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2018 Subaru Crosstrek consumer reviews

$21,795–$22,795 MSRP range
side view of 2018 Crosstrek Subaru
(348 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.9
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A winner!

This car is exactly what we were looking for. It?s comfortable, quiet, small -but not too small, great on gas (we?re averaging 33mpg with mixed highway and road driving and two fill-ups so far), and looks terrific! The cargo space was big enough to handle helping our daughter move with many, many boxes and small decorative pieces. We are getting used to how to use the touch screen with apple play. The only complaint is that it is sometimes finicky, and doesn?t always respond to our touch. Shutting off the car and restarting it does the trick, but that is not always practical. It?s still worth the investment. A great vehicle!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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only had a few days so far fun car

love the car have only had a few days but fun to drive had a good experience with salesman to help me understand all the goodies in the car looking forward to a lot of good years with it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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yeah crosstrek

Crosstrek I love you. You really treat me well. You are so comfortable to sit in the "lap" of. You light up my life, especially at night. You are a cheap date because you don't guzzle all I givee youto drink, to fast. I get a lot of mileage out of you. Your 4 rounds on the ground, make you easy to go out with and keep a date. I truly love your crosstrek, and I look forward to a long relationship.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Wanted to love it, but only OK

I am mildly disappointed by the Crosstrek, which I desperately wanted to love. I love the external styling, but the Android Auto interface does not work and Subaru has been unable to say when it will be fixed. Also, the handling is definitely not as responsive as the Mazda, or even the Honda of the same size. It is also disappointing that the base model doesn't come with keyless start (don't all cars have that these days?).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Cool car

A lot of vehicle at a good price. The styling and handling are much better in person. Until you drive this car don't buy any other compact SUV type

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I?ve owned

Extraordinary handling, very secure and really love all the Eyesight features (back up alert, adaptive cruise, lane assist, dead corner alert etc.). Be careful not to become a lazy driver!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun Safe car to drive

This car has met all of my needs. Traded in my 2017 Outback 3.6R. The Cross Trek has a better ride and it is fun to drive. I have owned 13 Subarus they are the safest and most reliable vehicle on the market.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Its the best car I've owned

I love it, has a great ride and lots of dependable safety features. The interior is really sharp with stitching in the leather. I purchased the color orange and its a really nice orange, a bit muted not too bright. The tires really add a great look to the car and the roof rack is awesome. I have a feeling I am going to become a Subaru person for life. ITs a very sporty looking car for an outdoor type person.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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lOVE MY SUBARU!!!

Best car I ever owned. Reliable, beautiful, gas efficient- nothing not to like! This is our second Crosstrek. Am sold on this vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Drives like a dream

I love this car. The ride is so smooth and comfortable. I love starlink and Android auto. I look forward to my daily commute now.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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