2021 Subaru Crosstrek | Review & Road Test
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
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Aligning with modern fashion, Subaru calls the Crosstrek a small SUV…even though it’s clearly a hatchback. Whatever you call it, the Crosstrek does indeed compete with small SUVs like the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, and Jeep Renegade.
Compared to that squad the Crosstrek has some key advantages.
#1: Standard all-wheel drive. Other than the Kia Seltos, I can’t think of any small SUVs where all-wheel traction is a given. #2: Ground clearance. With 8.7 inches between earth and underbelly, the Crosstrek can tackle more challenging trails without shedding componentry along the way. For perspective, you’d have to upgrade your Renegade to top-tier Trailhawk trim to match the Crosstrek’s ground clearance. And #3: Price. The cheapest Crosstrek starts a touch above $22,000, not including destination charges.
Base and Premium trim Crosstrek’s employ a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine (152hp, 145 lb-ft) delivering adequate thrust and competitive fuel economy. You can even choose a manual transmission, which partly explains the Crosstrek’s low base price. Budget an extra $1,350 if you’d rather have Subaru’s Lineartronic continuously variable transmission manage ratios for you.
With the Sport and Limited trims, a heartier 2.5-liter engine (182hp, 176 lb-ft) teamed with that continuously variable transmission comes standard.
Cargo space is a competitive 20.8 cu-ft behind the rear seats. Folding those seats reveals a total of 55.3 cu-ft. There are also standard roof rails for securing larger gear to the roof.
If you want to overland your Crosstrek, I sure won’t judge. Explore the Crosstrek’s cabin and you’ll find respectable occupant space in front or in back…assuming you’re a completely average dude like me.
Beyond space, the Crosstrek’s cabin offers a clear view out, simple knobs and switches, materials that metaphorically shine among the small SUV set, and colorful stitching on higher trims. There’s a lot to like in here.
Distracting from the indignity of me blowing that thing up, is our test car’s Plasma yellow pearl paint. Hat tip to Subaru for not charging extra for their more distinct paint choices.
On an aesthetic note, I find the shape of the plastic wheel arches…odd.
Applied to your nearest roadway, the Subaru Crosstrek manages bumps with competence though interior noise is more pronounced than in Subaru’s more expensive offerings. Which is no surprise given the Crosstrek’s price tag. The steering also falls in the “just fine” category.
For those with off-road aspirations all Crosstreks, save the base trim, include X-mode which alters CVT, engine, and stability control settings for dirt road adventuring. Choose the Sport trim, like our tester here, and you’ll get dual-function X-mode with literally twice as many modes. Wow.
Keep things basic and the most elemental of Crosstreks includes a 6.5-inch screen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, automatic climate control, these SI-Drive buttons which alter accelerator responsiveness, and a rear-seat reminder so you don’t forget your kids, pets, or ice cream.
Higher trims offer features like heated seats, smart key access, and a larger 8-inch infotainment display. And if you feel like burning down an extra $1,000 there’s a moonroof.
Eyesight, Subaru’s camera-based driver-assist suite, comes on every Crosstrek..with the continuously variable transmission. Sorry manual transmission fans, you’ll have to employ old-fashioned spatial awareness if you’d like to avoid catastrophe.
Merging lane departure warning, steering assist, dynamic cruise control, and forward collision alert, Eyesight can help protective awful drivers from their own obliviousness.
I should also note that Subaru makes a Crosstrek hybrid. When I tell you, it costs more than $35,000 plus destination charges you might recoil in shock. Mitigating that shock. it’s actually a well-equipped plug-in hybrid that can drive 17 miles on electric power alone, is eligible for a roughly $4,000 US federal tax incentive, and, in certain states, earns you access to the HOV lane.
The subcompact SUV field has grown in recent years, so you have plenty of choices (visual of Mazda CX-30, Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade, Hyundai Kona) though let me throw out a wild card. If you like the Crosstrek but want to save some cash, you could buy the Subaru Impreza 5-door instead. It’s essentially a Crosstrek with the body cladding removed, reduced ground clearance, and a $3,000 lower starting price. Something else to ponder.
Nonetheless, assuming you view it as such, the Subaru Crosstrek stacks up well against the current gaggle of subcompact SUVs.
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This is one of the best vehicles available in my opinion. Quite a package, comfort, personality, versatility, reliability, price. A lot to like.
