Subaru Crosstrek gets significant updates in the US

KUALA LUMPUR: First introduced in 2013, Subaru’s popular crossover SUV, the Crosstrek, has received an upgrade in the US market, The latest model is offered in four variants - Base, Premium, Sport, and Limited priced between USD 24,995 (RM 108,687) and USD 30,895 (RM 134,342). The Base and Premium will hit the showrooms this spring while the Sport and Limited will arrive later in the summer.     

The key highlights of the all-new US-spec Subaru Crosstrek are -

• The SUV benefits from SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system paired with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
• It comes equipped with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, X-MODE with Hill Descent Control
• The new Crosstrek rides on 18-inch alloy wheels (17-inch as standard) with all-season tyres

• Powering the Base and Premium trims is a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine producing a maximum power of 152 hp and a peak torque of 145 lb.-ft. of torque
• The Sport and Limited, on the contrary, takes energy from a 2.5-litre BOXER engine good for making 182 hp and 178 lb.-ft. of torque
• Both mills come mated to an updated Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission) 
• As for safety, the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek comes standard with the latest version of the EyeSight Driver Assist pack. It includes Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Keep Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

• Depending on the variant, the SUV is kitted with high- grade instrument cluster, a 10-way power driver seat with 2-way lumbar support, wireless phone charger, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, LED fog lights, All-Weather Package, Welcome Lighting, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather steering wheel and shift lever
• Optional features include - Power Moonroof, a 10-speaker Harman Kardon system 

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