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Subaru XV Crosstrek
Just like the Impreza from which it’s derived, the XV Crosstrek has a 2.0L four-cylinder engine with 148 horsepower and 145 lbs.-ft. of torque. The available transmissions include a five-speed manual or a CVT. The XV Crosstrek comes only as a hatchback and can be ordered with a hybrid drivetrain whose 2.0L mill is aided by a small electric motor. In this case, power is sent to all four wheels via the CVT.
2020 Subaru Crosstrek PHEV: In Need of Longer Range
First Drives
Following an unsuccessful first attempt with the XV Crosstrek Hybrid in 2014, Subaru decided to come back with a more serious gas-electric product for the new decade. The 2020 Crosstrek PHEV, which uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain, actually went on sale last year in the U.S. as a 2019 model. January 16, 2020
Five Things to Know About the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
Previews
It’s easy to understand why the Crosstrek became the automaker’s best-selling model in Canada in 2018, just ahead of the Forester. Redesigned for the 2018 model year, the Crosstrek enters 2019 with two small changes: a software update for the infotainment system and the addition of a dark blue paint …March 19, 2019
2018 Subaru Crosstrek: Trendy Contender
Test Drives
Back in 1994, sensing that sport utility vehicles were going to be popular, Subaru wisely took a Legacy wagon, jacked up the suspension, added body cladding and with a few more changes, created the Outback. Over the years, it’s become an alternative to big, clumsy SUVs and helped put Subaru …August 8, 2018
2018 Subaru Crosstrek: For High-Protein Diets
Test Drives
When I scheduled the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek for testing, Subaru Canada offered the choice between two vehicles, the one with the manual transmission, or the one with the continuously variable automatic transmission. Obviously, the market being what it is means nobody’s driving manuals these days. But the Crosstrek is aimed …January 23, 2018
The Most Affordable AWD Sport-utility Vehicles in Canada
Blog
To confront our harsh winters, a vehicle equipped with an all-wheel drivetrain has an undeniable advantage. The biggest selection of affordably priced models is found in the small SUV segment, and every automaker offers at least one of them in their product line-up. The least-expensive AWD SUV currently on sale …November 13, 2017
2018 Subaru Crosstrek: The Impreza Recipe Applied to the SUV
First Drives
SANO, Japan – For our first encounter with the second-generation Crosstrek, Subaru brought us to its testing centre in Sano, Japan, where we were able to put this vehicle through its paces on asphalt and gravel roads. The vehicle, of course, looks like a genetically modified version of the Impreza, …July 11, 2017
2016 Subaru Crosstrek: Just Another Day At The Office
First Drives
About 20 years ago, Subaru created the Outback by adding fender flares and a jacked-up suspension to the Legacy wagon. Consumers loved the idea, and its popularity convinced the Japanese automaker to conceive the Outback Sport, a smaller model based on the Impreza. Well, the Outback Sport didn’t enjoy such …December 2, 2015
2016 Subaru Crosstrek: We’re Driving it This Week
Spotlight on
The Car Guide will be heading out to drive the refreshed 2016 edition of the popular Subaru Crosstrek crossover. You might have noticed that we didn’t mention the letters XV in its name, and that’s because Subaru decided to drop them. The new Crosstrek receives mild cosmetic revisions that include …November 25, 2015
Winter Playtime With Three All-Purpose Subarus
Test Drives
Around these parts, no one would be surprised to open the dictionary to the word "winter" and find a picture of a Subaru next to it. An overstatement? Perhaps, but not as much as you may think. For Canadians, Subaru and winter go hand in hand. Over the years, the …February 11, 2015
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek: Subaru's Best Compact Crossover Effort
Test Drives
Subaru is one of the pioneering brands when it comes to building crossovers, having given the world the Outback in the 1990s, a vehicle that blurred the line between wagon and SUV and which found a ready-made audience that few automakers had previously thought to tap. Flash forward to 2013 …January 18, 2013
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek - Subaru's New Outback-Lite
First Drives
Do you remember the Subaru Outback Sport? This version of the Impreza wagon wore the same style of body cladding as the Legacy-based Outback and featured bit of a boost in the ride height department, giving the Outback Sport a modicum of soft-roading capability that played well with adventure-seeking drivers. September 4, 2012
Is the Subaru Crosstrek Finally Getting a Bigger Engine?
