2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: 36 MPG, 194 HP

The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid returns as the range‑topping Crosstrek with a 194-hp 2.5-liter boxer/hybrid powertrain that delivers stronger low-end torque and noticeably better acceleration than the gas-only model. Subaru adapted a Toyota-style planetary-gear dual-motor hybrid system to retain full-time AWD and the same 8.7-inch ground clearance while imposing only a small cargo penalty versus the nonhybrid. The EPA rates combined fuel economy at about 36 mpg (real-world highway runs show roughly 33 mpg), and the hybrid keeps a 16.6-gallon tank for a nearly 600-mile range despite adding roughly 350 pounds. Subaru will sell the Crosstrek Hybrid in Sport Hybrid and Limited Hybrid trims starting near $35,415–$36,415 (destination included), a few thousand dollars above equivalent gas models. Review drives praised quieter EV operation and improved on- and off-road drivability, though reviewers noted some regenerative-braking pedal‑feel quirks; overall the third Crosstrek hybrid iteration aims to resolve compromises of earlier hybrid versions.