All-New, All-Electrical Compact SUV
Subaru at the 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 indicators 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. Gasoline financial 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 will probably be within the low-to-high 30 mpg vary.
The entire system places out 194 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque driving all 4 wheels via a repeatedly variable transmission (CVT) that operates in three drive modes in addition to a 6-speed “guide shift” mode.
The symmetrical all-wheel drive consists of the most recent era of X-Mode, which will increase grip and traction in icy, sloppy and off-road circumstances and consists of 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 cover when going off-road or encountering a wayward procuring cart. Cladding can also 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 flexibility 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 now we have pushed the 2024 Crosstrek and the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness, so we count on the journey and luxury to be the identical…if not higher.
The multimedia system has an optionally available 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 telephone 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 expertise consists of a number of airbags, adaptive cruise management, computerized 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 Companies function will place a name to emergency providers.
Security options additionally embrace blind spot monitoring with lane change help, a 360-degree digital camera, and Security Exit Alert that notifies occupants, earlier than exiting the car, of obstacles and pedestrians with an audible and visible warning.
Extra comfort options embrace computerized local weather management, rear imaginative and prescient digital camera, 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 will probably 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 will probably be an enormous hit with loyal Subaru house owners and those that have been ready for Subaru so as to add hybrids to its SUV line-up.
When Subaru palms 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, make sure that to opt-in to the Clear Fleet Report publication (prime proper of web page) to be notified of all new tales and car opinions.
Story by John Faulkner. Photographs by John Faulkner and Subaru.
