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Subaru Announces Pricing on 2026 Crosstrek

The new 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid will include a next-gen powertrain.

“A beige Subaru Crosstrek SUV parked on grass, surrounded by trees and hills under a clear sky at sunset.

The next-gen Subaru hybrid system combines a 2.5-liter engine with electric motors and high-capacity lithium-ion battery standard. The Subaru Boxer engine is now the standard on the entry-level CrosstrekStandard heated steering wheel.  It arrives in retailers in the fall of 2025.

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Subaru announced pricing on the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, including the new Crosstrek Hybrid. The third-gen Subaru Crosstrek returns with an available, all-new next-gen Subaru-series parallel hybrid system for enhanced range and capability. In addition, more standard comfort and convenience items on the award-winning Crosstrek. 

All Crosstrek models are equipped with all-wheel Drive, including the new Crosstrek Hybrid, which integrates its all-new powertrain into the existing architecture with no loss in capability. A 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer engine is standard on all Crosstrek models for 2026. Crosstrek Limited, Crosstrek Limited Hybrid, and Wilderness trim levels now include standard heated steering wheels for added comfort. Both arrive to retailers this fall.

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The Subaru Crosstrek is available in Base, Premium, Sport, Sport Hybrid, Limited, Limited Hybrid, and Wilderness trim levels for 2026. New next year, the base trim level adds an uprated 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer engine making 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, which was previously standard on Premium, Sport, Limited, and Wilderness trim levels. 

The new hybrid is equipped with an Atkinson/Miller-cycle 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer engine paired to electric motors, and a high-capacity lithium-ion battery making 194 horsepower combined. Crosstrek Limited, including Limited Hybrid, now includes a focused driver system that mitigates distraction, also new in 2026. 

All trim levels are equipped with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and a dual mode system with Hill Descent Control with at least 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Standard on all trim levels is a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

Every 2026 Crosstrek is equipped with the award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology that includes a pre-collision braking system, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering. Automatic emergency steering is included in models equipped with blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert. This helps avoid crashes below 50 mph. 

The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek 

Starting at $26,995 MSRP, the 2026 Crosstrek includes a long list of standard features, including EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, steering responsive LED headlights, SI-DRIVE engine performance management, 17-inch alloy wheels in dark gray finish, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a tire pressure monitoring system with individual tire display and automatic individual wheel ID registration.

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Dual 7.0-inch Subaru touchscreens for infotainment are standard in the Crosstrek. The top screen controls smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity are also included. Other features include AM/FM stereo, a rear vison camera, SiriusXM with 360L, Travel Link, and a HD Radio. The bottom touchscreen offers controls for climate and vehicle settings.

Additional features include:

  • Power windows with auto up and down for the front

  • Auto Stop-Start

  • Power door locks and side mirrors

  • Tilt and telescoping steering column

  • Keyless entry

  • USB-A input charging and 3.5mm auxiliary input in the front center console

  • 60/40-split folding rear seat

  • Carpeted floor mats

  • Crossbar mounting points

  • Welcome Lighting. 

  • Rear seat side airbags

  • Keyless Access with a start button

  • Auto Vehicle Shut Down, which turns off the vehicle if not driven after 30 minutes

Subaru Crosstrek Premium

Building on features found on Crosstrek, the 2026 Crosstrek Premium adds more convenience features for $27,995 MSRP:

  •  17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with dark gray machine finish

  • Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with six speakers with SiriusXM with 360L (4-month free trial included)

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility

  • USB-A and USB-C input/charging ports in the front center console

  • USB-A and USB-C charging ports in the rear center console

  • Raised ladder-type roof rails

  • LED fog lights

  • Option package with blind-spot detection and rear-cross traffic alert

  • All-weather package (heated front seats, windshield wiper de-icer, and heated exterior mirrors),

  • Automatic emergency steering

  • 10-way power driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar support

  • Power moonroof is available for $2,245 MSRP

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Subaru Crosstrek Sport

The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Sport blends unique exterior and interior styling elements with the capability found across the model lineup for a starting price of $30,625 MSRP. Building on the Premium trim level, the Crosstrek Sport adds:

  • Yellow accents on the front, side, and rear panels

  • Larger 18-inch alloy wheels in dark gray finish

  • Sport cloth upholstery with yellow contrast stitching

  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever handle

  • Simulated carbon fiber interior trim accents

  • Yellow metallic finish trim rings on the tachometer and speedometer.

