Subaru announced the B-type, a partially improved version of the new Crosstrek, on September 13, 2024. Furthermore, pre-orders will begin on October 17, 2024 for the 2.5L full hybrid “S:HEV” model, which uses Toyota Motor Corporation’s hybrid system “THS (TOYOTA Hybrid System) .” It will go on sale on December 5, 2024. It will be sold alongside the previous 2.0L mild hybrid “e-BOXER.” Here’s a thorough explanation of what kind of model it will be.
Crosstrek partial improvement article points
- Crosstrek B-type improvement changes
- What is the full hybrid “S:HEV”?
- Full hybrid “S:HEV” specifications
About the new Crosstrek B-type partial improvement
The infotainment system has been made easier to use, connected service functions have been added, and the interior texture of the audio-less model has been improved (silver-decorated genuine leather-wrapped shift lever, piano black-look shift panel, silver-stitched shift boot).
The AVH button on the 11.6-inch center information display has been placed in the home button area for improved usability. SUBARU STARLINK now features remote air conditioning, and a hazard flashing function has been added to the car search function. Furthermore, Daybreak Blue Pearl has been added to the body color lineup.
The “S:HEV” model, which will be the 2.5L full hybrid “next-generation e-BOXER” that uses Toyota Motor Corporation’s hybrid system “THS (TOYOTA Hybrid System),” will be announced later in November 2024, but the exterior will feature special aluminum wheels and a special e-BOXER emblem. The interior will finally feature a 12.3-inch full LCD meter. In terms of safety equipment, this model will also finally be equipped with EyeSight X, making it an attractive model.
Crosstrek Type B partial improvement 2.5L full hybrid “S:HEV”
Addition of full hybrid “S:HEV” that uses Toyota’s hybrid system
It will be added later to the B-type. It will be equipped with a full hybrid “S:HEV” that uses Toyota’s hybrid system “THS .” This is really exciting. It will be a combination of a 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC + motor (THS).
Subaru’s proud horizontally opposed engine now includes a new 2.5-liter engine specifically designed for the Strong Hybrid. With a maximum output of 118kW (160PS) and a maximum torque of 209Nm (21.3kgfm), this engine delivers the exhilarating driving experience you expect from Subaru while also achieving the excellent environmental performance you expect from a hybrid.
This new engine is paired with an innovative transaxle developed specifically for strong hybrids, which compactly integrates a high-output drive motor, a generator motor, a front differential gear, and an electronically controlled coupling.
The drive motor generates a maximum output of 88kW (119.6PS) and a maximum torque of 270Nm (27.5kgfm), delivering powerful acceleration and smooth driving in a wide range of situations. By seamlessly switching between the engine and motor and making the most of the strengths of each, it delivers optimal performance in any situation.
Furthermore, it employs Subaru’s traditional Symmetrical AWD, which precisely controls torque distribution between the front and rear wheels according to road conditions, ensuring stable driving on any road surface.
This latest hybrid system is truly a next-generation drivetrain, combining Subaru’s driving DNA with environmental performance at a high level.
At its financial results briefing on May 12, 2022, Subaru announced plans to reorganize its domestic production system to expand and accelerate the development of electrified vehicles. As part of this plan, production of vehicles equipped with the next-generation e-BOXER “S:HEV,” which uses Toyota Motor Corporation’s hybrid system “THS (TOYOTA Hybrid System),” will begin in the mid-2020s.
New Crosstrek B-type partial improvement exterior design
The high hood position, which gives the impression of thickness, expresses strength. Furthermore, the sharp front grille bar and LED headlights create a front mask with a light and bold image. Subaru is the first to adopt “full LED high and low beam lamps + LED cornering lamps.” The higher grade models are equipped with 18-inch aluminum wheels. A total of nine exterior colors are available, including the new colors Offshore Blue Metallic and Oasis Blue.
New Crosstrek B-type partial improvement interior design
The multi-layered structure of the multi-material interior makes the most of the texture of each material, resulting in a simple yet expressive instrument panel design. The upper surface of the center console has been raised to create a sense of envelopment and a high-quality feel, while also improving operability. In addition, the interior has been designed with ingenious storage facilities to create a user-friendly feel. Fabric (silver stitching) is available for the higher grades. Tricot (silver stitching) is used for the standard grades. Genuine leather seats are also available as a manufacturer-installed option.
Large 11.6-inch center information display
The car features a large 11.6-inch center information display, which is one of the largest in its class , and also has significantly enhanced smartphone connectivity. This has resulted in an infotainment system that can be used seamlessly in the same way as your everyday smartphone.
High-quality interior
The car features a 10-way power driver’s seat and an 8-way power passenger seat. It also features interior illumination and an 11.6-inch full HD large screen display , an advanced feature not found in other cars. The trim at the bottom of the rear gate and the side sill plates feature a mountain-themed texture. Not only is it a stylish design, but it also offers practicality by preventing slipping and scratches.