I recently had a 2021 Crosstrek Limited as a rental in Alaska, it did awesome off road on the trails and hills and the snow. If you live in the mountains or have bad winters with snow and icy roads. It's the vehicle for you!
And it handles snow and ice like no other. We have a Crosstrek and a Forrester as daily driver in MN and would not go back to any other name brand.
and a CVT🤣
Says anyone with their first awd/4x4....
LONG LIVE THE CD PLAYER!!!! Well done, Micah & Co. I'm almost sold on the plug-in version of this.
"Is it possible to learn this economy?"
"Not from a Jeep"
Since we're doing Star Wars references! 🤗
Just got the 2.5l sport yesterday! love it! it has features my 2021 Volvo for 42k doesn't have! lol
This car never changed its looks, but damn I still want one!!
I want one too, but I'm waiting for the 2023 model.
No you don’t Subaru are very poorly made I work on cars all day and Subaru are one of the main cars with the most rediculous issues
We just bought this exact trim a couple of weeks ago and couldn't be happier! We went for the Cool Grey Khaki which is that beautiful mix of blue/grey. I love how the badging, grille, wheels, shark fin antenna, and mirror caps are all painted metallic dark grey instead of cheap black plastic or gaudy chrome. The gold stitching and Crosstrek embroidery on the seats are a very sporty touch. The grey/black water repellent seats are very comfortable and high-end looking and the fact that they're heated makes for a great value. Lastly, I like the fact that Subaru still equips some of their vehicles with CD players. That's my preferred music source! I grew up with CD players and hate to see them go away. Subaru is one of the last automakers to still offer CD players other than Mazda.
The very first thing I love.. it's the CD players..
I think Mazda no longer offers CD players, at least for the Mazda CX-30 and CX-5.
@@ronavena The CX-30 never had it since it came out for 2019. It's their latest model so of course they didn't equip it with an old technology. However, I believe the CX-5 still has it considering it hasn't been fully redesigned since 2017. The Mazda 6 still has it since it hasn't been fully redesigned since 2014. They did give it a facelift for 2018 inside and out but still kept the CD player.
I reserved a white limited but they had already sold it before I got to the dealership. They said they had a cool grey khaki coming in soon, had to Google the color. After seeing it, I said that's even better!
Getting my 22 limited next week and I couldn't be more excited!!
As an hr-v owner, I’ll tell you right now Subaru already won.
how what made sub better than Honda hrs?
@@gizzelleboccia1806 yes.
Very much appreciate the tall guy trying to fit I'm 6'3" and never know what I will fit in
Feels good to be comfy!
Wish more reviews addressed the tall guy!
i am 6'4" and have done some long drives in my gf's brand new 2021 sport edition. I fit just fine. Seats a little hard tho.
@@Boduckai well, BOOYAH! I’m here to rep all the tall guys, making sure we can FIT. 🚗
Yeah that's awesome, I'm only 6'1" with huge feet so I've had my share of issues as well. I wish the grill was nicer on these things, maybe I need to see them in person.
The colour is this car is great. I also really liked the tall person segment. It's surprising how many supposedly spacious cars do not work for tall people for lots of different reasons
Test drove a 2021 Crosstrek Limited. Drives well and has lots of great safety features. This is the top of the line trim, but still lacks rear USB, rear vent, and standard moon roof. Also, the passenger seat is manual adjust.
Awesome video Micah! Also, was it Needless Full Throttle Acceleration?
Can’t believe you now have a 1 1/2 hour commute now! That’s nuts!
@NORTHWOODSPREPPER1 he’s probably not commuting by it though. That seems like a lot of work to get to work unless there’s a helipad at his house and at his work.
Nice review! Question... Of the compact and small SUVs you're familiar with, which have tighter on-center steering precision? That's important to me. Thanks.
2018, 66,000 miles and the only problem was battery had to be replaced. 36 miles per gallon at 65 miles per hour. Infotainment system sucks but it works.
Michael has so much charisma!
Well gee, thanks 🙂
It undercuts on selling price, but what about running costs?
Just purchased a lightly used 2021 limited (2.5 liter) . Great car, excellent visibility, ots of safety features and love the X mode.
