2023 Subaru Crosstrek

A yellow 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is angled left.

The latest 2023 Subaru Crosstrek has arrived, and while the subcompact SUV hasn’t seen a major redesign for the upcoming year, that doesn’t mean the 2023 Crosstrek isn’t looking good. When you have a reputation like the Crosstrek has, customers will keep coming back again and again, even without any massive changes. The Crosstrek is known for being a reliable crossover, outlasting many of its competitors, like the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. The sporty body and great performance continue to impress drivers, making it a popular member of the Subaru family.

The instantly recognizable Crosstrek is designed with the driver’s needs in mind. When drivers want long-lasting dependability and style, they know Subaru won’t let them down. The Crosstrek is one of Subaru’s most popular crossovers for a reason. The easy-to-drive, practical crossover has the strength and flexibility to meet whatever challenges come your way.

While the latest Crosstrek hasn’t seen a refresh for 2023, that doesn’t mean the crossover fails to impress. With Subaru’s long-lasting performance and dependability, the Crosstrek is an excellent vehicle to take you from home to work and away for the weekend. The Crosstrek offers plenty of trim options, with Subaru adding on the Special Edition package for the Premium trim, making it easy for drivers to find the perfect Crosstrek to fit their lifestyle. Whether you’re just looking for a practical commuter vehicle or one capable of getting off the beaten trail once in a while, the Crosstrek delivers on every level when it comes to performance and durability. Drivers looking for a flexible vehicle that they can depend on can count on the Crosstrek for 2023.

MSRP: $23,645[a]
Horsepower (hp): 148-182
Torque (lb-ft): 145-176
Fuel Economy (city/hwy MPG): 28/33

A yellow 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Sport driving on road in the rain

Trims

Starting at $23,645, the Crosstrek is a versatile crossover that works well for your daily commute and errands, but when adventure calls, the Crosstrek is more than capable.[a] The 2023 Crosstrek comes standard with Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, has three different engines to choose from, and can tow up to 1,500 lbs. To make the Crosstrek even more flexible, Subaru offers up to five trim options, including a hybrid, making it easy to choose a Crosstrek that fits your lifestyle.

The Base

The Base trim for the 2023 Crosstrek comes with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive plus a ground clearance of 8.7 inches. It comes standard with the 2.0L Boxer-4 engine that produces 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. This trim comes standard with the 2.0L Boxer-4 engine that delivers a great EPA-estimated fuel economy of 33 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway. The Base trim is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels.

The Premium

The Premium trim is next in the lineup. This trim delivers the same fuel economy and engine but gives drivers a few added luxury items inside, like a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The included All-Weather Package adds heated front seats for even more warmth in your day. This trim also has options for additional features like a power moonroof or six-way power adjustable driver’s seat.

The Special Edition

If you want to spice up your choice, you can get the new Special Edition trim instead. This package offers desert-inspired colors of khaki with black accents, while the interior is a high-contrast black and red upholstery. Otherwise, this trim comes with many of the same features as you will find in the Premium trim.

The Sport

If you want to unlock more power, level up to the Sport trim to get the 2.5L Boxer-4 engine. This trim gives drivers access to a boost in horsepower while still delivering an excellent fuel economy of 27 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway. The Sport trim has a whole host of great extras like Dual-function X-Mode with Hill Descent Control that offers drivers additional off-road capabilities. The StarTex water-repellent upholstery helps keep the interior looking great.

The Limited

The Crosstrek Limited trim delivers luxury and power for under 30k. The Limited trim comes standard with the 2.5L Boxer-4 engine, 18-inch alloy wheels, and great safety features like Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Drivers can enjoy the keyless entry with a push-button start, leather-trimmed upholstery, and Subaru Starlink for the ultimate driving experience.

The Hybrid

If you’re looking to make your ride a little greener, level up to the Crosstrek Hybrid trim. The Hybrid will save you time and money when it comes to stopping at the pumps, delivering an estimated 90 MPGe. Take advantage of the Subaru StarDrive plug-in hybrid drivetrain to get the most out of your daily ride. The Hybrid also comes standard with an eight-inch Subaru Starlink Multimedia screen, keyless entry, and the latest in safety features like Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.

The black interior of a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited shows the dashboard and infotainment screen.

Interior

Cargo Space and Flexible Interior Choices

For a compact crossover, the Crosstrek has a lot going for it, including a great interior design that delivers the latest technology at your fingertips while still giving you enough head and leg room to stretch out and enjoy the drive. Enjoy the easy-to-access wide trunk space, or fold down the seats to take advantage of the Crosstrek max interior cargo volume of up to 55.3 cu.ft. It’s easy to fold down the 60/40 second-row seats to fit whatever your day calls for. The rear trunk door is wide and designed to make loading and unloading things like groceries, work materials, or camping gear easy. Plus, an option for a built-in cargo area light makes it easy to see when loading items after dark.

Enjoy cloth or water-resistant cloth upholstery, but level up a trim or two to take advantage of luxury leather upholstery options, depending on your lifestyle needs. Drivers with small children will enjoy the easy-to-access LATCH system for car seats. Raised roof rails and racking accessories let drivers take advantage of every inch the Crosstrek offers. Easily load and bring along your bikes and extra gear for your next adventure.

Interior Technology

When it comes to the latest tech, the Crosstrek doesn’t disappoint, with the Base trim coming standard with a 6.5-inch touchscreen (an eight-inch screen is the standard offering for higher trims) equipped with navigation plus Starlink Multimedia with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and Wireless Bluetooth. This makes it easy for drivers to connect their smartphones so they can bring along their favorite playlists, access apps, plus call or send messages without taking their attention, or their eyes, off the road. Drivers can opt for the built-in voice-activated navigation system from TomTom to give them real-time road updates and driving directions.

The 2023 Crosstrek makes it easy for more than just the driver to stay connected. With a Wi-Fi hotspot, it's easy for passengers to connect phones, laptops, and more to play games, stream content, or finish some work while they ride.

A silver 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Premium with bikes on the roof driving past a lake.

Safety

Subaru is a brand known for its safety, so it’s no surprise the Crosstrek offers some of the best safety features available to keep yourself and your family safe every time you pull out onto the road. The EyeSight Driver Assist Technology suite gives drivers an extra set of eyes when they need it the most. Plus, in the case of a potential accident, it delivers a little extra braking to help minimize a collision.

The Available EyeSight Features

Automatic Pre-Collision Braking alerts the driver of a potential collision and, in the case of an emergency, applies full-force braking to help minimize full-frontal impacts. Pre-Collision Throttle Management can reduce the power from the engine to reduce frontal damage.

Drivers can enjoy peace of mind with Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering. This system can help take some of the stress out of long or tedious drives, keeping an even pace while controlling the throttle and braking to stay a safe distance from the car in front of you. Take advantage of the Crosstrek’s Blind-Spot Detection to check and see if anyone is hiding where you can’t see them. The system issues a visual warning in the side mirrors if a vehicle is detected in your blind spot.

If that’s not enough, the Crosstrek offers even more features like the Rear Cross-Traffic Alert that warns drivers of vehicles approaching from either side, making pulling out of tight parking spots a little safer. The Rear Cross-Traffic Alert used in combination with the standard Rear-Vision Camera makes it simple to see what is going on around you. This will help reduce accidents caused by backing out of your driveway into the road when a car is coming or out of a parking spot in a crowded lot.