Subaru’s next-gen hybrid system co-developed with Toyota promises over 1,000 km per tank

Subaru’s next-gen hybrid system co-developed with Toyota promises over 1,000 km per tank

Subaru is pushing forward with its next-generation hybrid system co-developed with Toyota, which will debut in December 2024 with the Subaru Crosstrek in Japan. This newly developed system, called ‘Strong Hybrid,’ combines a 2.5-litre horizontally opposed engine with a series-parallel hybrid layout.

 

The new system features two electric motors – a traction motor and a motor-generator – working in tandem with the combustion engine. Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system remains.

 

The engine itself produces 160 PS at 5,600 rpm and 209 Nm of torque between 4,000 to 4,400 rpm. This engine is paired with a three-phase AC synchronous electric motor, delivering an additional 88 kW (119 PS) and 270 Nm of torque.

The hybrid system’s battery is a high-voltage lithium-ion unit that has a total power capacity of 1.1 kWh. Thanks to the battery’s lightweight design and high energy density, Subaru claims that it has been able to maintain the vehicle’s balance and improve its overall efficiency.

 

Combined with the increased 63-litre fuel tank, Subaru claims the Crosstrek can achieve over 1,000 km on a single tank of petrol, representing a 20% improvement in fuel efficiency compared to its current hybrid models.