Why You Shouldn't Buy The New Subaru Crosstrek And Wait Until Next Year

There was a rumor at one point that the new Crosstrek and Impreza models would come with turbo engines. If true, it would be reason to buy the current naturally aspirated models, as they would be more reliable over the long term. Lets be honest, Subaru reliability isn't at Toyota like levels. Why add additional risk?

I was going to buy an outback this year but cushier my mind because Subaru has not made the car I want yet. I want the Touring XT with the Dual Snow Mode, or the Onyx with the stereo that comes in the Touring XT. Subaru must give the Onyx their best sound system and give The Touring XT their greatest potential on snow. When you make such car, then I will place my order :)

I would love to see a gas hybrid version that would get better had milage.

The "big changes" are largely styling.
Might as well get the '22.

The Toyota Avalon has information projected on windshield a great feature.
I will probably wait until the EV’s come out or at least a Hybird.

It would be nice if you could put some insulation in the doors so that you don't hear the road noise. I don't like turning up the radio so loud that you are unable to talk to your passenger.

Also, bring back the silver color. That gray color just doesn't do anything.

The wife just bought 2021 crosstrek limited, no heated steering wheel, no power passenger seat, no power sunroof shade, only the driver's side window has one touch up/down, automatic diming rear view mirror it an dealer add on $350.00
Subaru needs to get with the times!

Get rid of the automatic start/stop feature across the lineup.
95% of engine wear, etc occurs on startup.
Having the engine constantly restarting daily will cause an overall much higher cost of ownership and more frequent repairs !

I understand that the 6-speed manual is going away in 2023. If so, that’s a reason for the remaining 5-6% of us to buy a 2022.

How about adding heated steering wheel features for the cold mornings and nights on sports and limited models.
Or maybe an add-on option.

I would like to see an updated CVT transmission in all new Subarus. I have grown weary of dealing with the frustrating delay in acceleration from a hesitantly-responsive transmission in my '21 Crosstrek. When will Subaru address this issue?

I am leasing a 2021 Crosstrek since September of this year and unfortunately I hate it. Has a horrible interior compartment as far as cracks and crevices to drop things into the abyss between seats to the side of seats behind seats everywhere seats. The glove box is horrible can barely hold the owner's manual and two pairs of glasses with cases. I'm not going to even start about the audio and information display. So am I kidding yes I am. Thank heavens they are redoing Worst position possible for sun glare with nothing to minimize it. Dust collection, crazy! It is not easily positioned for the driver to see while driving the on-screen buttons are too easily activated with an inadvertent touch and for a first time user of this newer technology and no I'm not 100 years old, it is not the most user friendly interface. Oh and back to dropping everything down the sides of the seats if there are such huge gaps in between the seats and the center console for say like a baby elephant to fall between why then can't the seats themselves possibly be somewhat larger?And in conclusion I'll just say I am a 5'8 180 lb 58 year old woman; nothing diminutive about me; and I have difficulty with the sight lines on the car. It is nice to have the backup camera but I would like to be able to see actually with my own eyes out the windows what is around me as I always have. It is an added sense of security for me and for I am sure most "older" drivers. In conclusion I will say I was thrust into the car decision by a bad accident and only had time to do minor investigating before securing a new car. My inability to love the Subaru Crosstrek as much as I wanted to on paper and even a test drive did not prepare me for all the shortcomings of this could be pretty fabulous smaller SUV. For now I am simply glad that I have least a car for the first time in my life and will be out of contract on it in another 32 months which will hopefully give me plenty of time to research not only the 2023 wilderness Subaru Crosstrek but the Forester which I lean toward because of friends' experience and possibly by 2023 something fully electric. Thank you for the opportunity to express my totally up front and "hopefully will change" opinions.

Will you offer a PHEV option?

Love my 2021 but would like a super aggressive Wilderness + edition :
LED headlights
More lift ie 2 inches over standard 8.7
Aggressive off road rim/tire package
Larger rear opening for bikes
Beefed up roof rack for heavier roof top tents
Turbocharged 2.5 engine
Floor mats with better coverage
A beefed tranny/drive train

IMO the 2.5 should be replaced by the 2.4 NA engine with the GR's 228 hp.
Subaru would, in one stroke, create a performance model with increased reliability and ultimately reduce costs because of economies of scale.

However, with their rumored move to a 1.5 and 1.8 turbo engines with possible hybrid models too, this suggestion may prove moot.

I test drove Crosstrek and found rear side window visibility very poor, even compared to Outback that is not much taller. Combination of low seating position and the slope of the sloped A-pillar also impact visibility. Sound insulation must be addresses also. Hope new models are going to get a heads up display as a standard option which is not only a convenience but also a safety feature. You can find lots of HUDs on Amazon and they are relatively inexpensive.

Would finally like to see some attention paid to the passenger seat and comfort.
The seat is just too low…please add a height adjustment lever…it’s time.

I would like to see grab handles on the front pillars…especially passenger side…to assist older or handicapped people getting into or out of the vehicle.

MORE POWER. THATS ALL I ASK.