[HOT ]SUBARU XV CROSSTREK PRICE
Channel: Auto Today
Date: 2017-04-01

[HOT ]SUBARU XV CROSSTREK PRICE. We’re not sure what the opposite of a sleeper is, but the Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i we tested in Premium Special Edition guise has to be a strong candidate. Mostly, what’s special is the retina-searing Sunrise Yellow paint, quixotically juxtaposed to the otherwise quotidian and practical four-door hatchback that’s jacked up with additional ground clearance for foul weather and back-country treks to the pumpkin patch. But, hey, it sure is easy to spot in a sea of crossovers at the mall parking lot. So just when we thought we had the gluten-free wing of the Subaru family pegged, along comes this lemony-fresh all-wheel-drive compact hatchback. It’s a contrarian twist on an already contrarian car.

Inside, the Crosstrek’s seats are all-day comfortable with good lower-torso support, and they feature a grippy, nylonlike upholstery. As with all Imprezas, the Crosstrek’s gauges and controls are simple and straightforward. Outward visibility is great thanks to thin A-pillars, pedestal-mounted mirrors, and small front-quarter windows. A backup camera is standard.

In addition to a power sunroof, push-button start, keyless access, and a leather-wrapped shifter, our $26,140 Special Edition (the non-Special 2.0i with a CVT starts two grand cheaper) came equipped with the upgraded Starlink 7.0 Multimedia system with SiriusXM satellite radio, Aha, Pandora, and iHeartRadio; voice-activated controls; and dual USB ports. The infotainment system is easy to use, with large touch points that can be tapped even on a bumpy road, knobs for volume and tuning that don’t require eyes-off-the-road time, plus dedicated shortcut keys lining both sides of the screen.
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