2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Customer Reviews

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  I bought this car for me, but my wife enjoys the riding and handling so much. I find she has taken the Subaru out more than her car that she use to brag about.

• Weather Versatility

  I drove my Subaru back east in some thunder and hail storms. The Subaru did not even flinch and drove through the bad weather like it was not even there. Other than visibility and a little rock from side winds, It was a pleasure and fun to drive when other cars were pulling over.

• Cost to Maintain

  We use to own a BMW, it was over $600 to do the 15,000 maintenance. On the Subaru, the 15,000 maintenance and service was less than $200.

Cons

• Power

  CVT & Cruise Control has some issues on very steep mountain passes (10% or greater hills), like reving up to 5000 RPMs before shifting up. Thank goodness it has the manual controls and paddle shifting. I can control the engine and speed better using the manual transmission mode on CVT on steep hills

Pros

• Cabin Noise

  Quiet ride.

• Fuel Economy

  between 320 to 400 miles per tank..

Cons

Pros

• Safety

• Ride and Handling

• Reliability

Cons

Pros

• Safety

• Fuel Economy

  Great cost on gas

• Weather Versatility

  Very versatile in all weather conditions.

Cons

• Power

  I went from a 6 cylinder to a 4 cylinder.

Pros

• Reliability

  extremely reliable with no transmission

• Fuel Economy

  fuel efficient!

• Cabin Noise

  it’s a crossover so it’s spacious

Cons

• Technology and Entertainment

  out dated Bluetooth system but you can remove it and install a new modern CarPlay stereo

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  Very good on gas mileage

Cons

• Cabin Noise

  It does have some cabin noise.

• Power

  It could have a little more power when you step on the gas.

• Seat Comfort

  The seats are a little hard.

Pros

• Styling

  The way it looks

• Ride and Handling

  Rides really nice and smooth

• Cabin Noise

  Really quiet when window are rolled up

Cons

Pros

• Fuel Economy

• Reliability

Cons

• Power

  Subaru's Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) takes some getting used to. It's not a typical gearbox so you don't feel or hear the lurch of the gears shifting which is a little strange, but the bigger issue is it's just a little delayed or sluggish in responding to the gas pedal.

• Seat Comfort

  Seats are comfortable but lack control. They go up, down, forward, and back, but I'm on the tall side and it just doesn't have a setting that's comfortable for long periods for me.

Pros

• Safety

  Nothing blocks view from windows. Some cars put a detail right in the area of your blindspot.

• Ride and Handling

  Feels secure when driving up steep driveways.

• Interior Space

  Not too big not too small.

Cons

• Fuel Economy

  Had a prius that ran 53-56 mpg. I'm getting 30-32 now. Refueling I feel more.

• Power

  Like most cars it's not built to race but it does take awhile before it grabs going up a tall hill.

• Seat Comfort

  Could use a little more cushion on the bottom half but may interfer with heater.

Pros

• Weather Versatility

  Handles in all weather to and from work on country roads

• Safety

  Handles in all weather to and from work on country roads

• Cargo Space

  Enough room for weekend getaways, traveling, and family growth

Cons

• Cost to Maintain

  Didn't realize it required premium oil, then again, we knew that Subarus cost more to maintain