The Cult of Utility

Subaru Crosstrek XV

1:18 | $100est

Subaru enjoys defyingthe category constraints we try to put on vehicles. Traditionally, a car can be sporty, or safe, or economical, or offer multi-purpose utility. Apparently Subaru didn’t want to choose just one, so they made the XV Crosstrek to do them all! It’s a roomy wagon with a roof rack for your canoe, skis, or bicycle and a trunk you can take all your camping supplies in. The boxer engine delivers 148hp through anefficient CVT automatic that gets 30+mpg that SUVs can only dream of. With all-wheel-drive and high ground clearance, it offers surprising off-road capability, allowing you to carry that wagon-loadto destinations that a traditional sedan or hatchback wouldn’t dare travel to.All of that has led to a cult-like following for the Crosstrek. The

Sun Star 1:18 model catches the eye with its distinctive Tangerine Orange Pearl color and keeps your attention with the detail it brings. The hood, rear hatch and all four doors open. The interior sports accurate seats and a dash with its infotainmenttouch screen,while the engine bay showcases the signature Subaru flat-4.—