JacksonRally
Adventurer
Im 99% sure that the body is the same, be it Crosstrek or standard Impreza. They are doing the same trick they did years ago with the Foresters, the suspension is the same but they space the subframes down and put in longer struts/shocks. I would say yes the Crosstrek suspension will bolt onto the standard Impreza but there is a lot more to it with all of the spacers. We just received the first round of skid plates for the Crosstrek and are checking fitment and clearances right now. A small lift for the standard Impreza is in the works. You should be able to easily fit 26.5'' to 28'' tires.
No. The bodies are identical; they differ solely in the suspension.
Ratman1979
Observer
I have one and am a big fan. I'm getting about 30mpg over 8,000 miles. The interior is pretty simple and the power is lacking a bit but on the overall I enjoy it much more than my wife's Outback. It feels much more nimble than the Outback. I'm 6'5" and there is plenty of room to seat four adults. The storage area has room for road trips for two adults plus our dog. Some folks don't like the look of the wheels but they have grown on me.
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New member
Jackson Rally just picked one up, we are developing a few bolt ons.
But first a quick test fit with some 28" BFG ATs
Faith in the brand, restored. Thanks, once again, Jacksonrally.
Quest4ADV
Adventurer
Hey DD, is it possible to sleep in the back of the XT? Just wondering, I haven't seen one in person yet, but I'm interested.
Thanks
JacksonRally
Adventurer
Getting there....
So you can protect your XV
So you can hear your XV
The exhaust is actually very subtle.
Jackson Rally is now Dirty Racing Products
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Still at least a week away from availability and pricing.
So you can protect your XV
So you can hear your XV
The exhaust is actually very subtle.
Jackson Rally is now Dirty Racing Products
DirtyRacingProducts.com
Still at least a week away from availability and pricing.
I tried at the stealership. its kinda a no go, at least for me due to the hump. In a pinch you *could*. Push both the driver and front passenger seats fully forward.
2013 xv: about 55-58. (http://www.cars101.com/subaru/crosstrek/crosstrek2013.html)
BTW, that site has all the measurements for subaru's.
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JWP58
Guest
I think my wife will end up getting one. Should be great for long hunting road trips! Just gotta go test drive one.
Maverick1701
Adventurer
I have been considering a crosstrek as a mate for my M38A1 & something slide around on dirt roads.
I LOVE the look of the Subaru XVs with a mild lift, mud-terrains, and some rally lights. they are sharp looking cars.
I LOVE the look of the Subaru XVs with a mild lift, mud-terrains, and some rally lights. they are sharp looking cars.
Paddy
Adventurer
I have two friends who own one and both are rather disappointed with them. They are very cramped inside and with the factory sunroof I find them downright claustrophobic and I’ve been known to drive some small cars. I dunno, I’m kinda anti Subaru though, I went through that phase and I’m so glad to be on the other side now. They don’t seem overly well built, inexpensive or reliable. So, what’s the attraction anyway? They did have a cool looking wagon a while back but it wasn’t the cross trek. Anyway if you’re tall, skip the factory sunroof if possible.
Please don’t jump my **** over these comments, just my opinion and personal experience.
Please don’t jump my **** over these comments, just my opinion and personal experience.
LazerBlazer
New member
I have a 2014 Crosstrek that I have put just under 40k miles on from new. This is how I feel about the rig, the looks are amazing I have the tangerine orange pearl version which I think looks amazing with the stock black/chrome wheels. The height is great it is easy to get into and out of I am 5'11" tall for reference, the ride height allows you to tackle some uneven road surfaces. The All wheel drive works great in the snow/ice up steep, rocky, and unmaintained forest roads. The power is something that I find lacking in the sense that you won't be winning many drag races, but your fine on the hwy to pass other vehicles... but this can be remedied with a 3.6r outback or xt forester. The cargo space is decent for two people, we have two dogs so they end up taking the back seat with the trunk being filled and cargo basket on top filled when overlanding. As was mentioned earlier the slope of the rear hatch eats into cargo space, which I find to be a bit small anyhow. The thoughts are based on owning 92' Subaru legacy with a 2.2l, that vehicle was very low to the ground compared to the crosstrek, yet was still very capable off road and the power delivery of the EJ series of motors is much preferred. All in all I find it a great vehicle that I am holding onto for now as I have paid it off and see it lasting easily another 10 years. Great commuter or small adventure vehicle worth looking into if you don't require a ton of space.
screwball48
Explorer
Loving the 2018.
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