#SUBARU CROSSOVER CUV PORTABLE#

The rest of the dash and controls can only be described as utilitarian. With it, you can see additional information like the time, weather, average fuel consumption and turn-by-turn directions, to name a few examples.

#SUBARU CROSSOVER CUV PORTABLE#

Fortunately, Starlink supports both Android Auto and CarPlay for your portable computer needs.Ībove the touchscreen (you have a choice of 6.5 or 8 inches) is an additional display that I found quite useful. Still, the time between tap and action usually wasn't any worse than the rest of the systems on the market. Also, my taps on icons were occasionally met with a two-second delay. It does suffer from some latency issues, though, especially when you're swiping left and right.

Though the design and UI feel reminiscent of a budget tablet, it's still better-looking and easier to use than a lot of other systems on the market. In addition to expanding the cabin, Subaru added its latest infotainment system, called StarLink - a marked improvement over the technology it replaces. Plus, the rear seats fold down to increase the space for an entire weeks jaunt (which for me translates into about six pieces of luggage) with plenty of room for some sporting equipment, too. The trunk, meanwhile, has enough space for a couple to take a weekend getaway, even if they overpack. The front and back seats are both comfortable and this new model is also roomier than the previous generation, which was introduced in 2014. That value proposition continues on the inside as well. While we pine for a turbo shoved under the hood, overall the Crosstrek drives better than its price would suggest. So sit back, relax, and don't expect to go blasting onto the highway.īy subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy. The zero-to-60 time is about nine seconds. With a 2-liter, 4-cylinder Boxer engine putting out 152 horsepower and 145 pounds of torque, this small SUV needs a good, long runway to get up to freeway speed. Not that you can push the Crosstrek too much into those turns.

But it can hold its own during everyday driving on the clover-leaf highway off ramp and around the corners of the local subdivision.

That ride doesn't translate into a switchback-munching, cornering machine. These mangled avenues gave us a good indication that even when faced with asphalt drop-offs, ruts and speed bumps, the Crossover delivers a comfortable ride. While I was unable to find any appropriate off-road locations in the Bay Area that didn't require me to break a host of local laws, the streets in my San Francisco neighborhood are currently being ripped up by construction crews. If only the engine had a bit more get-up-and-go from the engine.īehind the wheel, the Crosstrek smoothes out road bumps and potholes splendidly for a car in its price range. Throw in 8.7 inches of ground clearance, an upgraded infotainment system and up to 33 miles per gallon, and it's no surprise that the Crosstrek's sales have increased year-over-year since its introduction in 2014. Starting at $21,795, the Crosstrek is an inexpensive entry into the crossover market from a company best known for its all-wheel-drive vehicles.

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