Three ways the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek stands out from its competition

Interested in a small SUV that's easy to drive around town because of its compact size, but equally at home off the beaten path? The all-new 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is for you. We've talked about the Subaru Crosstrek before, but here we take a look at what this model offers compared to its rivals in its segment. There's some stiff competition in the small SUV segment, but the Crosstrek has everything it takes to stand out.

Unique symmetrical all-wheel drive in the new Crosstrek

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, with its efficiency, comfort and versatility, is made for the needs of Quebec buyers.  That being said, the Crosstrek is also an SUV that offers a permanent or full-time all-wheel drive system, an increasingly rare feature. Unlike other SUVs in this segment that offer a reactive AWD system that must first detect loss of traction before sending engine power where it's needed, the Subaru Crosstrek and its symmetrical permanent AWD system continuously distributes power to both axles. The result is more predictive handling and increased stability in even the most challenging conditions.

Exceptional fuel economy in spite of its advanced AWD technology

The main reason Crosstrek competitors use temporary or reactive all-wheel drive is to save fuel. Traditionally, permanent all-wheel drive systems like Subaru's use more fuel, but the Crosstrek's engineers have managed to compensate for this.

The entry-level Crosstrek averages only 8.5 L/100 km in the city and 7.0 L/100 km on the highway, while models with the more powerful 2.5 L engine average 8.8 L/100 km in the city and 7.0 L/100 km on the highway as well. In short, the Crosstrek is one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs in its class despite its advanced all-wheel drive.

Powerful and dynamic engines in the 2023 Crosstrek

The base engine powering Subaru's compact SUV is an impressive 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 152 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque, while a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine powers the Touring and Outdoor models with 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. There's also a plug-in hybrid engine that offers 148 horsepower and a 100-percent electric range of nearly 30 kilometres.

In short, when you consider the power of the engines in the 2023 Crosstrek lineup combined with their efficiency, you realize that Subaru offers very advanced powertrains for this segment. It's rare to find engines in the Crosstrek segment that offer such an interesting balance between performance and fuel economy.

What's more, we can also promise you'll appreciate the Crosstrek's versatility. With nearly 600 liters of cargo space behind the rear seats, Subaru's little SUV always has enough room for whatever you want to carry. Call us today to find out more!