Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek’s evolutionary design starts from the front with a new hexagonal 3D grille, flanked by sharper headlight clusters and bulging wheel arches. Compared to the outgoing model, the Crosstrek features larger wheel arch cladding and rocker panels all around the vehicle. From the rear, the contours of the C-shaped taillight clusters are more pronounced.

The Subaru Crosstrek is presented in 9 exterior colours: Crystal White Pearl; Ice Silver Metallic; Magnetite Grey Metallic; Crystal Black Silica; Oasis Blue; Offshore Blue Metallic; Sapphire Blue Pearl; Sun Blaze Pearl and Pure Red. A choice of 17-inch and 18-inch diamond-cut, duo-tone black/silver alloy wheels are available and these too, add to the contrasting power of the body colour/cladding combination.

The Subaru Crosstrek has always favoured a feature-rich cabin experience.

The 2.0-i S ES is fitted with Subaru leather seats with 8-way adjustable power operation, and the base 2.0-i L ES is fitted with fabric seats. These new seats have been designed with a human-centric focus, prioritizing occupant comfort and well-being with back, headrest and hip contours for the best support of the lower back. In addition to this, the new seat design reduces human body movement within the cabin reducing fatigue and improving the overall experience of comfort and refinement.

Overall utility in the cabin has been improved through small revisions to the packaging and storage areas within the cabin. Variable use cupholders and the coin holder below the gear shift lever have been reworked. At the rear, split-folding 60:40 rear seats increase overall cabin size if needed and the wide-opening rear doors and boot lid make entry and egress much safer and easier.

As with all the Subaru models sold in South Africa, the famous Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system is a standard feature across the Crosstrek range. This always-on all-wheel drive system has been further improved with faster response times that enhance the vehicle’s agility and control in a number of different driving environments and surfaces. Powering the new Crosstrek is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled BOXER® engine that produces 113 kW at 6,000rpm of power and 196 Nm of torque at 4,000rpm.

This engine is coupled to a quieter, more efficient Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) that also includes paddle shifters for manual mode operation through eight pre-set ratios. The gear ratios within the transmission have been expanded for improved acceleration and the oil pump and oil pressure system has also been optimized for better fuel economy.

Active Torque Vectoring and the SI-Drive driving mode management system is standard fare on the new Crosstrek now optimized for improved driver feel. This is also achieved by adopting the dual-pinion steering system from the Subaru WRX that gives a more direct steering feel and overall greater dynamic responsiveness.
Aerodynamic improvements have also been made to the new Crosstrek to improve the overall stability of the compact SUV. Air outlets behind the front wheel reduce lift on the front tires complemented by air outlets on the rear bumper, reducing body roll. The result of these improvements to aero contribute to a Crosstrek that is more stable, more efficient through the air and more dynamic than ever before.

The Crosstrek carries forward Subaru’s latest interior design and operation architecture previously seen on the new Subaru Outback and Subaru WRX models in South Africa. Crosstrek features the latest driver’s multi-function display and steering wheel as well as a new central display, either in 7-inch or 11.6-inch dimensions. The flagship Crosstrek 2.0-i S ES features the portrait layout larger HD display with the latest SUBARU STARLINK infotainment system.

This touchscreen system integrates a number of on-board functions including a myriad smartphone and connectivity integration. New on the Crosstrek compared to the outgoing model is Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration as well as Bluetooth® connectivity for audio and phone call operation and a wireless phone charging pad. The infotainment system also operates vehicle settings such as EyeSight Driver Assistance features and X-Mode settings to name a few.

Primary, Active and Passive safety technology has been enhanced in the Subaru Crosstrek. Primary safety has considered the outward visibility for the driver and the design of the A-pillar and D-pillar has improved visibility especially when cornering. When it comes to passive safety, the Subaru Global platform plays an integral role in reducing occupant or pedestrian damage in the event of a collision. Additional sub-frames have been added to the front, side, and rear of the platform for better protection.

7 airbags are included in the Crosstrek, including driver’s knee and passenger seat cushion airbags as well as an airbag that deploys between the front seats to reduce the severity of collisions between the front seat occupants.

EyeSight® Driver Assistance and Safety Technology

The new Subaru Crosstrek is fitted with the latest and fastest version of the award-winning EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology. The system features Pre-Collision Braking for emergencies; Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Centering and Emergency Lane Keep Assist; Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic crawling ability, traffic sign recognition and intelligent speed limiter.

It is the most advanced and comprehensive EyeSight® system ever, made possible by a number of added functions, faster control software and a wider field of view from the cameras.