2018 Subaru Crosstrek Debuts in Geneva
CARS.COM — The news out of the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show is not just luxury cars and hot hatches. Subaru has also unveiled a redesigned 2018 Crosstrek (sold as the XV globally).
This is the first redesign for the Crosstrek since its debut in 2012. Subaru calls the Crosstrek a “crossover SUV,” but it’s always been more of a raised wagon. Semantics aside, the previous version was a favorite of ours, winning Cars.com’s Subcompact SUV Challenge in 2015.
The new version of the Crosstrek is the second vehicle built on Subaru’s new Global Platform (after the 2017 Impreza), which will eventually underpin every vehicle in its lineup. The automaker says that the new architecture has more rigidity and strength, which should improve safety, handling and ride comfort. Our reviewer was impressed by the dynamics of the new Impreza, something we hope will carry over to the new Crosstrek as well.
Other than that, details remain scarce on the 2018 Crosstrek, with no word yet on powertrain or equipment updates. Word on those should be available soon when the new Crosstrek makes its American debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show next month.
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