2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV

Subaru had kept the Subaru Crosstrek hybrid rather a superior product and loaded all the required features and amenities you could ask for in a single trim option, rather than classifying it in different trim levels. Like you know, the Subaru Crosstrek is offered in only trim level, unlike the regular version which has four different trims. 

However, the Crosstrek hybrid boasts features like Heated front seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Heated Mirrors, 6 -Way Power Driver Seat, 18-inch alloy wheels, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. Apart from that, it also offers a truckload of optional features such as STI Roof Spoiler, Trailer Hitch, Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade, All-Weather Floor Liners, and so on.

Trim	Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
MSRP	$35,345
Key features	Heated front seats
	Navy leather upholstery
	Subaru StarDrive Technology
	Subaru StarLink Multimedia
	18" alloy wheels
	Dual-zone automatic climate control
	6-speaker audio system
	Automatic LED headlights with LED DRLs
	Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

*2021 Data used for reference

Which Trim should you buy?

 Well, you don’t have options to opt from except for the single trim on offer. Hence, it helps you get rid of all the confusion on which trim to buy when it comes to buying the Crosstrek hybrid. This Hybrid Crossover SUV is highly capable when it comes off-roading and it clearly dominates other cars when it comes to offroading. This is where the Cross trek hybrid comes alive. 

Apart from all the long list of features, The Subaru also offers a plethora of additional packages which would definitely be useful. Some of the additional packages include the Popular package which would cost you an additional $851. By paying an additional $2443, you can have the 17” wheel sport package and the most sensible package is the Moonroof package which offers Blind Spot Detection, Rear traffic cross alert, and a power moonroof.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Release date:

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is expected to hit the showrooms by the fall of 2021.

In most cases, the car with an underpowered engine would return great fuel efficiency figures but not in this case. The 2.0-liter boxer-4 engine in the Subaru is very thirsty and guzzles a lot of fuel. This section might not impress you much. Moreover, in this class, the Subaru CrossTrek Hybrid is the only car with subpar fuel figures. But still, considering the bulky structure and hefty weight, the economy of 31 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highways is quite acceptable when seen in isolation. Moreover, It also has the least voluminous tank that can carry 13.2 gallons of fuel, which is enough to deliver a driving range of over 400 miles in the city and over 520 miles on the highways.

Models	2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid	2022 Ford Escape Hybrid	2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid	2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid
MPG City	31	37	38	35
MPG Highway	40	44	41	40
MPG Combined	35	41	40	38
Fuel Capacity (Gallons)	13.2	14.2	14.5	14.0
Range (City/Highway/Combined; MIles)	409.2/528.0/462.0	525.4/624.8/582.2	551.0/594.5/580.0	490.0/560.0/532.0

*2021 Data used for reference

In comparison, the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have nearly the same MPG figures and are considerably higher than others in the competition. The Honda CR-V on the other side has a decent fuel economy as well as a decent-sized tank which gives it a decent driving range. However, the RAV-4 again offers the highest range as well as the highest fuel economy owing to its largest tank of 14.5 gallons. On the contrary, the Subaru with its smallest tank of 13.2 liters offers the least range which would end up intrusive as you have to make fuel stops often before completing your journey.

The ideology of the interior is to make things simple yet flamboyant and they have absolutely pulled it off. To start with, the design and the ambient lighting makes the dashboard an absolute looker. You can also have a gold accent metal on the steering wheel. The center climate control buttons and audio controls are easy to use and finished with superior materials. The steering is wrapped in leather and it is nice and grippy to hold.

The seats get a leather bolstered upholstery that looks premium and well laid out. Everything inside the cabin is carefully curated and laid out. You can also have voice-activated automatic air conditioning which works perfectly fine. Coming to the seats, it provides seating for 5 people and is offered along with heat and ventilating functions to provide you extra coziness during your journey. The driver seat features a 6-way power adjustment which is height adjustable while the passenger gets 4-way adjustments.

