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The 2.0L naturally aspirated flat-four paired with the CVT holds 182 horsepower and feels eager in the mountains—owners routinely take these on light trails because the standard all-wheel drive grips unpaved surfaces better than rivals costing $5k more. The low seating position and boxy shape make parking in tight city spots feel less stressful than a taller SUV, and you can see all four corners from the driver seat.
The CVT transmission can shudder or hesitate during low-speed acceleration, and some owners report shuddering around 40k–60k miles when the transmission fluid degrades faster than Subaru's service schedule suggests. Paint cracking and peeling on the hood and roof panels shows up regularly by 50k miles in northern climates; Subaru issued no recall. Infotainment systems occasionally freeze or drop phone Bluetooth, requiring a hard reboot at the dashboard.
Under 80k miles: $19,500–$23,800. 80k–120k miles: $17,200–$21,400. Over 120k miles: $15,900–$19,600. Price variance follows trim level (base Sport vs. Premium vs. Limited), accident history, and whether paint has visible defects; regional rust (Northeast, Midwest) drops value 8–12 percent versus dry-climate cars with identical mileage.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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