2021 Subaru Crosstrek Limited 2.5L - POV First Impressions

MSRP: From $27,995
Horsepower: 182 hp
MPG: 27 city / 34 highway
Towing capacity: 1,500 lbs
Tire size: P225/55R18
Curb weight: 3,298 lbs
Fuel tank capacity: 16.6 gal

Now if it only have another 50-100 hp.... it would be getting CLOSE to enough...

Excellent car, my only beef is that it doesn't have rear vents or heated rear seats like my 2018 limited legacy. But it has X mode and i also love the ground clearance and the MPG is slightly better than my legacy believe it or not

The backseat rattle is disconcerning

I love the song choice “Arc De Soleil” for the sound system test 😭

I want one so bad D:

Song?

I just bought this yesterday!

The engine upgrade is the only thing that car needed (besides bringing the manual option back). I drive a '21 sport (same engine, different upholstery) and it's maybe my favorite car to take in the snow.

I have a 2016 Jeep patriot hitting 90,000 miles. I was looking at the new Honda HRV and the Toyota Rav 4, but I’m seriously considering this Subaru as my next car!

Excellent review!

The cabin noise on the highway is too much. It's 2022 (going into 2023), and this is as loud as my 14 year old car on the freeway but without the power and drivetrain response. Hard pass.

After 2 years......????

Great video. I've special ordered 4 6MT 2.0's and even I wanted a sport by the end!

The transmission is really the only thing that gives me pause. Hope the small screen is still an option in the 2024 model. The funny part is that the fact that it's not too quiet adds to the fun of it, like you can actually hear the engine winding up!

Wait until Subaru upgrades the centre screen to the new 11 inch, it has terrible backup resolution on that infotainment.

Why do you disable lane keep assist?

Sounds really noisy

how many speakers in that Harmon Kardon system

I agree, rear USB ports would be nice. However, the two additional USB ports in the center console, with wire pass-thru make it a non-issue.

Yo great review my man. But also, great taste in music

i bought a 2022 premium 2.0 manual. i like the car, i really do. it's more responsive with a manual with the smaller engine and the 2.0....... but really they should offer the car exactly the same as what i have WITH the 2.5..... a premium 2.5, 6 speed manual

-no eyesight
- mechanical key
-no stop start

i do not need nor do i want those things. i like the manual, a 2.5 would be nice option.

I own CX-30 and my parents own XV/Crosstrek. Subaru IMO is better build quality, more specious.

i hope my fiance buys this car. it's between this or corolla cross xle. stay tuned folks.

A CrossTrek STi w/ turbo and manual transmission would’ve sold record numbers!

Topher, do you find the crosstrek “too small?”

Great video review .. Subaru Crosstrek sport 2021 amazing awd fun car 🚙 love ❤️ it

First time watching and you became my favorite car reviewer. Better than raiti's

Just picked up my '22 Crosstrek Limited yesterday. It's pretty much the same vehicle as covered in this video, and the video really helped. The road noise situation isn't perfect, but it's a huge improvement over my Impreza. Thanks for posting this!

My mom got a crosstrek premium, fresh off the truck, 3 miles, 2.0 and she tried passing two semis and it did… meh. Its had to emergency brake twice (montana idiots)! These little cars are awesome!

Enjoyed your presentation! Makes me want to buy one!

Superb review. One of my daughters has the 21 Sport and I like it so much that a Limited will soon come my way. It seems like an easy reasonable balanced car. For long trips I may get a seat cushion and lumbar pad, as I’m used to a comfortable GM larger car ride,

What's the main difference between this Limited version and the Sport?

I really hope that Subaru will move to some smaller size turbo boxer engines like a 1.5 liter just to get that torque at lower rpm’s so the engine doesn’t have to rev so high and it would really make it easier for the Subaru to move off the starting line.

Why do people say the Sport is a top 2 trim?

It isn't. It is 3rd in the model lineup. It is priced below both the Limited as well as the Hybrid model.

I’m 17 and going to buy one this fall

Why didn't you show us if it had a spare tire.....for me I WONT BUY ANY CAR WITHOUT A DONUT WHEEL. if a car company is that cheap not to include a spare.....GOOD BYE

Wait… people don’t like the vroom vroom sound? 👀

Yep. That's definitely a Ohio freeway.

i currently own a 2013 crosstrek with the 2.0 and cvt is it worth the upgrade to this?

Wish they made this in a manual…

I like how people claim to care about the engine "not working as hard" and then they buy an automatic transmission. In the video, you repeatedly redline the engine and stress the shit out of it because that's how automatics work. In 8 years of driving a base level Impreza with a manual transmission, I've never once had to redline the engine.

man i wish i can get this..theres none for sale brand new in canada. I gotta go with the 2021 rogue

I like how the Subaru has a more subdued styling than newer Hondas or Toyotas (I honestly find new Toyotas horrendously ugly for the most part, Honda is doing better).
My personal favorite are VWs, but my dad don't like them that much haha.

This is the best car I have ever owned

I came from a Range Rover Evoque, in which I had nothing but trouble. Traded it in on a 2.5 l Crosstrek. I absolutely love it! I have had no issues or complaints what so ever. Everything works ALL the time. For half the price.