2021 Subaru Crosstrek Review

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Review

Posted on February 23, 2021

When the Subaru Crosstrek XV was launched in 2013, I remember thinking "what a likeable little car - if only it had just a little more power". Among the changes it receives for 2021, the Crosstrek's biggest gain is the new 2.5-litre flat-four borrowed from the Outback wagon and Legacy sedan.

Until its 2018 overhaul, Crosstrek posted only moderate sales numbers in Canada. Now underpinned by Subaru's Global Platform architecture, the second generation Crosstrek has become the company's best-selling Canadian model.

Outwardly, it hasn't changed much. There are a few tweaks to the bumper and grille, and some added wheel options. It's what lies under the sheet metal that helps make the Crosstrek a more compelling little crossover. Aside from the increase in power, the Crosstrek's expanded list of standard and available driver-assistance technology helps make it an even more attractive option in a highly competitive segment.

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