All-New, All-Electrical Compact SUV
Subaru right this moment launched the brand new 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid to North America. This isn’t the primary time the Crosstrek has include a hybrid powertrain (Hybrid 2014-2016 and PHEV 2019-2023), however alerts Subaru’s electrification intent with this extra environment friendly model of its best-selling mannequin. Clear Fleet Report was invited to view, however not drive, the 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid compact SUV. Driving will come someday later in 2025.
Two Motors, AWD Customary
The 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid has two electrical motors powered by a 1.1 kWh lithium-ion battery, a part of a series-parallel hybrid system within the newly developed 2.5-liter Subaru boxer engine. The battery and hybrid system comes from Subaru’s accomplice Toyota. Gas economic system numbers weren’t launched, however must be considerably higher than the 2025 Crosstrek with the two.5-Liter engine that EPA charges at 27 mpg metropolis, 33 freeway and 29 mixed. We’d count on, on the minimal, all these with the hybrid can be within the low-to-high 30 mpg vary.
The overall system places out 194 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque driving all 4 wheels by way of a constantly variable transmission (CVT) that operates in three drive modes in addition to a 6-speed “guide shift” mode.
The symmetrical all-wheel drive contains the newest technology of X-Mode, which will increase grip and traction in icy, sloppy and off-road situations and contains hill ascent and descent management.
Up to date Design Exterior
To place its 8.7-inches of floor clearance to make use of, the Crosstrek options fender brush guard cladding for defense when going off-road or encountering a wayward procuring cart. Cladding can be discovered to a extra regular diploma throughout the entrance and rear fascia. The entrance, facet and rear overhangs are brief, giving the Crosstrek a wide-looking stance and the power to traverse difficult trails with out getting hung up. The hatch has a small lip spoiler and a wiper, with taller roof rack rails than are discovered on most vehicles. New exterior colours solely for the hybrid are Sand Dune Pearl and Citron Yellow Pearl.
Easy Inside
The skinny A-pillars, sloping hood, and tall home windows present glorious ahead and facet visibility. We didn’t get any drive time on the mid-January media occasion, however we now have pushed the 2024 Crosstrek and the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness, so we count on the experience and luxury to be the identical…if not higher.
The multimedia system has an non-compulsory 12.3-inch configurable digital gauge cluster and a tablet-style 11.6-inch touchscreen that homes navigation, AM/FM HD and SiriusXM radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. USB ports and wi-fi cellphone charging are normal.
Security and Comfort
The 2026 Crosstrek comes with energetic and passive superior driver help techniques (ADAS) which might be all a part of the EyeSight system. Security know-how contains a number of airbags, adaptive cruise management, automated pre-collision braking and throttle administration, emergency cease help and lane departure warning. Within the case of an accident or different emergency, the Starlink Linked Providers characteristic will place a name to emergency companies.
Security options additionally embody blind spot monitoring with lane change help, a 360-degree digicam, and Security Exit Alert that notifies occupants, earlier than exiting the automobile, of obstacles and pedestrians with an audible and visible warning.
Extra comfort options embody automated local weather management, rear imaginative and prescient digicam, push button begin/cease, distant keyless entry, electrical energy steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth management switches, exterior energy mirrors, a tire stress monitoring system and 4-wheel disc anti-lock brakes.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing can be launched in late fall or early winter 2025, simply previous to the 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid going on-sale.
Observations: 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
The 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid can be an enormous hit with loyal Subaru house owners and people who have been ready for Subaru so as to add hybrids to its SUV line-up.
When Subaru arms the keys to the 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid to the media, we are going to report on its drivability, off-road functionality and real-world driving vary. Till then, be certain that to opt-in to the Clear Fleet Report publication (prime proper of web page) to be notified of all new tales and automobile evaluations.
Story by John Faulkner. Photographs by John Faulkner and Subaru.
