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Subaru Crosstrek gains cheaper hybrid trim for 2027

The new Hybrid Onyx trim of the 2027 Subaru Crosstrek undercuts the existing Hybrid Limited model by $3,500 in Canada.

2026 Subaru Crosstrek e-Boxer hybrid front and side
The hybrid powertrain is now available on two trims of the Subaru Crosstrek. – CNW Group/Subaru Canada Inc.

Subaru is giving Canadian car buyers a cheaper way into the hybrid version of the company’s popular Crosstrek compact SUV.

The automaker has launched a new, less-expensive hybrid trim called Hybrid Onyx for the 2027 model year.

The Hybrid Onyx model has a starting Canadian manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $36,995, which is $3,500 cheaper than the already available Hybrid Limited.

Hybrid Onyx and Hybrid Limited are the only two trims of the 2027 Crosstrek that have a hybrid powertrain; all others are powered by a standard gasoline-burning 2.5-litre boxer engine.

The former 2-litre base engine was dropped at the end of 2025.

Powertrain differences

The ICE powertrain features a 2.5-litre boxer engine with 180 hp and 178 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a Lineartronic continuously variable transmission sending power to the symmetrical full-time all-wheel-drive system.

The hybrid models are powered by Subaru’s e-Boxer series-parallel hybrid powertrain, which combines the 2.5-litre engine with an electric motor for a total system output of 194 hp.

Subaru said the hybrid is fitted with a 63-litre fuel tank and can travel more than 1,000 kilometres on a tank of gas.

Features of new Hybrid Onyx

The Hybrid Onyx model is similar to the Onyx model, save it has the hybrid powertrain. Both Onyx versions ride on black-finish 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and they have yellow accents, 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, reverse automatic braking and dual-function X-Mode.

The Hybrid Onyx also adds a 12.3-inch digital driver display with navigation, a feature that is exclusive to the hybrid-powered Crosstreks.

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Limited interior
The Limited grades of the Subaru Crosstrek have leather seating. – CNW Group/Subaru Canada Inc.

Canadian prices

The starting Canadian prices of the gas models, including MSRP plus fees and levies, are as follows:

  • Convenience – $33,742 (MSRP of $30,695)
  • Touring – $36,942 (MSRP of $33,895)
  • Onyx – $38,456 (MSRP of $35,395)
  • Limited – $41,556 (MSRP of $38,495)

The starting prices of the hybrid models are as follows:

  • Hybrid Onyx – $40,056 (MSRP of $36,995)
  • Hybrid Limited – $43,552 (MSRP of $40,495

Fees, levies and selling price may vary by location.

Full model details are available on the Subaru Canada website.

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