When the all-new 2013 Subaru Crosstrek rolled up, I looked forward to kicking its tires and thought this could be a nifty replacement for the Outback Sport.
It's better.
I found the new Crosstrek to be an easy- and fun-to-drive CUV that got fantastic gas mileage, nearly 30 mpg on average, yet still had a feisty temperament that didn't mind some rough and tumble driving.
The car at its core is an Impreza hatchback sharing the 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter Boxer engine and CVT transmission, but it's hardier.
The wider, taller body provides a spacious five-passenger cabin, and with the rear seats down, a large cargo area, and the beefed-up suspension is up to the task of absorbing in-town rumble and light off-roading.
The engine is torquey and responds well under acceleration although the CVT gearing could be re-engineered to maintain more power through the middle gears. Like the Impreza it gets whiny in the those gears, losing some of the torque, but once at highway speed the car was very confident and happily flows with traffic. The all-wheel-drive steering is nimble and the Crosstrek refreshingly darts through traffic and around corners as the power is meted out to the wheels as needed.
The reinforced framework is more substantial than the Impreza and it's outfitted with oversized brakes. Riding almost nine inches off the ground on 17-inch blacked-out alloy wheels with flared fenders, the Crosstrek strikes a bit of a macho profile. In fact, if you squint, it resembles the last-generation Outback. The driver sits very tall in the cockpit and hopping in and out is quite easy.
The interior is simply appointed, but well-constructed. The fit and finish are polished and the ride is comfortable and fairly quiet. Conversations on the Bluetooth-connected phone are clear and not drowned out by road noise. Subaru has updated the infotainment center, but it may be the weakest element of the cabin. It's quite small and the dark screen is a strain to see.
The XV Premium trim, one of two available, starts at $22,995 and comes well-equipped with Bluetooth, power options, heated seats and mirrors and tinted glass. We had the $2,000 Navigation and Moonroof package added on for a total of $25,790. The base Limited starts at $25,000 and adds leather, an upgraded Bose stereo and the Navigation and Moonroof package are standard. As with all Subarus, there's an endless list of options to dress your car up so although you can get a nicely appointed one for a competitive price, it can add up quickly with adornments. Unless you really want leather seats, stick with the tester combination for the best sticker value.
Weigh this against the Mini Cooper Countryman, Mazda 5, Nissan Juke and I think you'll find the Crosstrek to be a great value and a very intriguing CUV.
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