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2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid consumer reviews

$26,395 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Crosstrek Hybrid Subaru
(16 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.9
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 3.8
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.5
Explore the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

Beautiful machine

I love Subaru, and I love the planet, so a Subaru Hybrid is my dream car. I test drove this one and am hoping to find a way to buy it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A joy to drive

We were lucky to find a great deal in a 2014 Crosstrek Hybrid. Cars.com wouldn't let me pick 2014 as an option so I chose 2016. When you're in the Crosstrek Hybrid you really know you're driving a car! Really fun car to drive. The Crosstrek Hybrid has fantastic acceleration, super light and natural handling, and very comfortable seats material wise and posture wise. Nice and quiet like you'd expect from a hybrid. Great panoramic view from the windshield and awesome visibility in the side mirrors really make you feel in control. If I had one critical thing to say it would be that if you're a tallish person like myself you might feel your head brushing the top of the cab sometimes. Other than that it's lovely. All the extra features work great in the touring model from the backup cam to the multimode sound system, super easy to pair your phone. Looking forward to years of driving with the family. Love this car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My first Subaru and I'm lovin' it!

I've driven a Jeep Grand Cherokee for 16 years and needed to get something new. When I saw the Crosstrek in the SUV category in Consumer Reports I was intrigued. It feels like a car and a SUV in one. It has great ground clearance and I can pump up my seat to sit higher, yet it is small like a car and can make sharp turns. I love the way it handles and the ability to watch the MPG while driving. I tend to drive conservatively and have never gotten below 30 MPG and often get 40-42 which is amazing to me! The only negative is that the rear view mirror is too low. I'm 5'9". I'll have to get the mirror moved up as it blocks my view. Also, the doors are a little wimpy feeling to me having driven a Jeep for so many years. Overall, I love my Crosstrek Hybrid!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car!!!!

Has plenty of legroom front and back. Meets all of my needs. Very smooth ride. I don't know if I could ever get a different car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Mini cooper

Great car except in snow. Fun to drive and great on gas. The mini was a head turner in red and the convertible was a plus.. lots of trunk space.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Hybrid system sucks but I like the car.

I regret trading my Impreza in for the hybrid cross trek but I needed the extra space. The hybrid is really awkward to drive, it?s not fun to drive since the engine shuts off and on whenever it wants. Doesn?t seem to save any gas, it never runs on hybrid. Not sure if I just got a dud but it sucks. My trunk opens when I?m driving with my dog in the back and i have electrical issues. No wonder the previous owners traded it in. I absolutely adored my Impreza, definitely test drive the cross trek for A WHILE before you go and buy it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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The best car for its value

I absolutely love Subaru Crosstek. I have the best time driving it, it?s very smooth, responsive and fun to drive. The mpg is great too. Enough room for my needs and I love the interior and exceptional exterior color. It?s my first car and I can?t stop loving it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun to drive and fuel efficient

I've owned this car for about two years. It is fun to drive, fuel efficient and gets in and out of small spaces quite nicely. For such a small footprint, it also has a great deal of storage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This car would be a good investment

I was truly impressed with the control of this vehicle as well as the gas mileage! The drive is smooth. Based on my family size I needed a vehicle much larger

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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yest drove it

good car and drives very smooth and is very very very comfy. It was used so it had minor wear and tear

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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