![]() And indeed we found that to be true, and then some. So, cargo capacity does fall from 20.8 to 15.9 cubic-ft., with a max of 43.1.īut, whatever it is you are hauling will get there faster, as Subaru claims the electric boost shaves a full-second off the Crosstrek’s 0-60 time. And other than the lack of engine noise for those EV miles, and a much different regenerative braking feel, the Crosstrek Hybrid doesn’t behave unlike the non-hybird Crosstrek that’s part of our current long-term fleet.īattery storage is under the raised trunk floor. It allows for up to 17-miles of EV-only driving, at speeds up to 65 miles-per-hour. Storing this PHEV energy is an 8.8-kWh battery pack. Although total output is listed as just 148-horsepower. But, the instant surge of power you get from the electric motors easily makes up the deficiency. It’s a detuned version of the 2.0-liter, at 137-horsepower and 134 lb-ft. ![]() What’s now labeled as StarDrive, integrates two electric motors into the 2.0-liter boxer-4 CVT all-wheel-drive powertrain. We tested the original XV Crosstrek Hybrid back in 2014, but a hybrid has been out of the Crosstrek lineup since 2016.Īnd this one is much more serious than before, a plug-in hybrid, or PHEV even the first we’ve driven from the brand. This 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is not the first of its kind of course. Well, Subaru has done just that, given the Crosstrek a little boost, as well as made it more efficient, with the Crosstrek Hybrid. Well, we love our long-term Subaru Crosstrek just fine, and didn’t really feel it was in need of anything, other than maybe a little more power. It’s always nice when you can get a little something extra.
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