Subaru XV Crosstrek

"terrible acceleration. would not buy again because of this"

"I enjoy the quick response and have not noticed any slowness of acceleration. (But, after all...I am a little old retired teacher) Parallel parking in this vehicle was the most enjoyable experience I have ever had."

"It's kind of pokey. Getting on highways is a little slow task"

"The acceleration on this vehicle is attrocious. I live in the mountains and that is a constant issue. I like to say my car is gutless."

"Very peppy and responsive handling. Easy to maneuver"

"quick response exc turning circle easy to drive"

"Excellent acceleration with the Hybrid. Better acceleration than the non-hybrid models I have driven. great handling"

"My Crosstrek is very easy to parallel park and maneuver in town with a great turning radius. I have had several times on the highway where the braking probably saved my life and I feel secure and confident in general with how the car handles in all kinds of traffic. It got me through some deeply flooded streets last summer, great in blizzards/ice last winter, and is a champ on dirt roads. Good sight lines too, the back camera works well."

"Despite the higher stance the car does not role on turns. Peppy engine, CVT works well."

"It has poor acceleration, but very good handling and is amazing in the snow."

"It is amazingly shift for such a small engine and corners extremely well too."

"Terrible acceleration. Engine sounds like it's whining even when RPM's are low."

"A little too much body roll for my taste, but installed Subaru 19mm rear sway bars and this improved handling on curves. This is the stock size for non-U.S. CrossTreks. Ride comfort not effected. The 2.0 liter engine does not deliver head-snapping acceleration, but is adequate. The faux steps in the CVT are absolutely stupid. They reduce acceleration and mileage -- just because people expect to feel and hear gear steps. My first CVT experience was with a 500cc scooter (capable up to 90+ mph) that had linear, load responsive ratio change. That is the way a CVT should work. I understand that Subaru is making the newer transmissions even more notchy."

"feels sluggish when making sudden acceleration, such as left turns"

"Great handling"

"This is a very capable automobile in any/all weather conditions. It is a joy to drive."

"It is well balanced and has had some long drives, it is comfortable and cruises at 70+ all day."

"This care won't burn rubber but it flies past them in the snow. It is very sure footed and I know my wife will will make it home in the worst snows."

"Needs to be turbo charged."

"Acceleration is a bit weak, even with my manual transmission. The handling however is wonderful."

"Eyesight system is helpful, improves the driving experience and adds a sense of safety. Seems to be reliable, no disappointments"

"Poor acceleration"

"Not very peppy. Handling very good. Takes a long time to get up to speed when merging or cornering into traffic."

"Glad I read consumer reports before I bought this car. The manual makes the slow acceleration tolerable. Noise in the vehicle is as stated in your report and is tolerable."

"The CVT saves gas, but means a slower acceleration time. I'll take the gas savings."

"I'd like to have better acceleration, possibly a larger engine, and definitely a 6th gear-it's a manual transmission."

"Handles very well. Always feels like I have control, on curves, and in snow and rain."

"Acceleration is poor. Feels like the engine is too small for the car; even with a standard transmission."

"The car is perfect for city driving. Maneuverable, turns very tight circles. Good vision."

"Acceleration is lacking power. Subaru needs to use the 2.5 liter instead of the 2.0 liter engine"

"There is a small amount of travel on my accelerator before the car moves."

"It was hesitant to buy because it was supposedly under powered. I have had it in all kinds of driving conditions and find it to be wonderful. Acceleration is wonderful for around town as is handling. Great road car too."

"Acceleration is sluggish compared to my previous Forester. Seems as if the clutch doesn't engage as fast."

"The handling on this car is like an expensive sport car. It has a wide stance and really hugs the road. You can really enjoy driving it."

"The Crosstrek all wheel drive handles great in all weather conditions. It has plenty of speed and pick up for a vehicle that is designed for safety and comfort. If you wish to go from 0-60 in 5 seconds, then buy a sports car. If you want an all around excellent vehicle that delivers in all road and off road conditions, then the Crosstrek is your car."

"Comfort is reasonable overall. There are ongoing vibrations from the speaker covers."

"It's noisier than I'd like"

"I replaced the tires and the noise level in the car dropped dramatically. I wish Subaru would put better (quieter) tires on to begin with. It sure made a difference in the ride and the noise."

"Everything is fine except the seats which are hard."

"As much as I love Subaru( and we had 6 over the past 14 years) the seats are just garbage.... I cannot sit in for more than an hour without back pain; I'm not the only one! If I compare to an old truck i use to haul wood, the seats much more comfortable Subaru really needs to have a look at this one..."

