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Subaru Crosstrek

The raised Impreza, sold as XV in most markets outside North America and as Crosstrek in it — the same car under both names, which matters when searching for a fault. Later versions carry the e-Boxer mild hybrid, so the hybrid code blocks apply to a nameplate most people would not expect them on.

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Generations

  • GP 2012–2017

    Sold as XV outside North America; FB engines and the Lineartronic CVT.

    Body styles
    SUV
    Platform
    Subaru Impreza
    Engines
    • 2.0 — FB20 · petrol · 110–115 kW (148–154 hp)
    • 2.0 hybrid — hybrid
    • 2.0 diesel — EE20 · diesel · 108 kW (145 hp) · 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
    • 1.6 H4 — FB16 · petrol · 84 kW (113 hp) · 148–150 Nm (109–111 lb-ft)
    Transmissions
    5-speed manual · Lineartronic CVT · 6-speed manual
    Drivetrain
    Symmetrical all-wheel drive
  • GT 2017–2022

    Global Platform; the e-Boxer mild hybrid arrives in several markets.

    Body styles
    SUV
    Platform
    Subaru Global Platform
    Engines
    • 2.0 — FB20 · petrol · 110–165 kW (148–221 hp)
    • 2.0 e-Boxer — FB20 · mild hybrid · 188–198 Nm (139–146 lb-ft)
    • 2.5 — FB25 · petrol
    • 1.6 H4 — FB16 · petrol · 84 kW (113 hp) · 148–150 Nm (109–111 lb-ft)
    Transmissions
    6-speed manual · Lineartronic CVT
    Drivetrain
    Symmetrical all-wheel drive
  • GU 2022–present

    Continued e-Boxer, so the hybrid blocks apply to a nameplate most would not expect them on.

    Body styles
    SUV
    Platform
    Subaru Global Platform
    Engines
    • 2.0 — FB20 · petrol · 110 kW (148 hp)
    • 2.0 e-Boxer — FB20 · mild hybrid · 188–198 Nm (139–146 lb-ft)
    • 2.5 — FB25 · petrol
    Transmissions
    Lineartronic CVT
    Drivetrain
    Symmetrical all-wheel drive

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