2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Write a review

$35,145 to $35,145

Original MSRP

--

expert review

5.0

avg user rating

(2 reviews)
2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Preview summaryImage

The Subaru Crosstrek falls in the subcompact crossover category, just like the Ford EcoSport, Jeep Renegade, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and Nissan Rogue Sport. However, the Crosstrek is the only one that offers a fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) option. For 2020, the Crosstrek Hybrid sees no notable updates.

Every version of the Crosstrek Hybrid comes with a 2.0-liter boxer 4-cylinder engine, a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), two electric motors, and a large lithium-ion battery. The whole system makes 148 horsepower. Like most other Subarus, the Crosstrek Hybrid also comes standard with Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) system with an off-road mode. The Crosstrek Hybrid is a full second faster than the Crosstrek to 60 miles per hour and can tow up to 1,000 pounds.

Fuel economy for the Crosstrek Hybrid is 35 mpg combined in hybrid mode and 90 miles-per-gallon equivalent in electric mode. It offers 17 miles of all-electric range and 480 miles of total range. Like most PHEVs, regenerative braking helps replenish the battery on the go and alleviates stress from the mechanical brakes. It takes 5 hours to recharge the Crosstrek Hybrid from a standard Level 1 120-volt household charger. That decreases to 2 hours with a Level 2 charger. Unfortunately, there’s no DC fast-charging capability.

Standard features for the Crosstrek Hybrid include 18-inch wheels, adaptive LED headlights, LED fog lights, a power driver seat, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, keyless start and access, an 8.0-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a drive-mode selector, and dual USB ports. An optional package gets you a sunroof, navigation, Harman Kardon premium audio with 432 watts, and a heated steering wheel.

On the safety front, Subaru gives the Crosstrek its complete list of EyeSight safety features. These include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure and sway warning, automatic high-beams, lane-change assist, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. The Crosstrek Hybrid scored a 2019 Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

As of this writing, the Crosstrek Hybrid is eligible for a $4,502 federal tax credit.

Kyree Rollerson
Published Jun 1, 2022 by Kyree Rollerson
A CarGurus contributor since 2017, Kyree has always been fascinated with the automotive world, especially when it comes to premium European cars. But regardless of the vehicle—whether it's an efficient hybrid or the latest luxury sled—he's always ready to dispense information and advice.

User reviews for 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

Write a review
User rating:
by Colin S
Jun 06, 2023
Amazing technology in a very solid, comfortable, economical, great car!Jun 06, 2023
by Anonymous
Apr 23, 2022
Very peppy car , love that subaru is trying out the hybrid market Apr 23, 2022

2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Pricing

Original MSRP
$35,145 to $35,145
Price range
N/A
Average price on CG
N/A
YoY price change
N/A

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · Stitcher internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Center console trim: leatherette · Dash trim: metallic · Door trim: metallic · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Console Insert: organizer tray · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70

Engine

Alternator: 130 amps · EV battery capacity: 8.8 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 118 · Electric Motor Torque: 149 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 2 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 17 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 137 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5600 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 134 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4400

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rails: black

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: MySubaru · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse

See all trims (1)