Subaru Crosstrek
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2024 Model Redesign Year
The popular Crosstrek, essentially a raised Impreza hatchback posing as a subcompact SUV, features a larger standard engine for 2026.
All conventional Crosstreks now come with a 180-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder, in the traditional Subaru flat-four layout.
(There’s also a Hybrid version, with 194 hp.) The larger engine makes for a better Crosstrek, with notably quicker acceleration, yet the same 29 mpg overall.
As before, the Crosstrek utilizes a continuously variable transmission and comes standard with all-wheel drive.
The rest of the Crosstrek’s numerous virtues remain, including a comfortable ride, responsive handling, mostly simple controls, and a practical if basic interior.
The cabin is roomy, and it’s easy to get into and out of.
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Base MSRP Range
$26,995 - $34,995
Destination Charge: $1450
Base MSRP Range
$26,995 - $34,995
Destination Charge: $1450
2026 Subaru Crosstrek
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2026 Subaru Crosstrek
Base MSRP
$26,995 - $34,995
CR MPG
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2024-Present
2024 Model Redesign Year
The Crosstrek was given an evolutionary redesign for 2024.
The EyeSight driver assistance system is now standard across all trims and includes AEB.
There are also a few performance and design tweaks that Subaru says will improve handling.
However, the basic formula of this small SUV remains the same: It's still a raised Impreza hatchback with impressive ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive.
A rugged-looking Sport trim gets bright yellow accent trim, and all versions have more black body cladding.
Two engine options carry over from 2023.
2025 Subaru Crosstrek
Retail Price
$23,650 - $31,050
EPA MPG
29
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
Retail Price
$22,125 - $28,450
EPA MPG
29
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2018-2023
2018 Model Redesign Year
The Crosstrek delivers good fuel economy and impressive ride comfort.
Its handling is competent and enjoyable.
The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is mated to a continuously variable transmission; this combination works fine and gets 29 mpg overall, which is quite good.
A more powerful 2.5-liter is a newly available option.
A plug-in hybrid with 17-mile mostly electric range, and 33 mpg when operating as a regular hybrid is also available.
But such slim mileage improvement and price premium don't make it a good value.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek
Retail Price
$19,725 - $25,950
EPA MPG
30
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2022 Subaru Crosstrek
Retail Price
$17,500 - $23,850
EPA MPG
29
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2021 Subaru Crosstrek
Retail Price
$16,250 - $20,100
EPA MPG
29
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2020 Subaru Crosstrek
Retail Price
$13,850 - $19,050
EPA MPG
29
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2019 Subaru Crosstrek
Retail Price
$12,575 - $17,325
EPA MPG
29
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Retail Price
$11,225 - $14,875
EPA MPG
29
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2016-2017
2016 Model Redesign Year
The Crosstrek is a small quasi-SUV version of the Impreza hatchback, with a raised ride height that gives it enough clearance to slosh through deeply rutted roads.
It may appeal to those people who live at the end of a dirt road and don't want anything big and bulky.
The cabin is rather noisy, the ride is stiff, and the 148-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine occasionally has to work hard, but fuel economy is a gratifying 26 mpg.
The costlier Hybrid barely improves on that, at 28 mpg.
At least the Hybrid version, discontinued in 2017, is a little quieter and sounds less strained.
Either way, the regular Impreza hatch may be a better choice: It's quieter, quicker, cheaper, and better riding. Blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert were offered beginning in 2016.
2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Retail Price
$10,300 - $12,250
EPA MPG
29
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2016 Subaru Crosstrek
Retail Price
$7,800 - $10,375
EPA MPG
NA
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
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