The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2026 comes with a new series-parallel hybrid system, combining a modified 2.5-liter boxer engine with two electric motors.

Subaru Crosstrek was really missing only two things: more power, and a hybrid powertrain option. Thankfully, the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is finally arriving this fall to rectify both. As you may recall,

It seems that 2025 will be the year Subaru finally finally gets it right, however. On Thursday, the carmaker revealed the stats for the 2026 model year version — and initial impressions of its specifications are quite positive.

Consumer Reports previews the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, sharing details about the hybrid powertrain and other updates.

Subaru hasn’t discussed fuel economy ratings for the new 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, but given how the gasoline-only models perform and based on estimates set by the company for the larger and heavier Forester Hybrid, it should get 35 mpg in combined driving (if not more).

All trim levels of Subaru’s new hybrid will get X-Mode, which uses individual wheel braking to route power to the wheels with the best grip. If you have X-Mode, the corresponding counterpart to that is Hill Descent Control, which gets you back down whatever you just climbed up.

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the new 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. The third-generation Subaru Crosstrek returns with a hybrid model for 2026, equipped with a next-generation Subaru series-parallel hybrid system and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for enhanced range and capability.

The hybrid Crosstrek is likely to deliver much higher mpg with better acceleration and no sacrifice in capability.

The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid returns for model year 2026 as a self-charging hybrid rather than the plug-in hybrid it used to be