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

Overall length mm	4495
Overall width mm	1800
Overall height mm	1600
Wheelbase mm	2670
Track – front mm	1555
Track – rear mm	1555
Min. ground clearance mm	220
Kerb weight kg	1493 (AWD 2.0L) 1532 (AWD 2.0R and AWD 2.0S) 1575 (AWD Hybrid L) 1614 (AWD Hybrid S)

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)