That’s not really surprising, as the Tokyo-based company has gone all out in specializing in environment-friendly cars in the past, with most of their models achieving the zero landfill status, and building cars with material that can be continuously recycled as soon as the shelf-life of the original model is over.
The new Crosstrek 2016 is basically a re-boosting of their already popular Impreza model, sharing many features and specs. Keeping to its commitment of environment friendliness, the new Crosstrek is a hybrid powered, partial zero emissions vehicle, with high fuel efficiency to ensure less pressure on the environment. The electric motor provides 10 kW (13.4 hp) of power, and you can run the entire thing on electricity alone if you accelerate slowly and go at a really slow speed.
It is a beast built for dirt roads, snowy climates, and inclement weather, with the all-wheel drive distributing the power among all four wheels, leading to greater grip and traction.
Crosstrek Specs: Engine Details, Horse Power, Chassis, etc
The Subaru Crosstrek is powered by a 16 valve 2 liter engine, with 148 hp and 145 lb-ft of torque. It is offered in manual transmission and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), and has high ground clearance of 8.7 inches for driving on rough roads. Although built mostly as a cargo truck, it is a surprisingly comfortable passenger vehicle, with the enlarged cargo capacity providing enough space for camping gear to take out on long drives.
Inside the Car: Style and Features
The inside of the car is pretty spacious considering its small exterior, with enough space for 2+2 in the front and back. Each model comes fitted with a rubberized cargo tray that can be opened and shut off. The roof can bear weight up to 150 pounds and the car comes with 1,500 pounds tow along capacity.
Lifestyle features include a 7 inch touch screen that is compatible with your smartphone, accessible through the Pandora app. The mid-range models will have front seat and side mirror heating options, while models priced above that will also have windscreen de-icers.
Safety
Subaru makes driving for beginners easy by having impressive safety and easy-driving features. The Eyesight Driver Assist Technology lets you monitor traffic through two cameras set upon the rear-view mirror. It also has automatic collision notification, sending alerts if there is imminent threat of collision, lane change assist technology, blind spot detection, and a lot more.
It has the capacity to automatically apply breaks and also comes with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) technology, warning you if there are vehicles in your backing path. These numerous safety features combine the unique driver assistance motto of Subaru with cutting-edge technical skills.
Bottom Line
Lovers of all-weather sturdy dirt vehicles should definitely go for this model. The only downside the car has is that it’s a little noisy on plain roads, but the fuel efficiency, engine quality, and impressive secondary features has got the car enthusiasts enthusiastically raving about this model.
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