2023 Subaru Crosstrek: Australian pricing and specs

Subaru Australia has locked in a $34,990 starting price for the inbound 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and is now taking pre-orders ahead of the new compact SUV line-up’s April arrival in local showrooms.

That opening figure excludes on-road costs and applies to the entry-level 2.0L, the cheapest member of a five-grade range comprising three petrol and two hybrid variants.

It’s also $1800 more than the outgoing XV 2.0i-L it replaces.

Standard equipment highlights on the base model include 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and tail-lights, dual-zone climate control, ‘Tricot’ cloth upholstery, an 11.6-inch infotainment interface featuring wireless smartphone mirroring, wireless charging, a six-speaker sound system, X-Mode off-road mode, hill descent control and adaptive cruise control.

Active safety gear meanwhile comes courtesy of an expanded Subaru Eyesight suite which comprises all the usual goodies like autonomous emergency braking and steering, lane keeping system, brake light recognition, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and drowsiness warning, among others.

The default powertrain in the new Crosstrek is a free-breathing 2.0-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine developing 115kW/196Nm and driving all four wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and symmetrical all-wheel drive system.

The alternative is a 2.0-litre hybrid system good for 110kW of power and a combined fuel saving of around 0.7L/100km – 7.2 for the petrol and 6.5 for the hybrid.

A CVT auto is again used to transfer power to all four wheels, except this time it only features seven manual-mode ‘ratios’ compared to the petrol’s eight.

The electrified powertrain will be available in both entry-level L ($38,590) and flagship S ($45,090) trim levels and carries a $4500 premium over their respective petrol counterparts.

Those chasing extra equipment and off-road capability without opting for the top-spec variants will probably be interested in the mid-range 2.0R ($38,490 plus ORCs).

It builds on the L grade’s kit list with a two-pronged X-Mode, 18-inch alloys, self-levelling dynamic headlights, LED foglights, premium cloth upholstery, leather steering wheel and gear selector, sports pedals, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, heated front seats with 10-way power adjustment for the driver and a 360-degree camera.

At the top of the tree we have the 2.0S ($41,490) and the corresponding Hybrid S, which add an electric sunroof, leather-accented upholstery, satellite-navigation and a 10-speaker audio system with Harmon Kardon amplifier.

Excited to see the new model in local showrooms, Subaru Australia managing director Blair Read said the Crosstrek’s party piece was its duality, in the way it can handle the urban grind as well as weekend adventure.

“This is not a jacked up small car; this is a small SUV with real capability,” he said.

“Underpinned by the Subaru Global Platform, drivability and comfort have improved for this new-generation model, offering owners an engaging yet refined driving experience.

“It’s capable of tackling almost any driving adventure you please with utter confidence, comfort and convenience.”

How much does the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek cost?
2.0L – $34,990
Hybrid L – $38,590
2.0R – $38,490
2.0S – $41,490
Hybrid S – $45,090
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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