Subaru Crosstrek 2022 Review

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is one of the more versatile extra-small crossover SUVs on the market. Not only can it tackle the everyday tedium of commuting and hauling stuff, but it can also help you recharge by getting you well into the great outdoors thanks to its above-average off-road capability. For further enticement, the Crosstrek boasts spacious seating and a comfortable ride quality.

There are a few downsides to the Crosstrek. The base engine is disappointingly anemic, for example, and it has a smaller cargo capacity than many other crossover SUVs. Given this, it might be worth your time to also cross-shop the well-rounded Chevrolet Trailblazer, refined Mazda CX-30 and new Volkswagen Taos. But overall we think highly of this little Subaru. Check out our Expert Rating below to get our test team's take on all of the Crosstrek's hits and misses.

[Editor's note: The following information is based on last year's 2021 Crosstrek. We expect the 2022 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Subaru Crosstrek is offered in four trim levels: Base, Premium, Sport and Limited. All Crosstreks come standard with all-wheel drive. Features include:

Base Comes pretty well equipped with:

• 2.0-liter engine (152 horsepower, 145 lb-ft of torque)
• Six-speed manual transmission or optional CVT automatic
• 17-inch wheels
• Roof rails
• Automatic climate control
• 6.5-inch touchscreen
• One USB port
• Four-speaker stereo
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

Adding the CVT to the base trim also gets you:

• Subaru's X-Mode (off-roading drive setting)
• Hill descent control
• Subaru's driver aid system (EyeSight) with:
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Subaru and the car in front)
• Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

On top of the base trim with the manual, the manual-equipped Premium adds:

• Heated front seats
• Heated side mirrors
• Six-speaker stereo
• An extra USB port
• Rear cargo cover
• Foglights
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

The Crosstrek Premium with the CVT automatic gains the same extra equipment you get on the base, which includes Subaru's EyeSight system. The Premium also offers a few options including:

• Sunroof
• Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse)

Sport Adds to the CVT-equipped Premium's equipment with:

• 2.5-liter engine (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)
• Special fender flares
• Yellow interior stitching and simulated leather upholstery (Subaru's StarTex)
• Push-button start and keyless entry
• Rear-seat USB ports

The Sport can be had with the same option package available on the Premium (sunroof, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert). On the Sport, it also adds an 8-inch infotainment screen.

Limited Tops the Crosstrek's lineup with the upgraded engine plus:

• 18-inch wheels
• 8-inch infotainment interface
• Leather upholstery
• Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
• Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
• LED foglights
• Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
• Power-adjustable driver's seat

Optional extras with the Limited trim include a sunroof, an eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system and an integrated navigation system.