Added convenience items include a standard wireless phone charger in the center console, all-weather package, and upgraded headlights with LED front signals.

Subaru Crosstrek Limited

Newly added comfort and convenience items to the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Limited enhance the SUV’s value for $32,995 MSRP. A heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel was added as well as an emergency lane keep assist. A DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System also helps drivers stay alert to the road.

The Crosstrek Limited builds on features from the Sport trim level with added blind-spot detection. Automatic emergency steering and reverse automatic braking are also included. Lastly, there's a 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar support.

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The Crosstrek Limited adds black or gray perforated leather-appointed seats inside complimented by:

  • Contrast orange stitching

  • Shift lever cover

  • Center console storage lid, door armrests, and instrument panel

  • Chrome interior door handles and chrome-trimmed power window switches 

  • 18-inch dark gray alloy wheels with machine finish and exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals.

Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness

The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness adds uprated capability and unique style with more convenience features for $33,795 MSRP. The Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness combines a 180-hp 2.5-liter Boxer engine, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and standard X-Mode with 9.3 inches of ground clearance, revised gearing, exclusive body cladding, and increased towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds.

Inside, the Crosstrek Wilderness includes:

  • Water-resistant Subaru StarTex upholstery with the Wilderness logo embossed on the front headrests

  • Copper-colored contrast stitching and anodized copper-finish accents on the shifter

  • Gauge meter rings and newly standard heated leather-wrapped steering wheel set the adventure-ready model apart

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Outside, the Crosstrek Wilderness adds:

  • Unique styling with exclusive front and rear bumpers

  • A bold hexagonal front grille

  • Larger wheel arch cladding

  • Enhanced underbody protection

  • Unique hex-design LED fog lights

  • Anti-glare hood decal in matte-black finish

The Wilderness rides on taller front and rear suspension components to accommodate chunky all-terrain tires wrapping 17-inch alloy wheels in matte-black finish.

An available option package for Wilderness includes a power moonroof, a ten-way power driver’s seat with two-way lumbar support, and a Harman Kardon 10-speaker system.

Subaru Crosstrek Sport Hybrid

The Sport Hybrid adds a fuel-efficient, hybrid powertrain with a standard 12.3-inch full digital display cluster and a 11.6-inch Subaru Multimedia Plus System with navigation.

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Building on features found in the gas-only Subaru Crosstrek Sport, the Crosstrek Sport Hybrid adds standard blind-spot detection with a rear cross-traffic alert. 

Automatic emergency steering and emergency lane keep assist also help. 

The hybrid adds a 10-way power driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar support, power moonroof, and hybrid-exclusive 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with dark gray finish.

Subaru Crosstrek Limited Hybrid

The new Crosstrek Limited Hybrid combines the features found in the Crosstrek Limited with the all-new next-gen Subaru series parallel hybrid powertrain for longer range and comfort. In addition to the Atkinson Miller 2.5-liter Boxer engine, the Crosstrek Limited includes an 11.6-inch Subaru Multimedia Plus System with navigation and 12.3-inch full digital instrument cluster.

The Crosstrek Limited Hybrid builds from the gas-only Crosstrek Limited with exclusive 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and a dark gray machine finish. The gray StarTex interior upholstery also has orange stitching, and a Harman Kardon 10-speaker system .

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An options package for Crosstrek Limited Hybrid adds a power moonroof and surround view monitor for $1,600 MSRP.

Sane Dune Pearl and Citron Yellow Pearl are available exclusively on Crosstrek Hybrid trim levels. Premium Alpine Green is available across the 2026 Crosstrek range for $395 MSRP.

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid models are assembled in Gunma, Japan, while the rest of the Crosstrek lineup is assembled at Subaru of Indiana Automotive.

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