Subaru Long Island Information

The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is a versatile compact SUV that caters to adventurers and daily commuters alike. Known for its standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and rugged style, the Crosstrek offers a trim lineup that ranges from an affordable base model to a feature-packed off-road specialist. For 2025, Subaru offers five trim levels – Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Wilderness – each with its own mix of performance, comfort, and technology features. 

Shopping for a small SUV or crossover in 2025? You’re not alone.

The market for compact crossovers has absolutely exploded in the past few years — and for good reason. These vehicles offer a winning combination of everyday practicality, fuel efficiency, modern tech, and versatile capability in a size that’s easy to park, drive, and live with.

But with so many options out there — Toyota Corolla Cross, Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-30, Kia Seltos, and many more — how do you choose the right one for you?

When drivers across Long Island shop for their next car, they often ask us: “What makes a Subaru different?”

One of the biggest reasons is something you may not see at first glance — but you’ll feel it every time you drive. It’s the Subaru BOXER engine. And it gives Subaru vehicles advantages that many other cars simply can’t match.

Here’s why the BOXER engine is worth knowing about:

What Is the Subaru BOXER Engine?

Unlike most engines that have pistons moving vertically, the Subaru BOXER engine features horizontally-opposed pistons that move side to side.