Used 2017 Subaru Crosstrek Base for sale 

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV comes in three different trims that are namely 2.0i, Premium, and Limited. For the 2.0i trim of the SUV, the price is set at $21,695. The Premium trim of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV comes with either a manual transmission, which is priced at around $22,495, while the automatic one comes at $23,495 respectively. With a price tag of $25,195, the Limited is the uppermost trim of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. 

Talking about the 2.0i trim, it comes with a standard manual transmission and there is no option of getting a CVT transmission. The trim offers many interesting features including a roofline spoiler with integrated brake lights, heated front seats, automatic climate control, a rearview camera, and a 6.2-inch infotainment system.

The Premium trim offers a choice between a manual transmission and a CVT automatic transmission. Apart from the features of the 2.0i trim, the Premium comes with some additional features such as HID headlights, sliding glass sunroof, Blind Spot Detection (BSD), and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA).

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The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek Limited trim is the fully-loaded trim and comes only with the CVT transmission. Some features that are unique to this trim consists of dual-zone automatic climate control, aluminum pedals, and body-colored door handles. Moreover, the Limited trim features a bigger 7-inch infotainment system under its hood.

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV employs a 2.0-Liter 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC engine that can produce a maximum power of 148 hp along with a torque of 145 lbs.-ft. Coming to the transmission, the SUV comes with an option of having either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic transmission.

When comparing with the rivals namely the Mazda CX-3, Buick Encore, and the Chevrolet Trax SUV, the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV tops in producing the highest power. On the other hand, the maximum torque of the Subaru Crosstrek is least among the competitors. A 6-speed automatic transmission is common among all three rivals, whereas the base model of Crosstrek comes with a manual transmission.

2017 Subaru Crosstrek Acceleration

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV is capable of finishing the 0-60 mph sprint in 8.8 seconds and it reaches its quarter-mile in 16.7 secs. To be honest, with the kind of performance and acceleration Subaru offers on its cars, the Crosstrek comes as a disappointment with its rather dull and sluggish acceleration. The Subaru has a top speed of 118 mph.

From the data, it is evident that the Subaru Crosstrek performs slightly better than the Chevrolet Trax in the timed performance checks. However, the Buick Encore is the fastest with 0-60 mph time of 7.8 seconds followed by the 8.5 seconds 0-60 mph time of the Mazda CX-3 SUV. The Buick Encore also has the highest top-speed among the four cars.

2017 Subaru Crosstrek Ride and Handling

The ride quality of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek is very impressive and reliable. The SUV has a very good interior space for making even long journeys comfortable. Smooth throttle response at all speeds and extra road safety features makes it a fun ride. Moreover, the Crosstrek has a stiffer chassis and well-damped suspension, which improves the overall handling and cornering ability of the SUV.

2017 Subaru Crosstrek Braking

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV offers 11.6 inches brakes at the front and 10.8 inches brakes at the rear. The Subaru Crosstrek needs 125 feet to come at a panic stop from 60-0 MPH. This implies that the braking performance is quite subpar and nothing to feel grateful for. 

The brake size of Crosstrek falls short against the 11.8 inches front and rear brakes present in the Chevrolet Trax. The size of the front brake of the Buick Encore and the rear brake of Mazda-CX-3 exceeds the ones present in Subaru Crosstrek. 

With a curb weight of approximately 3109 lbs., the Crosstrek is just behind the Buick Encore curb weight of 3237 lbs. However, coming to the braking efficiency, the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV comes from 60 to 0 mph after covering a distance of 125 feet, which is the least among its competition.

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has an adequate fuel economy of 26 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on highways, and 29 mpg as combined. These figures are in sync with the engine that comes with the model. The car offers decent fuel economy and actually offers the most between these four cars. The Crosstrek has a fuel capacity of 15.9 gallons.

The Subaru Crosstrek SUV has a range of 413 city miles and 524 highway miles which is the most among these four cars. When comparing with the rivals, the Mazda CX-3 stands last with its least range on offer and a combined fuel economy of 29 mpg. The Buick Encore and the Chevrolet Trax offer the same combined mileage at 28 mpg and the same range at 350 city miles and 462 highway miles.

The interior of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV focuses more on functionality than looking good. The brand has kept the interior quite minimalist and basic. It is not too catchy and doesn’t involve any style worth writing about. The materials used in the cabin are of fine quality and don't look cheap. Overall, the interior of the Subaru Crosstrek is simply decent at best.

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek accommodates 5 passengers including the driver, which is the same among its competitors. The SUV has plenty of space in its interiors to enhance the comfort level of passengers. The SUV offers headroom of 39.8 inches, a shoulder room of 55.6 inches, and a legroom of 43.5 inches at the front, while the figures being the highest among the opponents.

