The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is powered by a brand-new 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. These are some of the slowest automobiles in its segment were the 2020 lineup’s ancient engine, which had only 152 horsepower and took over 10 seconds to reach 60 mph. 

The new 2.5-liter engine is expected to improve acceleration significantly while using less gas. The 2022 Crosstrek’s purchasers are already impressed by the vehicle’s 30 horsepower increase to 182 horsepower. Fully automated Crosstreks now come standard with much more features.

The one and only trim level for the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is the even more compressed SUV.

There are three trim levels available again for 2022 Subaru Crosstrek: foundation, mid-level Premium, as well as top-of-the-line Limited. The 17-inch wheels but also 6.5-inch multi-touch infotainment system are standard on the base model. Apple CarPlay but also Android Auto makes it easy to use your smartphone while driving. Roof rails are included as well, as are other standard features. 

The Premium adds a second USB connector up front, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped driver’s seat, and LED fog lights to the list of standard features on the base model. Additional features include keyless entry as well as ignition for the Crosstrek Limited as well as leather upholstery and an 8-inch touchscreen navigation system for the driver and front passengers.

What can we expect from either the new 2.5-liter Subaru Crosstrek throughout 2022? For starters, there’s a lot of power. The old base motor is rather dull, but the new one is nimble and – dare designers say it? – exciting. It’s much easier to get up to speed with the new engine, which makes highway merging as well as passing even more quick and efficient.

Despite the modest cargo space (up to 55.3 cubic feet), the majority of its competitors offer more. The cabin features spacious seating. The Crosstrek suspension is fine-tuned, which results in a smooth ride.

Crosstrek has some room for improvement in terms of utility. There aren’t many places to stash your small belongings inside the Crosstrek. Every one of the compartments’ pockets, as well as bins, are on the small side. Others in the class have bigger and more numerous small-item storage compartments. The anchors don’t get buried inside the seat cushions, using the LATCH scheme for child car chairs is simple.

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek’s 8.7-inch ground clearance allows you to venture off the trodden track with ease. The vehicle comes standard with all-wheel drive, which further enhances its off-road abilities. Off-roading has never been more secure thanks to the standard inclusion of Subaru’s X-MODE (also known as hill descent control). This feature is uncommonly included as standard equipment in this price range.

Using the new 2.5-liter engine, the above extra-small SUV achieves city fuel economy ratings of 27 and highway fuel economy ratings of 34 mpg. For a vehicle of this class, it has respectable performance figures. There’s almost no difference in fuel economy between the 2.5-L and the base engine, making the new one even more appealing. With 28 city mpg as well as 33 highway mpg for the 2.0-liter engine, there’s not much of a difference.

Although the cargo space within the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek isn’t the largest in its class, the addition of a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine is definitely exciting. The engine has a significant impact on the vehicle’s acceleration and handling on the highway thanks to the increased power it provides. It’s fair to assume that 2.5-L models would be very appealing to buyers, as their fuel economy seems to be almost identical to those from the 2.0-L engine.