The tough-looking Subaru Crosstrek costs slightly less to lease this month, though the hybrid version remains pricey.
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek receives a more powerful 2.5L engine and introduces a new hybrid option.
Base Crosstrek lease pricing starts at $255 per month, undercutting rivals from Toyota and Honda.
The hybrid delivers stronger features and better efficiency, but comes at a much higher cost.
Subaru’s most affordable vehicle, the subcompact Crosstrek, saw several notable powertrain updates for the 2026 model year. The standard version drops the weaker 2.0-liter engine in favor of a larger 2.5L unit, and Subaru has also added a Crosstrek Hybrid to the lineup.
Together, these changes make the Crosstrek a stronger competitor against models like the Toyota Corolla Cross and Honda HR-V. For shoppers looking for a compact crossover with a rugged personality, here’s a breakdown of the Subaru Crosstrek lease offers available this January.
There are two lease offers available on the Subaru Crosstrek this month, one for the base non-hybrid version and another for the more affordable of the two hybrid trims.
Lease pricing for the non-hybrid Crosstrek starts at $255 per month for 36 months, with $3,254 due at signing. This deal applies to the base trim and includes 10,000 miles per year, with an excess mileage charge of $0.15 per mile. Taxes, title, licensing, and registration fees are not included.
Subaru positions the Crosstrek Hybrid at a considerably higher price point. Leasing the Sport Hybrid costs $359 per month for the same 36-month term, with $3,849 due upfront.
For buyers interested in purchasing rather than leasing, the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek starts at $26,995 for the non-hybrid version. The hybrid is significantly more expensive, with a starting price of $33,995.
With a larger engine now standard, the Crosstrek is more competitive than before. The 2.5-liter boxer four-cylinder engine produces 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, paired with a CVT and Subaru’s standard all-wheel-drive system.
The hybrid combines this engine with an electric motor for a total output of 194 horsepower. Fuel economy improves from 29 mpg combined in the standard model to 36 mpg combined in the hybrid.
The hybrid comes with a more upscale standard equipment list. It features larger 18-inch alloy wheels and a more premium look thanks to body-color door handles, a power moonroof, and gloss black side mirrors.
Additional upgrades include a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, sport cloth upholstery with yellow stitching, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a larger 11.6-inch touchscreen.
The Subaru Crosstrek’s lease pricing dropped this month. In December, the base model cost $20 more per month and required $20 more at signing. Lease pricing for the Sport Hybrid remains nearly unchanged from December, when its upfront payment was only $10 higher.
For those seeking a rugged subcompact crossover capable of handling dirt roads with ease, the non-hybrid Crosstrek stands out as a strong value right now. Unfortunately, the more powerful and fuel-efficient hybrid remains difficult to justify at its current price point.
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