In a recent article in Motor Trend Magazine, The Big Test - Subcompact CUVS, which pitted the Checy trax, Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3, and the Nissan Juke against the Subaru XV Crosstrek. In short, the XV Crosstrek came out on top being noted for its spacious interior, ride and handling, and having the lowest 5-year cost of ownership!
Here are some highlights from that article:
On Ride and Handling:
"On the ride front, it's tough to beat the Subaru XV Crosstrek. Thanks to the longest wheelbase and the most ground
clearance in the group, the Crosstrek's ride impressed us on our driving
loops. "Most comfortable ride yet," logged associate editor Scott
Evans."
On Efficiency:
"...after three weeks of testing we have no reason to doubt the XV's 26/34/29 mpg city/highway/combined EPA score."
On Safety:
"...and the XV is a Top Safety Pick +, thanks to its available EyeSight active safety technology."
On Value - Cost of Ownership:
"You can see the full cost of ownership breakdown below, but the Subaru was far and away the cheapest vehicle to own. It starts at the dealer, where XV buyers will benefit from its $29,650 target purchase price, the second-lowest of the group. Subaru buyers further benefit from the second-lowest insurance and fuel costs, third-lowest repairs cost, and—here's the kicker—the lowest depreciation of the group."
Conclusion
The XV offers the best ride and Cost of Ownership; a roomy, high-utility interior; near-top fuel economy; and a Top Safety Pick+ rating, all of which easily overshadow its weak objective performance.
