It's no Crosstrek STi, but it's better than before with the 2.5L engine- 182 HP/176 Lb-ft

"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt)
06/09/2020 at 11:18 • Filed to: subaru crosstrek, crosstrek, subaru

Before you ask, Only available with the CVT

The bigger 2.5-liter engine is only available on the Limited model and the new Sport trim, so you will have to pay for that extra power. the 2.5 provides 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque.
The base model and Premium trim, meanwhile, still get the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder from last year good for 152 hp and 145 lb-ft The base and Crosstrek Premium keep the standard six-speed manual with optional CVT.

In terms of efficiency, the new 2.5-liter offers 27 miles per gallon in the city, 34 mpg highway and 29 mpg combined. The 2.0 -liter still provides 22/29/25 mpg with the six-speed manual, or 28/33/30 mpg with the CVT — just one mpg better across the board than the 2.5. No word on pricing yet

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DISCUSSION (13)

HammerheadFistpunch > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/09/2020 at 11:30

“The 2.4-liter still provides 22/29/25 mpg with the six-speed manual, or 28/33/30 mpg with the CVT”

did you mean the 2.0 - Liter?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > HammerheadFistpunch
06/09/2020 at 11:33

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dogisbadob > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/09/2020 at 11:35

cool green

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > dogisbadob
06/09/2020 at 11:38

Yeah I like it as well, and the matching accents inside. Not my style of vehicle but I have driven the new Forester and it’s quite decent for everyday driving. The CVT was unobtrusive.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/09/2020 at 11:41

I just don’t understand why their isn’t a Crosstrek XT.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
06/09/2020 at 11:46

Subaru has officially stated t hey didn’t need to spice up that line because they can’t meet demand for the regular slower 2.0 version itself.

I think it will lead to lower WRX sales as people would switch to a hatch version readily(even if the offer only in CVT) and they don’t want that.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/09/2020 at 11:55

But maybe part of the reason it’s not selling is because it under performes. Almost every other CUV has a Turbo configuration of some kind, even if it isn’t for performance sake it’s still not a gutless NA boxer.

I wish “driving fun” was still considered as a sales tactic, instead of “it has a 14” touch screen, and powerlift gate!”

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/09/2020 at 12:09

Of course it doesn't come with a manual. How would a mere human handle shifting gears with that much power out of the engine?

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/09/2020 at 12:29

I would be interested to drive one of these, just out of curiosity. My Mom had a 2017 Outback with the 2.5 before buying her current Crosstrek. The 2.5 had plenty of torque to not feel inadequate in the Outback, a Crosstrek should be decently quick with that engine.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
06/09/2020 at 14:03

Exactly. Had a 1st gen crosstrek with the 2.0 - was slow. It was honestly fine for what it was, but slow. Now have a 2016 Outback with the 2.5 - even in a significantly bigger car it is much better. That 2.5 in a Crosstrek will be quite good I would expect.

The Crosstrek is still my favourite non-enthusiast Subaru - like it a lot better than our Outback, which we only got for space reasons. This is a great move for the car while not going full XT on it and probably pricing itself out of most people who would buy a crosstrek in the first place.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
06/09/2020 at 14:21

Uh, I think you read it wrong. Subaru cannot make enough Crosstreks to meet demand. They have no incentive to create a variant that they would still not be able to keep up demand with their current production. Apparently that’s reason for a lot of the gaps in their lineup.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
06/09/2020 at 17:22

Yup I totally interpreted that backwards.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/09/2020 at 20:23

Damn, that’s kind of cool, and i t will sell like crazy too. I think I’m leaning harder towards a turbo Mazda 3 though.