2nd place: 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Convenience $23,995 + $1,800 (T&P)
Subaru Crosstrek | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Last year, the Subaru Crosstrek Convenience was ranked fourth in our list, but this year, even with the $200 price increase given the 2022 edition, Subaru’s little Japanese crossover has climbed into second place.
The catch is that the cheapest Convenience model is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, unlike all the crossovers listed so far. So if that bothers you, and you prefer to get the CVT (continuously variable automatic transmission) found in the top trim, you'll have to shell out a little over $2,000 more. Still makes this AWD Subaru a decent bargain, mind you…
See also: Comparison: 2021 Mazda CX-30 vs 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Crosstrek, front | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Subaru Crosstrek, badging | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Subaru Crosstrek, interior | Photo: D.Boshouwers