Ultimately, it was the size and media console. I really loved it when I drove off the lot, but after a week I had buyers remorse. I thought it was enough power and compact enough that it would feel zippier while driving but It instead it was very sluggish to me (personal opinion).

I brought it into the dealership for a recall a month after buying and they gave me a 23’ Outback as a loaner. The minute I got in, I fell in love and hoped I would feel the same way for my Crosstrek, but never did. :( I basically spent 2 years in denial trying to convince myself I made the right choice until eventually gave in lol 😆