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2026 vs. 2027 Subaru Crosstrek: Compare Your Choices
Start with our remaining new 2026 Crosstrek inventory, then compare the specific 2027 changes that matter to you. Both years offer gas and Hybrid choices. The best fit depends on the actual trim, equipment and powertrain you want.
Schumacher Subaru of West Palm Beach helps you compare actual vehicles. Confirm inventory and equipment before your visit.
What changes for 2027?
Sport becomes Hybrid-only for 2027; the 2026 gas Sport does not continue. A power moonroof becomes standard on the 2027 Limited Hybrid, while it was available in a package for 2026. The paint palette also changes, so compare the exact color and trim you prefer.
Want Sport styling with a conventional gas powertrain? Give the remaining 2026 Crosstrek Sport a close look.
Compare the model years
| Your choice | 2026 Crosstrek | 2027 Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| Gas trims | Base, Premium, Sport, Limited and Wilderness. | Base, Premium, Limited and Wilderness. |
| Hybrid trims | Sport Hybrid and Limited Hybrid. | Sport Hybrid and Limited Hybrid. |
| Limited Hybrid moonroof | Available in an optional package. | Standard. |
| Power and AWD | 180 hp gas; 194 combined-system hp Hybrid. Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. | The same published outputs and standard AWD. |
Why consider a remaining 2026 Crosstrek?
A remaining 2026 may already have your preferred color, powertrain and equipment. Hybrid is already available for 2026, and an appropriately equipped 2026 Limited Hybrid can already have a moonroof. Avoid ruling out a vehicle that meets your needs just because another model year is available.
Gas, Hybrid or Wilderness?
Compare gas and Hybrid models in the equipment level you actually want. Consider purchase price, annual mileage and your usual mix of city and highway driving. Wilderness is a gas trim in both lineups, with 9.3 inches of ground clearance; it should not be confused with the Forester Wilderness Hybrid.
Questions before you choose
Do I need a 2027 to get a Crosstrek Hybrid?
No. Sport Hybrid and Limited Hybrid are part of the 2026 lineup too.
Is a 2026 Limited Hybrid missing a moonroof?
Not necessarily. It was available in an optional package. Check the actual vehicle’s window sticker.
Should I choose the newer model year?
Choose the configuration that fits you. Compare your must-have features, actual quotes and available vehicles before deciding whether a 2027 change is worth waiting for.
Compare your next Crosstrek with our team
Tell us the model year, trim and features that matter most. Review the selected vehicle’s equipment and request an itemized quote. Availability changes; confirm the vehicle’s location and status before visiting. No model-year guide guarantees savings or a production slot.
For a question about a specific vehicle, choose its listing from inventory. For general questions, use Contact Us.
