It seems that 2025 will be the year Subaru finally finally gets it right, however. On Thursday, the carmaker revealed the stats for the 2026 model year version — and initial impressions of its specifications are quite positive.

Subaru Crosstrek fans can rejoice. Their favorite spunky little crossover, once nothing more than a lifted Impreza, just got better. For the 2026 model year, Subaru is launching the Crosstrek Hybrid. While the automaker hasn’t spilled the beans on every tiny detail, what it’s telling us now sounds promising. More Power, Better Economy?

Subaru hasn’t discussed fuel economy ratings for the new 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, but given how the gasoline-only models perform and based on estimates set by the company for the larger and heavier Forester Hybrid, it should get 35 mpg in combined driving (if not more).

Consumer Reports previews the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, sharing details about the hybrid powertrain and other updates.