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2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Crossover · 2015–2027

Trims and features

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What changed for 2018

2018 Crosstrek trims

2.0i2.0i Limited2.0i Premium
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $21,795$26,295from $22,595
Powertrain
Engine2.0-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower152 hp152 hp152 hp
Torque145 lb-ft145 lb-ft145 lb-ft
Transmission6-Speed Manual: 6-Speed Manual
Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic CVT
Lineartronic CVT6-Speed Manual: 6-Speed Manual
Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic CVT
Gears6-Speed Manual: 6
Lineartronic CVT: —
—6-Speed Manual: 6
Lineartronic CVT: —
Drivetrain6-Speed Manual / Lineartronic CVTAwd6-Speed Manual / Lineartronic CVT
Fuel economy (combined)6-Speed Manual: 25 mpg
Lineartronic CVT: 29 mpg
29 mpg6-Speed Manual: 25 mpg
Lineartronic CVT: 29 mpg
Size and capability
Seats555
Max towing1,500 lb1,500 lb1,500 lb
Cargo behind last row20.8 cu ft20.8 cu ft20.8 cu ft
Max cargo55.3 cu ft55.3 cu ft55.3 cu ft
Ground clearance8.7 in8.7 in8.7 in
Length175.8 in175.8 in175.8 in
Curb weight6-Speed Manual: 3,113 lb
Lineartronic CVT: 3,157 lb
3,230 lb6-Speed Manual: 3,142 lb
Lineartronic CVT: 3,186 lb
Tech
Touchscreen6.5 in8 in6.5 in
Apple CarPlay—Optional—
Android Auto—Optional—
Digital gauge cluster2.4 in4.2 in—
Audio—Optional—
Speakers46 + option6
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control—OptionalOptional
Lane keeping—OptionalOptional
Blind-spot monitoring—Blind Spot AlertOptional
Automatic emergency braking—OptionalOptional
Rear cross-traffic—Rear Cross-Traffic AlertOptional
Comfort
SeatsCloth + optionLeather + optionCloth + option
Heated seats—FrontFront
Second rowSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit Bench
Exterior
Sunroof—OptionalOptional
Wheels17 in18 in17 in
Packages and options (21)
2.0i2.0i Limited2.0i Premium
Power Moonroof, EyeSight, High Beam Assist and Reverse Automatic Braking —Optional—
Power Moonroof, Navigation, Harman Kardon Audio, EyeSight, High Beam Assist and Reverse Automatic Braking —Optional—
Power Moonroof —OptionalOptional
Lineartronic CVT, EyeSight, Blind-Spot Detection and Steering Responsive Fog Lights ——Optional
Lineartronic CVT, Power Moonroof, Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert ——Optional
Lineartronic CVT, Power Moonroof, EyeSight, Blind-Spot Detection and Steering Responsive Fog Lights ——Optional
STARLINK Safety Plus and Security Plus —OptionalOptional
Cool Gray Khaki OptionalOptionalOptional
Crystal Black Silica OptionalOptionalOptional
Crystal White Pearl OptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Ice Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Quartz Blue Pearl OptionalOptionalOptional
Sunshine Orange OptionalOptionalOptional
Venetian Red Pearl OptionalOptionalOptional
Black Cloth Optional——
Black Cloth with Orange Stitching ——Optional
Black Leather —Optional—
Gray Cloth Optional——
Gray Cloth with Orange Stitching ——Optional
Gray Leather —Optional—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Crosstrek 2018–2025 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2027 SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID SUV HEV AWD5 NoNo 00
2027 SUBARU CROSSTREK SUV ICE AWD5 NoNo 00
2027 SUBARU CROSSTREK WILDERNESS SUV ICE AWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID SW HEV AWD5 StandardStandard 20
2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK SW N/A AWD5 StandardStandard 08
2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK WILDERNESS SW N/A AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 02
2025 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD5 StandardStandard 044
2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness SW AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 03
2024 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD5 StandardStandard 2119
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness SW AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 2119
2023 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 034
2023 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 00
2022 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 031
2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 10
2021 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 1115
2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 11
2020 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 069
2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 10
2019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 7284
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 10
2018 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 5194
2017 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 197
2016 Subaru Crosstrek SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 1132
2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV AWD5 NoNo 1132

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2027Crosstrek AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 29
2027Crosstrek Wilderness AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2026Crosstrek AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 29
2026Crosstrek Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 36
2026Crosstrek Wilderness AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2025Crosstrek AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
29
2025Crosstrek Wilderness AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 27
2024Crosstrek AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
29
2024Crosstrek Wilderness AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 27
2023Crosstrek AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2023Crosstrek Hybrid AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 35
2022Crosstrek AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2021Crosstrek AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2021Crosstrek Hybrid AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 35
2020Crosstrek AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2020Crosstrek Hybrid AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 35
2019Crosstrek AWDAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–29
2019Crosstrek Hybrid AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 35
2018Crosstrek AWDAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–29
2017Crosstrek AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–29

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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