I'm considering the crosstrek but concerned that the 4 cylinder is under powered. how do you like it?
My understanding is that its an impreza with a beefed up suspension.
The 5 speed is pretty nice, you won't win races but it will get you there and is a little sporty. My gf was thinking of going with auto (cvt) because she's going to have to drive in the city a lot for her new job. Drove the auto out of the lot (after test driving the 5 spd) and said hell no. She loves it. Moved down from an 11' Outback that was too big for her.