What are the Features of the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek?
The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is a compact SUV that is built for adventure and made to last. Equipped with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive, the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek allows you to get where you're going with confidence. With the goal of better handling Subaru also provides safety features like EyeSight Driver Assist Technology and SUBARU Starlink Safety and Security allowing you to feel assisted and protected. On top of that, the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek comes equipped with SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia system, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and an exceptionally spacious and premium interior with up to 121.7 cubic feet of interior volume.
What Cars are Comparable to the Subaru Crosstrek?
Compact SUV sales have surged over the years and that's not surprising. Drivers are looking for bigger vehicles with more space that also are able to be fuel efficient. Although we feel the Subaru Crosstrek is ahead of its class, other brands have entered the compact SUV space over the years. Some competitors to the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek include the Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, and Jeep Renegade. One competitor that has been compared directly to the Crosstrek is Toyota's Corolla Cross.
What are the Similarities between a Subaru Crosstrek and the Toyota Cross?
So why have the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek and Toyota Corolla Cross been compared? Both vehicles are compact SUVs that have similar sizes, engines, and transmissions. When it comes to cabin space both vehicles have about the same amount of front legroom, but the Crosstrek does offer 4.5 inches more than its competitor in the second row. Both vehicles come with a 2.0-Liter, 4-cylinder engine matched with a CVT, but only the Subaru Crosstrek has a second engine size available in a 2.5-Liter, 4-cylinder with 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. The Toyota Corolla Cross comes available with FWD and AWD options while the Subaru Crosstrek comes equipped with AWD. Both vehicles offer great ground clearance; the Corolla Cross offers 8.2 inches and the Crosstrek 8.7 inches. The fuel economy on both compact SUVs is similar as well. The Toyota Corolla Cross estimates 29 MPG City / 32 MPG Highway while the Subaru Crosstrek estimates 28 MPG City / 33 MPG Highway.
Is the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek bigger than a Corolla?
The simple answer is yes. The overall length of the Crosstrek is 176.5 inches while the length of the Corolla Cross is 175.6 inches. The width of the Corolla Cross is slightly more at 71.9 inches vs 71.0 inches for the Subaru Crosstrek. The EPA passenger volume of the Crosstrek is 100.9 cubic feet vs 95.0 cubic feet for the Toyota Corolla Cross. The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek edges the Toyota Corolla Cross when it comes to front headroom, front legroom, shoulder-room in the front and rear and really shines in rear legroom with 4.5 inches of more space. However, the Toyota Corolla Cross does deliver a slightly larger cargo space volume.
What Engine is in the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek?
The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek comes with two engine options. The base engine for the Crosstrek is a 2.0-Liter, 4-cylinder engine that is matched with a CVT (continuously variable transmission), yet is also available in a manual transmission. This allows for 152 horsepower and 145 lb.-ft of torque. Subaru also allows all models of the Crosstrek to be upgraded to their more powerful 2.5-Liter, Direct-Injection SUBARU BOXER Engine. This engine delivers 182 horsepower and 176 lb.-ft of torque that utilizes a unique Subaru BOXER Engine design that delivers natural balance and a low center of gravity which allows a methodical transfer of power.
Test Drive a Subaru Crosstrek at Rafferty Subaru!
Are you curious about whether the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is the right compact SUV for you? Come down to Rafferty Subaru and give it a test drive! Our experts are here to help and look forward to assisting you.
