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Available trims

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  • 2.0i Manual
    Starts at
    $21,695
    MPG
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Regular Gasoline H-4
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 2.0i Premium Manual
    Starts at
    $22,495
    MPG
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Regular Gasoline H-4
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 2.0i Premium CVT
    Starts at
    $23,495
    MPG
    26 City / 33 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Regular Gasoline H-4
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 2.0i Limited CVT
    Starts at
    $25,195
    MPG
    26 City / 33 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Regular Gasoline H-4
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive
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Notable features

  • New Special Edition available
  • Based on the Subaru Impreza hatchback
  • Hybrid model discontinued
  • Ground clearance of 8.7 inches
  • All-wheel drive standard

The good & the bad

The good

  • Higher driving position
  • Front and rear occupant space
  • Power from a stop
  • Simple dashboard design and climate control layout
  • Forward and rear visibility

The bad

  • Passing power
  • Road and engine noise on the highway
  • Rough idle on startup

Expert 2017 Subaru Crosstrek review

Our expert's take
By Cars.com editors
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What it is: The Crosstrek is Subaru's smallest crossover, a five-seat model based on the previous-generation Impreza hatchback. Last year, it was available in gasoline-powered and hybrid form, but the hybrid has been dropped for 2017. All models come with standard all-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.


A Special Edition package for the Premium model is available with red or black exterior paint and includes 17-inch dark-gray alloy wheels, gloss-black interior accents, red stitching, red accent lighting and aluminum pedals. Keyless access with push-button start, satellite radio and a blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert are standard.

Significant Standard Features

  • 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Five-speed manual transmission
  • All-wheel drive
  • 6.2-inch touchscreen multimedia system
  • Bluetooth streaming audio
  • Backup camera
  • 8.7 inches of ground clearance
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Heated front seats and side mirrors
  • Leather seats
  • EyeSight collision avoidance system
  • Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Keyless access and push-button start
  • Power moonroof
  • Navigation system

2017 Subaru Crosstrek review: Our expert's take


What it is: The Crosstrek is Subaru's smallest crossover, a five-seat model based on the previous-generation Impreza hatchback. Last year, it was available in gasoline-powered and hybrid form, but the hybrid has been dropped for 2017. All models come with standard all-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.


A Special Edition package for the Premium model is available with red or black exterior paint and includes 17-inch dark-gray alloy wheels, gloss-black interior accents, red stitching, red accent lighting and aluminum pedals. Keyless access with push-button start, satellite radio and a blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert are standard.

Significant Standard Features

  • 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Five-speed manual transmission
  • All-wheel drive
  • 6.2-inch touchscreen multimedia system
  • Bluetooth streaming audio
  • Backup camera
  • 8.7 inches of ground clearance
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Heated front seats and side mirrors
  • Leather seats
  • EyeSight collision avoidance system
  • Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Keyless access and push-button start
  • Power moonroof
  • Navigation system

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Safety review

Based on the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5 out of 5
Combined side rating front seat
5 out of 5
Combined side rating rear seat
5 out of 5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4 out of 5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4 out of 5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4 out of 5
Overall side crash rating
5 out of 5
Rollover rating
4 out of 5
Side barrier rating
5 out of 5
Side barrier rating driver
5 out of 5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5 out of 5
Side pole rating driver front seat
4 out of 5
15.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5 out of 5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5 out of 5
Side pole rating driver front seat
4 out of 5
15.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 years / 80,000 miles
Basic
Coverage available for purchase
Dealer certification
152-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.7 out of 5
Based on 130 reviews
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Comfort
4.7 out of 5
Interior
4.6 out of 5
Performance
4.5 out of 5
Value
4.6 out of 5
Exterior
4.8 out of 5
Reliability
4.8 out of 5

Most recent

  • $3000 for a converter at 95,000 hiway miles

    Great little car for 95,000 mostly interstate miles. Then the check engine light came on and the eyesight, hill holder, lane assist, and remote start stopped working. None of which are related to the check engine light. No change in starting, gas mileage, or performance . Just a light on the dash. Dealer says it needs a catalytic converter and wants $3,000 to make the light go off. Except they won't guarantee the light will go off. I've owned three subarus. This will be the last.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort
    2.0 out of 5
    Interior
    3.0 out of 5
    Performance
    2.0 out of 5
    Value
    2.0 out of 5
    Exterior
    5.0 out of 5
    Reliability
    1.0 out of 5
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  • I liked this car before the problems

    I had this car for the first year at 44k the catalytic converter went out. Subaru replaced at no charge. Then two years later at 90k the catalytic converter needs to be replaced again and also needs engine work already . I don’t drive it much so I’m shocked
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0 out of 5
    Interior
    3.0 out of 5
    Performance
    4.0 out of 5
    Value
    4.0 out of 5
    Exterior
    4.0 out of 5
    Reliability
    3.0 out of 5
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  • Reliable, fun, and slow

