2020 Subaru Crosstrek Review
Price Range: $15,999 - $28,990





+256
Average
7.6
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek is your stylish gateway to the outdoors. It has modern tech, a roomy interior and lots of off-road capability. The underpowered and noisy engine, however, is a huge buzzkill.
2020 Subaru Crosstrek Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Some previously optional features are now standard
- New LED exterior lighting, engine stop-start and rear-seat reminder features
- Part of the second Crosstrek generation introduced for 2018
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois
$172/mo for Crosstrek Base
Crosstrek Base
vs
$179/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4.5 out of 5 stars4.5/5Excellent
#5 out of 29 among Compact SUVs
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$456/yr
vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
Frequency
0.38x/yr
vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
Severity
10.3%
vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
powered by RepairPal
Subaru Crosstrek Owner Reviews
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pleasant surprise
4 out of 5 starswilf, 12/17/2019
2020 Subaru Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
like everything about this car except steering wheel controls. too crowded; always hitting some button unintentionally, the sport model has nice wheels. and better spoiler,pros keep saying it needs more power , i disagree, for 90% of people the power is fine. i have owned 41 cars so far, and i really like this one. .
Subaru 2020 improved
5 out of 5 starsSecond Subaru , 02/26/2020
2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
Subaru listened to the consumer. I just purchased a limited model. The new true red. Love it. The back up camera is larger and you can see more angles when backing up. This vehicle now has the automatic door locks- a must have... and there is a sport control that gives the Crosstrek a little extra punch if you want it. Has all the previous features with eyesight, cruise, blind spot … notification. Great vehicle with all the safety features as well.
A great so called small SUV
5 out of 5 starsdogwede, 01/18/2020
2020 Subaru Crosstrek Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
I just picked up my 2020 Pure Red Crosstrek. I love the cloth seats, very nice along with great back seats.For me, being 5ft 8 in size was never a problem. It work very well with all the added extras you can pick up. It seats high enough so you can see whats up ahead. And the Subaru AWD is just wonderfull. The cargo space is just what me and my wife need So do your home work and look … into a Crosstrek. So many people complain that its not this or that. All I have to say is , why did you buy it. Its a great car and what it has for the money is so much more than other brands. And you know what. You can get red paint at no extra cost!
Best suv!
5 out of 5 starsKim H, 01/20/2020
2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
As a lifelong Toyota owner, I was reluctant to leave the brand but Toyota suv ratings just weren’t great. I looked at Honda CR-V, and Mazda but every auto rating publication rated the subaru higher. So I visited my local subaru dealer and test drove one. The ratings are right- this is one fantastic compact suv. Not only does it drive like a dream- quiet, smooth and responsive with lots … of pep, but the safety features are awesome. I have terrible night vision and for the last few years I have avoided driving at night. But not anymore. The Eyesight safety features that let me know when I can safely change lanes to the incredible steering responsive headlights that turn when I turn have changed my life. I can drive at night now because I can see! My new car is loaded with other goodies too for a price comparable to its competitor cars who don’t have these safety features. Definitely look at the subaru Crosstrek before considering anything else.
2020 Crosstrek Highlights
SUV
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,145 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $172/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 20.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Crosstrek models:
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Warns you if traffic is approaching from the side when backing out of a parking space. Includes automatic braking as well.
- Lane Keep Assist
- Monitors your position on the road and can help steer if you unintentionally begin to drift out of your lane.
- Pre Collision Braking
- Automatically applies the brakes if an imminent frontal collision is detected and the driver doesn't react in time.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover15.6%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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