2018 Subaru Crosstrek Customer Reviews

Pros

• Value

  We already owned a Forester, so we were familiar with Subaru. I purchased Crosstrek for commuting. It has been reliable, easy to drive, and economical.

Cons

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  Can handle like a dream on curvy road

• Value

  Pretty easy modern manual car

• Fuel Economy

  30 to 37 with my type of respectable driving.

Cons

• Power

  Less than 200 ponies

• Technology and Entertainment

  Usb data hookup is fragile

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  It's a comfortable and smooth ride. Great turning radius.

• Interior Space

  Both the front passengers and the backseat passengers have plenty of room.

• Weather Versatility

  This is so important in Colorado. So far it's handled well in every weather condition I've encountered.

Cons

• Cargo Space

  I wish I had more space. But this is a choice - if I truly wanted/needed more space, I could have bought a larger vehicle.

• Dashboard

  I hit some button and have something on the display that I don't necessarily want to see all the time. It's a bit too complex to deal with all of the settings sometimes.

• Seat Comfort

  My husband definitely doesn't find the front passenger seat at all comfortable. I'm okay in it, but it could be a bit more comfy.

Pros

• Weather Versatility

  Rain, ice, snow, gravel… doesn’t matter. nothing seems to faze this car. it’s a tank.

• Technology and Entertainment

  The upgraded sound system (HK I think) sounds fantastic. Apple Car Play and Sirius XM capabilities are a big plus. The Sat radio antenna always provides a clear signal. I’ve had several BMWs before and the signal was always unreliable. The Eye Sight system is far superior to other automated cruise control systems I’ve had in other cars.

• Fuel Economy

  30+ mpg on the highway as long as you don’t mash the accelerator constantly.

Cons

• Cabin Noise

  A bit more road noise than cars I’ve had in the past but that is to be expected on an AWD vehicle with grippy tires.

Pros

• Value

  Great value for the money.

Cons

• Power

  The Crosstrek has adequate power but could use a little more.

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  good mpg

• Reliability

Cons

• Seat Comfort

  needs electric seats

Pros

• Reliability

  Well made and don’t rust. They go on for ever

• Ride and Handling

• Weather Versatility

Cons

• Cargo Space

  It is smaller than I would like but I knew that when I bought it. I now have kid seats for my grands in the back so I cannot fold seat down to get the full size

Pros

• Cost to Maintain

  Very easy to maintain

Cons

• Power

  It only has 152 horsepower but it gets up to speed and will move when necessary.

Pros

• Cargo Space

• Fuel Economy

• Ride and Handling

Cons

• Braking

• Dashboard

Pros

• Technology and Entertainment

  Everything is well thought out

• Braking

  I love this car it's very stable

• Fuel Economy

  32 mpg

Cons

• Power

  It goes fine but another 50 hpnwould be good

• Interior Space

  There is nothing I don't like about this car

• Cabin Noise

  Just a little noisy upon start up