often and that twiching is rly somethin i dont like, but overall its good, just like i mentioned power and gear box is the bigest problems . why not 2l turbo?? or 1.5 turbo like honda did ??

[@nick8339]

Agree it would be more fun but turbo's create reliability problems.

[@Nagaz_]

@@nick8339 well that means engines are bad ? what about STI ? they have turbo and they are using same boxer engine.

[@RichardGerard]

That's why they now have a bigger engine.. It's a 2021 not a 2019

[@DS..69]

Why wait. Buy this one. The extra horse alone is enough reason.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

It will be for some!

[@mrabomb123456789]

The taillights are LED on both

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

They’re a two parter. Brake light is LED but the rest of it is halogen

[@markzuelke2643]

Look like the same crossover for 3 years from now still have it CD player sooner outdated

[@bryan1480]

I like the idea of a touring model that is basically fully loaded. How about a heated steering wheel??

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

I know last year only the Hybrid had a heated steering wheel, not sure if that remains the case but it’s not on the Limited for some reason 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ellishane.9901]

Got our Subaru Crosstrek touring and it had the heated steering wheel!

[@jimwatchyyc]

“34 mpg” but also 1 quart oil per 1,000 miles. Or is that per 1,000 kilometres?

[@danielfair4675]

Hmmmm, ordering and driving a '21 Limited must mean I have limited oil consumption. I don't seem to have that issue, or maybe the information someone else posted is not correct. My gut tells me #2 is misinformed about something they don't own. 🤣🤣

[@christee299]

I prefer the grill of the 2020. Tougher looking to me. Not a fan of the orange stitching. Wish they had something more tame.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Agreed!

[@danielfair4675]

Gotta get the right exterior color to compliment the Orange Stitching inside. I ordered a loaded '21 Limited in Crystal White Pearl with the Gray/Black leather. It's killer honestly.

[@christee299]

@@danielfair4675 agreed 😁

[@x2dab184]

I want a crosstrek with a V8.

[@BoopSnoot]

I want a part-time AWD manual 2.5 hybrid Crosstrek with eyesight (and yes it works on manuals, they have it overseas). It would be FWD 99% of the time to reduce driveline lash for smoother shifting and efficiency, but the electric motor could help motivate the rear tires whenever it detects slippage, to help get rolling for the start-stop system, and for regenerative braking. Subaru needs to hire me to the design team.

[@Jockar-22]

Black

[@jonnieinthe256]

The wheels on the 2020 are so much better! Dunno why they changed to that ugly wheel pattern on the 2021?!

[@danielfair4675]

The '21's actually get more positive comments than the '20's & '19's

[@michaelsmith9308]

I like he BIGGER engine size, the everything inside is great as is:) JUST know the radio will freeze up when full of predetermined saved locations on tom tom= NEED to hold down power button until it resets, if it freezes up again, just delete a few saved locations, EASY peasy! Glad my email got through to subaru on increasing the front cladding to stop people from backing into the vehicle when parked!

[@DS..69]

You have bad luck. Lol

[@franimal007]

Give us a manual with the 2.5. Give us a turbo!

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Definitely would love a turbo!

[@441meatloaf]

the 2020 looks better in terms of grille.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

I tend to agree!

[@Mike-bl9dv]

Yes I agree. I have a 2019 premium and I bit my tongue at the 2.5 liter option when it came out for 2021. But the front end is starting to look like a big toy. I dont want the Crosstrek to turn into the Tranformer-esque aesthetic that is the most modern Forester Sport. Sorry to owners, but I dont like the look at all

[@RichardGerard]

No it doesn't..

[@azalex91]

How old is that infotainment hoping for something new

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

I think the current software first appeared in the 2019 Crosstrek.

[@markzuelke2643]

Why not buy Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have more room

[@michaels999]

Or Maxda cx30

[@happity]

Why not buy Honda minivan have more seat

[@principle5110]

Titled "What's the difference?" Spends most of the video saying same, same, the same, same thing.... Could have been a lot more concise, feels like he really milked the content.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

There are a lot of similarities. I was sure to point out where the differences were! Thanks for watching!