Compact enough to make everyday life easy, but still very much a Subaru when the pavement ends. Here's the Crosstrek without the brochure-speak.
Think easy-to-park compact SUV with real Subaru capability, useful cargo space and enough ground clearance to make weekend plans more interesting.
The Crosstrek is the smallest traditional SUV in Subaru's gas lineup, which is exactly why so many people like it. It gives you standard all-wheel drive and useful ground clearance without feeling oversized around town.
For 2026, every gas Crosstrek gets the 180-horsepower 2.5-liter BOXER engine. There are also two hybrid trims with 194 combined horsepower if you want better fuel economy without giving up standard AWD.
If your plans lean farther off the pavement, the Wilderness raises ground clearance to 9.3 inches and increases maximum towing capacity to 3,500 pounds.
Compact dimensions make it easy to park, commute and live with.
Standard AWD, X-MODE and plenty of ground clearance come ready to play.
Fold the rear seats and the little Crosstrek gets surprisingly useful.
Gas and hybrid choices let you decide how far you want to stretch a tank.
The big news is under the hood. The stronger 2.5-liter engine is now standard on every gas Crosstrek, and the Crosstrek Hybrid joins the lineup with two electrified trims.
Every gas Crosstrek now uses the 180-hp 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine.
New Sport Hybrid and Limited Hybrid trims make 194 combined horsepower.
The hybrid trims add substantially better city fuel economy and up to 597 miles of total driving range per tank.
Dual-function X-MODE with Hill Descent Control is standard across the 2026 Crosstrek lineup.
New rear-seat side airbags are standard for 2026, alongside standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology.
DriverFocus and a heated steering wheel are newly available for 2026.
Seven choices once the hybrids join the party. Here's the easy version.
The affordable starting point, now with the stronger engine.
Meagan says: The Base finally gets the engine I'd want anyway. That's a win.
The sweet spot if you want the everyday convenience upgrades.
Meagan says: This is where I'd start for most people before climbing the trim ladder.
Same useful Crosstrek, but with the personality turned up.
Meagan says: You wanted practical, but you also wanted it to be cute. I understand. 😂
Sport personality with the new hybrid powertrain underneath it.
Meagan says: This is the “I want the fun-looking one, but I also hate buying gas” choice.
The gas Crosstrek for someone who wants the nicer interior and more tech.
Meagan says: Small SUV does not have to mean basic interior.
The loaded-up hybrid for the person who wants efficiency without giving up the nice stuff.
Meagan says: The “yes, I want the hybrid — and yes, I still want the fancy one” answer.
The Crosstrek that shows up wearing hiking boots.
Meagan says: If the adventure part isn't hypothetical, this is the one. 🏕️
Standard on every Crosstrek — gas, hybrid and Wilderness.
Standard driver-assistance technology with features designed to help with braking, lane guidance and following distance.
Standard across the lineup with Hill Descent Control for slippery or loose surfaces.
Standard on Premium and above with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Fold the 60/40 rear seats for up to 54.7 cubic feet in most trims.
Sport Hybrid and Limited Hybrid add 194 combined horsepower and up to 36/36 MPG.
The numbers customers usually want without digging through a brochure.
Crosstrek is smaller and easier around town; Forester gives you a taller cabin and more family/cargo room.
Explore Forester →Crosstrek is the compact choice. Outback gives you substantially more length, cargo room and available turbo power.
Explore Outback →Stay with a regular Crosstrek for everyday value; choose Wilderness for 9.3 inches of clearance, all-terrain tires and 3,500-pound towing.
See the trims →The Crosstrek questions that come up all the time.