Subaru has teased a new crossover, ahead of its debut in Japan on September 15th. Boasting a dreadful resolution of 480p, the teaser video doesn’t reveal much but it gives us a glimpse of slender headlights with prominent LEDs. We can also see C-shaped taillights, fender flares, and an upward sweeping beltline. They’re joined by a single bar grille, circular fog lights, and a relatively short rear end.
Subaru is staying tight-lipped and only
referring to the model as a “new SUV.” However, Motor1 speculates it could be
the redesigned Crosstrek. That seems like a logical guess given the
proportions, cladding, and Impreza-like appearance.
Little is known about the model at this
point, but the current Crosstrek / XV was introduced at the 2017 Geneva Motor
Show and given a facelift for the 2021 model year. While it’s not very old, the
Crosstrek is an important model for Subaru as the company sold 127,466 units in
the United States last year and that bests the Impreza by a margin of nearly
four to one.
While we’re not even sure the mystery
model is indeed the new Crosstrek, the current vehicle has a 2.0-liter
four-cylinder engine that develops 152 hp and 196
Nm of torque. Customers can also opt for a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 182 hp and 238 Nm of torque. Subaru also offers a
plug-in hybrid powertrain that consists of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine,
two electric motors, and an 8.8 kWh battery pack. This setup gives the model a
combined output of 148 hp and an electric-only range of up to 27 km.
