Subaru Australia has made minor changes to its system Crosstrek small SUV range, highlighted by safety and equipment changes, and the introduction of two new exterior paint colours.
Prices across the range have risen by as much as $2000, with the main upgrade being the addition of Subaru’s Emergency Driving Stop System (EDSS), which can bring the car to a “controlled stop while simultaneously alerting other road users”.
Inside, the only notable change is the addition of a driver seat position memory function, now standard on 2.0R, 2.0S and Hybrid S variants.
Additionally, buyers can choose between the new exterior colors Sand Dune Pearl and Citron Yellow Pearl as cost options, replacing Offshore Blue, Oasis Blue, Horizon Blue and Sun Blaze Pearl.
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This ongoing change marks the first time Subaru’s new EDSS technology has been fitted to the Crosstrek, and follows its addition to the new-generation Forester, which launched in 2025.
Should the driver become unresponsive while driving, EDSS will first apply the brakes intermittently to try to ‘wake them up’, then activate the vehicle’s hazard lights and safely slow to a stop at the side of the road. This will only happen if adaptive cruise control and lane centering systems are active, both standard.
Otherwise, the Crosstrek is the same as before. In Australia it is still offered with two powertrains using a four-cylinder ‘boxer’ petrol engine – one purely petrol and the other mild-hybrid (e-Boxer) – with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and all-wheel drive still standard.
This is despite Subaru offering its latest ‘Strong Hybrid’ (S:HEV) system for the Crosstrek in its Japanese home market, where our mild-hybrid is standard, and the S:HEV is the more expensive alternative. S:HEV is currently only available in Australia with the Forester.
Prices
| Model | Price excludes on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek AWD 2.0L | $36,490 (+$1000) |
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek AWD Hybrid L | $40,090 (+$1100) |
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek AWD 2.0R | $40,990 (+$1900) |
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek AWD 2.0S | $43,990 (+$2000) |
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek AWD Hybrid S | $47,590 (+$2000) |
Powertrains and efficiency
There are two powertrains available in Australia.
| Specifications | Subaru Crosstrek petrol | Subaru Crosstrek hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4cyl non-turbo ‘Boxer’ | 2.0L 4cyl non-turbo ‘e-Boxer’ |
| Engine power | 115 kW | 100 kW |
| Motor torque | 196 Nm | 182Nm |
| Peak power of the electric motor | – | 12.3 kW |
| Peak torque of the electric motor | – | 66Nm |
| Battery | – | Li-ion |
| Transfer | CVT | CVT |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Tare mass | 1454kg (2.0L) 1470kg (2.0R) 1493kg (2.0S) |
1547 kg (hybrid L) 1586kg (Hybrid S) |
| Fuel consumption (claimed) | 7.2 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63L | 48L |
| Fuel requirements | Normally unleaded, 91 octane | Normally unleaded, 91 octane |
| CO2 emissions | 165g/km | 147 g/km |
| Unrestrained towing capacity | 650 kg | 650 kg |
| Braked towing capacity | 1400 kg | 1270 kg |
| Emission standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|
| Length | 4495mm |
| Width | 1800mm |
| Height | 1600mm |
| Wheelbase | 2670mm |
| Trunk space | 291L (petrol, rear seats up) 315L (hybrid, rear seats up) 883L (petrol, rear seats folded) 992L (hybrid, rear seats folded) |
Maintenance and warranty
Subaru Australia backs its range with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty. Maintenance for both petrol and hybrid Crosstrek models is required every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
| Maintenance and warranty | Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years, unlimited kilometers |
| Roadside assistance | 12 months |
| Maintenance intervals | 12 months or 15,000 km |
| Service at a capped price | 5 years |
| Average annual service costs with a capped price | $488.81 |
| Total service costs with a capped price | $2444.04 |
Subaru’s individual capped price service costs are detailed below:
| Employ | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 months, 15,000 km | $354.34 |
| 24 months, 30,000 km | $528.67 |
| 36 months, 45,000 km | $425.06 |
| 48 months, 60,000 km | $771.34 |
| 60 months, 75,000 km | $364.63 |
Safety
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek has a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2024.
| Category | Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 83 percent |
| Protection of children | 91 percent |
| Protection of vulnerable road users | 85 percent |
| Safety assistance | 73 percent |
Highlights of the standard safety equipment:
- 9 airbags, incl:
- Front
- Front
- Curtain
- Driver’s knee
- Far side
- Front passenger seat cushion
- Active torque vectoring
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind spot monitoring
- Driver monitoring system with facial recognition
- Emergency driving stop system (NEW)
- Radar on the front
- Intelligent speed limiter
- Lane centering
- Assistance when changing lanes
- Lane keeping assist
- Pedestrian warning system (hybrid only)
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
- Recognition of traffic signs
- Checking the tire pressure
- Monocular wide angle camera
Crosstrek 2.0R adds:
- Front view monitor
- Monitors with side view
- Surrounding camera
Standard equipment
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek is available in three trim levels.
Highlights of the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0L and Hybrid L trims:
- 17 inch alloy wheels
- Space saver spare wheel (petrol only)
- Tire repair kit (hybrid only)
- Automatic LED headlights
- Halogen daytime running lights
- Windshield wipers with rain sensor
- Privacy glass at the back
- Standard handlebars
- Cloth upholstery
- Manual seat adjustment incl. driver’s seat height
- Standard analogue instrument cluster (petrol only)
- Premium instrument cluster (hybrid only)
- 4.2-inch multi-information display
- 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Bluetooth
- Additional connection
- 1 x USB-A port (front)
- 1 x USB-C port (front)
- Wireless phone charger
- Sound system with 6 speakers
- Paddle shifters
- Two-zone climate control
- SI drive (2 modes)
- X mode (1 mode)
Crosstrek 2.0R adds:
- 18 inch alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights (steering responsive)
- LED front fog lights
- LED daytime running lights
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Sports pedals
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather wrapped gear lever
- Premium fabric upholstery
- 8-way electric driver’s seat adjustment incl. lumbar
- Driver’s seat memory function (2 positions) (NEW)
- Heated front seats
- ‘Premium’ instrument cluster
- 1 x USB-A port (rear)
- 1 x USB-C port (rear)
- X mode (2 modes)
Crosstrek 2.0S and Hybrid S add:
- Electric sliding roof
- Upholstery with leather accents
- Satellite navigation
- Harman Kardon sound system with 10 speakers
To colour
There are eight colors available for the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek. Sand Dune Pearl and Citron Yellow Pearl are new, while Offshore Blue, Sun Blaze Pearl, Oasis Blue and Horizon Blue have been discontinued.
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Colors:
- Crystal white pearl
- Crystal black silica
- Ice Silver Metallic – $660
- Magnetite Gray Metallic – $660
- Pure Red – $660
- Sand Dune Pearl – $660 (NEW)
- Lemon Yellow Pearl – $660 (NEW)
- Sapphire Blue Pearl – $660
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