2018 Subaru Crosstrek consumer reviews

I really enjoy my new Crosstrek. It has a smooth ride and I feel safe inside. I feel comforted with the safety components loaded in the Subaru brand. My mechanic told me he rarely sees Subaru?s in his shop. They are built well and last long. It is a looker with its gray blue color.

The style, speed and safety features are well designed for driving in all weather conditions. In addition, the Crosstrek is intuitive with the interior functions; whether it's the eyesight safety features, lane departure reminders, blindspot signals and more.

nice car with all the electronic items, notifications, interior, items and comfort. Easy to read all the instruments, and manuals.

This is a great vehicle! It is solidly built and the fit and finish are second to none. Great gas mileage, responsive throttle and breaking. One of the best crossovers on the market today.

I am new to the Subaru family after owning a Chevy, Ford, Chrysler and a Saturn. And in my opinion, the quality, design, safety features, and comfort of the Subaru is so much better than the other brands. I wish that I had purchased one years ago. As soon as I drove my Subaru Crosstrek Limited for the first time, I fell in love with it. Take one for a test drive and you will see what I am talking about. It's a well-made, comfortable, and safe car to drive. You won't regret buying one. If you're reading this and you live in CT, stop by Premier Subaru in Branford like I did. They are a wonderful dealership and they truly care about their customers. Great car and great dealership. It doesn't get better than that!

We love this car for its safety features, performance and style. Love the heated seats and the sun/moon roof.

The car is comfortable, handles well and isn?t bad looking. The pickup is a bit lagging due to HP, but that is minuscule.

Whatever terrain, this can handle any adventure! A vehicle which gives you 100% performance, reliability and safety without compromising your comfort! Over all performance is astonishing!

The 2nd-gen 2018 Subaru Crosstrek has been pretty much completely overhauled when it compared to its predecessor. I'm happy to say that all of the changes have been for the better. I currently have 3500 miles on my Crosstrek (a mid-level Premium model), and previously owned a 2014 model back when Subaru called it the "XV Crosstrek," so I'll be making some comparisons to that for those of you thinking of upgrading. When it comes to exterior styling, the new Crosstrek bears a strong family resemblance to its predecessor. The neat-looking black and silver 17" wheels make a return, as does the rugged, textured body cladding. There are some key differences, however. Subaru's traditional hexagonal grille and Hawkeye headlights are wider and a little more squinty than before, giving it a sleek appearance. The most changes were made out back, with wider tail lights that extend onto the rear hatch. LED brake lights provide a nice, premium look. All of these changes result in a car that looks similar to the previous model, but the overall look is sleeker and more modern. You could almost say that the styling is higher resolution than the 1st-gen model. It's conservatively handsome and should age well over the years. The biggest changes are made on the interior. The dashboard consists of a high-quality soft touch graining with imitation stitching. This, combined with carbon fiber-look trim, gives the interior a much more premium, sporty ambience than the previous Crosstrek. Door armrests and the upper door panels are soft touch as well - important, because this is where you're going to rest your elbows when you're driving. The steering wheel has a thicker rim and feels great in the hands (it's also covered in a soft leather). The center armrest is nicely padded, and the shifter feels durable and suitably chunky. Subaru really got all of the touch points right here. Front seats are covered with a cloth material that is softer and less scratchy than the fabric used in the previous Crosstrek. They're also more supportive, and are comfy for long trips. I'm also a fan of the contrasting orange stitching. Front leg, hip, and shoulder room is excellent. Rear legroom is better than the previous model, but 6-footers might be a tad cramped. Headroom is excellent all around. It is worth noting that while the Crosstrek can technically seat five, there is a large center hump in the back seat that makes squeezing three people across the rear bench impractical. The rear cargo area is very large and practical. Small item storage in the cabin is excellent as well. Subaru's infotainment system on the Crosstrek is a HUGE upgrade from the Radio Shack-style head units that they used to use. My Premium came with a 6.5" touchscreen that includes Apple CarPlay support. This is fantastic, because it allows you to have navigation on your car without having to pay extra for a navigation package. Touchscreen response is good. The screen is also home to a useful backup camera that has distance markers and trajectory. On the road, the new Subaru Global Platform (SGP) underpinning the Crosstrek is a winner. It feels stiff and solid, absorbing road imperfections with Germanic authority and solidity. The ride is smooth and comfortable, while still being fun to drive. Steering precision is very good, and although it is light effort there is enough directional feel at speed to inspire confidence. Body roll is exceptionally well-controlled. While the Crosstrek's limits are lower due to its taller profile, it is still a pretty engaging drive. Wind noise is hushed thanks to an acoustic windshield. The meaty tires do create some drone at highway speeds, but it isn't bad. As always, Subaru's Symmetrical AWD system is best in class. I drove the Crosstrek in some pretty bad snowy conditions, and the vehicle never felt upset or skittish. It takes on snowy and slick conditions with a "let's do this" type of attitude, and it feels very stable and secure in its handling and grip. It's incredibly capable. The Subaru is only let down by a 152-hp engine that provides only adequate power. At least it is smooth and sounds good, and gets 30+ mpg for me in combined driving without me really trying. The CVT is responsive. Overall the Crosstrek is an excellent car and I would highly recommend it to anyone that needs a capable, practical, fuel-efficient vehicle that is both safe and fun to drive.

Most reliable car I've owned. The ride is really smoothe and is awesome in the snow. The interior is sleek looking and very comfortable. The inside feels a lot larger than you would think a crossover would be.