subaru crosstrek reviews 2023

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is the artist formerly known as the XV, now with a tidier cabin and a big portrait screen, but the same honest, go-anywhere vibe.

The 2.0‑litre boxer and CVT are competent rather than thrilling, yet the sure-footed AWD, improved ride and updated EyeSight safety make school runs and gravel detours a doddle.

The Hybrid sips a bit less but doesn’t exactly sprint; think zen garden, not drag strip.

In Australia you’re looking at roughly $35k–$45k before on-road costs, which buys quality, resale clout and a car that treats corrugations like gossip—absorbs most, ignores the rest.

Downsides? Engine noise under load and some CVT drone, plus the boot isn’t class-leading; upsides include comfort, visibility, safety tech and rough-road confidence.