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OVERALL SCORE New Cars 1 2 3 4 5 ! WORSE BETTER CR Recommended (as of March 2020) HIGHS Overall Road Test Survey 2020 Crosstrek • Ride Make & Model Highs Lows 85 Score Results Results • Fuel economy CR MPG Overall 29/ City 20/ Hwy 39 mpg • Easy to use controls #1 of 12 Subcompact Sport-Utility Vehicles • Braking ROAD TEST

87/100 85 LOWS PREDICTED RELIABILITY • Engine noise CR Recommended score Road-test mpg Overall Predicted reliability Owner satisfaction 5/5 • Seat short on lower-back support 35 85 Engine noise, seat short on lower-back support, Ride, fuel economy, easy-to-use controls, RANGE OF TESTED SUBCOMPACT SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES • Plug-in hybrid only provides brief ! 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 85 87 29 5 4 plug-in hybrid only provides brief electric PREDICTED OWNER SATISFACTION 85 braking. electric propulsion and battery propulsion and battery robs cargo space. 4/5 robs cargo space ! 2020 Hyundai Kona 7878 71 26 5 4 Agility, braking, controls. Ride, noise, acceleration.

Practical with a modest footprint, 78 relatively quiet for the class, fuel economy, Slow acceleration, tight rear seat, phone ! 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport 78 72 26 5 2 straightforward controls, standard advanced interaction only through voice. safety features. Road Test Results Agile handling makes it fun to drive, very fuel efficient, small footprint makes it easy Very snug cabin with tight rear seat and narrow 73 to park, standard forward collision warning ! 2020 Mazda CX-3 73 64 28 5 1 driving position, it is loud. Comfort/Convenience and automatic emergency braking with Performance pedestrian detection.

Acceleration 3/5 Ride, noise, acceleration, cargo space, Ride 4/5 2020 Ford EcoSport 6868 61 24 5 2 Handling agility, easy to use controls, access. , neither forward collision warning 0 to 60 mph 10.2 sec nor automatic emergency braking are available. Noise 4/5 Stiff ride, loud inside, tinny feel, seats are Practical, with roomy seating and plenty of 66 insubstantial and short on support, feels 2020 Honda HR-V 66 66 29 4 2 cargo space; very fuel efficient. Transmission 4/5 underpowered. Front Seat Comfort 3/5 It's underpowered, 25 mpg not competitive Fuel Economy 4/5 among peers, uncomfortable ride, minimal cabin Rear Seat Comfort 4/5 53 Compact size makes it easy to park, decent amenities with a short options list, hampered 2020 Chevrolet Trax 53 55 25 3 1 rear seat room for its tiny dimensions. visibility, unsupportive front seats, infuriating CR's Overall Mileage 29 mpg touch-screen infotainment system, modern high-tech safety gear is not available. CR's City Mileage 20 mpg Interior Fit & Finish 3/5 Anemic engine and excessive idle vibration; CR's Highway Mileage 39 mpg Jeep's esteemed brand image, lots of upscale nine-speed automatic is neither smooth nor Trunk/Cargo Area 2/5 2020 Jeep Renegade 4848 56 24 2 1 options available, Trailhawk version can responsive; stiff, jittery ride; restricted view out; Annual Fuel Cost $990 tackle some off-roading. uncomfortable front seats; unimpressive fuel economy.

Reminds you of Luigi from the movie "Cars," Stiff ride, transmission is neither smooth nor Braking 5/5 tight turning circle and compact dimensions responsive, noisy, unsupportive front seats, 2020 Fiat 500X 3535 50 23 1 1 make it easy to maneuver, upscale feature hampered visibility, touchy brake pedal, idle availability. vibration. Emergency Handling 4/5 2021 Kia Seltos In Test NA NA 3 4

2020 Mazda CX-30 In Test NA NA 3 3

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Not Tested NA NA 3 2 Survey Results Sport Reliability History Owner Satisfaction