News
If you’re among the many people who feel the current Subaru Crosstrek lacks muscle with a 2.0-litre engine rated at 152 horsepower, here’s some encouraging bit of news. According to a report by Automotive News , Subaru of America CEO Tom Doll announced at a dealer meeting that the Crosstrek …February 27, 2020
Nearly 80,000 Subaru Imprezas and Crosstreks are Being Recalled
Recalls
Subaru Canada has announced two new recalls that involve nearly 80,000 Impreza and Crosstrek models across the country. In the first recall, which targets the 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek, 52,707 units are affected. Apparently, the engine control unit (ECU) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, the internal …October 25, 2019
2020 Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek Refreshed for More Value
News
For 2020, Subaru has made a number of revisions to two of its most popular vehicles, namely the Impreza compact sedan and hatchback, plus the Crosstrek sub-compact crossover. Despite the addition of new features, the former still costs less than $20,000 and retains the title of Canada’s most affordable AWD …October 8, 2019
Subaru Recalls 135,000 Vehicles With a Braking Issue
Recalls
Subaru has announced a recall on 135,814 vehicles in Canada due to a problem with the braking system. More specifically, their brake lamp switch could fail, which would cause the brake lamps not to turn on when the brake pedal is depressed. Needless to say, a malfunction of the brake …March 8, 2019
Recall for the Subaru BRZ, Impreza and XV Crosstrek as well as the Scion FR-S
Recalls
Transport Canada has just published a recall notice for an engine problem in several Subaru models as well as the Scion FR-S , which shares its mechanical components with the Subaru BRZ . The valve springs in the 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine could break, obviously causing its failure or a stall …November 7, 2018
Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid Coming for 2019 with Toyota Tech
Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid
A number of green-car buyers were disappointed when Subaru chose not to offer a hybrid version with the launch of its second-generation Crosstrek last year. While the original Crosstrek Hybrid wasn’t very good and failed to meet expectations, there was hope that a model redesign and upgraded system would come …May 15, 2018
2018 Subaru Crosstrek: Newer Than it Looks
New York
Subaru fully revamped the Impreza sedan and hatchback for 2017. And yet the differences between the updated model and the previous generation aren’t immediately obvious. The changes are most noticeable inside the cabin and under the vehicle, where lies the all-new platform. For several years now, the Crosstrek has essentially …April 14, 2017
2018 Subaru Crosstrek Revealed in Geneva
Geneva
Exactly one year ago, Japanese brand Subaru unveiled the XV Concept at the Geneva Auto Show , a preview of what the next-generation Crosstrek would look like. It was now the production version’s turn to take the stage in Switzerland. Once again, the Crosstrek is based on the Subaru Impreza …March 7, 2017
2017 Subaru Crosstrek now on sale in Canada, hybrid version dumped
News
Although the 2017 Subaru Impreza will benefit from a full redesign and will soon be on sale, the Crosstrek—which is based on the five-door Impreza—soldiers on unchanged for the 2017 model year. Actually, there are a few changes, including the disappearance of the Crosstrek Hybrid. This slow-selling version was barely …October 21, 2016
A Sportier Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid for Japan
News
The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek is an affordable, versatile compact crossover that’s well suited to the rigours of our Canadian winters, and is a popular model in the brand’s lineup. However, the Crosstrek Hybrid version isn’t as interesting, with its rather high $30,495 MSRP and marginal fuel economy improvement. The 148-hp, …July 29, 2016
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid
Montreal
The new XV Crosstrek is based off the Impreza and aims to be a more rugged, beefed up version of the sedan. Introduced for the 2013 model year, it featured bold styling and adequate off-road capability. The vehicle has enjoyed success at dealerships accross North America with around 50,000 units …January 16, 2014
Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid To Debut At New York International Auto Show
New York
Subaru will be publicly unveiling its very first hybrid vehicle at next week's New York International Auto Show. The Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid will feature a gasoline / electric drivetrain that should provide better fuel economy than is offered by the already-respectable base model. There are still no official details …March 20, 2013
Review: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Motoring TV
How well is the Subaru Crosstrek performing in the showroom? Recently in Canada, Crosstrek had its best month ever with sales up almost 65%. Graeme drives the newest flavour. (This segment originally aired on Motoring TV 2017 Episode #24) ***Watch complete episodes at motoringtv.com*** …
2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Geneva
Subaru Crosstrek unveiling at the 2017 Geneva autoshow …
Two-Minute Test Drive: 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
Video Reviews
A friend called Two-Minute Test Drive host Russ Bond with a problem. With $30,000 to spend on a new vehicle for the family, he and his wife couldn't come to an agreement on a sports sedan or an SUV. So Russ suggested the most fair solution. "Hey, both of you …
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Video Reviews
Our review of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
