Can the new Subaru Crosstrek tow? Maximum Crosstrek towing capacity. Need a Subaru Crosstrek towbar?

Can the new Subaru Crosstrek tow? Maximum Crosstrek towing capacity. Need a Subaru Crosstrek towbar?

The new Subaru Crosstrek is the XV’s successor, is it a hatchback or a small SUV? The new Subaru isn't for everyone, but if you need four-wheel drive and genuine off-road ability in a compact package, it's worth a look..

The new car carries over much of the old model’s look, with plenty of black cladding, 220mm of ground clearance, and standard-fit roof rails. The front end is a little sharper to look at, with a wider grille and slimmer headlights.

The Crosstrek’s dimensions are 4495mm long, 1800mm wide, and 1600mm tall.

It’s inside where the biggest changes have taken place. Subaru has swapped out the XV’s landscape screen for an 11.6-inch portrait display, with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, plus voice recognition and a plethora of USB ports front and rear. The Crosstrek interior is practical and functional, rather than luxurious.

If you plan to regularly use your car off road, then Subaru’s tried and tested AWD system is among the very best. The Crosstrek gets extra-long coil springs that put some 220mm of ground clearance below its all-independent axles (struts up front, double wishbones at the rear). This is more than many mid- and full-sized SUVs offer.

The 291-litre boot (down slightly on the old XV) means its practicality can be improved by fitting a towbar. Cargo space rises to 883L when the rear seat is folded in a 60/40 split.. We have a range of premium European-style towbars for your Subaru Crosstrek now available. Our Crosstrek towbars ensure your Subaru looks the way the designers intended, even when towing. Subaru allows the Crosstrek to tow up to 1400 kgs. Our Subaru Crosstrek towbar range is rated the same.

The Subaru Crosstrek comes with an impressive array of active safety systems across the entire range, including forward and reverse autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, speed sign recognition, a digital speed display, tyre pressure monitors, blind-zone warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and LED headlights. It also has a rear-view camera on all variants, upgraded to a 360-degree camera system the higher up you go. The Crosstrek has rear parking sensors but unfortunately lacks front parking sensors.

The Crosstrek has nine airbags, including two front airbags, two seat-mounted side airbags, two curtain airbags covering both rows, a driver's knee airbag, and front-centre airbag. The Crosstrek also has 'anti-submarining' airbags under the thighs of the front-seat passenger.

If you're thinking of purchasing the new Crosstrek, be sure to add a towbar. Order your Subaru Crosstrek towbar today.