However my biggest gripe is the lack of rear vents and heated rear seats that i have in my 2018 legacy limited. But thats about it. Surprisingly the crosstrek has better overall mileage than the legacy.
The review was informative, I’m in the market for a small SUV🙏🏿
Don’t get a Subaru they have a lot of maintenance issues at 150k miles
Love my Subarus, and have not had any major/unexpected issues
Great video! Thanks for posting
when you change your volume you can't push any other buttons. because normally when i adjust the audio to my music, i need to push SOO many buttons right away.
Just bought one today luv it, its amazing!
Until you have trans leaks at 75-80k and den oil leak from 100-150k depending on how high oil type you stick with and you may blow a seal gasket before 150k Subaru are not built very well why you think it’s only 22k for a brand new one cuz they are junk
I have an impreza right now and its great other then the fact that the ground clearance is way to low for Wyoming winters. Ive had some front bumper damage and also managed to smash my windshield washer fluid reservoir from hitting a baseball size piece of ice in the road
Jokes on you, I already googled crosstrek rooftop tent long before this video came out!
Kbb has earned my respect with that star wars reference
what do you think about this vs the Lexus UX 250h?
Why do so many car reviewers always review the upgraded sport or limited trims, review the base model please, the model most people are going to buy
i guess because that what the manufacture offer to the reviewers and it shows everything that you could get in this model, AND it has the highest profit margin. XD
I just bought this in the same color..plasma yello pearl. I’m usually a black or grey car but this color was so pretty.
The Crosstrek is made in Japan. Not so with the Impreza.
Can y’all review the 2021 Buick envision
I test drove a Subaru Crosstrek and a Kia Seltos along with a Jeep Renegade yesterday and I have to say that the Kia and the Subaru were in my opinion 2 of the best vehicle's so far. The Subaru Crosstrek has a great engine/transmission combination that made it feel very good visibility is pretty good ( the Seltos was a bit better 😅😅). The handling is very good. The ride is one on point and the mpg is nothing to complain about. However for all of it's pros there are a couple of cons. One of cons I have to complain about is the ignition. For $34,000 I would expect a keyless option like a push button starter or keyless entry. The Kia Seltos has a keyless option. So Subaru what's the deal?? Other than that a very good vehicle. And a good vehicle for the money$$$. a good buy.
I'm between seltos ex and crosstrek touring. And it's so hard to decide since they are so similar. Which one did you decide?
Where did you get the lumbar pillow?
Only one trim for that Impreza Hatch & no 2.5L offered.
Apparently the RAV4 is classified as a wagon in Japan
Thank you! I have been wanting to check out this car for a while
Subaru makes a excellent product...
If the 2.5 came with the 6spd, I’d have one in my driveway right now.
My only complaint about my '20 Crosstrek Limited is no driver lumbar support. The top trim level and Subaru gets chincy, cmon.
Keep mike! Loving his input.
THEY SHOULD MAKE= 2.5 Sport with Manual trans!
For the subaru xv , if considering on the reliability factor, could it be a great choice to go for as a family suv?
Not the worst but I think an Outback to Forester could be better
why would you hit/punch the touch screen like that?
Great car, but the competition is catching up, especially in the powertrain department. They should make the 2.5L standard, and perhaps add a turbo model for the higher trim levels. Subaru should also make some sort of limited slip rear locker available for the "Wilderness" models. I bought an Impreza, and am happy with it. As to price, one should really move up to the Premium trim level at least. I bought the base model, but after adding automatic and a couple of options, was close to Premium levels, which is a much nicer car (CD player, heated mirrors/seats, better ride quality).
The competition is sub-compact, the Crosstrek is based on the compact Impreza so for example, the Crosstrek has almost 5 inches more of rear leg room than the Toyota Corolla Cross. with which it's often compared and Jeep level road clearance where the Mazda CX-30 can't touch (not to mention Mazda's rough ride often described as bone jarring).
It's almost as if it's on a different class.
@@CorkKNIFE True for some, like the Kona and HRV, but the CX-30 is based on the Mazda 3 (not really a sub-compact) and the Corolla Cross (obviously) is based on the compact Corolla.
