The door stops are weak.
Bug level: high
They don’t hold the doors unless you’re on a level surface. This bothers me because it’s very annoying. My mom’s 2017 Subaru doesn’t have this problem. Why should my Alltrack?
The radio volume steps on the steering wheel button are perfect.
Praise level: high
Any greater stepping (larger “dots” on a continuum) would leave me wanting a little more or a little less. Any less stepping (smaller “dots” on a continuum) would cause unneeded button tapping. This? This is perfect.
The clutch travel is too long.
Bug level: high
It didn’t need this much travel, nor does it need an initial inch of dead travel at the top. It’s work that doesn’t need to happen… to simply use the clutch every day. Too much in and out, heh. It took me too long to get used to it because of this. I didn’t put my finger on it until recently.
The brakes are awesome.
Praise level: high
The brakes are damn strong. The pedal feel is just right. I haven’t tracked my Alltrack, so I can’t comment on brake fade after repeated stops. I’m still on the original brake pads and rotors on all four corners after 29k miles.
The AWD system I like.
Praise level: medium.
The AWD system is trouble-free and works well. My ownership has only seen me test the Alltrack’s AWD in wet and snow, no mud, sand or four-wheeling.
The handling is about the best one can expect from an economy wagon.
Praise level: medium
It corners mostly flat, the brakes stop the car damn well, it doesn’t freak out on rough/uneven pavement, and it’s a joy to drive.
Controls are well placed.
Praise level: medium
The turn signal stalk is right where it should be. The steering wheel is a nice size and positions well. The radio controls are not all relegated to the touchscreen (there’s a volume/on/off knob!). Many of the features of the radio and driving data and information are available on the steering wheel buttons.
The seats are meh.
Bug level: high
I’ve never liked them. I’ve talked about that here a few times. Yes, I should have sprung for the fancier SEL trim with the power seats. No, my budget didn’t allow the ~$7k additional.
It’s a good but not great roadtrip car. It gets decent highway MPG, and so-so city MPG.
2017 Alltrack Trim Levels, MSRP
Alltrack S MSRP $25,850
- 6.5-inch touchscreen
- Rearview camera
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- 17-inch aluminum-alloy Valley wheels
- Silver roof rails
Alltrack SE MSRP $30,530
- Panoramic sunroof
- Push-button start
- Keyless access
- Automatic headlight activation
Alltrack SEL MSRP $32,890
- 18-inch Canyon wheels
- 12-way power driver’s seat
- Automatic dual-zone climate control
- Discover Media navigation unit
