Subaru Australia has rolled out minor changes to its Crosstrek small SUV range, headlined by safety and equipment tweaks, and the introduction of two latest exterior paint colors.
Prices are up by as much as $2000 across the range, with essentially the most significant upgrade being the addition of Subaru’s Emergency Driving Stop System (EDSS), which might bring the vehicle “to a controlled stop while alerting other road users”.
Inside, the one notable change is the addition of a driver’s seat position memory function, now standard on 2.0R, 2.0S, and Hybrid S variants.
Moreover, buyers can make a choice from latest Sand Dune Pearl and Citron Yellow Pearl exterior colors as cost options, replacing Offshore Blue, Oasis Blue, Horizon Blue, and Sun Blaze Pearl.
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This running change is the primary time Subaru’s latest EDSS tech has been fitted to the Crosstrek, and follows its addition to the new-generation Forester, which launched in 2025.
Should the motive force develop into unresponsive while driving, EDSS will first stab the brakes intermittently to try to ‘wake them up’, then activate the vehicle’s hazard lights and safely slow to a stop on the side of the road. This may only occur if adaptive cruise control and lane centring systems are energetic, each of that are standard.
Otherwise, the Crosstrek is similar as before. It’s still offered in Australia with two powertrains that utilise a four-cylinder ‘boxer’ petrol engine – one purely petrol and the opposite mild-hybrid (e-Boxer) – with a constantly variable transmission (CVT) and all-wheel drive still standard.
That 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 dearer alternative. S:HEV is currently only available in Australia with the Forester.
Pricing
| Model | Price before 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) |
Drivetrains 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 | 115kW | 100kW |
| Engine torque | 196Nm | 182Nm |
| Peak electric motor power | – | 12.3kW |
| Peak electric motor torque | – | 66Nm |
| Battery | – | Li-ion |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Tare mass | 1454kg (2.0L) 1470kg (2.0R) 1493kg (2.0S) |
1547kg (Hybrid L) 1586kg (Hybrid S) |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 7.2L/100km | 6.5L/100km |
| Fuel tank capability | 63L | 48L |
| Fuel requirement | 91-octane regular unleaded | 91-octane regular unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 165g/km | 147g/km |
| Unbraked towing capability | 650kg | 650kg |
| Braked towing capability | 1400kg | 1270kg |
| Emissions standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|
| Length | 4495mm |
| Width | 1800mm |
| Height | 1600mm |
| Wheelbase | 2670mm |
| Boot space | 291L (petrol, rear seats up) 315L (Hybrid, rear seats up) 883L (petrol, rear seats folded) 992L (Hybrid, rear seats folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
Subaru Australia backs its range with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Servicing for each petrol and Hybrid Crosstrek models is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
| Servicing and Warranty | Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years, unlimited kilometres |
| Roadside assistance | 12 months |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | 5 years |
| Average annual capped-price service cost | $488.81 |
| Total capped-price service cost | $2444.04 |
Subaru’s individual capped-price servicing costs are detailed below:
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 months, 15,000km | $354.34 |
| 24 months, 30,000km | $528.67 |
| 36 months, 45,000km | $425.06 |
| 48 months, 60,000km | $771.34 |
| 60 months, 75,000km | $364.63 |
Safety
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek boasts a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2024.
| Category | Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 83 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 91 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 85 per cent |
| Safety assist | 73 per cent |
Standard safety equipment highlights:
- 9 airbags, incl:
- Front
- Front-side
- Curtain
- Driver’s knee
- Far side
- Front passenger seat cushion
- Lively torque vectoring
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver monitoring system with facial recognition
- Emergency driving stop system (NEW)
- Front-side radar
- Intelligent speed limiter
- Lane-centring
- Lane-change assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Pedestrian alert system (Hybrid only)
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
- Traffic sign recognition
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Wide-angle monocular camera
Crosstrek 2.0R adds:
- Front-view monitor
- Side-view monitors
- Surround-view camera
Standard Equipment
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek is accessible in three trim levels.
2026 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0L and Hybrid L equipment highlights:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Space-saver spare wheel (petrol only)
- Tyre repair kit (Hybrid only)
- Automatic LED headlights
- Halogen daytime running lights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Rear privacy glass
- Standard steering wheel
- 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
- Auxiliary jack
- 1 x USB-A port (front)
- 1 x USB-C port (front)
- Wireless phone charger
- 6-speaker sound system
- Paddle shifters
- Dual-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 selector
- Premium cloth upholstery
- 8-way powered driver’s seat adjustment incl. lumbar
- Driver’s seat memory function (2 position) (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 sunroof
- Leather-accented upholstery
- Satellite navigation
- 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
Colors
Eight colors can be found for the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek. Sand Dune Pearl and Citron Yellow Pearl are latest, 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 Grey Metallic – $660
- Pure Red – $660
- Sand Dune Pearl – $660 (NEW)
- Citron Yellow Pearl – $660 (NEW)
- Sapphire Blue Pearl – $660
This Article First Appeared At www.carexpert.com.au
