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Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

Name: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Brand: Subaru

EPA Range: 17 miles

EPA MPG: 35 mpg

EPA Range: 17 miles

EPA MPG: 35 mpg

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

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NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

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17 miles

35 mpg

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2021 Subaru Crosstrek

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD

2-liter 4 plugin hybrid (148 hp)

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Model History

2026-Present

Current Generation

For the 2026 model year, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid returned as a regular hybrid powertrain. It is powered by a typical Subaru 2.5-liter 'boxer' engine, augmented by a 1.1-kWh battery pack. Like the regular Crosstrek, it too has a continuously variable transmission. The total system output is 194 horsepower, which is 12 horsepower more than the non-hybrid 2.5-liter engine. Naturally, all-wheel drive is standard. The cabin sees the analog gauges replaced with a digital instrument panel. The hybrid's exterior is distinguished with exclusive colors and wheels, plus obligatory badging. The Crosstrek Hybrid comes with the latest EyeSight driver assist features, adding a driver re-engagement system that can bring the vehicle to a stop if the driver becomes unresponsive to warnings while using adaptive cruise control. Additional active safety features include RCTW, reverse AEB, and BSW with lane change assist.

2019-2025

2019 Redesign Year

The Crosstrek delivers very good fuel economy and impressive ride comfort, along with competent handling that makes it enjoyable to drive on curvy roads. A plug-in hybrid provides a 17-mile mostly-electric range, and 33 mpg when operating as a regular hybrid, is also available. But such the mileage improvement and the price premium don't make it a good value over the regular Crosstrek. The standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is mated to a continuously variable transmission; this combination works fine and gets 29 mpg overall, which is among the best for small SUVs. A more powerful 2.5-liter is available and has stronger acceleration. The front seats are short on lumbar support, but the rear seat is roomy. The infotainment system is easy to use. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and RCTW are all standard for the hybrid. The Crosstrek Hybrid stopped production for the 2024 and 2025 model years.