At the second space, the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV offers headroom of 37.7 inches and a legroom of 35.4 inches with both of them being lesser than that of Encore and Trax. However, the Crosstrek offers the largest shoulder room of 54.2 inches. The main interior features of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV include:

• Cruise Control
• Leather Steering Wheel
• Front And Rear Cupholders
• Electric Steering Wheel
• Interior Air Filtration
• Dual Vanity Mirrors

2017 Subaru Crosstrek Infotainment System

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek features its own Subaru Starlink technology along with a 6.2-inch touchscreen display, which brings multimedia and navigation to the same place. The infotainment system of Crosstrek also offers voice control, vehicle diagnostics, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Steering-mounted control buttons are also provided for operating the infotainment system within driver ease. Overall, the infotainment system is moderate and up-to the mark but most of its enhanced and advanced features are saved for the higher and pricier trims. The main infotainment features of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV include:

• AM/FM
• USB Ports
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• Smartphone Integration
• Wi-Fi HotSpot
• Navigation

2017 Subaru Crosstrek Cargo Capacity

Large cargo capacity is one of the main highlights of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV. The SUV has a cargo volume capacity of 18.0 feet with rear seats up. However, after folding down the rear seats, the Subaru Crosstrek's cargo volume becomes 51.9 feet.

The Subaru Crosstrek offers a good utility space which is greater than CX-3 12.4 feet but falls a little short against 18.8 and 18.7 feet offered by the Encore and Trax respectively. In terms of the space when the rear seats are folded, the Mazda CX-3 offers only 44.5 feet, Buick Encore offers 48.4 feet and Chevrolet Trax offers 48.4 feet of such a space. 

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek emphasizes utility over style. Nevertheless, it is unfair to comment that the Subaru Crosstrek is not a stylish SUV because it indeed is. In terms of its exterior, the design of the SUV has been inspired by a hatchback and includes the essence of cladding and restyled bumpers to help it look more macho. 

Subaru has managed to keep the Crosstrek interesting with the addition of wild color options. Additionally, the Crosstrek looks like an overt outdoor model with its rough-looking roof rack and clunky wheels. In terms of dimensions, the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV has dimensions of 175.2 X 70.1 X 63.6 inches (L X W X H), which are decent for an SUV. 

The Crosstrek is the longest and widest among its rivals but is at 3rd number in terms of height. With a ground clearance of 8.7 inches, the Subaru Crosstrek beats all of its competitors with a big margin of almost 2.5 inches. The main exterior features of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV include:

• Body Side Molding Kit Pure Red
• Roof Spoiler Venetian Red Pearl
• Sport Mesh Grille
• Splash Guards
• Trailer Hitch
• Wheel Locks - Aluminum Wheels

Providing high-safety standards is one of the most highlighted characteristics of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV. For ensuring the safety of passengers in the event of a mishap, the SUV comes fitted with seven standard airbags. Additionally, there are many other features for preventing accidents such as a rear-vision camera, blind-spot detection, and rear-cross traffic alert. Talking about the IIHS ratings of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, the SUV receives a superior rating in the front crash prevention. 

However, a poor rating is given to the car for the headlight section and it scores acceptable in terms of child seat anchors. In many other parameters such as moderate overlap front, side, and roof strength, the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV scores a good rating. The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek SUV is awarded an overall 5 star in NHTSA rating and thus recognizes the SUV as one of the safest vehicles. The Crosstrek scores 5 stars individually in various parameters including the overall side crash rating, side barrier rating driver, and combined side rating front seat. The main safety features of the 207 Subaru Crosstrek SUV include:

• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Blind Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System
• Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
• Tire Pressure Monitoring
• Engine Immobilizer

Mazda CX-3 SUV vs Subaru Crosstrek

The new Mazda CX-3 is one of the major rivals of the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek and comes with a price tag of $19,960 against the $21,695 of the 2.0i trim of the Crosstrek. Apart from the price, the CX-3 also outpaces the Crosstrek in terms of 0-60 mph acceleration time, braking efficiency, lesser emissions, and fuel economy. However, the Subaru Crosstrek clearly beats the CX-3 when it comes to ground clearance and interior room space availability.

Buick Encore vs Subaru Crosstrek

The new Buick Encore is another strong opponent of the Subaru Crosstrek in its segment. The Buick Encore has an upper hand over the Crosstrek when compared on the basis of torque delivery, acceleration, second headroom, and legroom space, and cargo volume with rear seat up.

On the other hand, the encore's MSRP is set at $22,990, which is $1,295 greater than that of Crosstrek. Moreover, the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has lesser curb weight, greater ground clearance, and bigger cargo volume with folded rear seats than the Encore SUV.

Chevrolet Trax SUV vs Subaru Crosstrek

Yet another SUV that gives a run for money to the new Subaru Crosstrek is the Chevrolet Trax. The Trax has a lower price than the base model of the Crosstrek and offers a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, Chevrolet Trax offers many advantages over the Crosstrek including, better fuel economy and lesser 60-0 mph deceleration distance.

By judging the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek from different perspectives, it can be concluded that it is one of the best SUVs available in the US. The SUV is a great choice if the customer requirements encompass large cargo volume, extraordinary ground clearance, and ample room for passengers as well as the driver.

Moreover, the Crosstrek scores extremely well in the NHTSA ratings and ensures delivering better safety. Despite many advantages, the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek lags when it comes to annual emissions, fast acceleration, and better braking capability. Moreover, the SUV offers a lesser fuel economy than its competition. However, in overall functionality, the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek is definitely a value for money.