The most efficient Crosstrek ever? Subaru’s hybrid gets a bit rugged.

The most efficient Crosstrek ever? Subaru’s hybrid gets a bit rugged.

A naturally aspirated boxer engine, two electric motors, and a CVT go for a trek.

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2026 Review

Finally a proper hybrid, the Crosstrek has a near-600-mile range and full mechanical all-wheel drive. And, for the first time, a heated steering wheel.

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid First Drive: Finally, Power!

We get our first encounter with the third crack at a Crosstrek hybrid.

Added Power and Efficiency With Little Compromise: 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid First Drive Review

The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid arrives with a completely redesigned next-generation series-parallel hybrid system that pairs a 2.5L SUBARU BOXER engine with two electric motors and a small high-capacity lithium-ion battery. The result? A combined 194 horsepower, 36 mpg across the board, and a seriously impressive 597-mile range. That’s a 38% fuel economy improvement over the standard Crosstrek, with 14 more horsepower to boot. And unlike some …