#206 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid First Impressions; Audience Questions

We just bought a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid, and share our first impressions of how it drives. We also answer quite a few audience questions this week, ranging from why we don't have Japanese Kei cars in the US market, how to find out if the car you are purchasing has unresolved manufacturer recalls, and can you put a child in the front seat. 

 

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SHOW NOTES

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00:37 - 2019 Subaru Crosstrek PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) First Impressions

06:48 - Question 1: Can a Car Manufacturer Recall Expire?

10:09 - Question 2: Why Kei Cars Do Not Exist In The US Market?

13:23 - Question 3: When To Sell a Car With Too Many Repairs?

16:30 - Question 4: How Safe Are The Front Seat Passengers From Stuff In The Trunk?

18:29 - Question 5: How Do Head Restraints Effect Rear Seat Occupants?

21:08 - Question 6: Fully Loaded Mazda CX-5 vs. Lower Trim BMW X3

25:44 - Question 7: Can Small Children Ride In The Front Seat?

 

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4K Review: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J005E_TMeY

 

Safety Issues & Recalls

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

 

4K Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4

 

4K Review: 2018 BMW X3 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogONHegJwXk

 

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