The design will take hints from the 2018 Viziv Tourer idea proven at Geneva.
Don’t you simply find it irresistible when a carmaker releases a teaser advert for a soon-to-be-unveiled mannequin and so they attempt to cover what’s coming?
Subaru did that immediately when it introduced on-line that it might be launching a “new SUV” on September 15, and proceeded to point out a brief video with flash pictures of what seemed like an SUV. Try the pictures under.
The model is remaining tight-lipped about precisely what’s coming, however from our analysis, and a fast have a look at Subaru’s product lineup and up to date idea automobiles, we’re nearly sure they’re referring to the brand new XV (in Japan) or Crosstrek within the U.S.
In 2018, Subaru launched the plug-in hybrid electrical model of the Crosstrek to function a compliance automotive and subsequently was offered solely in states that comply with California emission requirements. It was the model’s first-ever PHEV and was an indication of issues to return. It employed a brand new 137-hp 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder boxer engine, two electrical motors and a CVT and naturally Subaru’s signature all-wheel-system.
The brand new mannequin ought to take design hints from the Viziv Tourer idea.
The outgoing Crosstrek additionally presents a 182-hp 2.5-liter engine possibility which garnered reward from the media for its punch and beefy backside finish torque. So what to anticipate with the brand new mannequin? Given the discontinuation of gasoline engines on many rival’s lineups, we will anticipate to see the two.5-liter disappear from the the Crosstrek vary with a revised PHEV model taking over the position of the large vendor on this lineup. Additionally one thing to look at can be whether or not the brand new Crosstrek has been configured to accommodate an electrical powertrain as it will decide whether or not it additionally presents a model of the model’s just-launched electrical Solterra energy unit.
The Crosstrek idea’s exterior styling ought to carefully comply with examples set by the sooner idea automobiles, particularly the Viziv Tourer Idea from the 2018 Geneva Motor Present with its sharp angles and creases. Matte-black wheel surrounds and facet sills intensify the decrease half of the physique and the wheel arches to present the SUV a macho look.
Anticipate the brand new mannequin to return with AWD and Subaru’s twin X-Mode traction management with Snow/Filth and Deep Snow/Mud terrain choices and a big 13-inch plus vertically mounted touchscreen much like that within the lately launched WRX.
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek SUV will go on sale in late 2022, for round $37,000, and if they provide an EV variant, that will enter the mid $40,000s. Anyway, stayed tuned on September 15 for the revealing.
