2026 Subaru Crosstrek Specs, Trims & Research

Buyer brief

Crosstrek at a glance

Model-year research organized around the questions shoppers compare most: price, powertrain, space, safety and ownership.

The 2026 Crosstrek uses a 180-hp 2.5L Boxer engine across gas trims with standard Symmetrical AWD. Hybrid trims join the lineup, while Wilderness keeps the highest ground clearance and towing capability.

Starting MSRP: $26,995.

Hybrid cargo volume is lower than the standard gas reference.

Wilderness changes clearance, fuel economy and towing.

Model-year status

U.S. 2026 model-year research checked 2026-09-23. Live pricing and next-model-year pages can change; use VIN/window-sticker data for the exact vehicle.

Evidence status

Why trust this page?

Checked within 90 days

Last checkedSep 23, 2026Profile-level review date

Research sources2Source records attached to this model year

Normalized fit fields33 manufacturer-backed · 0 independent/editorial

Physical-fit coverageCargo 0/5 · Cabin 3/4Coverage counts only calculator-ready fields

Known data gaps

Rigid-cargo geometry coverage: 0 of 5 key physical fields normalized.
Cabin-space coverage: 3 of 4 key headroom/legroom fields normalized.

Lineup

Pricing and trims

U.S. market

MSRP references exclude destination, taxes, registration, dealer charges and options unless stated otherwise.

Base$26,995

Gas AWD

Premium$27,995

Gas AWD

Sport$30,625

Gas AWD

Sport Hybrid$33,995

Hybrid AWD

Wilderness$33,795

9.3-in clearance

Powertrain & efficiency

How it is configured

Engine, output & drive

Engine2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Gas output180 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification

DrivetrainSymmetrical AWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification

HybridAvailableManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Gas Base/Premium/Sport/Limited26 city / 33 highway mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Hybrid36 city / 36 highway mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Wilderness24 city / 29 highway mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Dimensions, room & utility

The measurements that affect daily use

How SUVLook compares measurements

Exterior & footprint

Overall length176.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Overall width70.9 in; 71.7 in WildernessManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Wheelbase105.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Ground clearance8.7 in; 9.3 in WildernessManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Passenger space

Front headroom39.8 in without moonroofManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Moonroof front headroom38.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Front legroom42.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Rear legroom36.5-36.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo & capability

Maximum cargo54.7 cu ft gas; 50.6 cu ft hybridManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Towing1,500 lbMost trims

Wilderness towing3,500 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Measurement ledger

Detailed verified fields

Evidence labels stay attached so factory specifications, physical measurements and unresolved fit questions are not treated as equivalent.

MeasurementValueEvidence label

Overall length176.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Overall width70.9 in; 71.7 in WildernessManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Wheelbase105.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Ground clearance8.7 in; 9.3 in WildernessManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Front headroom39.8 in without moonroofManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Moonroof front headroom38.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Front legroom42.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Rear legroom36.5-36.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum cargo54.7 cu ft gas; 50.6 cu ft hybridManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Towing1,500 lbMost trims

Safety & driver assistance

Ratings and active-safety context

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

Safety evidence

Crash-test statusVerify exact 2026 model yearNo previous-year score is inferred here

Key driver-assistance systems

Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
Lane-support features
Blind-spot systems where equipped
Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Technology & ownership

What changes the day-to-day experience

Cabin technology

Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Ownership notes

WarrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

MaintenanceFollow the 2026 owner manualIntervals depend on powertrain and operating conditions

Buying context

What to compare before you choose a trim

Hybrid cargo volume is lower than the standard gas reference.

Wilderness changes clearance, fuel economy and towing.

Moonroof-equipped trims lose published front headroom.

Before you measure or buy

Model-year and measurement caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Quick answers

2026 Subaru Crosstrek FAQs

What matters most on the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek?

Hybrid cargo volume is lower than the standard gas reference.

What should I verify before buying a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek?

Wilderness changes clearance, fuel economy and towing.

Are these SUVLook road-test measurements?

No. Factory specifications and manufacturer-published capacities are labeled as such; SUVLook does not present them as physical measurements taken from a test vehicle.