Standard torque vectoring with brakes across the line made the gravel roads a joy to drive with its playful and sure-footed agility. Premium models also can access a wide options list including the EyeSight passive safety and driver assist features and a power moonroof. Not as long as you might think. The Crosstrek is a true crossover extraordinaire. For the first five years, the first snowfall of the year I would head out to an unplowed parking lot first thing in the morning and hoon around like a nut, and I could just drive the thing sideways everywhere in complete control, there is only one thing more fun to do in a car, and that has nothing to do with the transmission you choose.
So when I had a chance to spend some time in a 2. The sheet metal shares some panels with the Impreza, but gray plastic wheel arches, bumper covers and rocker panels add some durability to the look. After the second World War, Fuji Heavy Industries created a scooter called Fuji Rabbit with its parts coming from spare parts of airplanes. Related: Go-Anywhere Looks The changes from Impreza to Crosstrek start with the parts you can see. What's more impressive is that it does so with very little upset to the occupants. The last time we tested a 2015 Crosstrek with 148 hp , it sauntered to 60 mph in 10. Joined by features editor Christian… Our Subaru Crosstrek has proved it can handle the urban jungle like a pro with its comfortable ride, spacious interior, efficient engine, and solid driving dynamics.
The infotainment system gains two more speakers for a total of six and comes with a one-year complimentary subscription to the Starlink Connected Services suite of safety monitoring and security programs. Automatic emergency braking and forward-collision warning are optional, and they are not available at all on the base 2. But even before that, its parent company Fuji Heavy Industries had already been producing airplanes in Japan. Inside, the Premium edition is a marriage of simplicity and smart function. A generous dead spot in the center helps in highway stability, but first-time drivers may find themselves dialing in minor corrections around long, sweeping turns for the first week or so.
With this newfound rigidity, the Crosstrek's new suspension soaked up all manner of ruts and bumps without a squeak or rattle. Now on its fifth generation, it is said to be the first sport utility wagon in the world. Although this altitude wouldn't affect the engine performance of a vehicle with, say, a turbocharger! When activated at speeds below 13 mph, X-Mode changes throttle, stability control, traction control and all-wheel-drive settings to let you get out of sticky off-road situations or descend slippery slopes with electronic hill descent control. In the same way that the first generation was a surprise success, this new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek should be a surprise for first-time owners. This might sound crazy, but the lifted hatchback can be flogged through corners harder… Driver-assist systems are becoming more popular every year, so much so that many vehicles, including the Subaru Forester and Ascent, have them standard on every trim. In short: To do any better than the Crosstrek would require fewer driven wheels.
The doors close with a reassuring heft, rather than the cheapoid, tin-can feeling of the previous version. Up front, the seats could use more support for long drives, and lumbar adjustment isn't available. We were told the engine itself is 80 percent new and now features direct fuel injection, which bumps the horsepower from 148 to 152 but 145 lb-ft of torque remains. Again, I do plan on test driving both models first but the 6 speed is calling my name at the moment. Towing capacity remains at a healthy 1,500 pounds regardless of transmission.
The actual transaction price will be dependent on innumerable variables, from the dealer's inventory to the buyer's bargaining skills, so this figure is an approximation. A six-speed manual is the standard transmission. Roof rails are standard, too. The 2018 Crosstrek is again , a compact hatchback with exceptional interior room and standard all-wheel drive. Limited Crosstrek vehicles also have leather upholstery, a power moonroof, keyless access with push-button start, a 4. Standard features for each trim are in bold type for added clarity. Subaru has taken large strides to bring its cars up to the class leaders in available technology and creature comforts.
Some said they might recommend the manual if it had a 6 speed for 1st gen crosstrek. It earns an 8 out of 10. Key words here are 'tight twists and turns,' because the engine, which also is mostly new, is not a willing partner in such endeavors. Even the base Crosstrek 2. Starting with the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2.
Thanks for all the advice guys! The Starlink infotainment system features a 6. The seats are supportive and well-bolstered, the controls including a 6. The traditional benefits of Subaru interiors remain, however: The Crosstrek has a very low beltline and slim pillars, meaning outward visibility is outstanding in every direction. The EyeSight system includes adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, lane departure warning with sway warning and lane keep assist. Although the 2018 model has gained only 93 pounds over , the car feels significantly more substantial. But all the changes somehow, like them or not, really do set it apart from the Impreza — it looks like a very different animal, and this is part of what its customers find appealing, according to Subaru. During our , we gave the 2018 Crosstrek props for its stiffer platform and responsive suspension.
The engine performance is the only blemish on what has become a polished, quiet and surprisingly refined vehicle. Subaru uses chain cvt so that should help with some reliability. One package also includes high beam assist, reverse automatic braking, and a moonroof. Maybe the Subaru Corporation is too busy working on a new Crosstrek with a hybrid powertrain and an all-electric to follow in 2021. Those scores net an 8 out of 10 on our safety scale. The other package includes all the features from the previous package and adds Starlink 8. As Ougarov pointed out, packaging versatility is a Crosstrek strength.