For its 2021 model year, the popular Subaru Crosstrek gets a mild design refresh, a new engine option, and a new starting price. But its base price shakes out to only $100 more than the 2020 Crosstrek's base price.
As Subaru's third best-selling car, the Crosstrek is important. It's the lifted hatchback that people who don't want a full-blown SUV tend to buy. For the 2021 model year, the Crosstrek has a redesigned front bumper, new fog light insert covers, and a trim-specific new front grille, according to a company press release.
The lower Base and Premium trims still use the 2.0-liter, four-cylinder boxer engine that produces a claimed 152 horsepower and 145 pounds-feet of torque.
The higher 2021 Crosstrek Sport and Limited trims use the new-to-them 2.5-liter, four-cylinder boxer engine that debuted in the 2019 Forester. That engine produces a claimed 182 horsepower and 176 pounds-feet of torque. Subaru says that, to date, the 2021 Crosstrek Sport is the most powerful and fun-to-drive Crosstrek there is.
Subaru also says the new Crosstrek starts at $22,245, which is apparently only a $100 increase from last year's model.
Seeing as the Crosstrek sold 131,152 units in 2019 — behind the Outback's 181,178 and the Forester's 180,179 units sold — it would be in Subaru's best financial interests to keep buyers enticed with a reasonable price into the 2021 model year. Compared with the new Crosstrek's $22,245 starting price, the Honda HR-V starts at $20,920 and the Chevrolet Trax starts at $21,300.
The 2021 Crosstreks will be available at dealerships later this summer. Keep scrolling to see the new Crosstrek Limited and Sport trims.