You won't benefit much at the pump either, as the pricier Crosstrek Hybrid provides a mere 2 mpg advantage over the regular Crosstrek with the CVT.Īccordingly, it's tough for us to fully recommend the Crosstrek if you're going to be spending most of your time in urban environments. Unfortunately, it weighs almost 300 pounds more than the regular Crosstrek, effectively negating that extra output.
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With a full load of camping gear and companions, it's bound to be even less inspiring.Īs for the Edmunds "C"-rated Crosstrek Hybrid, it gets 12 more horsepower and 18 more pound-feet of torque, so you might expect it to be the better driver. In Edmunds testing, we found the Crosstrek to be one of the slowest vehicles in its class.
Power is underwhelming, and the continuously variable transmission (CVT) makes matters worse with its hair-trigger responses and propensity to keep the engine droning loudly during acceleration. For the Edmunds "B" rated non-hybrid Crosstrek, the problems start with the standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Subtle revisions to the 2016 Crosstrek's nose help keep it looking fresh.Īs enticing as all that may sound, the Crosstrek isn't the first pint-sized crossover we'd recommend. As such, it pairs the maneuverability of a small hatchback with genuine off-road talents, and it also offers the unusual option of a gas-electric hybrid powertrain. Unlike other compact crossovers, the Crosstrek is fundamentally a car, an Impreza hatchback, to be specific, with beefed-up suspension components, a higher ride height and tougher-looking styling.
With the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, the automaker continues to do its own thing. Subaru has gone its own way for decades, selling all-wheel-drive passenger vehicles when no one else was, courting snow-belt driving enthusiasts and using an engine type - the "flat" or "boxer" configuration - that only one other carmaker, Porsche, has embraced.
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