For the latest ratings and information, visit ConsumerReports.org 10 20 30 40 50 !0 NEW CARS 2019 WORSE BETTER RECOMMENDED ! RECOMMENDED OVERALL SCORE Overall Survey 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Make & Model Score Results Test Results Highs Lows 87 87 CR MPG Overall 29/ City 20/ Hwy 39 mpg #1 of 10 Subcompact Sport-utility Vehicles 35 RANGE OF TESTED MIDSIZED SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES 87 Recommended Predicted reliability Owner satisfaction score Road-test Overall mpg SUVs: SUBCOMPACT ROAD TEST PREDICTED RELIABILITY PREDICTED OWNER SATISFACTION FRONTAL CRASH PREVENTION Fwd Collision Warning Optional Ride, braking, controls, fuel Acceleration, engine noise, driv- 87/100 5/5 4/5 0! Subaru Crosstrek Premium 86 50 50 87 29 Auto Brakes City Optional economy, reliability. er’s seat short on lumbar support. Access, fuel economy, controls, stan- Acceleration, rear-seat comfort, Auto Brakes Highway Optional 0! Nissan Rogue Sport SV 70 30 10 72 26 dard AEB. rear visibility. Hyundai Kona Agility, braking, controls, fuel economy, 0! 69 30 30 71 26 Ride, noise, acceleration. Owner Reports SEL (2.0L) standard AEB, long warranty. Road Test Results Fuel economy, roomy interior, Ride, noise, acceleration, front- WORSE BETTER 0! Honda HR-V LX 66 40 20 66 29 storage, secure handling. seat comfort, rear door handles. Performance Reliability History Ride, transmission, visibility, Jeep Renegade Latitude 57 30 30 56 24 Styling, upscale features. front-seat comfort, grabby Acceleration 3/5 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 brakes, idle vibration. Ford EcoSport Ride, noise, acceleration, 0 to 60 mph (sec.) 10.2 sec 56 30 30 61 24 Handling agility, easy controls, access. x x x x x 5 5 5 SES (2.0L) transmission, cargo space. Transmission 4/5 Reliability, controls have a learn- Handling, fuel economy, upscale fea- ing curve, noise, ride with 18-inch Mazda CX-3 Touring 51 20 20 64 28 4/5 tures, standard AEB. tires, tight rear seat and cargo Fuel Economy Reliability Trouble Spots room, visibility. This car is new and detailed reliability trouble spots will be Reliability, acceleration, ride, CR’s Overall Mileage 29 mpg Easy to park, decent room within engine noise, rear visibility, front available at a later date. Chevrolet Trax LT 49 20 20 55 25 CR’s City Mileage 20 mpg a small footprint. seats, fussy to use touch-screen radio. CR’s Highway Mileage 39 mpg Reliability, ride, transmission, Engine Major N/A noise, idle vibration, touchy Annual Fuel Cost $990 Fiat 500X Easy 36 10 10 50 23 Maneuverability, upscale features. Engine Minor N/A brake pedal, visibility, front-seat Braking 5/5 comfort. Engine Cooling N/A and evaluations per formed at Emergency Handling 4/5 our 327-acre Auto Test Center in Owner Satisfaction Vehicle Ratings central Connecticut. Why Certain This car is new and detailed owner satisfaction will be available at ■ Overall mpg is the overall Vehicles Are Comfort/Convenience miles per gallon a vehicle a later date. F ind your next car, SUV, or pickup truck using Not Rated achieved in Consumer Reports’ our exclusive test results and survey data Ride 4/5 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 fuel-economy tests, reflecting a These models have mix of city and highway driving. been redesigned or Noise 4/5 x x x x x 3 3 x These charTs provide a quick selector lacks rollaway fail-safes or is ■ Highs and lows give a quick extensively freshened Front Seat Comfort 3/5 reference guide to all the vehicles we difficult to use. summary of a model’s notable since our last test have recently tested so that you can ■ Survey results include predicted strengths and weaknesses. and are scheduled to Rear Seat Comfort 4/5 see how each matches up with its reliability, our forecast of how well a be included in future Interior Fit & Finish 3/5 Driving Experience 66/100 competitors. new car is likely to hold up based on Key to the Ratings road tests: the Audi ■ Price as tested is the sticker price its recent history from our Annual Vehicles are divided by cat- A6, A7, A8, and Q3; Trunk/Cargo Area Comfort 2/5 66/100 at the time of purchase of our tested Auto Survey. The survey includes egory and ranked according Chevrolet Silverado Value 78/100 vehicle, including an automatic owner satisfaction, which is based to their Over all Score. Some 1500; GMC Sierra transmission (unless otherwise on the percentage of CR members models are included in multiple 1500; Hyundai Santa noted) and typical equipment. who say they would definitely categories, as appropriate. Some- Fe; Kia Forte; Lexus ■ Overall Score includes a buy or lease their vehicle again. times we also include vehicles ES; Nissan Altima; vehicle’s performance in our road Reliability and owner satisfaction that are viable alternatives to