Heated seats and steering wheel
The driver’s and passenger’s seats are equipped with heated seats, which efficiently warm the seats and make them comfortable even in the early mornings and cold seasons. The temperature can be adjusted in two stages. A heated steering wheel is also available as an option.
Ride comfort is greatly improved
The crash safety potential of the Subaru Global Platform, which was highly praised even in the previous model, has been further enhanced, incorporating the latest knowledge and technology, such as the adoption of a full inner frame structure, expanded use of structural adhesives, and increased rigidity of suspension mounting points. The seat structure incorporates medical knowledge from joint research with a university medical school, and supports the pelvis by pressing down on the sacrum , ensuring a comfortable ride even when the body is shaken violently by road undulations .
New Crosstrek B-type partial improvement, new generation EyeSight adopted
Performance has been improved by adopting a triple camera (stereo camera unit + wide-angle monocular camera) . The new stereo camera unit has a significantly wider angle of view, approximately twice that of the previous model. The image recognition software and control software have been improved to enable recognition over a wider and farther range. A new monocular camera has been adopted that has a wider angle than the new stereo camera and can recognize motorcycles and pedestrians. The range of situations in which pre-crash braking can be applied has been expanded, achieving the best performance of any EyeSight model to date.
Adopts a “Digital Multi-View Monitor” that displays a 360-degree view around the vehicle
While this is common among other manufacturers, the Subaru is the first to adopt a 360° “Digital Multi-View Monitor.” It uses a 3D view/top view that combines images from four cameras to display a 360° view around the vehicle, improving visibility around the vehicle. The newly adopted center information display also provides a larger, higher-resolution screen than conventional multi-function displays, improving visibility and ease of use.
Connected service “SUBARU STARLINK”
In the unlikely event of a serious accident, we aim to save as many lives as possible. By connecting with our call center 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we provide reliable and reassuring support in the event of a traffic accident or other trouble.
New Crosstrek receives NASVA’s highest rating, “Five Star Award”
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the National Agency for Automotive Safety and Victims’ Aid (NASVA) announced on November 22, 2023, that the Subaru Crosstrek had received the highest rating of the Five-Star Award in its automobile safety performance evaluation.
When we rank the current models that will be released as of 2024 in order of NASVA’s overall ranking of vehicle safety performance, the Crosstrek Impreza, which received the highest score in the 2023 vehicle safety performance ranking, received the highest score and was awarded a five-star award. This is due to the high performance of EyeSight.
| Ranking | Car name | Car name | Evaluation year | Overall car safety performance score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place | Subaru | Impreza Crosstrek |
2023 | 193.53 points / 197 points |
| 2nd place | Toyota | Crown Crossover |
2023 | 188.39 points / 197 points |
| 3rd place | Subaru | Levorg | 2020 | 186.91 points / 190 points |
| 4th place | Mazda | CX-60 | 2023 | 186.77 points / 197 points |
| 5th place | Toyota | Voxy | 2022 | 186.44 points / 199 points |
*Please note: This ranking is based solely on the overall score. For the reasons stated above, the overall score will differ depending on the evaluation year. When viewing, please also consider the year and total score.
Subaru Global Platform uses a full inner frame structure
Subaru Global Platform
To further improve the crashworthiness of the Subaru Global Platform, which was already highly praised even in its predecessor, the latest knowledge and technology have been incorporated, including the adoption of a full inner frame structure, expanded use of structural adhesives, and increased rigidity of suspension mounting points. For frontal collisions, the bumper beam has been extended to the outside of the vehicle and a collision subframe has been added. This has improved not only the vehicle’s own crashworthiness, but also its ability to protect the other vehicle’s occupants (compatibility). As with the Legacy Outback, a new frontal crash test called “MPDB (Mobile Progressive Deformable Barrier)” has been introduced to evaluate compatibility, simulating an actual head-on collision accident.
NASVA’s overall ranking of automobile safety performance
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the National Agency for Automotive Safety and Victims’ Aid (NASVA) have announced the results of their vehicle safety evaluation of the Subaru Crosstrek, awarding it the highest rating of the “Five Star Award .” Furthermore, it achieved the highest score of any vehicle model in history. The new generation EyeSight and the latest Subaru global platform demonstrate its high performance.
