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The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek handles car seats well, with no grade below A in Cars.com's Car Seat Check. It does not fit three car seats across. Cars.com's grades: A for LATCH, the infant seat, the rear-facing convertible, the forward-facing convertible and the booster.
Fit grades from Cars.com's Car Seat Check, conducted by Cars.com editors, including a certified car seat technician. Cars.com's check was written about the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek; Cars.com says little has changed for 2025.
Car seats we carry, and what to check in the Subaru Crosstrek
Here is a short list by stage from the seats we carry, infant to booster. We have not tested them in a Subaru Crosstrek. After the list is what Cars.com's findings say to check in this vehicle before you buy.
Infant seats
Convertible seats
Booster
What to check in your Subaru Crosstrek
- Head restraints. In Cars.com's check a head restraint was removed before a seat sat flush, so check your vehicle manual on adjusting yours.
- The exact seat position. Cars.com tested one car in one trim, so check the seating position you will actually use.
Widths, where shown: manufacturer spec, widest point. Prices update automatically from our store.
Still choosing a stage? The car seat finder asks a few questions and narrows our range, and the compare tool lines up two seats side by side.
The grades at a glance
| Test | Grade |
|---|---|
| LATCH | A |
| Infant seat | A |
| Rear-facing convertible | A |
| Forward-facing convertible | A |
| Booster | A |
Where the anchors are
Lower anchors. Two sets under removable fabric covers, easy to find and use, plus one extra anchor for the middle position. Cars.com says to check the owner's manual before using the center anchor.
Top tether anchors. Three on the seatback, clearly marked and easy to use.
Installing an infant seat
Easy to install, with the 5-foot-6-inch front passenger keeping adequate legroom.
Installing a convertible
The rear-facing convertible went in easily and fit well.
Straightforward thanks to the accessible anchors. Cars.com removed the head restraint to seat it flush.
Check your vehicle manual before removing or adjusting a head restraint: not every restraint is designed to come out. Your car seat manual says what the seat needs from the vehicle seat behind it.
Boosters and the buckle-yourself years
The booster fits well once the head restraint is removed. The buckle stalks are large and relatively stable, so kids should be able to grasp and use them independently. Cars.com notes the middle seat's seat belt is attached to the outboard seat's head restraint.
Three car seats across
No. The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek does not take three car seats across. Our three-across guide covers which vehicles do, and the narrowest seat combinations by published width.
Which strollers suit a small cargo area
Everything below folds to 25.0" wide or less, the folded-width cutoff we use for a small cargo area. Measure your opening at its narrowest point, then check it against these numbers.
| Stroller | Folded (L x W x H) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Stokke YOYO³ Stroller From 6 Months | 20.5" x 7.1" x 17.3" | $499.00 |
| UPPAbaby Minu V3 Stroller | 10.0" x 18.0" x 21.5" | $499.99 |
| Romer Lani Ultra-Compact Travel Stroller | 10.0" x 18.0" x 22.0" | $599.99 |
| Nuna SWIV Stroller | 14.5" x 21.0" x 30.5" | $1,000.00 |
| Nuna VIAA™ cabn Stroller | 20.5" x 16.5" x 9.5" (length without the folded armbar) | $550.00 |
| Silver Cross Clic Compact Stroller | 21.0" x 18.0" x 9.0" | $449.99 |
| UPPAbaby Cruz V3 Stroller | 17.0" x 22.5" x 32.4" (with seat attached) | $899.99 |
| Silver Cross Reef 2 Multi-Terrain Modular Stroller | 19.0" x 23.5" x 29.0" | from $1,199.99 |
Folded dimensions: manufacturer spec. Prices update automatically from our store.
Compare every stroller side by side.
Subaru Crosstrek car seat questions
Does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek fit three car seats across?
No. The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek does not fit three car seats across, according to Cars.com's Car Seat Check.
Where are the LATCH anchors in the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?
Two sets under removable fabric covers, easy to find and use, plus one extra anchor for the middle position. Cars.com says to check the owner's manual before using the center anchor.
Will a rear-facing car seat fit in the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek without moving the front seat forward?
Cars.com does not report moving the front seat: with the infant seat installed, its 5-foot-6-inch front passenger had enough legroom, and the rear-facing convertible went in easily and fit well.
Can kids buckle themselves in the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?
The booster fits well once the head restraint is removed. The buckle stalks are large and relatively stable, so kids should be able to grasp and use them independently. Cars.com notes the middle seat's seat belt is attached to the outboard seat's head restraint.
What is the narrowest car seat to shortlist for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?
Of the seats we carry, the Romer Juni Infant Car Seat with Versa Base is the narrowest by published width, at 16.9 inches.
More car seat help: Car Seat Safety Guide · All buying guides · Car seat finder · Compare car seats · How long to stay rear-facing · LATCH versus the seat belt · Booster readiness · NHTSA's Car Seats and Booster Seats page
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