"Comfortable ride, but quite noisy on the road"

"Ride is smooth and seat gives good support. Adjustable lumbar support would be nice"

"The head rests bend your head too far forward and the lumbar support is non-existent. I like the manual seat adjustments, however. Faster and less clunky than electronic ones."

"Difficult entry/exit"

"We really like the Crosstrek except for 2 things. First we had a Honda CR-V before and it had lots of road noise. This car has much less but it is still a problem, especially for those in the back seat trying to listen to people in the front seat. The other dissapointment is that the gas mileage is so low. Around town driving is only 21 mpg."

"The seats are very comfortable, and ride is nice. The climate control works very well. It's a little noisy inside."

"Fantastic car overall. Only downside is acceleration noise"

"smooth handling and just overall good"

"I do not like the cabin noise when using air conditioning and the blind spot from driver's side looking to the right for traffic It gets very dusty for a car with pollen filter and the ride could be smother I love the Eyesight!"

"wish car was taller off ground....should have bought the Outback instead."

"seats are heated and can be raised/lowered. Climate control is great, but there is a learning curve. rides great for a small SUV."

"Road notice noticeable. Bouncy ride. Comfortable seating"

"Excellent seats even on long journeys even though there is no electric seating option offered. Ride is excellent and very smooth around town, on the highway and over bumps. It is quiet around town and no louder than other small crossover competition on the highway. Like climate control knobs vs on-screen systems."

"Consumers Reports says Noise is a factor. NOT AT ALL. First car I have owned with heated seats!"

"The seats feel like low end furniture; the springs poke at you. It rides like a truck, rough ride; and road noise is very annoying"

"Ride is wonderful, and the heated seats are heaven for my lower back on longer trips."

"Needs power seat option. Seat heater controls are in awkward place. Also the electrical problem was a bad battery."

"Seats are uncomfortable for lo.g rides"

"All wheel drive, reasonable pricing, hatchback capability, good MPG"

"I like my car."

"God value. Great safety features. Logical controls. Versatile configuration"

"Very good value. Ir's simple, drives well, and practical"

"Love the car. Not sure I woudd splurge for the leather again."

"No unexpected repairs, below average cost and higher than average resale value."

"The price was right for the car. Used but low miles."

"I was looking for the most fuel efficient hybrid SUV I could buy. The top two contenders were the Subaru Crosstrek and the Lexus NX 300X. I used their online build a car apps and I chose the same accessories that I wanted for each car, for the same options for each car, the Subaru was $20,000 less expensive. So I went with the Subaru."

"Tremendous value for the price. Excellent reliability, good gas mileage, and AWD function."

"We have always liked the reliability of Subarus and so far this one has met that expectation. The Crosstrek handles the curvy roads well for a small SUV and gets very decent gas mileage for an all-wheel drive vehicle. I do wish we had a 2.5 engine instead of the 2.0. It struggles to get up and go and is a little noisy. The electronics in the dash have been easy to learn-this is our first "connected" car. The back up camera is definitely a nice feature here on the farm. I am overall happy w"

"Great Gas Mileage. Reasonable price. Used a Buyers Broker service through my Credit Union, and my own indepth CR supported research and pricing searching could not match their low cost, selection, and I did not have to go to Dealerships to make the purchase. They got it trucked to my driveway at NO COST from 300 miles away."

"A Great year round all season car that's practical and a good value for the money."

"Insufficient storage space compared to my recent Toyota matrix."

"Better than a prius"

"the Crosstrek is an inprezza with higher springs. It does not justify three thousand dollars more."

"Good value. Fun to drive and solid quality for minimal cost with excellent durability."

"Such a great car for the money, many cars later I go more than I paid for!"

"Crosstrek is extremely well priced vs most compact cross-overs and even most small sub-compact crossovers--even if fully loaded. I consider it a bargain plus it's retained value is superb."

"Great all wheel drive car for a great low price."

"The (chrome?) detailing on the console reflects sunlight into my eyes when driving. Even the red "flasher" button will reflect light at times. Center recessed information panel can be nearly impossible to read in certain light."

"Very surprise how much we like it. Nice room inside but still feels small good pick up and sits higher off the ground"

"Sporty and fun to drive"

"I absolutely love the style of this vehicle, especially the outside features."

"She's a beauty! She's Hyperblue and EVERYONE who has seen it comments on how beautiful she is!! One coworker summed it up perfectly when she said, "whenever I see that car of yours, it makes me happy!""