Models	2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid	2022 Ford Escape Hybrid	2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid	2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Front Seat (Headroom/Shoulder room/Legroom; inches)	39.8/56.7/43.1	40.0/57.6/42.4	39.5/57.8/41.0	38.0/57.9/41.3
Rear Seat (Headroom/Shoulder room/Legroom; inches)	37.6/55.6/36.7	39.3/56.0/38.9	39.5/56.4/37.8	39.1/55.6/40.4
Cargo Capacity (Cu Ft)	20.8	30.7	37.6	39.2

*2021 Data used for reference

While the Subaru Crosstrek hybrid’s interior isn’t as spacious as the larger Ford Escape Hybrid, it still manages to offer competitive interior dimensions when compared to other hybrid crossovers in the segment. The cabin room on offer by the Ford Escape seems to be the highest in the front. 

However, the Honda CR-V hybrid offers better legroom in the rear which measures 40.4 inches. In the second row, the room offered by all the crossovers is very spacious where 3 adults can be seated easily. The trunk volume offered by the Subaru is the minimum which is a major drawback when it comes to interior space. Some of the standout interior features are as follows:

• Optional sunroof
• Heated seats
• Leather upholstery
• Dual-zone automatic climate control system
• Smart Device Remote Engine Start
• Vibrant ambient lighting
• Heated Front Bucket Seats
• Heated steering wheel

What’s there to keep you entertained?

The 2022 Subaru Cross trek will take very good care of your onboard infotainment system. It is equipped with an 8-inch high-resolution touchscreen display which comes with a user-friendly and smart STARLINK interface. The display has sharp graphics and a fluidic response along with an intelligent UI, which helps make navigation and browsing easy to use. 

Moreover, the infotainment system is paired to a 6 speaker supreme sound system which makes every commute a pleasant one with its high definition sound quality. It has a few physical buttons and knobs for the audio controls while the majority of the options are controlled by the infotainment display only. Moreover, it gets some generic features like Front and rear USB ports, CD player with MP3/WMA/CRR/RW file capability, iPod control capability, and Steering Wheel Controls. Other significant infotainment features include:

• STARLINK cloud applications
• Subaru STARLINK Smartphone Integration
• Bluetooth hands-free SMS text messaging connectivity
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• Speed Compensated Volume Control
• 8.0" multi-touch gesture high-resolution display screen
• Navigation system
• Premium Harman Kardon audio system (optional)

The exterior of the car looks as classy as the interior and this car is good-looking inside out. The headlight is the best part of the exterior, it is sharp, bold, and gives a lot of character to the car integrated with sleek LED lights. The front fascia of the cars come with a lot of chrome accents which makes it blingy and grabs a lot of attention on the streets. 

Moreover, it also comes with some cool and flashy exterior colors which make it stand out from the crowd. Coming to the rear looks, it definitely complements the front design of the car and the rear LED taillights to blend in well with the side crease lines of the car, and it looks very aggressive and very stylish. It also gets 18-inch alloy wheels which means it gets a better off-roading capability than the rest of the cars in the competition. 

Moving on to dimensions, the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is expected to have a length of 175.8 inches and a width of 71 inches. When it comes to ground clearance, it decimates the competition by hanging 8.7 inches above the ground. The off-roading performance of the Subaru Crosstrek is unarguably the best in its class. Moreover, with a shorter wheelbase, corners are more fun than the straights in the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid.

Models	2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid	2022 Ford Escape Hybrid	2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid	2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Curb Weight (lbs)	3,717	3,554	3,690	3,455
Length (in)	175.8	180.5	180.9	180.6
Width (in)	71.0	74.1	73.0	73.0
Height (in)	62.8	66.1	67.0	66.5
Ground Clearance (in)	8.7	N/A	8.1	8.2
Wheelbase (in)	104.9	106.7	105.9	104.7

*2021 Data used for reference

Comparing the competition, The 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid has a significantly larger wheelbase than all the other cars in the competition followed by the Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid which is one of the lightest cars in the segment after the Honda CR-V Hybrid which weighs around 3455 pounds which is quite light for a crossover Hybrid car. The Subaru on the other hand has a smaller wheelbase of 104.9 inches. 

