2023 Subaru Crosstrek price and specs

An XV by any other name – local pricing and specifications for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek have been announced as pre-orders for the new-gen crossover open this week, ahead of an anticipated market launch in April.

Priced from $34,990 plus on-road costs, the entry point to Subaru’s small SUV range is up by $1800, although this is offset by all-new design, revised powertrains, and greater levels of specification.

The Crosstrek line-up comprises five variants and two powertrains, all featuring Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) system and a standard Lineartronic CVT automatic with programmed ‘steps’ – eight for the Boxer petrol, and seven for the e-Boxer hybrid.

Key rivals for the Subaru Crosstrek include the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan Qashqai, Suzuki S-Cross, Toyota Corolla Cross, and Volkswagen T-Roc.

Pricing

• 2023 Subaru Crosstrek AWD 2.0L: $34,990 (up $1800)
• 2023 Subaru Crosstrek AWD 2.0R: $38,490 (up $2700)
• 2023 Subaru Crosstrek AWD 2.0S: $41,490 (up $3000)
• 2023 Subaru Crosstrek AWD Hybrid L: $38,590 (up $1800)
• 2023 Subaru Crosstrek AWD Hybrid S: $45,090 (up $3000)

Prices exclude on-road costs

Powertrains

As with its predecessor, the Crosstrek offers two powertrain variants.

First is the regular 2.0-litre Boxer flat four petrol, which generates 115kW (6000rpm) and 196Nm (4000rpm). Subaru says this engine has been “enhanced” for this new generation, though stops short of the full details.

There’s also the 2.0-litre e-Boxer Hybrid, which combines the standard motor with “additional battery-based power” and “electric motor assistance” for improved fuel economy. Outputs are rated at 110kW (5800-6000rpm) and 196Nm (4000rpm).

Efficiency

Subaru claims combined fuel economy of 7.2L per 100km for the standard Crosstrek petrol, while the e-Boxer Hybrid drops that to 6.5L per 100km.

The fuel tank measures a large-for-segment 63 litres for the petrol, and 48 litres for the hybrid.

CO2 emissions for the Petrol and Hybrid are quoted at 165g/km and 147g/km respectively.

Both power units meet Euro 6b emissions standards, and are tuned to run on regular 91 RON unleaded fuel.

Dimensions

Servicing and Warranty

The Crosstrek is covered by Subaru Australia’s five-year, unlimited kilometre new vehicle warranty.

Buyers will also receive 12 months of Subaru Roadside Assistance with purchase.

Service pricing hasn’t been detailed for the new-gen model as yet, but the outgoing Subaru XV was available with a five-year service plan for $2477.60.

Intervals for the old model were 12 months or 12,500km.

Safety

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is yet to be tested by ANCAP, and therefore is currently unrated.

Standard safety features include:

• SRS airbags
  • Dual front, dual front side, dual curtain
  • Driver’s knee
  • Far side
  • Front passenger seat cushion
• EyeSight Driver Assist:
  • Front Pre-Collision Braking (AEB)
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Lane keep assist
  • Lane centring assist
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning
  • Lane Sway Warning
  • Lead Vehicle Start Alert
  • Pre-Collision Braking System (AEB)
  • Pre-Collision Throttle Management
  • Autonomous emergency steering
  • Brake light recognition
  • Intelligent speed limiter
  • Speed limiter
  • Speed sign recognition
  • Wide-angle monocular camera
  • New stereo camera with improved image recognition
• Subaru Vision Assist:
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • EyeSight Assist Monitor
  • Lane change assist
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Reverse Automatic Braking (AEB)
  • Front side radar
• Driver Monitoring System – Driver Focus:
  • Distraction warning
  • Drowsiness warning
  • Facial recognition
  • Climate control setting (last used)
  • MID display (last used)

Crosstrek 2.0R adds:

• Subaru Vision Assist:
  • Front View Monitor
  • High-beam assist
  • 360-degree cameras 
  • Side View Monitor

Standard Equipment

Crosstrek AWD 2.0L + Hybrid L highlights:

Performance

• Horizontally-opposed Boxer 4-cylinder, petrol engine
• New Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual mode
• Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
• Auto Stop Start
• Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive)
• X-Mode with hill decent control

Exterior

• 17-inch alloy wheels (new design)
• LED headlights
• Dusk-sensing headlights
• Rear combination lights with LED brake lights
• SUBARU letter badge
• Door mirrors – power-folding with indicators
• Roof rails – black

Interior

• Tricot (Tetra Embossing) cloth seat trim
• Dual-zone, climate-control air-conditioning

Entertainment, Technology and Safety

• Central information display with 11.6-inch touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• USB ports – USB-A and USB-C
• Wireless Qi charger
• 6-speaker audio

Crosstrek AWD 2.0R adds:

Performance

• 2 Mode X-Mode

Exterior

• 18-inch alloy wheels (new design)
• Front and rear wipers with front de-icer
• Self-levelling LED headlights with auto off
• Front cornering lamps
• Door mirrors – heated
• Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)
• Front LED fog lights
• Roof rails – dark grey

Interior

• Premium cloth seat trim
• Leather steering wheel/gear shift
• Sports pedals
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror
• Heated seats – driver and front passenger
• 10-way power seat with lumbar support – driver
• Shift boot

Entertainment, Technology and Safety

• Rear passenger USB-A and USB-C charging ports
• Subaru Vision Assist:
  • Front View Monitor
  • High-bem assist
  • 360-degree cameras 
  • Side View Monitor

Crosstrek AWD 2.0S + Hybrid S adds:

Exterior

• Electric sunroof

Interior

• Leather accented seat trim

Entertainment, Technology and Safety

• Satellite navigation
• 10-speaker audio system with Harmon Kardon amplifier

Colours

• Crystal White Pearl
• Ice Silver Metallic
• Magnetite Grey Metallic
• Crystal Black Silica
• Pure Red
• Offshore Blue Metallic
• Sun Blaze Pearl
• Oasis Blue
• Sapphire Blue Pearl
• Horizon Blue Pearl

All exterior finishes are no-cost options

Upholsteries:

• Tricot fabric – charcoal (2.0L, Hybrid L)
• Premium cloth – charcoal OR grey (2.0R)
• Leather accented – black OR grey (2.0S, Hybrid S)

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