The New Subaru Crosstrek Slips Again And What’s Coming Next

The remodeled 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is one of the best subcompact SUVs and Subaru of America's (SOA) most significant launch. So why do sales drop in February? I cover the model every month, and Subaru of America reports the 2024 Crosstrek dropped in sales by 15.3 percent last month compared with February 2023. 

The all-new Crosstrek missed being the best-selling model in Subaru of America's all-wheel-drive lineup again. The Forester took the top spot and stays the best-performing model for SOA. 

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— Denis Flierl (@DenisFlierl) March 3, 2024

The Crosstrek subcompact SUV is the second best-selling model in SOA's lineup, with 12,553 subcompact SUVs delivered to customers last month compared with 14,816 in February 2023. The Crosstrek is down 13.2 percent in the first two months of 2024. 

Here are the numbers for February and how Crosstrek compares with Forester and Outback. 

1. Subaru Forester - 14,883 (+48.4%)
2. Subaru Crosstrek - 11,325 (-15.3%)
3. Subaru Outback - 10,412 (+14.3%)

As you can see, the Forester and Outback are up in sales performance while the Crosstrek is down again. SOA delivered 23,878 Crosstrek models to customers in the first two months, 27,501 Foresters were sold, and Outback sold 21,712 models. 

What's next for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?

Customers have no advantage if they are considering waiting for the 2025 Crosstrek. In its second year after the remodel, the Crosstrek will get few upgrades, if any. Subaru will likely keep the 2025 Crosstrek the same in year two of its life cycle, which is typical of the Japanese automaker. 

However, customers should know that the 2025 Crosstrek will get a price increase, so those who buy the 2024 Crosstrek now will save money and get essentially the exact vehicle. Subaru won't bring new upgrades until 2026. 

Here is the new pricing information for customers looking to buy a 2024 Crosstrek.

For 2024, the Crosstrek will be available in Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Wilderness trim levels and has a starting price of $26,290 (the same MSRP as the 2023 Base model equipped with the Lineartronic CVT automatic transmission).

The 2024 Crosstrek Premium has a starting price of $27,440, Sport ($30,290), and Limited ($32,190). Pricing includes destination and delivery fees ($1,225). 

What is the price of the Crosstrek Wilderness?

The all-new 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness costs $33,290, including dealer destination and delivery fees ($1,295).

Customers should know about new developments if they buy a new Subaru this year. 

Startling new developments are happening now at Subaru. Inventory levels of new models have increased, and it's now a buyer's market. Check my story here for more information. 

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— Denis Flierl (@DenisFlierl) March 3, 2024

MY TAKE

It's speculation on my part, as Subaru has not confirmed it, but the 2026 or 2027 Crosstrek subcompact SUV could get a new Hybrid trim level. Subaru Corporation is ramping up new hybrid models, and the Crosstrek will get new hybrid technology, but the question is when.  

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— Denis Flierl (@DenisFlierl) March 1, 2024

This is the latest information regarding the new Subaru Crosstrek. I'll keep you updated with any new information.

Until then, visit torquenews.com/subaru regularly and bookmark the page for my latest updates.

Your Turn

What about you? Will you be checking out the Crosstrek? Let us know why in the comments below.

Thanks for reading, everyone. I hope you enjoyed the Subaru story. See you tomorrow for my latest Subaru Report.

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I am Denis Flierl, a 12-year Torque News senior writer with 20+ years of Subaru and automotive journalism experience. I enjoy bringing you, the Subaru fans and customers, the most up-to-date Subaru news, reviews, and new model information. You'll find the latest Subaru stories on the Subaru page. Follow me on my The Dirty Subaru website, Dirty Subaru blog, SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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