Following a surprise preview in late March this year, the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek is now officially on sale in Malaysia. Previously known as the XV, the third generation of the brand’s crossover was first revealed in 2022 and sees the use of the Crosstrek nameplate globally – this was already used in North America for previous generations.
We’re getting the Crosstrek in a sole 2.0i-S EyeSight variant that comes fully imported (CBU) from Japan as per TC Subaru’s (TCS) statement put out nearly two years ago – the Forester was the first to arrive following the company’s announcement. How much? Well, the asking price for the Crosstrek in Malaysia is RM190,788 on-the-road without insurance.
The successor to the second-generation XV continues to be built on the Subaru Global Platform (SGP), albeit enhanced so the chassis is 10% stiffer than before. This change allows for softer spring rates to be fitted to improve ride quality without compromising the driving dynamics.
Compared to the outgoing XV, the Crosstrek is 15 mm longer at 4,480 mm and its overall height is down by 35 mm at 1,580 mm. The width remains unchanged at 1,800 mm and the same applies to the wheelbase at 2,670 mm. Boot space is 291 litres, expandable to 1,261 litres with the 60:40 split-folding rear seats placed down, while ground clearance is listed at 220 mm.
Design-wise, the Crosstrek appears to be an evolution from its predecessor, retaining a familiar profile and general shape. Still, there are specific cues to mark out the latest model, including a larger hexagonal-shaped grille at the front with a horizontal bar that leads into the sleek automatic LED headlamps.
The black cladding around the vehicle is also more pronounced than before, particularly at the corners of the front bumper as well as the on the wheel arches, the latter with extractor vents on the front pieces. At the rear, the Crosstrek sports C-shaped taillights, while the bumper features a diffuser-like element.
Moving inside, we find a cabin that should be familiar to those who have gotten into the latest Forester or WRX. The highlight here is the 11.6-inch portrait-format infotainment touchscreen that is flanked by vertical air vents, accompanied by a three-spoke steering wheel. One area where the Crosstrek differs from its sibling is the centre console, which is asymmetrical when it comes to the matte and glossy plastic trim.
The Crosstrek is powered by a FB20D 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine rated at 156 PS at 6,000 rpm and 196 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The boxer mill is mated to a Lineartronic CVT and drive is sent to all four wheels via Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system for a 0-100 km/h time of 10.5 seconds and top speed of 198 km/h – combined fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100 km. We should point out this setup is carried over from the previous-generation facelift that the Crosstrek replaces.
Subaru’s Dual-function X-Mode is standard for the 2.0i-S EyeSight for those looking to go off the tarmac, with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud terrain modes available. Other driving-related features include SI-Drive (Subaru Intelligent Drive) for selectable drive modes, hill descent control, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, engine auto start/stop, Active Torque Vectoring and Vehicle Dynamics Control System.
Standard kit includes 18-inch wheels (with 225/55 profile tyres), LED fog lamps, a powered glass sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, leather seat upholstery, keyless entry and engine start, dual-zone automatic air-conditioning, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless charging pad, a 10-way powered driver’s seat, analogue gauges with a 4.2-inch multi-info display, paddle shifters and a powered tailgate.
On the safety front, you get eight airbags (front, side, curtain, driver’s knee and front passenger seat cushion), steering-responsive headlamps, LED cornering lights and a multi-view monitor bundled with a rear-view camera.
No shortage in terms of ADAS functions either, as the range-topper gets a full complement of EyeSight 4.0 functions enabled by stereo cameras and an additional wide-angle monocular camera. This three-camera system allows for an expanded detection range compared to the older setup that lacked the wide-angle unit.
Included features are pre-collision braking with autonomous emergency braking and emergency steering, adaptive cruise control, lane departure prevention, lane centring control, preceding vehicle adaptive steering control, lead vehicle start alert, pre-collision throttle management, high beam assist, blind spot monitoring, driving monitoring and reverse automatic braking.
Each Crosstrek purchased is accompanied by a five-year/100,000-km vehicle warranty, and you get eight colours to choose from: Crystal White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Magnetite Grey Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Sapphire Blue Pearl, Pure Red, Sand Dune Pearl and Citron Yellow Pearl. Cost add-ons offered include Raytech window tint for RM2,000, Rhadium coating (RM2,200) and a Subaru digital video recorder (RM860).
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Wait what? 190k for a 2L CVT XV?
anyone who bashed commie car, should be forced to take 10 year hire purchase loan to buy this jap junk
A lot of the bashers still think the current Chery et. al. cars are still like the Eastar lol.
comedy car. you must absolutely hate Jetour or GWM to buy this rubbish. If you buy this car vs a Chery or BYD at that price you better go back to pre-school and redo your education.
And reviews by local media will be published by when?
DOA
Forester at 221k, Crosstrek at 190k..at this trend, MI just path their way to exit Malaysia market.
Following the footstep of Mitsubishi and Mazda
Might as well get a CR-V or CX-5 for that price.
Or a Model Y…
Omg. Look at the interior…..Are they still living in 90s
U must be joking…or u hate money RM…190k for this..alamak…
LOL! Rm190k for petrol 2.0 petrol , Subaru, better sell elsewhere. Learn from the Chinese players please .
hole dug deep enough all these years, now adi inside the hole when CKD ends in 2025, pile of dirt is filling up more and more from china and local brands new models launching pace while this model adi 4 yrs in the market
i honestly think subaru malaysia can close shop.
Same price as the Zeekr 7x LR.. hahahahah what a joke
190k? How is it compared to my Zeekr 7X LR? I have both cars. I can tell you, no no way the XV can compete close to 7x!
You have no cars. Go back to your kapchai.
This actually makes the CRV looking like a great value buy.
can compete with expensive car like Jetour T2, Emas7, Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion
LOLLL Tan Chong is committing Harakiri. Sayonara Subaru, this is the final nail in your Malaysian market coffin..
wow. quite cheap to me. should be worth more. Subaru cars different standard from the rest
different standard in terms of backward
Confirm tak laku
If you like Chery car go buy but don’t talk nonsense here. I can afford to buy this for my maid cash ok. My kids Mini, BMW my wife drive Audi and I drive Mercedes. Logic is this if cannot afford but always have something to say that mean your mom no teaching you. Old Chinese saying ride a donkey looking for horse qi lu zhao ma. Have good day.
And then you wakes up…
Dejavu, back in 2011-12 Subaru Malai also intro CBU JP with price tag around MYR200k.
Once CKD got running late 2012, price drop which starts about MYR140k with TCMA accessories.
2026 Subaru Malai probably checking if anyone still have demand for such 2022 XV / Crosstrek package before any CKD plans or before Mitsubishi starts introducing XForce or Xpander Hybrid.
Reasonable price! Thumbs down if you agree!
Made in Japan guys, unlike others japanese brand
Since JDM, why not STI tune (with mechanical accessories) for MYR250K ?
This is JDM CBU standard guys. No wonder it expensive as hell
Better buy China car cheap with latest high tech and good performance
Selling 190k and
Still using the exact same engine of XV 2016