2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: Space Age Technology, Logical Fashion
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid offers up to 90 MPGe.
Subaru’s new “StarDrive Technology” powers the Crosstrek Hybrid.
The vehicle makes its official debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show.
Here is the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, the first-ever Subaru plug-in hybrid vehicle. Wait, can that be right" Subie has never made a plug-in hybrid until now" Yup, that is right. Well it’s about time, for one thing, and they could have put a hybrid drive in a more practical package, for another.
If you were being logical, the Subaru Crosstrek is the only true “SUV” choice. But I get it, fashion statements must be made; the hierarchy at the school drop off zone must be maintained, so that’s why people drive stuff like Range Rovers and BMW X-Types. If you’re being logical, you need not look any further than the Crosstrek. And now that they’re making a hybrid version, you can ignore the perceived need to buy a Prius.
Space Age Technology
Subaru’s new StarDrive Technology integrates the electric motors, the evergreen 2.0-liter boxer engine (with direct-injection), the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, and a Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission. StarDrive Technology (totally bitchin’ sci-fi name, isn’t it" “Mr. Spock, prepare to engage the StarDrive!”) uses two electric motors; one works as the engine starter and hybrid battery generator.
The second powers the Crosstr...
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