2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 1st Drive & Off-Road Review

[PotterWinchester]

For all those who dump on the Crosstrek for being under-powered, IT'S NOT A RACER. It is a rugged, AWD with great off-road capability and very good gas mileage. It also goes great in traffic. Surprisingly quick off the mark, but kags

[johnkarsten]

The crosstrek wasn't made to go insanely fast and put you back in your seat. Its a family car that you feel safe in all weather conditions

[AlternativeUses]

i like these longer and more comprehensive reviews compared to before. theyre still fun but theyre more professional than before. thanks !

[TFLcar]

We'll be reviewing this car later this week. You can listen for yourself.

[FredTS]

The XV has been available for sometime here in Australia. How come it just got released in the US?

[tmwall]

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[aaronbehindbars]

I love the idea of this jacked up Impreza, but they need an optional diesel. With quasi off-road intensions, you need low-end grunt. This gas 4 banger is fine for drivers who want mpg and dont care about performance. Enthusiasts could get power and mpg with a diesel.

[Sarkus]

When are you guys doing a full review of this car?

[wsm]

agree with it
I'm driving a subaru xv,
and it's awesome

[cheeriosbee]

Wait wtf how do paddle shifters work on a cvt...

[Nbuilder]

I just ordered mine in the Ice Silver color. I can't wait to get it. I go snowboarding in the winter up in New York so the car should be more then capable. I had an Outback before so I'm not new to Subaru. I know the 2.0L engine is slower then they're 2.5L but I'm not looking to win any drag races. With soaring gas prices today I like that this car gets great fuel economy.

[xXHEELTOEXx]

Same as 90% of Subies...Good if you'd like mild off road or snow capability, MPG,   AND enough room for a 3-5 meatbag family kick around.

Don't mind a frumpier looking car? Get the Forester.

[sunjon]

Both have the same 8.7" ground clearance and symmetrical all wheel drive. Forester has better approach angle and more torque and "X-mode".

[boristeoharov]

Subaru XV is equipped with central locking differential. Thats why its good in off-roading.

[trainlinezoo]

I agree - Subaru should be bringing us this car with the option of their direct injected turbo gasoline power plant for the mountain crowd with 70% more power and a turbo diesel with a giant fuel tank and twice the torque and 25% better mileage for those of us who like to fill up less often. They could score big by marketing a TDI cruising range of 800 miles between fill-ups.

[steve]

I love that color it seems to suit it very well:)

[canondmarkiiii]

It's basically the same thing as the regular IMPREZA which is $3000-4000 cheaper depending on options and at that price $21000-23000, might as well buy a Forester, you get more space, clearance, and power.

[NavigatingWithNathan]

I got a slower 0 to 60 mph run using the paddle-shifters. They work best for staying in the power-band when pulling through corners.

[NavigatingWithNathan]

Thanks a lot man, that means a lot to both of us!

[shyaznboy]

I will most likely get a pearl white one when they are finally available in the states...I think September