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By Denis Flierl Oct 11 2019 - 5:38am

New 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Arrives With 7 Upgrades And Improves 1 MPG

The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek arrives with new upgrades for customers and a 1 mpg improvement. Check out what’s new for the 2020 model change.
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If you have been waiting for the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek, it’s coming with a number of upgrades over the outgoing model. If you don’t want to wait, you can still get special offers on the remaining 2019 Crosstrek models. This is the third year of the second-generation Crosstrek so there are minor changes, but improvements none the less.

For the 2020 model change, the Subaru Crosstrek gets new standard features including automatic climate control and a rear-seat reminder for added safety. The 2020 Crosstrek Compact SUV with automatic transmission also gets a 1 mpg combined city/highway improvement over the outgoing model. EPA says the manual gearbox model drops 1 mpg city.

2020 Subaru Crosstrek Japan specs
2020 Subaru Crosstrek (Japan-spec model shown)

The 2020 Crosstrek stays with the same 2.0-liter Boxer engine with minor tweaks to the CVT to squeeze out the 1 mpg increase. All Subaru Crosstrek trims will now come standard with EyeSight driver-assist system when equipped with the Lineartronic CVT automatic transmission. EyeSight includes adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist, among others.

Subaru of America has not released information on 2020 models, but Subaru Canada says the 2020 Crosstrek base trim will have a $100 price increase. Crosstrek also comes with Subaru's driver-selectable SI-DRIVE engine management system on EyeSight-equipped models.

2020 Subaru Crosstrek
2020 Subaru Crosstrek

Other new standard features include auto door lock/unlock, a collision detection unlock function and updated taillights, while the Touring trim adds new features like Subaru Starlink Connected Services, LED fog lights and proximity key with push-button start. Two new available colors are coming for the 2020 models change: Magnetite Grey Metallic and Pure Red.

You will still be able to get a 6-speed manual gearbox on the base and Premium trims, or the Lineartronic CVT automatic on all models. Of course, all Crosstrek models come standard with Subaru’s Symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive and 8.7-inches of ground clearance.

2020 Subaru Crosstrek

All CVT-equipped Crosstrek SUVs come with Subaru's X-Mode, which controls the engine output, all-wheel drive torque split and braking system to enable you to go on more extreme terrain and trails.

Subaru of America will be announcing pricing shorty. Look for the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek to arrive in showrooms later this fall. Stay tuned.

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Comments

Tiny Cadon wrote on October 11, 2019 - 9:38am
Still no heated steering wheel, still no lumbar support adjustment, are these things really that difficult to add to a $30k car!?!?!
John wrote on October 13, 2019 - 10:39pm
Turn the heater on, the cabin (including the steering wheel) will heat up nicely in a few minutes. If you're still being a wuss, where some gloves.
Tiny Cadon wrote on October 14, 2019 - 10:10pm
It has nothing to do with "where-ing" gloves and being a "wuss" toughskin, it's about expecting certain amenities to be included in a vehicle at certain price point ($30,000+) would be 1 of them.
Big John wrote on January 10, 2020 - 2:18pm
is 2020 bro go look at other brands and let me know how many can get you a heated steering wheel for under $30k? or right at 30k. good luck hombre.
Tiny Cadon wrote on January 10, 2020 - 10:12pm
Kona CX30 Renegade Just off the top of my head...
DJA wrote on October 12, 2019 - 7:22am
Any new recalls for the 2020 yet? Wouldn't be a new Subaru without them.
John wrote on October 13, 2019 - 10:36pm
Recalls before released?? Well check these recalls out JUST for August 2019: 679,000 2011-2019 Volkswagen Cars 483,000 Ford Trucks, SUVs and Lincoln SUVs 144,000 Audi A4, A4 Allroad, S4, A5, S5 135,000 2003-08 Toyota Corolla, Matrix 135,000 2003-08 Toyota Corolla, Matrix Do you feel better now?
Andy wrote on October 12, 2019 - 8:13am
But still not able to flat tow behind a motorhome, right? Seats uncomfortable in all models.
John wrote on October 13, 2019 - 10:44pm
No one is towing Crosstreks and that behemoth motorhome shouldn't be on the road, clogging up a lane. At your weight (I'm guessing) probably all seats are uncomfortable for you.
Deb wrote on October 27, 2019 - 12:55pm
I've been trying to figure out when the Crosstrek xti will be released. Will it be called a 2021 to be released in 2020? Thank you.
Alex McDonough wrote on October 31, 2019 - 2:25pm
The word on the street is nothing changing before 2022 models.
Jamie Hayden wrote on February 6, 2020 - 8:46am
Rumor has it the 2021 crosstrek will have a 2.5 motor with 182hp.no turbo . Might be out in aug