    We bought this car back in 2016, a 2017 model. Just traded it in on a 2020 Outback XT in January 2020 when it had 50,000km. It was decently comfortable but the seats were fairly firm and on long trips I would get a little sore (Alberta Canada to Southern California). It is very slow, not completely unbearably slow, but it is very slow. On the bright side, it gets great gas mileage for an AWD compact suv. Another thing to note is over the 50,000km we didn't have to take it in for any sort of mechanical issues at all. Just oil changes and standard maintanence. Obviously I don't know how it would do down the line, but judging by the few issues it gave us I'm sure it would be a very reliable vehicle in the long term.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0 out of 5
    Interior
    4.0 out of 5
    Performance
    2.0 out of 5
    Value
    4.0 out of 5
    Exterior
    4.0 out of 5
    Reliability
    5.0 out of 5
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  • Great reliability and safe

    Excellent drivability comfortable good value, quality and safety features Rides great . this is my 3rd Subaru 2 Foresters priori still own 1 2018 Subaru is a mainstay with me and my family. Great for winter
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0 out of 5
    Interior
    5.0 out of 5
    Performance
    5.0 out of 5
    Value
    5.0 out of 5
    Exterior
    5.0 out of 5
    Reliability
    5.0 out of 5
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  • Great all around car for family or sports.

    I absolutely love this car, but I bought a camper van and don't need two cars. I will miss it. Good mileage, and fantastic AWD traction in snow. Great ski car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0 out of 5
    Interior
    5.0 out of 5
    Performance
    5.0 out of 5
    Value
    5.0 out of 5
    Exterior
    5.0 out of 5
    Reliability
    5.0 out of 5
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  • Great choice for seniors

    Just bought used for my mother-in-law after my mother was happy with her 2015. The height makes it easy to get in and out of, and visibility is excellent, plus optional EyeSight. If it weren't a cool little SUV, the above might seem terrible, but this model is nothing for a senior to be ashamed of. BTW, stick with this generation; as of 2018, it gets a bit bloated, lacks power and the steering becomes too vague.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0 out of 5
    Interior
    4.0 out of 5
    Performance
    3.0 out of 5
    Value
    3.0 out of 5
    Exterior
    4.0 out of 5
    Reliability
    3.0 out of 5
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  • Sporty Symmetrical All Wheel Drive

    I love this car and have had no problems with it. It drives great and has been a great family car but can be used for driving to winter travel destinations (i.e. ski slopes).
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0 out of 5
    Interior
    5.0 out of 5
    Performance
    5.0 out of 5
    Value
    5.0 out of 5
    Exterior
    5.0 out of 5
    Reliability
    5.0 out of 5
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  • Loved the Crosstrek

    Car ended up being a little too small for packing in people, a dog and all the gear on a trip to the cabin or elsewhere. Loved driving it though! It was sometimes a little noisy inside the car at highway speeds. Nothing but positive overall.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0 out of 5
    Interior
    5.0 out of 5
    Performance
    5.0 out of 5
    Value
    5.0 out of 5
    Exterior
    5.0 out of 5
    Reliability
    5.0 out of 5
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  • loving it so far!

    I've driven Subarus exclusively since 2005 and this one is my favorite so far. I've gotten so many compliments on how cool I look driving it, the gas mileage difference compared to my previous (2007 Outback) car is tremendous! The interior is so quiet while I'm driving, and the bluetooth phone stuff is all very easy to use and convenient. My dog (who is very big) also loves it!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0 out of 5
    Interior
    4.0 out of 5
    Performance
    5.0 out of 5
    Value
    5.0 out of 5
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    5.0 out of 5
    Reliability
    5.0 out of 5
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  • Very reliable

    The car exceeded all my expectations love it and the dealership. Nice interior design and exterior design is great. Overall I would recommend this car for anyone looking for an exceptional vehicle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0 out of 5
    Interior
    5.0 out of 5
    Performance
    5.0 out of 5
    Value
    5.0 out of 5
    Exterior
    5.0 out of 5
    Reliability
    5.0 out of 5
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  • Crosstrek Review

    Great SUV for the money. Lots of room and power and still gets about 28MPG in the city and about 32MPG on the road. Great power with no lag time like most SUV's I've driven in the past.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0 out of 5
    Interior
    5.0 out of 5
    Performance
    5.0 out of 5
    Value
    5.0 out of 5
    Exterior
    4.0 out of 5
    Reliability
    5.0 out of 5
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  • Very easy and fun to drive its comfortable

    This car is very comfortable and fun to drive. Twin city Toyota in herculaneum was great easy to work with and friendly. They made me feel very comfortable.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0 out of 5
    Interior
    4.0 out of 5
    Performance
    5.0 out of 5
    Value
    5.0 out of 5
    Exterior
    4.0 out of 5
    Reliability
    5.0 out of 5
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek?

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek is available in 3 trim levels:

  • (1 style)
  • Limited (1 style)
  • Premium (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek?

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek offers up to 23 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek?

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Is the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 Subaru Crosstrek owners.

Is the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. 93.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 130 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.8

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