2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: Less Extreme Electrification [Video]

Subaru’s Crosstrek compact SUV has been without a hybrid variant since the latest generation debuted for the 2024 model year. Now, the brand of flat engines, all-wheel drive and dogs is rectifying that omission with the 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid. Cars.com Road Test Editor Brian Normile recently got a closer look at the car, and in the above video gives you a brief run-through of what we know — as well as what information is still to come before it goes on sale.

Read more about the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: https://www.cars.com/articles/2026-subaru-crosstrek-hybrid-a-less-extreme-approach-to-electrification-503615
Find a Subaru Crosstrek for sale near you: https://www.cars.com/shopping/subaru-crosstrek/
See the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek’s pricing, trims and specs: https://cars.com/research/subaru-crosstrek-2025

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Powertrain
0:30 Styling changes
0:51 Interior and safety tech
1:21 Missing details and on-sale date

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