ROAD TEST
REVIEW: Why the Subaru Crosstrek wants to be a rally star
Top-notch handling is muzzled by so-so power and an unhelpful gearbox
17 August 2023 - 05:00
When you turn up the pace in the new Subaru Crosstrek it feels like a car with an identity crisis, and I will explain why in a moment.
In the meantime I’ll discuss the more prosaic attributes of this replacement to Subaru’s XV, and confirm that the car hits the mark with its family practicality. It’s a suitably roomy crossover with good space for four to five adults, and a decently large boot that contains a nearly full-size spare tyre...
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