Ram 1500; Subaru Automatic emergency braking and forward-collision warning are Road Test tests, results from our reliability predictions for new or redesigned those in a specific category. Forester; Toyota optional on all trims. Those two important safety systems are part of and owner satisfaction surveys, models are based on history Recommended vehicles are RAV4; and Volvo Subaru has once again sprinkled its Outback dust on the Impreza the Subaru EyeSight advanced safety suite, which also includes adap- the availability of a frontal from the manufacturer and the those that meet Consumer Re- S60. For updates, hatchback, creating a pseudo-SUV to satisfy weekday commuters and tive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assist. crash-prevention system, and, if previous generation, as well as our ports’ stringent testing, reliabil- check a future issue weekend adventurers. Don’t be fooled by the modest design changes Note that this camera-based system has its limitations when visibility applicable, crash tests performed by knowledge of similar models. To ity, and safety standards. of Consumer Reports — both inside and out — from the first-generation Crosstrek. This re- is an issue, in heavy rain or snow. the National Highway Traffic Safety learn more, go to CR.org/reliability. To earn our recommendation, Cars or CR.org. designed version rides on an all-new platform, bringing a quieter cabin, Subaru owners are likely to embrace the second-generation Crosstrek. ■ ! smoother ride, and improved fuel mileage, all of which help it stay atop It’s even a viable alternative for those who don’t need the Forester’s Administration and the Insurance Road-test score is based noted with a , vehicles must do our subcompact SUV standings. extra roominess. Institute for Highway Safety. We on results from more than well in our Overall Score within The Crosstrek’s comfortable and controlled ride stands head and deduct points if a vehicle’s gear 50 objective and subjective tests their category. shoulders above the competition. Handling is responsive, though it isn’t Best Version to Get as frisky through sharp turns as the Mazda CX-3. The Crosstrek can easily tackle a muddy trail or rough dirt road thanks to its ample ground For the best value, we think the 2.0i Premium is the right clearance and full time all-wheel drive. choice for most buyers. EyeSight is a worthwhile option which The 152-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine has just enough can be had on all trims except for the Base with a manual juice for most situations — the same can be said of its rivals — but it transmission. can feel strained and gruff when it’s pushed. The continuously variable The top-shelf Limited trim adds 18-inch wheels, a power driv- transmission (CVT) tries to mimic the shifts from a traditional automatic er’s seat (albeit sans lumbar support adjustment), leather seats, transmission to mask the sudden revving that’s typical of a CVT, but color LCD display on top of the dashboard, keyless access, and there are still situations when engine drone is obtrusive. We measured automatic climate control. 29 mpg overall, commendable for an all-wheel-drive vehicle. Up front, the seats could use more support for long drives, and lumbar Notable changes: adjustment isn’t available. In back, the rear seat provides decent comfort Based on the Impreza, the Crosstrek has a raised ride height and space for the class. There’s also a handy amount of cargo room. and similar abilities and functionality to a small SUV. New for The controls are simple to use, and the gauges are super clear. Drivers 2019 is a plug-in hybrid model, promising 17 miles of all-electric can navigate the color touch-screen infotainment system easily, and driving. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are available. Heated front seats come standard on the popular Premium model, but if you want automatic To read the full road test go to https://www.consumerreports. climate control and a push-button start, you’ll spend close to $30,000. org/cars/subaru/crosstrek/2019/road-test Highs Lows Rides comfortably Not all that quick Gets very good fuel economy Some engine noise when pressed Has easy to use controls Seat short on lower-back support (#S067381-2) Reprinted with permission from ConsumerReports.org © 2019, Consumer Reports. This reprint does not imply an endorsement or sponsorship of any product, (#S067381) Reprinted with permission from the New Cars issue of Consumer Reports © 2019 Consumer Reports. This reprint does not imply an endorsement or sponsorship of any product, service, company, or organization. Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping consumers make informed choices about products, services, and safety. 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