The new third-generation 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is equipped with the next-generation Subaru series-parallel hybrid system that integrates a 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine and electric motors with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission delivering total system output of 194 horsepower. All trim levels of the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid are equipped with X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control, and 8.7 inches of ground clearance and the latest version of Subaru’s EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology which can identify cyclists and pedestrians at intersections sooner and, when necessary, alert the driver and apply braking to avoid collisions. Reverse Automatic Braking and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert also come on the Crosstrek Hybrid. Pricing, specifications, and equipment for the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid will be announced closer to its on-sale date in Fall 2025.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Acura RSX EV Goes Into Production Later This Year
The all-new, all-electric Acura RSX, engineered on the new Honda-developed EV platform, is scheduled for production later this year at the Honda EV Hub in Ohio. Development testing in real-world conditions for the all-electric RSX begins this week.
2025 Alfa Romeo Series Starts At $46,490
The all-new 2025 Alfa Romeo Intensa special series, available on the full lineup of 2025 Tonale, Stelvio and Giulia (above) models featuring distinctive two-tone design elements, will be powered by either a 1.3-liter 285-horsepower PHEV powertrain with 33 miles of all-electric range or the new 2.0-liter 268-horsepower turbocharged gas engine on the Tonale starting at $46,490 (including $1,995 destination) for the Tonale Intensa with 2.0-liter turbo engine and starting at $56,490 for the Tonale Intensa PHEV. The 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Intensa starts at $51,990 and Stelvio Intensa starts at $57,390, both powered by a 280-horsepower turbocharged engine and standard Q4 all-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
2025 Corvette ZR1 Starts At $174,995 Later This Year
The 2025 Corvette ZR1, available in 1LZ and 3LZ trim levels, is powered by a 1,064 horsepower 5.5L twin-turbocharged LT7 DOHC flat-plane crank V8 engine and will have a starting MSRP of $174,995 (including $1,695 DFC) for the 1LZ coupe and $184,995 for the 1LZ hardtop convertible. The 3LZ coupe is available for a starting MSRP of $185,995 (including DFC) or $195,995 (including DFC) for the 3LZ convertible. Performance options include the ZR1 Carbon Fiber Aero Package with an MSRP of $8,495 which adds a high-downforce rear wing, front dive planes, a tall hood spoiler and underbody strakes to increase downforce, and the ZTK Performance Package with an MSRP of $1,500 which requires the Carbon Fiber Aero Package. Chevrolet will begin accepting orders for the 2025 Corvette ZR1 in mid-February with production to begin at Bowling Green Assembly in the 2nd quarter.
2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Trucks Arrive This Quarter
The new 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Trucks are powered by either the standard 405 horsepower 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 engine or the new 430 horsepower 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel engine paired to the TorqueFlite HD eight-speed transmission enabling 36,610 pounds of towing capability with a 3.42 rear axle ratio. (Max towing was previously available only with a 4.10 axle ratio.) The RamBox cargo management system includes versatile, weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage bins built into the bed rails. Available with RamBox is a pickup bed divider and cargo rail system with four sliding, adjustable cleats. For 2025, Ram Heavy Duty pickups feature updated grilles with a unique design, depending on the selected trim level. New premium LED headlamps, including twin bi-functional projectors, are available, while LEDs are now standard. An on-board power inverter offers up to 2.4 kilowatts with two covered outlets located inside the bed of the Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty. The new 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks feature an improved 12-inch or new 14.5-inch touchscreen display and the Uconnect 5 system offers more connected services. A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster shows nearly two dozen different menus, including driver-assist technologies such as adaptive cruise control, active driving assist, Drowsy Driver Detection and Traffic Sign Information. New standard safety features include adaptive cruise control, Forward Collision Warning-Plus, ParkSense front/rear park assist (Big Horn). New Drowsy Driver Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition and Active Lane Management are available. The Ram 3500 Chassis Cab starts at $49,285 (including destination), Ram 4500 Chassis Cab at$55,660 and Ram 5500 Chassis Cab at $56,770. The new 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks are scheduled to arrive in dealerships this quarter (Q1 2025).