Subaru Crosstrek Goes Hybrid-Only In Japan, Impreza Returns To Pure Petrol

The Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek benefit from subtle updates in Japan. The Crosstrek gets a hybrid-only lineup while the Impreza turns to gasoline. The previous mild-hybrid 2.0-liter e-Boxer engine has been phased out. Subaru has rolled out model year updates for the Crosstrek and the Impreza in Japan, and the highlight here is the discontinuation of the mild-hybrid 2.0-liter e-Boxer. This change introduces a stark powertrain divergence between the two siblings, with the crossover transitioning into a hybrid-only lineup, and the hatchback moving in the opposite direction by sticking to a pure combustion engine. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== “DESKTOP”){ adpushup.triggerAd(“0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8”); }…

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