I recently found a new review on Auto 123 of the
XV Crosstrek's Sport Package and thought it'd be a good read for those interested in the all-new Subaru model. Before I go into more detail, the long and short of it is that the reviewer loved the car, save for the continuously variable transmission (CVT).
As some of you may know, this reaction to CVTs is not uncommon; when you first drive one after having never driven one before it can feel like the vehicle is a bit off. It's kind of the feeling you get when you drive a friend's car who has really touchy breaks - it takes a little getting used to. So if you're looking for a car for the feel of its acceleration alone, maybe a CVT isn't the one! But most (all) people looking at Subarus aren't looking for just acceleration, so let's talk about the advantages of a CVT:
CVT is more or less its name; it gives the vehicle the ability to seamlessly switch between gears while driving. For more info on how it works,
see Edmund's explanation here. The reason it's getting so popular now is because a CVT works to keep the vehicle's engine is its optimum power range, therefore increasing efficiency as well as gas mileage. It can give a car a gain of 1-2 mpg depending on how you drive.
Now back to the review! The reviewer said that the
XV Crosstrek had a "friendly cabin", meaning it was extremely functional and had an easy to operate system. It has lots of space and a large trunk, as well as great outward visibility due to its low shoulder line.
The reviewer's favorite parts is the Symmetrical AWD, "Subaru’s and the
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek’s transparent and highly efficient Symmetrical AWD is without a doubt any driver’s biggest ally in wintery months, along with a good set of winter tires. Traction and drivetrain reactions are immediate. To try it is to adopt it."
If you'd like to see the detailed review,
please do so here! And be sure to take a look at our
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek inventory here.
Image of XV and review via
Auto 123, information regarding CVT via
Edmunds & image of CVT via
subiesport.com
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