The Subaru Crosstrek was redesigned for 2024, but that hasn’t stopped the company from making a handful of updates for 2025. Most notably, the automaker is putting the premium back into the Premium trim. As part of this effort, the model trades its previous 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine for a new one that displaces 2.5-liters. Thanks to this switch, the output climbs from 152 hp and 197 Nm of torque to 182 hp and 241 Nm of torque.
The boxer unit is connected to a
continuously variable transmission, which sends power to a standard all-wheel
drive system. The Premium trim also gains a new X-Mode system with Snow/Dirt
and Deep Snow/Mud settings to better “optimize all-wheel drive performance in
difficult weather or adverse road conditions.
Given the updates, it’s not surprising to
learn pricing for the Crosstrek Premium climbs from US$ 26,345 to US$ 26,945. That
works out to be US$ 20 per extra pony, although that’s before factoring in the
destination fee which has increased from US$ 1,345 to US$ 1,420.
Additional changes are limited, but Subaru
mentioned minor tweaks to color options and upholstery. The automaker also
revealed Crosstreks featuring Rear-Cross Traffic Alert and Blind-Spot Detection
with Lane Keep Assist, now have Automatic Emergency Steering. It “works with
EyeSight and Blind-Spot Detection to assist with steering control within the
lane of travel to help avoid forward crashes at speeds slower than 80
km/h.”
If you’re wondering about pricing across
the range, the 2025 Crosstrek starts at US$ 25,695 for the entry-level trim, which
sticks with the 152 hp 2.0-liter engine—US$ 500 more than last year’s model.
However, the remaining trims stick with the US$ 300 price hike seen on the
Premium.
