Performance
The performance of this compact SUV is excellent, as expected from a vehicle with a symmetrical all-wheel drive system. The standard engine is a four-cylinder engine that produces 152 horsepower and can feature a six-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The optional powertrain is a four-cylinder with 182 horsepower, and it is only available with a CVT. You can tell from the horsepower generated by each engine that the available four-cylinder engine offers an ambitious accelerating power for your adventures around Cedar Park.
We suggest you stick with the CVT to get great gas mileage ratings. The manual six-speed offers slightly lower EPA-estimated ratings of 29 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg in the city. With the CVT, you'll get 30 mpg combined city and highway for the base engine, whereas the optional engine gets 31 mpg combined. Those numbers are good ratings for a vehicle with an all-wheel drive system as the standard drivetrain.
The new Subaru Crosstrek's agreeable driving dynamics contribute to its poised handling, maneuvering swiftly in tight places and navigating turns. You'll not feel disappointed in off-road situations around Leander. The new Crosstrek has various off-road capabilities, including the all-wheel drive system, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and a well-tuned suspension that glides over harsh road conditions, resulting in a comfortable ride. Its towing capacity is 1,500 pounds.