What Happened to the Only Subaru Hybrid in 2023?
If you’re looking for a Subaru hybrid in the 2024 model year lineup, you’re out of luck. Subaru ceased production of the hybrid Crosstrek as it closed out the 2023 model year. So, what’s on the horizon for Subaru? Will they produce a new hybrid? What about the automaker’s plans for the EV market? And what’s the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek like?
Subaru discontinues the Crosstrek Hybrid after 2023
Subaru, a small Japanese automaker, ceased production of the hybrid Crosstrek to redirect development costs. Nikkei Asia, an Asian news outlet, said the plug-in hybrid (PHV) Corsstrek’s low sales volume prompted Subaru’s decision. In the U.S., Subaru sold only 2,600 2023 PHV Crosstreks, accounting for less than one percent of U.S. sales.
Subaru has yet to announce plans for a 2024 hybrid model but look for new Subaru hybrids as soon as 2025. The automaker, in partnership with Toyota, is developing its hybrid and EV technology, intending to build a new EV factory in Gunma, Japan. For now, Subaru continues to focus on its gasoline-powered lineup and its single EV offering, the Subaru Solterra.
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek price and specs
Subaru offers the 2024 Crosstrek in five trim levels ranging in price from the $24,995 Base to the $31,995 Wilderness. All Crosstrek trims include the following standard features:
- All-wheel drive
- Subaru’s EyeSight driver assist technology
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Steering-responsive LED headlights
- A multimedia infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth smartphone integration
- Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE)
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Base features
The $24,995 Subaru Crosstrek Base trim features the following standard equipment:
- Cloth-trimmed upholstery
- Manually adjustable front seats
- A 7.0-inch multimedia touchscreen
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque
- An EPA-estimated 34 mpg highway and 27 mpg city
- 1,500-pound towing capacity
- 8.7 inches of ground clearance
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Premium features
The $26,145 Crosstrek Premium trim comes with the same amenities as the Base trim but adds or upgrades the following:
- Premium cloth upholstery
- An 11.6-inch multimedia touchscreen
- LED foglights
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport features
The $28,995 Crosstrek Sport adds or upgrades features found on the Premium trim, such as:
- Sport cloth upholstery
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- A 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque
- An EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway and 26 mpg city
- Heated front seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Limited features
The $30,895 Crosstrek Limited trim continues the theme of adding or upgrading features found on lower trims. As the second-level trim, the Limited provides the following amenities:
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and four-way manual front passenger seat
- Blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert
- Reverse automatic braking
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness features
The top-trimmed 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness carries a base MSRP of $31,995. While the Wilderness trim drops some of the luxurious finishes of the Limited trim, its off-road focus adds its flair with features including:
- StarTex water-repellent upholstery
- 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels
- 9.3 inches of ground clearance
- 3,500-pound towing capacity
- Hexagonal-style LED foglights
- An EPA-estimated 29 mpg highway and 25 mpg city
While you won’t find a hybrid Crosstrek in Subaru’s 2024 lineup, one of these five trims has something for nearly anyone. However, the Sport trim hits the sweet spot with the more powerful engine option, 18-inch wheels, and heated front seats while staying under $30K.