| Ranking | Car name | Car name | Evaluation year | Overall car safety performance score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place | Subaru | Impreza Crosstrek |
2023 | 193.53 points / 197 points |
| 2nd place | Toyota | Crown Crossover |
2023 | 188.39 points / 197 points |
| 3rd place | Subaru | Levorg | 2020 | 186.91 points / 190 points |
| 4th place | Mazda | CX-60 | 2023 | 186.77 points / 197 points |
| 5th place | Toyota | Voxy | 2022 | 186.44 points / 199 points |
| 6th place | Subaru | Solterra | 2022 | 186.16 points / 199 points |
New Crosstrek B-type partial improvement specifications
We’ve compiled estimated specifications for the Crosstrek’s full hybrid “next-generation e-BOXER,” a 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC + motor (THS) engine. This combines the 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC naturally aspirated “FB25” engine currently used overseas with the motor system used in the Harrier and RAV4. Key specifications for the “strong hybrid” (based on internal prototype measurements) include an engine with a maximum output of 118kW (160PS) at 5,600 rpm and a maximum torque of 209Nm at 4,000-4,400 rpm. The drive motor uses an “MC2” AC synchronous motor with a maximum output of 88kW (119.6PS) and a maximum torque of 270Nm. The drive battery is a 1.1kWh lithium-ion battery, and the fuel tank capacity is 63L. The conventional 2.0L “e-BOXER” model will also be included in the lineup.
| Specifications | Crosstrek mild hybrid |
Crosstrek full hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,480mm | 4,480mm |
| Overall width | 1,800mm | 1,800mm |
| Overall height | 1,580mm | 1,580mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670mm | 2,670mm |
| engine | 2.0L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC direct injection engine “FB20 type” + motor assist “e-BOXER” |
2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC naturally aspirated “FB25 type” + motor (THS) |
| Maximum power | 107kW (145ps) / 6,000rpm |
118kW (160PS) / 5,600rpm |
| Maximum torque | 188Nm (19.2kgm) / 4,000rpm |
209Nm/ 4,000-4,400rpm |
| Motor maximum output |
10kW (13.6ps) | 88kW (119.6ps) |
| Motor Max Torque |
65Nm (6.6kgm) | 270Nm |
transmission |
CVT (Lineartronic) |
Electric continuously variable transmission |
| Drive system | AWD | AWD |
| battery | Lithium-ion battery (4.8Ah) |
Lithium-ion battery |
| WLTC mode fuel economy |
15.0km/L | Approximately 20km/L |
Compared to the previous mild hybrid AWD model, fuel efficiency has been improved by approximately 20% and the cruising range has been extended, achieving a cruising range of over 1,000 km on a single tank, the longest ever for a Subaru.
New Crosstrek B-type partial improvement price and grade
Taking into account the rise in raw material prices due to these partial improvements , the manufacturer’s suggested retail price has been revised, increasing by 269,500 to 280,500 yen.
| Model | engine | transmission |
Drive system |
Old price (10%) |
Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touring | 2.0L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC direct injection engine “FB20 type” + motor assist “e-BOXER” |
CVT (Lineartronic) |
2WD | 2,662,000 yen | 2,931,500 yen |
| AWD | 2,882,000 yen | 3,162,500 yen | |||
| Limited | 2WD | 3,069,000 yen | 3,234,000 yen | ||
| AWD | 3,289,000 yen | 3,448,500 yen | |||
| Premium S:HEV |
2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC naturally aspirated “FB25 type” + motor (THS) |
Electric continuously variable transmission |
AWD | -circle | 3,833,500 yen |
| Premium S:HEV EX |
AWD | -circle | 4,053,500 yen |
Summary of the new Crosstrek B-type partial improvement
- As the successor to the “SUBARU XV,” the car’s name will be unified globally under the name “CROSSTREK . “
- The exterior features a new generation design that is sharper and cooler.
- The interior has been completely redesigned with the addition of an 11.6-inch center information display.
- The collision safety potential of the Subaru Global Platform, which was highly praised even in its previous model, has been further enhanced, and the latest knowledge and technology have been incorporated, such as the adoption of a full inner frame structure.
- Next-generation EyeSight triple camera system (stereo camera unit + wide-angle monocular camera)
- Adopts the connected function “SUBARU STARLINK.”
- Equipped with a 2.5L full hybrid “S:HEV” .
A word from the editorial department
No one expected the Crosstrek to be equipped with a 2.5L full-hybrid “next-generation e-BOXER” in a partial upgrade. This system, which combines a horizontally opposed engine with Toyota’s hybrid system “THS” motor, is truly a dream come true. By combining the reliable “THS” with the latest horizontally opposed engine, we can expect not only improved fuel economy but also powerful motor assistance. The horizontally opposed engine also contributes to stability by minimizing pitching motion during engine start-up. It also comes equipped with the most advanced EyeSight safety system available today , and the adoption of a new hybrid system will significantly improve fuel economy and take advantage of the characteristics of the horizontally opposed engine. We’re really looking forward to the arrival of the new Crosstrek.
Subaru news release
https://www.subaru.co.jp/news/2024_09_13_134855
https://www.subaru.co.jp/news/2024_10_17_132911
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