If you wanted the EyeSight active safety suite, then you’d have to choose the CVT. The Crosstrek 2.0i Premium and Limited have the choice of a standard five-speed manual or a $1,000 CVT automatic. The midrange can a feel a little flat, but those moments are fewer than the times the Crosstrek runs strong. This engine is quick off the line, with a sharp response to the throttle. The Hybrid raises output to 160 hp, which is there to balance the Hybrid’s extra 250 or so pounds, according to Subaru‘s specs. Related: That “Top Safety Pick” Crossover May Not Be As Safe As You ThinkĮyeSight is available only with the $1,000 CVT automatic transmission, and EyeSight is excluded from the Crosstrek Hybrid.Īll three Crosstrek 2.0i trims have the same 148 -horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The option price climbs to $2,895 for the 2.0i Limited, where it adds in the power moonroof and keyless entry/pushbutton start.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates the Crosstrek just about as highly as it can, with a top rating in the small overlap front test and a full array of EyeSight alerts and crash prevention measures.ĮyeSight is not available on the base 2.0i, and it’s a $1,995 option on the 2.0i Premium. Subaru is a leader both in crash test performances and active safety features, and the Crosstrek is no exception. The tested Crosstrek 2.0i Limited added the $2,895 Option Package 23, which includes keyless access and push-button start, a power moonroof, Starlink navigation and the EyeSight active safety suite.

You can stick with the 2.0i and add features with the $22,395 Premium and $25,095 Limited, or you can choose the Crosstrek Hybrid in $26,395 base or $29,995 Limited trim. Related: 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium – Your Frugal CrossoverĬrosstreks start at $21,595 for the base 2.0i, which is $1,000 less than the Forester 2.0i. The Subaru Crosstrek is a essentially a Forester with zingy styling – the Crosstrek replaces the Forester’s boxiness with a curvy roofline and other sporty touches. The Subaru Crosstrek is popular for many reasons it’s a likely mix of pleasing styling and familiar ruggedness, combined with class-leading safety.

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