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Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Has A Premium Pricetag
It is one of the nicest versions, though.
$26,945
This year, Subaru is taking a third stab at a Crosstrek hybrid. We'll have to drive the car before we can truly tell if this one will be the charm, but it's starting on an awkward foot with a relatively high price tag. The two hybrid trim levels, Sport and Limited, will be at the very top of the Crosstrek range, with the Sport starting with an MSRP of $33,995. Fortunately, Subaru has done some things to help make the higher price tag worth it.
The Hybrid Tops The List, And Every Model Is More Expensive
To get a real feel of how much more the hybrid Crosstrek costs, we need to take a look at the pricing for the whole Crosstrek line-up. The base Crosstrek now has a starting MSRP of $26,995, making for a $7,000 difference between it and the cheapest hybrid. However, the base Crosstrek hybrid is actually based on the slightly better-equipped Crosstrek Sport trim, so it includes more features than the completely bare entry-level Crosstrek. Comparing the two Sport models, the Sport Hybrid is $3,370. The Crosstrek Limited Hybrid is similarly based on the regular Limited, and its starting MSRP of $34,995 is $2,000 more than the regular Limited.
Subaru Crosstrek MSRP (Excluding Destination Charge)
2026
2025
Base
$26,995
$25,695
Premium
$27,995
Sport
$30,625
$29,495
Limited
$32,995
$31,395
Wilderness
$33,795
$32,495
Sport Hybrid
$33,995
N/A
Sport Limited
$34,995
N/A
While we're on the topic of Crosstrek pricing in general, we should point out that every model has increased in price, though the destination charge has not changed at $1,420. The price differences vary from trim to trim. The Premium trim sees the smallest increase at $1,050. The largest increase is for the Limited trim at $1,600. There aren't major changes to most of the Crosstrek line-up, with the exception of the base model. That Crosstrek now gets the 180-horsepower 2.5-liter engine, rather than the anemic 2.0-liter it had last year.
The Hybrid Seems To Be The Nicest Crosstrek Model
Helping justify some of the added cost, the Sport Hybrid and Limited Hybrid each include a few extra features not included in their combustion counterparts. The Sport Hybrid adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic detection, plus emergency steering intervention if you start drifting toward another vehicle. It also features a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat and sunroof. As for the Limited Hybrid, it adds leatherette upholstery in gray and orange, as well as a 10-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system.
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Both hybrids also boast the most power available in the Crosstrek. Between the 2.5-liter engine and pair of electric motors, it makes 194 hp, 14 more than a standard 2.5-liter engine. It should be the most efficient powertrain, too, though Subaru hasn't given official numbers. Based on the numbers for the Forester hybrid, we're expecting about a 20% improvement. That would yield about 35 mpg combined for the Crosstrek hybrid versus 29 combined for the regular 2.5-liter model. So, between the improved fuel economy, extra power, and a few extra features, the Crosstrek hybrid still makes a case for itself.