The Subaru Crosstrek is one of the most popular small SUVs in the country. Equipped with standard all-wheel drive, it can be had with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer engine producing 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque, or a 2.5-litre variant that increases those numbers to 182 and 176, respectively. A plug-in hybrid variant is available, as well, and with an 8.8-kWh battery it provides a range of 27 kilometres in electric mode.
Pros
- Competent all-wheel drive
- Intuitive infotainment system
- Well adapted to Quebec roads
- Good reliability and resale value
Cons
- Base engine lacks power
- High fuel consumption
- Expensive and unattractive PHEV version