kevinsUBARU Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 For non-hybrid versions, are folks finding the highway mpg EPA estimates accurate? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unibrook Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I bought my new XV Crosstrek last month after years of wanting a Subaru. I wanted an Outback for the longest time, but after driving the Crosstrek I fell in love with it. I bought it because my new job is causing me to put a ton of miles on a vehicle and I knew from research that you can pile miles on Subarus and still have something worth driving. I went back to the dealer today for my first service (3600 miles) and the only complaint I have is that occasionally when sitting in traffic, the engine will miss and the car will shudder. Twice this has happened and I thought someone had bumped me from behind. It doesn't throw any codes and no check engine light comes on, so I knew the dealer would have trouble diagnosing this. Of course, they said they couldn't find anything wrong. Has anyone else had this happen to them? At first I thought it was happening when the AC compressor would cycle, but I have experienced this with the AC compressor on and off, so that's not it. I haven't experienced any trouble with initial cranking like others have posted, only this occasional engine miss. Anyway, I love that litte car and unlike some of the reviews, I don't feel its underpowered at all. The Outback 2.5 I drove did feel underpowered and that was the deciding factor on the XV. My 2001 Forester did that occasional shudder thing (slight misfire??) the entire time I owned it....from 75k to 145k miles. Never did figure out what caused it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbphelan Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I recently drove from SD to IN and got 34-35 mpg @ 70-80 mph. Tail wind helped but I was able to make the 760 mile trip on one fill up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Aloha all, from an old, but recently hit & miss member. Kapalili wants to replace her '06 Outback. We're back in Whitefish for a shoulder replacement for me, and dropped into the local stealership to look at the Crosstek. I didn't realize the hybrid had been dropped :-(. Our driving consists of ten to twenty local miles per day, and occassional island style road trips (300 mile r/t max!). Some lava roads to surf spots, and to top of mountain (Mauna Kea, 13.930' asl. So, questions: 1. Will the XV be worth the hybrid, or just get a regular Crosstek . 2. Where's our best source for a good example ... oh, here, of course! 3. What to watch out for? 4. Any best year? Some more info: The Hawaii stealerships do NOT honor SOA factory warranties ... period. Shipping from west coast will add another $1,200 + insurance. Want a sunroof and CVT. Would have to be a trusted seller who can handle shipping forwarding, or I spend snother $1,000 - $2,000 just to inspect. Probably not serious until early spring '18, we're going to Europe first ... bought one-way tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 The Hybrid is about 1 more mile per gallon, no spare tire, just batteries. Get a 2016 or newer. They've gone through the suspension some, made it a quieter ride. I love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golucky66 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 My mom just got a 2017 crosstrek in the light blue color. She LOVES it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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