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Owners rave about the standard symmetrical all-wheel drive—it grips wet pavement and light snow without you thinking twice. The 2022 gets the FA20 2.0-liter flat-four paired to Subaru's CVT, which is smooth around town even if it drones on the highway. The boxy cargo area with a low floor makes hauling a dorm room or a weekend camping trip genuinely easy.
Several 2022 owners report CVT shudder or hesitation between 40k and 90k miles, where the transmission feels like it's hunting for the right gear ratio. The touchscreen infotainment can lag or freeze when syncing Bluetooth, sometimes requiring a reboot. Paint quality is thin—chips and scuffs appear on the hood and fenders earlier than expected, especially on solid colors. A handful of NHTSA complaints cite engine hesitation on acceleration, though it's not yet a recall pattern.
Under 80k miles: $21,500–$25,000. 80k–140k miles: $18,500–$22,000. Over 140k miles: $15,000–$19,000. Higher trims (Outdoor, Sport) and lower mileage command the top of each band; accident history and weather region (rust belt versus dry climates) create 10–15 percent swings in asking price.
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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