Subaru introduces the new Crosstrek

Japanese boxer and all-wheel drive specialist Subaru wants to continue its success story with its new compact SUV Crosstrek.

Every beginning is also a goodbye: And new Crosstrek he says goodbye Subaru from his previous one Example of success XV. Same class, same look and same time also like the third generation of the XV known, he has Crosstrek no features similar to XV.

The Subaru the boss of Germany, Volker Dannath, explains: “Despite all the similarities, the Crosstrek is a completely new, independent vehicle.” And also very successful for customers who like to go where others don’t. For this reason the model celebrated her debut for example also on Mese”Hunting & Dogs” in Dortmund.

Very successful in 2023

The new Crosstrek from Subaru. Photo: © Subaru/Andre Philipp Tillmann

Subaru is the world’s largest boxer engine and all-wheel drive manufacturer, but he makes a living only niche presence here, but for a steady, loyal audience. 2023 was “one” for the brand in this country a year of incredible success“, says Dannath, with 4,700 new registrations, an increase of 26.2 percent. Crosstrekbut also the newly released Impreza, should continue this success story. Hope, that total number of 2,000 cars Launching in 2024 is huge.

Marked for buyers new Crosstrek to get inside Subarus SUV and off-road range and is a more consistent development than XV. This leaves the e-Boxer as a bit of a hybrid as well permanent four-wheel drive continues to be a key unique selling point for brands.

Improved maintenance

Rear view of the new Subaru Crosstrek Photo: © Subaru/Andre Philipp Tillmann

The New addition Like all new models, it depends Subaru Global Platformwhich compared to Forerunner platform it contributes to better handling, more stability and driving comfort. The X-Mode all-wheel drive management it is reflected in the improved traction when reversing. And a Ground clearance of 220 mm it is also rarely found in the classroom.

The e-Boxer with a small hybrid it has a two liter petrol engine with 110 kW/136 hp under the hood. Like A little hybrid it helps small electric motor acceleration and response and thus reducing consumption. With a length of 4.50 meters, a width of 1.80 meters and a height of 1.60 meters, the combined consumption is officially 7.7 liters. Thanks to the 2.67 meter long wheelbase, they also have it tall people back space. There is then 315 liters of luggage space in the trunk, and if more needs are required, up to 1,314 liters can be accommodated. With a Torque von 182 Newton meters it is Crosstrek not exactly a sprinter who can reach a top speed of 198 km/h. The continuously variable rate Lineartronic automatic transmission it works quietly and without noise, but at high speed the level of noise due to the wind is a lot – this is better than the Impreza, which was introduced at the same time.

Detailed assistants

New Subaru Crosstrek photo: © Subaru/Andre Philipp Tillmann

It ensures safety Subaru known Optical Support Systemthat the engineers inside nine placesincluding the obvious expanded recognition zone, which can be used to register pedestrians and two-wheelers on the right and left, have been improved. That’s new Eye Support Monitorwarnings directly on windshield exhibition. By the way, the system works just see. Traffic sign recognition and intelligent speed limiter, variable distance and speed control, high beam, lane change, blind spot and traffic crossing assistants are also available.

Conclusion: The bottom line is that Crosstrek one Interesting Alternatives in the area of ​​compact SUVs, which not everyone has on their radar. The price of the Subaru Crosstrek starts at a total of 29,235.29 euros.

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