d. In the Philippines, the preferential tax regime on electrified vehicles has impacted the group’s performance, contributing to a 48% YoY decline in sales volume in 2024. However, with the planned introduction of Subaru hybrid models, Tan Chong expressed optimism about its prospects in 2025. The Crosstrek and Forester are expected to be the first Subaru models in the Philippines to feature hybrid powertrains. The launch of the all-new, 6th-gen...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

ed 25% at the Canada-U.S. border. Of the 68,000 vehicles Subaru Canada sold in Canada in 2024, 26% were built at the company’s U.S. plant in Lafayette, Indiana. That amount includes approximately 11,000 Outbacks, 2,750 Ascent midsize SUVs and 140 Legacy sedans. Subaru Canada also sold about 3,700 Crosstreks built in Indiana in 2024, supplementing about 24,500 imported to Canada from Japan. Starting with the 2026 model year, Outback production w...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Subaru announces 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid with next-gen hybrid powertrain for U.S. On January 16, Subaru of America announced that the third-generation Subaru Crosstrek returns with a hybrid model for 2026, equipped with a next-generation Subaru series-parallel hybrid system. The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid will arrive at dealerships across the U.S. in fall 2025. The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is powered by a next-generation Subaru series-paralle...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

JTEKT develops electrically controlled oil shared torque-controlled coupling for Subaru Crosstrek JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) announced that it has developed a new electronically controlled intelligent torque-controlled coupling (ITCC), for the Subaru Crosstrek e-BOXER. The newly developed product was designed to be installed inside a transmission for the e-BOXER model. Compared to conventional oil sealed type, its length is reduced by 25%. Also, b...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/24

Subaru to make transaxle Kitamoto Plant model plant to achieve company-wide innovation On December 11, Subaru Corporation (Subaru) unveiled its Kitamoto Plant (Kitamoto City, Saitama Prefecture), which produces “transaxles”, which are main components for hybrid vehicles (HVs) such as the “Crosstrek”. The Kitamoto Plant used to produce general-purpose engines. For the renewal of the plant, Subaru has established a production line with auto...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/12

G-TEKT expands Gunma Plant to strengthen electrified vehicle parts business G-TEKT Corporation (G-TEKT) has expanded its Gunma Plant (Ota City, Gunma Prefecture) to increase its parts production capacity in order to produce parts for electric vehicles. The Gunma Plant will produce battery housings for Subaru Corporation’s “Crosstrek” hybrid vehicle (HV), which will be released in December 2024. G-TEKT, which has been focusing on the expansi...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/21

Green NCAP releases results of Honda Civic, Honda e:Ny1, Jeep Avenger, Mercedes Benz GLC, MINI Countryman, Škoda Karoq, and Subaru Crosstrek On November 7, Green NCAP released ratings of seven cars for eco-friendliness, including two Hondas: the Civic and the Honda e:Ny1, its first electric SUV. Other models reviewed were the Jeep Avenger, Mercedes Benz GLC, MINI Countryman, Škoda Karoq, and Subaru Crosstrek. Honda Civic is a strong alternative...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/08

Euro NCAP releases safety ratings for several car models On September 11, Euro NCAP announced the safety ratings for several car models, including the Audi Q6 e-tron, the Ford Explorer, the Jeep Avenger, the Renault Symbioz, the Subaru Crosstrek, and the XPENG G6. The Audi Q-6 e-tron, the Ford Explorer, the XPENG G6, the Subaru Crosstrek, and partner model Impreza, all delivered a five-star performance in Euro NCAP’s recent round of testing. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/11

Subaru to launch 2 Japan-made e-BOXER Hybrid SUVs in Thailand in Q1 2025 Announced on September 5, TC Subaru (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the official distributor of Subaru cars in Thailand, is set to introduce Subaru’s e-BOXER Hybrid family in Thailand from Q1/2025, starting with the Crosstrek e-BOXER Hybrid (with an estimated starting price of THB 1.8 million) and the Forester e-BOXER Hybrid. Both SUV models will be fully imported from Japan. In 202...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10

lf of total sales in August. Honda's strong 25.0% y-o-y increase was the 18th consecutive month of y-o-y sales growth, offsetting the poor performance of its Acura brand. Subaru maintained its 25th consecutive month of year-on-year growth with an 11.8% increase thanks to the strong sales of the new Crosstrek compact crossover SUV launched in April, Mazda was up 36.7%, and Mitsubishi was down 4.1%. Sales of Korean automakers in August were up 21.2...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