The Subaru Crosstrek, with its short wheelbase, happens to be a great vehicle for the city as well. It could dart through traffic with so much ease and effortlessly. The car with the longest and widest body is the Toyota RAV-4 which measures a length of 180.9 inches and a width of 73 inches. The salient and optional exterior bits of the Defender are:

• 18-inch wheels
• Adaptive LED headlights
• Roof rails
• Sunroof
• Front Fog Lamps
• Chrome Side Windows Trim
• Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park
• Lip Spoiler
• LED Brakelights
• Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors with Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
• Deep Tinted Glass
• Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim

The safety standards of Subaru are extremely good as they make one of the safest cars in their segment and there are no doubts about the build quality of the Crosstrek. Since the Subaru Crosstrek is a car made to constantly traverse the treacherous terrain, safety is a primary factor in ensuring passengers' safety. Fortunately, the Land Rover leaves no stone unturned to ensure the maximum safety of its off-roading beast. 

Unfortunately, the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek has not been subjected to any kind of crash tests by the topmost organization. Nevertheless, on the upside, the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid gets a 5-star rating from the NHTSA with 15.60 % of rollover risk and 4 stars in a roll overrating. When it comes to IIHS scores, it gets an overall good rating in all the tests thrown at it by IIHS. Subaru never lets you down when it comes to Safety. Apart from being a robust car, it also boasts some clever driver aids and spot-on safety features. Some of the sophisticated and optional safety features are as follows.

• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane-keeping system 
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Rear automatic braking
• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking
• Front and rear collision mitigation
• Blind Spot Detection
• Driver Monitoring-Alert
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
• Side Impact Beams

2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid vs 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid:

The 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid is a decent offering in this segment. It has a more powerful engine than the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid on paper. But in reality, the Subaru performs better than the Ford Escape hybrid with its All wheel drive power advantage. When it comes to fuel economy, the Ford Escape Hybrid is one among the most efficient cars in the segment and clearly offers better fuel figures than the Subaru and also offers a very spacious cabin comparatively.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid vs 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid:

The 2022 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid is more powerful and faster than the Subaru Crosstrek. Surprisingly, Toyota also offers the highest fuel economy in its class despite having the most powerful engine. When it comes to cabin comfort, both of these cars provide nearly the same sized cabin. However, the Toyota is more reliable and offers a better range. When it comes to looks, the Subaru is a better-looking car. Nevertheless, if you want a car with sprightly performance and driving dynamics, the Toyota would be a great choice.

2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid vs 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid:

The 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid is as good-looking as the Subaru. However, it is faster, more practical, cheaper, and offers a better fuel economy. Moreover, it is lighter than the Subaru which offers better handling than the Subaru. When it comes to off-roading, the Subaru is a better car and it is solely made for off-roading purposes. All in all, if you want something more practical, fuel-efficient, and faster, then the CR-V is a better option among the two. However, if you spend time doing off-roading adventures, the Subaru clearly takes the win here.

The new Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid has done well over the years in the hybrid segment. It looks good, comes with a decently sized cabin, and is also the lightest in the segment which further enhances the driving dynamics and handling. On the flip side, the cargo space on offer is not as good as its rivals. 

The powertrain that powers the car feels adequate for daily driving in the city but when it comes to long commutes, it feels a bit underpowered. The best thing about the Subaru which others cars in the segment car is the off-roading capabilities. In a nutshell, the Subaru is an ideal car for people who want a family crossover but are also highly capable when it comes to offroad. But there are also better options in the segment worth considering before buying.