Subaru XV Crosstrek hybrid: Worst marketing BS in years.

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The regular Crosstrek is getting a combined MPG of 28. (25 City/33Hwy)

Subaru is now offering us the new Hybrid version. They expect it to get a combined rating of 31!
(28 City/34Hwy).
That is only a 3 MPG gain on average. And just 1 on the Highway!

I am all for Hybrids, like the Prius. Which actually gets at least 50MPG.
I wouldn’t get one myself but I understand why other people do.

But this???? Who will pay the extra $2000 or $3000 to save 3 miles per gallon?

This is quite amazing….

Good luck with the BS Subaru.

Conversation 10 comments

  1. Its a mild hybrid, not a full hybrid, similar in execution as the GM hybrids. The price difference will not be as significant.

  2. I agree. Originally I was interested in this hybrid. Once the numbers were revealed I could not believe it. The XV model is great but it needs a stronger engine. WHERE IS THE DIESEL SUBARU!!! You are killing this car!

  3. At 31mpg combined, it is the most fuel efficient awd vehicle in the country by quite a margin. This includes vehicles that are not crossovers with high ground clearance.

  4. I guess those who lament the demise of the Dodge Caliber can rest easy knowing that Subaru used the basic design for this…

  5. At 31mpg combined, it is the most fuel efficient awd vehicle in the country by quite a margin

    Except for Fiesta, Festive, Dart, Civic, and about a dozen others. My BMW 5-series even gets 33 HWY (rated @30, but actual is higher) and its ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE. And has a bigger trunk, seating for 5, and handeling that no Subaru Owner has EVER experienced (at least not in a Subaru).

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