was checking this out earlier. also saw that the crosstrek would have a 1500lb towing capacity.
Do you have a source for that?? I'm obviously a Suby fan but 1500 seems a lot for a N/A 4cylinder. A Jeep Wrangler only has a 2000lb tow capacity.sticksandstones said:was checking this out earlier. also saw that the crosstrek would have a 1500lb towing capacity.
here it is on subaru canada's website http://www.subaru.ca/WebPage.aspx?WebPageID=17232&WebSiteID=282atomic_subaru said:Do you have a source for that?? I'm obviously a Suby fan but 1500 seems a lot for a N/A 4cylinder. A Jeep Wrangler only has a 2000lb tow capacity.sticksandstones said:was checking this out earlier. also saw that the crosstrek would have a 1500lb towing capacity.
what do you mean fold flat??Thelosis said:Have you seen the interior pictures? I was wondering if Subaru made the floor fold flat.
Thanks!sticksandstones said:here it is on subaru canada's website http://www.subaru.ca/WebPage.aspx?WebPageID=17232&WebSiteID=282atomic_subaru said:Do you have a source for that?? I'm obviously a Suby fan but 1500 seems a lot for a N/A 4cylinder. A Jeep Wrangler only has a 2000lb tow capacity.sticksandstones said:was checking this out earlier. also saw that the crosstrek would have a 1500lb towing capacity.
not sure if that's where i saw it before or not, but pretty reliable source i would guess
i'm the first to admit i am not very mechanically savvy at ALL, but I have changed oil before and i can't imagine it to be too difficult in the new crosstrek. and hey, with 8.7" of ground clearance you may not even need ramps to get under there!mrzcai415 said:I wonder how easy it would be to do an OIL change in these things, considering its a Similar engine set up to the Impreza n the BRZ
with the oil filter up top ... Can it be so EASY even a novice like myself can do it ?
Fold flat like the Pontiac Vibe/Toyo Matrix or even Dodge Caravan. Really makes the car versatile.atomic_subaru said:Thanks!sticksandstones said:here it is on subaru canada's website http://www.subaru.ca/WebPage.aspx?WebPageID=17232&WebSiteID=282atomic_subaru said:Do you have a source for that?? I'm obviously a Suby fan but 1500 seems a lot for a N/A 4cylinder. A Jeep Wrangler only has a 2000lb tow capacity.sticksandstones said:was checking this out earlier. also saw that the crosstrek would have a 1500lb towing capacity.
not sure if that's where i saw it before or not, but pretty reliable source i would guess
Good idea and I bet it used the same oil filter as the rest of the Subarus.Twist2Stop said:I will check alldata on the oil changes.
That's good. It's amazing what I can get in my 2003 Outback Sport when I fold the seats down and the Crosstrek is only roomier!backpacker62 said:the rear seats do fold down to make a flat floor ,it's a 60/40 split seat so you can lay down one side or the other or both , very handy.
Awesome to know!backpacker62 said:the rear seats do fold down to make a flat floor ,it's a 60/40 split seat so you can lay down one side or the other or both , very handy.
Engine in the XV Crosstrek is the FB20, a DOHC timing chain (an improvement over the old EJ engine which used a timing belt) non-turbo engine with no known differences from the regular Impreza (most likely none).Zero to 60 mph: 8.1 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 9.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.5 sec @ 83 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 118 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 174 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.81 g
Subaru Symmetrical AWD types:Engine: 2.0-liter
Horsepower: 148
Torque: 145 lb-ft.
0-60 mph: 9.8 seconds
1/4 mile: 17.5 seconds @ 79 mph
It makes sense to upgrade the cooling and braking for towing purposes. But the difference in specifications (towing ratings) may mean the overseas models may have better cooling and/or braking systems since they have higher towing capacities than ours. It seems unlikely, but still possible.PhilForce said:wow, that's a lot of info. in regards to the cooling system upgrade, wouldn't it have to be? I believe one of the reasons the subaru doesn't officially give Imprezas a tow rating is because their cooling system (and maybe brakes) can't handle the extra work.
i could be off on that though.