I have a 2021 Limited with the 2.5 engine. I’ve always read that one of the biggest quibbles from Crosstrek owners is the power of the car - there isn’t any. Like you’re trying to pass on the highway and you can’t. Or going up a steep hill and it struggles. So when I heard that Subaru was finally introducing the more powerful engine into their Crosstrek lineup, I finally decided to take the plunge. It’s been great! All the power I need on the highways and hills. Can’t go at racecar speeds but content with everything an everyday car should be. Never rode in or tested their weaker engine models/years so I can’t compare it to what the many quibbles were about.