The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is one of the more versatile extra-small crossover SUVs on the market. Not only can it tackle the everyday tedium of commuting and hauling stuff, but it can also help you recharge by getting you well into the great outdoors thanks to its above-average off-road capability. For further enticement, the Crosstrek boasts spacious seating and a comfortable ride quality.
With the base powertrain, the Crosstrek can seem painfully slow when accelerating onto the freeway. But the 182-hp 2.5-liter engine shaves nearly 2 seconds off its 0-60 mph acceleration, bringing it down to a respectable 8.4 seconds. Combine that with communicative steering and above-average off-road capability and you've got a seriously competitive extra-small SUV.
With the 2.5-liter engine (which is only available with the CVT), the Crosstrek gets an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined (27 city/34 highway). That's pretty good for an off-road-friendly compact crossover SUV. Real-world fuel economy isn't as impressive, however. On our 115-mile highway-heavy evaluation route, our Crosstrek Limited returned 27.5 mpg. It does have a long range thanks to its big 16-gallon fuel tank, which is 20%-30% larger than most rivals.
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