Subaru of America, which has recorded nine consecutive years of record sales and 10 consecutive years of growth, has announced its first plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), borrowing the technology from minor shareholder Toyota.
The new Crosstrek (XV in some markets) Hybrid maintains all the capability of the traditional version with increased fuel efficiency. It can be driven as a normal hybrid, using both petrol and electric power and eliminating range anxiety, or driven on pure electric drive for local commuting.
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The Crosstrek Hybrid is an advanced, eco-friendly version of the versatile compact SUV that has become the brand's third best-selling model in America. The PHEV integrates the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) with Subaru's four-cylinder direct-injection boxer engine, symmetrical all-wheel drive and a new transmission. The automaker claims it combines the wide-ranging off-road capability of the petrol powered Crosstrek with hybrid efficiency.
On sale near the end of this year, the PHEV will also feature unique styling. It is built around the Subaru Global Platform that was designed to accommodate hybrid and electric powertrains.
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