Size: 4,495 mm

Width : 1,800 mm

Top : 1,600 mm

Wheelbase : 2,670 mm

Boot capability: 385 – 1,314 litres

While the identify is new, the design and dimensions are an evolution of what we already knew. The Subaru Crosstrek is the brand new technology of the XV and it has taken its identify from the American model, plus a hatchback physique, an aggressive look and elevated floor clearance however with out exaggeration.

The Crosstrek is powered completely by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer delicate hybrid with all-wheel drive and CVT automated transmission and has been obtainable to order since 27 January 2024 at costs ranging from £34,290. It competes in a fiercely contested phase stuffed with rivals.

Dimensions 

The Crosstrek is 4.50 metres lengthy (4,495 millimetres to be exact) and subsequently virtually the identical size because the Citroën C5 Aircross. The width is 1.80 metres, the peak is 1.60 metres and the wheelbase is 2.67 metres. The scale are subsequently virtually an identical to these of the XV, which it replaces.

Spaciousness and boot area

If the brand new Subaru would not change a lot on the surface in comparison with the XV, there are not less than some new options within the inside. Revised furnishings, extra know-how and utterly redesigned entrance seats are on board. The latter additionally because of the collaboration of a staff of medical doctors, who ensured that they higher take in the unevenness of the terrain and higher encompass the physique. The result’s elevated consolation. The rear bench seat stays unchanged and might be folded down in a 40:20:40 ratio.

Subaru Crosstrek (2024) – das Cockpit

Subaru Crosstrek (2024) – die Rückbank

The boot retains the irregular design of the XV, because of the symmetrical all-wheel drive (typical of Subaru’s DNA) and double wishbone suspension. Capability ranges from a minimal of 385 litres to a most of 1,314 litres (1,297 litres within the Type trim). The figures correspond to these of a VW Golf, which is 21 centimetres shorter in its exterior size.

As already talked about, the Subaru Crosstrek is just obtainable with the delicate hybrid boxer drive with 136 PS. And thus a slight electrification, in order to not negatively have an effect on the load of round 1,600 kg much more. The desired common gas consumption is 7.7 litres per 100 km (36.7 mpg-UK).

Rivals with comparable dimensions

With a size of between 4.45 and 4.55 metres, the Subaru Crosstrek phase is stuffed with choices. Each from quantity producers and premium manufacturers. You possibly can identify the Audi Q3, the Toyota C-HR, the Hyundai Tucson and so forth. Lots of them have some extent of electrification – together with full hybrid and plug-in drive methods.