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Looking for a good reason to invest in a Subaru Crosstrek in Milford? This compact crossover has long held top ranks in its class, but even the best can be improved. That's why Subaru is trying out something new on this family-friendly adventure vehicle -- the Subaru Global Platform.

This all-new architecture was rolled out on the 2017 Impreza. As you may know, the Crosstrek is based on the Impreza compact car, so we're not surprised to hear that the upcoming 2018 Crosstrek adopts this new foundation as well. It makes for a stiffer body and a 40 percent…

First, it was the Impreza. Now it's the Subaru Crosstrek's turn to sport the brand's all-new architecture.

It makes sense that the Crosstrek is next, as it's based on the Impreza compact car. The upcoming 2018 Crosstrek made its debut at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show. Built on the all-new Subaru Global Platform, the 2018 Crosstrek offers enhanced body and chassis rigidity and strength. Handling is returned for improves responsiveness, and the upcoming Crosstrek offer more ride comfort than the outgoing model. It also welcomes more innovative safety and collision avoidance

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek introduces all sorts of new, exciting options and capabilities for the popular compact crossover.

Its standard all-wheel drive, generous ground clearance, and superior off-road capability is now complemented by up to 33 mpg fuel economy. Blind spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert are newly available, as is a Special Edition offered in gorgeous Pure Red or Crystal Black Silica paint.

The 2017 model also carries on the Crosstrek's legacy of superior safety with a Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for

Your vehicle is your home on the road, especially if you're prone to embarking on camping and other outdoor adventures. As such, your car should offer some of the same amenities your house does, like plenty of storage, comfortable seating, and high-tech entertainment! Subaru puts these characteristics on the move in the well-rounded 2016 Crosstrek, a compact crossover that's as capable as it is compliant.

The Crosstrek provides ample accommodations for both people and cargo, and Subaru complements these selling points with competitive fuel economy and all-weather capabilities

Simply put, the Subaru Crosstrek is practically in a segment unto itself. However, it does have small crossover characteristics and, as such, MotorWeek recently included the latest model in its subcompact SUV challenge.

In general, subcompact SUVs try to offer the best of car and SUV worlds with efficiency, spaciousness, versatility, capability, maneuverability and more rhyming characteristics. However, most don't succeed at effectively balancing all of these attributes -- that is, we said most. The Crosstrek, on the other hand, boasts standard all-wheel drive, available

Don't let its size fool you; the2016 Subaru Forester compact crossover delivers full-size capability. Its svelte body shape makes for easy maneuvers on tight trails as well as crowded Milford, CT streets.

But its modest dimensions aren't all that the Forester has going for it in terms of performance. This small SUV also boasts standard all-wheel drive for all-weather confidence and off-road capability. The Forester boasts more all-terrain tenacity than many of its rivals, and as such, it's a bargain for the standard ultra-capable performance.

Find out what else the Forester has up its

The Milford, CT adventurer's favorite compact crossover received a bit of a technological makeover this year, and it's bringing this beloved little hauler into the 21st century -- or maybe even the future of automotive safety.

We're talking about the 2016 Subaru Forester and its new touchscreen-based technology interface. Even the base 2.5i boasts a 6.2-inch touchscreen with Subaru STARLINK™, a rearview camera, smartphone app integration, HD radio and Bluetooth connectivity.

The Subaru XV Crosstrek is the latest model to receive a modern makeover for the upcoming model year. It covers everything from its front fascia to its safety systems -- from fun to functional -- and we think these nips and tucks are going to go over really well with crossover drivers here in the Milford, CT area.

The 2016 Crosstrek boasts a striking new headlight design as well as a modified grille and bumper. Beyond the aesthetics, the new Crosstrek offers a suite of driver assistance technologies like blind spot detection and rear cross traffic alert on Limited and Hybrid Touring…