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OK, taking a purely logic (i.e. engineering) stab at this: Why does the 2014 Forester rate +2 mpg with basically the same setup: 2.5L Boxer, CVT, AWD??? Logic would say the Forester would get worse, since it's more aerodynamic inefficient (taller, less sleek). The Imprezza/Crosstrek do better due to smaller engine (2.0L Boxer) so that I can understand (as well as being smaller vehicles). But I don't get why the Forester/Outback are so different in Highway MPG here. Anybody know the answer to this? TIA

My requirement for a new Subaru is that I can two a u-haul trailer. My 2006 Imprezza does OK (recently with a 5x8 cargo {enclosed} one). Need a new car that's higher (knees not what they used to be). Choices are: Crosstrek XV (hybrid also), Forrester or outback (the std imprezza not rigged for towing anymore) Question on Towing: The non-hybrid version will tow ~1,500 lbs. When I did a "build your own" non-hybrid model, when I added the trailer hitch, it noted that "not available on the hybrid". Can anyone confirm this? If I can't tow w/CTXV Hybrid - then I need to look at other options. Now living in City (and a hilly one at that), the hybrid would be great! TIA