I’m looking for a family car with a bit of zest. It must be powerful enough to climb hills for our weekend adventures but sturdy enough to handle gear. How many cylinders in a Subaru Crosstrek?
The only engine available on a Crosstrek is a four-cylinder—and reviewers seem to be unanimous in their assessment of its flimsy power. Of course, most Subaru drivers are not looking for the power punch of a V6.
If you really need the extra horsepower of a V6, you’ll have to look outside the Subaru lineup. A used 2008-2012 Toyota RAV4 V6 is a good option. The MSRP for the base Crosstrek is $24,320. For a used
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