Hi -

 

My wife and I are looking into either the '16 Crosstrek or Outback. Here's the issue, we cannot find that the Crosstrek has an automatic lift gate open/close device while the Outback does. She's small in stature <unless she's mad at me> and cannot reach the opening to close the liftback on the Crosstrek- anyone have this issue as well and any possible solutions? Would shorter struts help - if at all possible? I've looked around this site and could not find a similar subject.

 

I'd like to avoid another trip to the dealer at this point.

 

Thank you in advance,

 

Paul

A leather strap as a pull?

Good idea, I'd have the dealer install it as 'freebie'.

 

Thanks for the input.  BTW, I had a '85 GL which was the forerunner to the Loyale (traded in '90 for a '90 Legacy), This will be the 3rd Sube we'll own.

 

Paul

There is a handle built into the tail gate now.  My wife is 5'3, she can reach it pretty easily.