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2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid consumer reviews

$26,395 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Crosstrek Hybrid Subaru
(16 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.9
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 3.8
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.5
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Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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GREAT CAR

Head room was not designed for tall people. Leather seat covers were very rich looking. The exterior was black, with ever so slight, sparkles. I normally would not buy a black car; however, it was so attractive and sleek looking.

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

Love this car. Subarus can be a bit spendy but have good upgrades and runs amazing! I actually really love the interior of this car it's unique and makes it different then everything else.

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

Rides smooth, good gas mileage, good features. Fun to drive, good acceleration, much better than non hybrid model.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best handling hybrid

Best value for an AWD hybrid on the market. Very happy with it in winter and snow. Gets really good gas milage in the city in summer.

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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This car is not a true hybrid

I actually have a 2014 crosstrek hybrid (base model). Subaru just discontinued the hybrid version of this car in 2016 due to poor sales. As mentioned in the title, this is not a true hybrid. I get significantly better gas mileage on the highway than I do the city. Most true hybrids get better gas mileage in the city or the same as the highway. Overall I'm averaging in the upper 20's and often see the mid 30's on the highway. Overall, a good car, but the biggest negative for me is the stop/start system, which can't be turned off. The boxer engine is just too unrefined for such a system. I'll stop at a light, the car shuts itself off, and then all of sudden it will come back on. But when it does, it vibrates badly. Sometimes I feel embarrassed when I'm at the light because the car shakes so badly after it decides to come back on. Also, the engine is really loud when starting up cold. On the positive side, when I'm in bad weather, the car feels very safe and solid. Because of the battery pack, it weighs about the same as the larger Subaru Legacy (3400 lbs) I have 27K on it with no major problems so far. But, I'll probably trade it in on a Mazda CX-5 diesel at the end of the year.

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