Was really hoping this video would show the off road perfomance aspect.....may still go with the Toyota 4runner
Manual Awd small CUV with a little tow capacity is all I am asking for. No cvt or DCT. Simple creature comforts. Comfortable seating front and rear. The Crosstrek checks off a lot of boxes and the only vehicle available to do so under $30k. #savethemanuels
Agree 100%
@@jmitchell3127 yup! Now we have the Bronco Sport. To bad it doesn't come in a manual. With a turbo and a normal automatic it definitely takes the cake!
MORE MIKE!!!!
I agree!
Saw this exact color on the road one day and I instantly whipped my eyes back on it and fell in love
Looking around for my first car and I think this is the one, love that plasma yellow color, don’t mind the lumbar issue, a buy off the discount stores and I’ll live
Does it offer Remote start?
How did he know I had already started looking for a rooftop tent....uncanny!
Is there a way to permanently turn off that super-annoying autostop feature?
Yep
For anyone who has the 2.0L does it feel slow when you accelerate? Im not a fast driver but I still don't want to feel sluggish on the freeway
I'd consider it adequate. You might need to plan passing maneuvers on the freeway, but it's not terribly slow. I haven't gone full throttle in mine since I'm still breaking in the engine.
Get the manual.
The Fiat 500X also offer AWD as standard. For those few people who care that Fiat is around in the USA with only the 500X.
Who buys a Fiat? Really a Fiat😆
@@jayhut2262 a few people. The sells figures are laughable.
I’m looking for a daily driver so I can get rid of my nightmare Santa Fe. Trying to decide between a Crosstrek and Corolla. I just need something dependable, one that doesn’t cost a fortune in repairs and good on gas.
If you keep your vehicles for more than about 70k miles I would say the Toyota will be the safer bet. Toyota's hold their value better in general too.
This car beats a Tacoma on winding roads with snow and ice. I would like the sport package better if it had a turbo and a full size spare.
Can't get the larger engine with the manual transmission, correct?
Correct 😡
Are Subarus reliable?
Sprightly > Zippy?
Michael should have a show too. He's great!
Oh he does. Just figured that out. Ha!
What? No Cassette/Bluetooth?
Micah the squirrel hasn't made an appearance in a while, what's up with that?
Xmode requires CVT.... not available with MT.
I like this wagon
8 more shopping days til the "completely average dude" Micah's birthday!
P.S. According to the Internet, Crosstrek roof rails can hold 700 lbs (including tent).
P.S.S. Thanks for your input, KBB Video Pro Mike Danger
You’re welcome!
“I didn’t scoot it that much” lol yeah right he put that seat all the way to the front.
@7:03 that was not my experience with the "Eyesight". Its thumbs down from me. I vote to get the manual without "Eyesight". You get more driving pleasure and relaxed driving on a long trip where "Eyesight" won't do unwanted steering maneuvers.
its a thumbs up for me, makes any longgg straight hwy driving super relaxed. In city with lots lane changing+ cornering you just turn it off (but you still have AEB and blind spot monitoring =saves 10%insurance every year). Too bad there's no manual for 2.5 engine only cvt available and certainly less driving pleasure for a 2.0 engine that's 1 sec slower and less fuel efficient
I didn't like the lane centering aspect of eyesight but since that can be switched off for good I bought one & am enjoying it much.
Turn it off?
Hahahahahahahaha, I did google rooftoptent on cross trek … this guy is a wizard lol
Lol... I like that he actually "waited" he knew he was right 😅😅
Think this is my next car. Need an offroad vehicle for my camping trips. Anybody put a lift on these?
A bunch of people I know lift these!
Can you tell me how tall are you ?
So you can't get the 2.5 in manual?
No
Manuals only account for about 10% of manufacturer's sales .... thus, that's why they are pretty much gone ... even in the sports car world.
You forgot to mention they’re going all green, which really attracts me to this vehicle.
Love the xv!
Base starts at 22k with standard awd ? How can you go wrong with that. Too bad that the sport trim is not offered in manual transmission
"You can sell a young man's car to an old man, but you'll never sell an old man's car to a young man."
Nothing screams "DEPENDS AND PREPARATION H" louder than an automatic, except that a CVT adds an exclamation point.
How is the long-term reliability, and cost-of-ownership on these??
It's also too bad the 6-spd manual is not available throughout the line up.
I have a 2015 and havent done anything except brakes and oil.. these vehicles are fucking amazing. Actually trading in my 2015 this week for a 2021 Limited.
Consumer Reports gives them very high ratings.
