Subaru is set to launch the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid crossover in the Japanese market this December.

This hybrid crossover model will be the first to utilize a new generation hybrid system, promising a driving range of up to 1,000 km on a full tank of fuel.

The powertrain unit consists of a newly developed 2.5-liter boxer engine, producing 158 hp and 209 Nm, paired with two electric motors and a 1.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

One of the motors is used to drive the wheels with 118 hp/270 Nm, while another motor acts as a motor-generator unit.

Subaru states that the driving electric motor can be used as the main power source in various situations.

As expected from a Subaru, the Crosstrek Hybrid retains the symmetrical all-wheel-drive system.

The hybrid system promises a 20 percent increase in efficiency compared to the existing hybrid system.

Combined with a larger fuel tank (63 liters), Subaru claims the Crosstrek Hybrid model can be driven up to 1,000 km before needing to refuel.

Despite featuring a relatively small capacity battery pack, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid still offers zero-emission driving mode, even though the available range may not be as extensive as other PHEV cars on the market.

In addition to the benefits of an extended driving range and EV mode, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid also provides a 100V/1500W AC power outlet in the cargo space for off-grid activities.

A few months ago, Subaru’s Chief Technology Officer, Tetsuo Fujinuki, acknowledged that the boxer engine is not the ideal solution for achieving the desired efficiency.

“If you were just going for efficiency, horizontally opposed engines are not necessarily always the best option. But what would Subaru be without them? When you think about it, we are the only mass-market brand making horizontally opposed engines today.”