Subaru will showcase the new 2018 Crosstrek for the
first time on U.S. soil at the New York Auto Show. The 2018 Crosstrek promises to
deliver better safety and performance, more comfort and a fun-to-drive
character.
Subaru’s new crossover features some extra body
cladding on key points, including the wheel arches and the sides, along with
lower rocker panels and roof rails that add up to its rugged, adventurous
image.
The overall footprint of the new model has been
slightly increased, being 0.6 inches longer and 0.9 inches wider, retaining its
compact size, with the wheelbase gaining an additional 1.2 inches for a total
of 104.9-in, making the cabin a more comfortable place to sit in.
The dashboard features a more
modern design and ergonomics as seen in the new Impreza. The infotainment
system comes with Apple Car Play and Android Auto as standard with the rear
seats feature a 60/40 split and the rear gate offers a wider rear opening.
The new Crosstrek rides on
Subaru’s latest Global platform which makes it 70 percent more rigid than the
outgoing model while offering a better straight-line stability, agility, and
ride comfort. Subaru also claims that the newest member of the range offers
class-leading NVH levels because of their new platform.
Customers will be offered a single engine option;
the updated 2.0-litre flat-four petrol unit with direct injection which now
makes 152hp and comes with either a manual or a CVT gearbox. The latter now
features a seven-speed manual mode with steering paddle shifters as well.
The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek also features the
company’s EyeSight range of active safety systems. These include systems like
Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Pre-Collision Braking and Lane Departure and
Sway Warning, with Blind Spot Detection with Lane Keep Assist, Rear Cross
Traffic Alert, Steering Responsive Headlights and High Beam Assist offered as
options.
They’ve added the Active Torque
Vectoring system as standard to all trim levels. The system, which debuted on
the WRX and WRX STI models, helps in reducing understeer and keeps the vehicle
on the driver’s intended cornering path.
The new Subaru Crosstrek will be available in three
trim levels 2.0i Base, Premium and Limited- when it arrives at dealers later
this summer.