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X X X X 3 3 5 5 X X X X 3 3 4 4 HOW TO READ THE Survey Results reflect findings from Road-Test Results include CR’s test findings Why Some Vehicles Are Not Rated CR’s Annual Auto Surveys, completed by that we feel are the most relevant. We buy Certain models have been redesigned or 1 2 3 4 5 RATINGS Consumer Reports members. and test between 50 and 60 ­vehicles each extensively freshened since our last test, WORSE BETTER year, driving them for thousands of miles and or are new. All are scheduled to be included Recommended vehicles, indicated with Predicted reliability is our determination of putting them through more than 50 tests and in future road tests. Models include the a check mark (!), are the models with how well a model will hold up, based on the evaluations. The results of these tests make Chevrolet Corvette, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda the highest Overall Scores that meet the problems that members reported in CR’s up our road-test score. Some tests, such CX-30, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Nissan Sentra, threshold in their category. Annual Auto Surveys, which include data on as those for braking and fuel economy, are Highlander, and Volkswagen Passat. CR Road Test Results around 420,000 vehicles. measured with instruments; categories such Make + Model reflect the vehicle we tested as seat and ride comfort, noise, and fit and What Our Ratings Symbols Mean The Crosstrek is Subaru’s pseudo-SUV; it’s essentially an Impreza whining becomes annoying. It takes a little more than two hours to and its engine displacement. Owner satisfaction is based on the finish are graded by our experts. The Usability hatchback with a raised ride height and some rugged visual cues. Since charge the hybrid on a 240-volt charger and 5.5 hours on a regular percentage of surveyed owners who rating is a combination of our testers’ 1 2 3 4 5 Overall Score reflects a vehicle’s said they would definitely buy the same assessments of the ease of performing WORSE BETTER it’s based on the already-good Impreza, it has that model’s smooth household 110-volt charger. performance in our road tests; the latest car again. We use a model’s latest everyday driving tasks, as well as cockpit ride, good fuel mileage, easy-to-use controls, and roomy rear seat. As a The cabin has simple controls, easy-to-read gauges, and a user- results from the reliability and owner three years of data to determine the ergonomics and interface design. The energy result, it’s ranked at the top of our subcompact SUV standings. Subaru friendly touch-screen infotainment system. and Apple satisfaction sections of CR’s exclusive prediction, provided it hasn’t been consumption of electric vehicles is expressed Go to CR.org/ Annual Auto Surveys; the availability of redesigned or significantly updated. In in a miles-per-gallon equivalent rating (MPGe). newcarbuyingguide also offers a plug-in hybrid version, which contributes to the Crosstrek’s CarPlay are standard. The Hybrid has standard leather-covered power frontal crash prevention systems with cases where we have insufficient survey Energy consumption for plug-in hybrids is for advice on whether appeal, but doesn’t deliver enough of a mileage improvement to make seats, which are comfortable but lack lumbar adjustments. Similarly, forward collision warning, automatic responses, or when a model is all-new or listed in electric and gas modes. LEARN you should buy or lease emergency braking, and pedestrian redesigned, we use our expert judgment your next new car, and it a good value. the standard cloth front seats in the non-hybrid Crosstrek are short on detection, along with blind spot warning; based on brand track record and similar Highs and Lows give a quick summary of a other car shopping tips. Both versions have a comfortable and controlled ride that stands lower-back support and also lack adjustable lumbar support. and, if available, results from government models to predict reliability and owner- model’s notable strengths and weaknesses. head and shoulders above the competition. Its handling is responsive, The popular Premium-trim Crosstrek has standard heated front seats, and insurance-industry crash tests. satisfaction ratings. though it isn't as frisky when driving through sharp turns as the Mazda but add automatic climate control and a push-button start and you'll CX-3, for example. Subaru’s standard full-time all-wheel-drive system is spend close to $30,000. These features are all standard on the Hybrid. appealing and, combined with the Crosstrek’s ample ground clearance, We like that automatic emergency braking (AEB), forward collision gives the SUV the ability to easily handle slippery pavement, a muddy warning (FCW), lane departure warning (LDW), lane keeping assistance trail, or rough dirt roads. (LKA) and adaptive cruise control are available as part of the Subaru The standard 152-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine has just enough EyeSight suite of safety features.The system is standard on all models power for most situations, which is on par with its rivals. But it sounds that have the automatic transmission, as well as all Hybrid models. strained and raspy when hard acceleration is needed. The continuously (The system isn’t available on trims that are equipped with the manual variable transmission (CVT) mostly avoids suddenly revving the engine transmission.) Blind spot warning (BSW) is standard on the Hybrid by mimicking the shifts that a traditional automatic transmission would and the top-trim of the regular Crosstrek, it’s optional on the Premium make. But there are still times when engine drone can be intrusive. We trim, and not available on the base trim. Note that this camera-based measured 29 mpg overall in our tests, which is commendable for an system has its limitations in certain weather conditions, such as in all-wheel-drive vehicle. heavy rain or snow. The plug-in hybrid version can cover only about 17 miles on electric The Crosstrek is a viable alternative for those who don't need the power but even then, it’s a challenge to drive solely with the . Forester's extra roominess, but we don’t think the Hybrid is worth the Any moderate pressure on the accelerator and the gas engine kicks in. nearly $8,000 added cost over a comparable non-hybrid Crosstrek. Once past that semi-electric portion, we got 33 mpg overall in Even with available tax credits and incentives, its short electric-only regular hybrid mode, but that’s just 4 mpg better than the conventional range, and how the battery and gas tank cut into cargo room diminish Crosstrek. The engine drones when pushed and the electric drive’s the Hybrid’s appeal.

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For the best value, we think the 2.0i Premium is the right choice for Notable changes: most buyers. EyeSight is a worthwhile option which can be had on all Based on the Impreza, the Crosstrek was redesigned for 2018. It has a trims except for those equipped with the . raised ride height and similar abilities and functionality to a small SUV. The plug-in hybrid version is based on the Limited trim and comes New for 2019 is a plug-in hybrid model, that can cover 17 miles of semi more richly equipped with a power driver's seat, leather seats, a electric driving. color display on top of the , keyless access, and automatic Updates for the 2020 model year include an available rear-seat climate control. reminder system, standard automatic door locks, and standard automatic climate control. To read the full road test, visit www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/ crosstrek/2020/road-test

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