It didn’t take long for the Crosstrek to prove popular with customers.
Launched back in 2013, Subaru decided to debut the second-generation for the 2018 model year. The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek isn’t much different, building on the success of the original. Based on the same global platform as the Subaru Impreza, the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is a CUV that feels more like a car than a crossover – in fact it looks more like a car than a crossover too. That’s because in many ways it really is just an Impreza with a lifted suspension and some more Outback-esque body cladding.
In true Subaru fashion, the 2019 Crosstrek is only available in all-wheel-drive and gets power from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
Thanks to the shared platform, the Subaru Crosstrek has a lot of the same driving dynamics as the smaller Impreza sedan and hachback. The engine can feel underpowered for this much vehicle, though it still has a persistent, plucky feeling. This five-passenger, five-door CUV, comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission while a CVT is available. The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek has a stiffened chassis over the previous model. These improvements should improve handling and boost fuel economy.
One of the most affordable models in the Subaru lineup, it’s roughly $2,500 more than an Impreza, making it an attractive offering against many compact crossovers on the market today – especially when you consider base price for those competitors is often listed for front-drive only models.
The Crosstrek is also available as a plug-in hybrid model, with a fully-electric range of 17 miles and a total range of 480 miles.
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is made in Japan and exported to the United States.