- Toyota-derived hybrid system mated to Subaru AWD system
- Crosstrek Hybrid will get 8.7 in. floor clearance, X-Mode path functionality
- Lithium-ion battery and AWD structure enable flat cargo ground, similar seating area
Subaru will stake out its personal nook of the rising marketplace for inexpensive, high-mpg hybrids with all-wheel drive.
On Thursday, it confirmed a Crosstrek Hybrid launch date for the U.S. in fall 2025, for the 2026 mannequin yr.
Whereas there’s no phrase on the worth of the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid fairly but, the 2025 Crosstrek is second solely to the Impreza because the model’s lowest-priced mannequin for the U.S. It begins at $27,230 in non-hybrid kind.
The 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid carries over two characteristically Subaru powertrain gadgets: its “boxer” flat-4 gasoline engine and its all-wheel-drive system, badged as Symmetrical AWD. Though the automaker hasn’t but revealed what’s in retailer for the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid, which arrives earlier than the Crosstrek, it seemingly offers a sneak peek at what’s headed into that mannequin.
Whereas each of these gadgets preserve near kind, what’s in between is sort of completely different. Taking the place of Subaru’s chain-driven Lineartronic constantly variable computerized transmission (CVT), Subaru’s hybrid system leans on Toyota’s planetary-gear hybrid system however is engineered to Subaru’s wants and encompasses a stronger traction motor.
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid specs
It makes a mixed 194 hp, with the two.5-liter flat-4—right here working on the lean Atkinson/Miller cycles—making 162 hp and 154 lb-ft of torque. The stronger of the 2 built-in motor-generators makes 118 hp and 199 lb-ft whereas the opposite motor primarily serves as a generator.
In contrast to the earlier Crosstrek Hybrid, which was badged that however really a plug-in hybrid, there’s no cost port on the Crosstrek Hybrid. A 1.1-kwh lithium-ion battery pack is packaged beneath and behind the rear seat in a means that seating positions and area—again seat included—are the identical as within the non-hybrid Crosstrek.
The one half that modifications barely within the Crosstrek Hybrid’s packaging is seat-up cargo-floor area—barely decrease at 18.6 cubic ft for the Hybrid (versus 20.0 cu ft for non-hybrid fashions), though the cargo ground stays flat and avoids the earlier Crosstrek Hybrid’s step.
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Crosstrek Hybrid has AWD on a regular basis; 40 mpg in sight?
Subaru has not but disclosed how a lot better it expects EPA gas economic system rankings of the Crosstrek Hybrid to be, versus the Crosstrek, but it surely confirmed they will be higher. The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek charges at 29 mpg mixed for all however the off-road-focused Wilderness. Based mostly on how nicely Toyota hybrids have accomplished with the same system, 40 mpg isn’t out of the realm of chance for this mannequin.
The Crosstrek Hybrid makes use of the identical torque distribution system as automatic-transmission Subarus—that means that there’s an electronically managed moist multi-plate clutch pack divvying up torque supply between the entrance and rear wheels in no matter kind is most applicable for the situations or dynamics. As Subaru emphasizes, it delivers some torque to the entrance and rear wheels in all conditions.
All Crosstrek Hybrids will get X-Mode all-wheel-drive settings for diverse terrain, in addition to Hill Descent Management. There’s additionally an EV Mode setting that prioritizes engine-off driving at low speeds and in good traction. There are six simulated ratios to permit considerably extra engine braking and regen, however don’t count on both.
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
2026 Crosstrek Hybrid: Identical go-anywhere functionality, seemingly faster too
The Crosstrek Hybrid has the similar 8.7-inch floor clearance as non-hybrid Crosstreks, and method and departure angles are almost the identical. These are preliminary specs, so Subaru didn’t but have an anticipated weight distinction as of but; count on these fashions to weigh round 200-300 kilos greater than equal non-hybrids, which begin round 3,300 kilos. Regardless of that weight acquire, we venture that it is perhaps the quickest Crosstrek mannequin but.
All variations of the Crosstrek Hybrid will embody Subaru’s newest suite of camera-based EyeSight active-safety options, together with bicycle owner and pedestrian identification constructed into computerized emergency braking. Reverse computerized emergency braking, blind-spot screens, and a rear cross-traffic alert system are among the many choices.
2026 Subaru Crosstrek pricing and trim ranges have but to be confirmed, however Subaru says the Crosstrek Hybrid lineup will supply a tablet-style 11.6-inch touchscreen system together with audio, local weather settings, and extra. The unit affords over-the-air updates and has wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, with leisure choices together with satellite tv for pc radio. A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster may even be out there within the lineup and might show navigation directions.
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
How does the Crosstrek Hybrid look?
Get the Crosstrek Hybrid and also you’ll match proper in with the opposite Subies. We’ve saved styling for final, as in a fast lookup shut across the Crosstrek final week, we discovered it nearly indistinguishable versus non-hybrid fashions, aside from badging and some different shade and trim cues. Subaru notes that there shall be two new exterior colours—Sand Dune Pearl and Citron Yellow Pearl—to go along with new 18-inch dark-gray alloy wheels that may assist, with badging, sign the Hybrid model.
A lot of the Crosstrek Hybrid’s enchantment rests on the numbers—in its gasoline mileage, its value, and its total worth for the cash. Search for all of those bottom-line specs and numbers someday later this spring or summer season.
