New generation Subaru Crosstrek Currently available at dealers nationwide and the brand’s local director said the supply of this gasoline line was “good”.
Blair Read, managing director of Subaru Australia, said auto expert the first cars are coming now, with good supply across the range – at least for petrol models.
Buyers who want the Crosstrek Hybrid, however, may have to wait at least six months, with electrified versions accounting for a fifth of orders at launch.
“Right now, we have a really good supply from launch,” said Mr. Read.
“There is a good supply [across the petrol range]but hybrid is an exception.”
Read continued: “We have a six-month order bank for the Crosstrek Hybrid – it has taken 20% of the initial orders – so this is a very attractive stock.
“That means with the allocation we have, we are out six months [on Hybrid]so we’re working to get more and reduce that delivery time.”
“Besides, we have a good allocation,” Mr. Read added.
The Subaru Crosstrek 2023 (MY24) arrives in three petrol and two e-Boxer Hybrid variants, similar to the previous-generation XV.
Prices range from $34,990 for the entry-level Crosstrek AWD 2.0L to $45,090 for the flagship Crosstrek AWD Hybrid S – all prices excluding on-road costs.
Compared to the previous-generation Subaru XV, the Crosstrek range has a price increase of between $1,800 and $3,000 depending on the variant, although this is offset by a host of engineering and powertrain developments, as well as as more standard equipment in this model.
Read notes that Subaru’s local division expects the new Crosstrek to “continue where the XV left off” in terms of sales. The previous-generation XV accounted for “about 25%” of Subaru’s sales in Australia – big shoes to fill.
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