@@UnknownUser_0000 how many miles?
@@pambritz3166 yup subaru has taken top marks in almost every segment it competes in. Crosstrek destroyed everything in its segment in consumer reports!
@@DeanMartinSoldier1 Still have my 2015 with 72k. It's been flawless.
Can I get the WRX in that color ? 😄
I like it. I would buy
2:12 lmao um, no. I'm not a car person so I can only speak from my limited experience on earth but my test drive of this car, which I like enough so far, thought this was one of the most sluggish cars I've test driven in two months. (Volvo S60 T8 Hybrid was the most insane, so far.) I may try a Rav4, which I hear is sluggish as well.
It's an economy car with off-road features. What did you expect, sports car acceleration?
Lol, it's a compact CUV.
Want a little speed get a Hyundai Kona N, or the Mazda Turbo (this one you'll regret in a few years). Otherwise a Porsce Macan is your next vehicle.
Top spec 2.5 and still halogen headlights.
no top spec get's steering responsive led
I own the Impreza hatchback. I wanted the crosstrek, but the vehicles are pretty much identical and I’m not shelling out $5k more for ground clearance that no one ever uses.
Are those non-LED headlights? on a 2021? No thanks
The Limited trim level has LED headlights.
Cool grab the limited..
I'm bitter they don't have the 2.5 in manual. My SG MT forester doesn't have much life in it anymore and I need a replacement.
agreed, I need the loaded sport with the 2.5 and a manual trans.
Halogen lights tho...?
Thanks, but CVT transmissions are not for me.
Have you driven one?
Yeah the plastic arches look like someone tape and paint over bondo to pass inspection
They've been on vehicles since the early 2000's, the Chevy Suburban had them back then.
Welcome to the world of protecting your wheel arches from rusting out in 5 - 7 years. Dodge can back that statement with their trucks. 😄
If only Subaru offered dual climate zone on the Crosstrek then this would be a winner in my book.
It's a small vehicle, no need for dual climate control. It's not like you're running air and the passenger 2 ft to your left needs the heat on.
@@danielfair4675 I had a Corolla with dual climate zone and let me tell you; dual climate is a relationship/marriage savor. You don’t know the luxury of that until you have it. Or been on very long car rides where your gf likes it seventh layer of hell hott and you are dying of heat stroke 😂 plus the Canadian version of the Crosstrek has dual climate zone.
@@EONEILL1987 the wifey drives a loaded Chrysler 300c awd w/the Hemi. Dual climate, heated & cooled cup holders, heated & cooled seats, heated steering wheel, rear window powered sunshade, and numerous other goodies.
I've seen it & used it all .... the Crosstrek Limited has everything I need, to keep me perfectly content.
@@danielfair4675it's true it may not need dual zone climate control (just purchased a 2021limited model) but my only gripe is it lacks rear vents and heated rear seats like my limited legacy
Of all the cars you said it compares with literally only compares with the Jeep. all the other ones offer a totally different lifestyle
The throttle reminds me of Equinox. 😂😂😂
Was it just me or did it seem like he wasn’t sitting up straight in the back row ? Kinda looked like he was hunched a little.
I just like this Channel
All the love from Arabia
Average dude is a nice shift from the last 4 years of “quintessential average American male”
The problem with most Subarus, their head gaskets blow. And if you decide to buy one, always go with a manual transmission because that 2.5l engine is too much for a cvt transmission which they tend to go out and get very pricey in repairing.
@Yeah Right the 2.0 is still available.
The 2.5 head gasket issue pretty much ended in 2012.
The head gasket problem has pretty well been corrected. Highest reliability ratings from _Consumer Reports_ last time I looked.
The CVT transmission? A newly whelped puppy has too much torque for that.
I looove that they included the sport trim this year with the 2.5L engine,
But seeing that yellow-green Sport decals/stitching, plastics, etc is God-awful hideous in person (not a fan of the yellow green paint body color either)
REALLY wished they went with the orange that was in the forester sport AT LEAST.
Bland styling continues
Needs the WRX engine.
I like 👍🏼
This is the vehicle Evie should have purchased, not the Bronco
Will never understand why they pair the stick with the small engine... People who want the stick, want the big engine...
A tremendous value
nice review, subaru in canada are pricy!!!
Canada is overpriced in general 😔