Subaru XV Crosstrek
All-new for 2013, this tiger is essentially an Impreza with a more utilitarian purpose. Increased ground clearance, more striking body cladding and distinctive wheels help set the XV Crosstrek apart. It goes without saying that it comes with all-wheel drive in addition to a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. This vehicle fills a void on the market and is a very good compromise between a bona-fide SUV and an urban oriented AWD.
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2020 Subaru Crosstrek PHEV: In Need of Longer Range
2020 Subaru Crosstrek PHEV: In Need of Longer RangeFollowing 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.
Previews
Five Things to Know About the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
Five Things to Know About the 2019 Subaru CrosstrekIt’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 …
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2018 Subaru Crosstrek: Trendy Contender
2018 Subaru Crosstrek: Trendy ContenderBack 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 …
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2018 Subaru Crosstrek: For High-Protein Diets
2018 Subaru Crosstrek: For High-Protein DietsWhen 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 …
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The Most Affordable AWD Sport-utility Vehicles in Canada
The Most Affordable AWD Sport-utility Vehicles in CanadaTo 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 …
First Drives
2018 Subaru Crosstrek: The Impreza Recipe Applied to the SUV
2018 Subaru Crosstrek: The Impreza Recipe Applied to the SUVSANO, 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, …
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2016 Subaru Crosstrek: Just Another Day At The Office
2016 Subaru Crosstrek: Just Another Day At The OfficeAbout 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 …
News
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Is the Subaru Crosstrek Finally Getting a Bigger Engine?
Is the Subaru Crosstrek Finally Getting a Bigger Engine?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 …
Recalls
Nearly 80,000 Subaru Imprezas and Crosstreks are Being Recalled
Nearly 80,000 Subaru Imprezas and Crosstreks are Being RecalledSubaru 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 …
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2020 Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek Refreshed for More Value
2020 Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek Refreshed for More ValueFor 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 …
Recalls
Subaru Recalls 135,000 Vehicles With a Braking Issue
Subaru Recalls 135,000 Vehicles With a Braking IssueSubaru 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 …
Recalls
Recall for the Subaru BRZ, Impreza and XV Crosstrek as well as the Scion FR-S
Recall for the Subaru BRZ, Impreza and XV Crosstrek as well as the Scion FR-STransport 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 …
Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid
Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid Coming for 2019 with Toyota Tech
Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid Coming for 2019 with Toyota TechA 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 …
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2018 Subaru Crosstrek: Newer Than it Looks
2018 Subaru Crosstrek: Newer Than it LooksSubaru 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 …
Geneva
2018 Subaru Crosstrek Revealed in Geneva
2018 Subaru Crosstrek Revealed in GenevaExactly 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 …
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Review: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Review: 2018 Subaru CrosstrekHow 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*** …
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Two-Minute Test Drive: 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
Two-Minute Test Drive: 2016 Subaru CrosstrekA 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 …
