Why is the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek good but NOT great? - Raiti's Rides

For 2018 the Subaru Crosstrek received a redesign featured on Subaru's Global Platform. With updated sheetmetal and totally revised interior does this Subaru have any short comings to keep it from being GREAT? Watch this and find out!

[@RicDrgn]

I bought my 2018 fully loaded but wouldn't have opted for a turbo. I wanted good gas mileage and low cost fuel which is not what you get with a turbo. Every review has the obligatory knock on the lack of H.P. but as my daily driver, it's never been an issue.

[@zachheath3825]

I'd argue it's better without a turbo. Simpler and less stuff to go bad. We love ours! It's actually not crazy slow. At least for me, the AWD feels cool the way it just grabs traction. Can't say the same for my GTI.

[@NHseacoast]

Great review Joe! The Crosstrek works great in the snow here In New Hampshire. Off road not so good with the CVT especially on rocky hills, a dirt road but not to much more. Personally I think Subaru should ditch the CVT transmission. Still a good northern New England winter car, as it eats the snow up. Subaru sells a ton of these in my neck of the woods.

[@dannypitassy]

I can't believe that car doesn't have a turbo. But the market speaks, and enthusiasts are a very small fraction of today's drivers. Nice job as always Joe and Tom "big guns McGee". You guys can make anything interesting because your passion shows in your work.

[@PogsRespicio]

Great review! How is it compared to Subaru Outback in terms of comfort?

[@phillipweissburg1882]

I have a 2018 CT...what you forgot to mention is that there is no hatch release in the cabin and you must use the key to open and once you do, its still reluctant to open + no Oil pressure, Amps, gauge...just gasoline....how you did not notice this amazes me.

[@petercarey6883]

Joe, has Subaru of Port Richey set you up with your own bedroom yet? lol Another educational video.

[@tonyperuano]

Enjoy the energy in this review. Lets see if you have the 5 door impreza in your channel :D

[@YocoWheelin]

I don't think it needs a turbo, since they are less reliable. But it does need more power. At least OFFER another engine. Be it the 2.5L or something.

[@myvalium1]

Great review again Joe. We traded my wife's Jeep Wrangler a year ago for the new '18 Crosstrek and I'm here to report that 11,000 miles later it's a pleasure to own. Unlike the Wrangler it's very reliable. I agree - a turbo as an option would be huge... one that my wife wouldn't care about, but one that I'd love during my time behind the wheel. I will say though - although on paper it would seem this vehicle is grossly underpowered, the reality is it performs just fine and is not an issue when pulling out into aggressive traffic situations. And the gas mileage is just incredible. I just did a one tank test with both highway and local mileage combined - and I'm not kidding we averaged 40 mpg. That's with 70+ mph on the highway and a purposeful focus on gradual acceleration - just to see how good it could be. So far I think it's amazing value considering the reasonable pricing.

[@davisz2465]

Two questions... Does it have android sistem ? And is only 2wd? Grettings

[@dlace2429]

My Dad has that car and it is nice he swears it get up in go on the highway around 3400 rpm. I nod my head say "RRrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiggggggghhhhht. with a blank face. Coming from a 2005 Mercury Marquess. Keep up the great reviews. 🚗🚐🚘🚙🚜🚛

[@rumesh_lance]

My favorite car (except the cvt), and great camera work Tom

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

Just bought a 19 Limited after looking at several other cars, the only thing I'm trying to figure out is why it got a little squirrley on the drive home, this didn't happen on the test drive so I'm thinking and hoping it was just the road surface and nothing else.

[@ruebenaguirre4713]

At least Subaru should put the 2.5 boxer in it. 30 more hp would improve its performance

[@linchester8464]

You hit the nail in the head on the Crosstrek/XV.

[@TheNORegretShow]

Am i wrong to not know how i feel about the crosstrek im kinda on the fence about it .

[@rugbyrick]

What would be a good comparable to the Crosstrrek but with longer seats, I struggle with this in my Nissan Rogue as well.

[@elpasoroy8391]

What about the longevity of the automatic transmission?

[@rodspov1915]

Got rid of a mustang turbo for the trek last year. Limited fully loaded. The practicality, safety and technology makes up for the lack of power for some, for me it’s perfect and I’m getting 30 mpg average, can’t be happier.