reported a y/y sales increase for the 17th month in a row, with robust sales of the “Civic”, “Pilot” large SUV, as well as hybrid vehicles such as the “CR-V” and “Accord”. Subaru Corporation marked a y/y sales increase for the 24th month in a row with a 36.3% y/y increase of the “Crosstrek”, and a 14.3% y/y increase of the “Outback”. Mazda Motor Corporation also recorded a y/y increase for the third month in a row. The au...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/06

in development (2nd photo)2.0L in-line 4-cylinder engine in development (3rd photo)Prototype vehicle with 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder engine in development (4th photo) Mazda1 roter rotary system concept (5th photo)2 roter rotary system concept (6th photo) SubaruNext generation hybrid system (7th photo)Crosstrek equipped with next generation hybrid system (8th photo) Toyota press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/28

on e-BOXER, Subaru's unique next-generation HV based on the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) and powered by a horizontally opposed engine, will be mounted on the all-new Forester. The facility, which is Subaru’s only plant outside of Japan, currently employs over 6,500 workers. It produces the Outback, Crosstrek and Ascent, along with the soon-to-be-discontinued Legacy. (Multiple sources on May 15, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/16

l also be supplied to Subaru, meaning that Subaru will have a U.S.-manufactured BEV in Subaru’s lineup. Regarding HEV models, the next-generation hybrid powertrain with a horizontally opposed engine based on the Toyota Hybrid System (THS), will be installed in the next-generation Forester and the Crosstrek. The new Forester will be produced not only in Japan but also later at SIA in the U.S. In the fall of 2024, production of transaxles, a core...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/14

Subaru to revamp “e-Boxer” to increase strong hybrid models in Japan Subaru Corporation (Subaru) plans to increase the ratio of highly fuel-efficient “strong hybrid vehicles (SHVs)” to 70% of its total new vehicle sales in Japan by 2030. The automaker will release a new “Crosstrek” equipped with a next-generation “e-Boxer” that combines a horizontally-opposed engine and Toyota Hybrid System as early as the fiscal year that ends in...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/10

hief Executive Officer at a recent media meeting. According to data from the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (Gaikindo), Subaru recorded retail sales of 521 units in 2023, an increase of 242.8% from 2023. Subaru Indonesia said the largest contributor to its sales volume is the Subaru Crosstrek with 40%, then the Subaru BRZ with almost 35%. However, Subaru has no plans to introduce its electric cars to Indonesia in 2024.  (From an ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/08

Subaru releases the new Crosstrek in the UK On January 16, Subaru Subaru (UK) Ltd released the new Crosstrek model, replacing the outgoing Subaru XV. The new Crosstrek comes in Limited and Touring trim levels with prices starting at GBP 34,290 OTR and going up to GBP 36,290 OTR for the top variant. The new Crosstrek is powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder direct-injection SUBARU e-BOXER engine with a Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmiss...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/18

Subaru announces new Subaru Crosstrek in UK On November 30, Subaru (UK) Ltd announced that it will launch the new Subaru Crosstrek in the UK in early 2024. It will replace the outgoing XV model. Built on the Subaru Global Platform, it has a 2.0-liter e-BOXER powertrain, mated to a Lineartronic gearbox. Additional power comes from a lightweight, lithium-ion battery and electric motor. The Crosstrek comes as standard with the permanent symmetrical ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/04

New Subaru Crosstrek e-BOXER Hybrid SUV arrives in Singapore Reported on October 7, 2023, the new Subaru Crosstrek e-BOXER Hybrid SUV has been launched in Singapore, priced from SGD 216,800 with COE. Previously, this nameplate was only used in North American markets. This SUV was called the XV in other countries. The SUV is the second Subaru model in Singapore after the Forester to come with the 2.0-liter e-BOXER Hybrid powertrain, delivering 148...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/11

ncept that evokes the evolution of the SUBARU SPORT values. The all-new Levorg Layback combines the three values of Levorg, advanced safety, sportiness, and value as wagon, with the flexibility as SUV and high quality. It is developed for the Japanese market.Subaru will also exhibit Solterra ET-HS, Crosstrek Limited, Forester special edition model and so on.Subaru press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/10