- The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek loses its weak base engine and sees only a small value hike
When KBB skilled check driver Russ Heaps reviewed the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek, he didn’t discover a lot to complain about. His sole main critique of the little off-road wagon-like SUV learn, “bland base engine.”
Russ Heaps is a robust man.
Subaru has killed the Crosstrek’s bland base engine for 2026. Each 2026 Crosstrek will include the extra highly effective engine beforehand accessible solely on the upper trims. Energy jumps from 152 horsepower to 180 for the bottom mannequin.
Impressively, the bottom mannequin sees its value rise simply $435 regardless of the extra energy.
Different modifications for the 2026 mannequin yr embrace a brand new hybrid choice making 194 hp. A heated steering wheel now comes customary on Restricted and Wilderness trim ranges. The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek is predicted to go on sale this fall.
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Pricing
Costs embrace a $1,420 supply charge, the identical charge Subaru costs on 2025 fashions.
| Mannequin/Trim | MSRP plus $1,420 Vacation spot and Supply |
| Crosstrek | $28,415 |
| Crosstrek Premium | $29,415 |
| Crosstrek Sport | $32,045 |
| Crosstrek Sport Hybrid | $35,415 |
| Crosstrek Restricted | $34,415 |
| Crosstrek Restricted Hybrid | $36,415 |
| Crosstrek Wilderness | $35,215 |
