It smooths out eventually, but is again intrusive each time the stop/start system engages it’s one of the more abrupt-feeling systems I’ve tested. Upon startup, the car bounces and shudders unsettlingly. True, it screams “hybrid” - but also “look at me, I’m ugly.” I heard the U word quite a bit during my test weekend.įirst impressions aren’t everything, but they’re hard to shake, and in the Crosstrek Hybrid’s case the shake is the problem.
SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID PLUS
The hybrid model looks nearly identical to the regular version, plus extra badging, exclusive wheels, some additional chrome trim outside and one unfortunate new paint color: Plasma Green Pearl.
When the XV Crosstrek debuted for model-year 2013 it was all-new, but it certainly looked familiar, echoing the Impreza wagon’s wedgy shape and the Outback’s rugged, body-cladded style. So too does Subaru’s own Impreza wagon compare them here. The XV Hybrid’s direct competitor is the Toyota Prius, but Volkswagen’s diesel-powered Jetta SportWagen TDI and its upcoming Golf SportWagen TDI provide comparable levels of utility and efficiency. This review covers the hybrid click here for our review of the gas-powered XV Crosstrek. The XV Crosstrek is based on Subaru’s Impreza and debuted for the 2013 model year the hybrid variant is new for 2014. The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek is a likable little wagon with comfort and utility, but paying a premium for the inefficient, unrefined hybrid version doesn’t make sense. Now, we can add Subaru’s first hybrid to the list. Some things in life just don’t make sense, like decaf coffee and our country’s continued fascination with the Kardashians. To see what’s new for 2015, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years. Little of substance has changed with this year’s model. Editor’s note: This review was written in June 2014 about the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid.
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