You Folks Are Lastly Giving the Subaru Crosstrek the Respect It Deserves

If a normie asks me what sort of automotive they need to get, I nearly at all times say a Subaru Crosstrek, which begins at $23,645, to which many individuals reply that it isn’t very fuel-efficient, after which I say fantastic get a Crosstrek Hybrid, which begins at $36,845, after which they are saying the Crosstrek Hybrid is simply too costly, after which I say fantastic simply get a Toyota Corolla Hybrid, which begins at $24,050. Getting a Corolla has been the correct reply for about 30 years now, and also you already knew it anyway, and cease bothering me whilst you’re at it, I’m busy. However actually a Crosstrek can be a superbly fantastic selection of car, an opinion that, now, it appears a report variety of folks within the U.S. agree with me on.

That’s, in the event you consider “gross sales numbers.” In accordance with Subaru:

In September, Crosstrek was the highest performer by quantity and achieved its finest month ever, with 16,092 (surpassing report set in August 2019 with 15,860) gross sales and a 35.6 p.c improve in contrast with the identical interval in 2021. The Outback noticed a 20 p.c improve in comparison with September 2021, whereas the Ascent elevated by 18 p.c. Yr thus far, the Crosstrek posted a 14.2 p.c improve, whereas the Ascent SUV posted a rise of 6.9 p.c in comparison with the identical interval in 2021.

“The Subaru Crosstrek had its best-ever month, pointing to automotive purchaser choice for autos which might be as secure as they’re enjoyable to drive,” mentioned Jeff Walters, Senior Vice President of Gross sales.

This Jeff Walters fellow ought to most likely get out just a little extra if he believes that the Crosstrek is “enjoyable to drive,” although I perceive that he has a job to do, which is to promote Subarus. As a result of one other persistent knock on Crosstreks is that they’re underpowered, a slander spoken of by the haters and sinners who lust for greater than 152 horsepower.

The reality is that 152 horsepower is completely fantastic for a automotive that weighs just a little underneath 3,200 kilos. The reality is that the Crosstrek is available in a number of colours that aren’t shades of grey, and you will get a handbook transmission. The reality is that there’s a third-generation Crosstrek for 2023. The reality is that it appears lots of people within the States have turn out to be “woke” to the attraction of the Crosstrek, which may find yourself having the impact of constructing Crosstreks monumentally uncool however not but. There may be nonetheless time to get in. Or purchase a Corolla Hybrid! Nobody cares! Besides possibly Jeff Walters, however he’s too busy having enjoyable driving a Crosstrek.