Subaru has previewed the 2016 Crosstrek Special Edition, due for a formal debut later this week at the Chicago Auto Show.
The hatchback features a red color scheme all around, starting with a Pure Red exterior hue and extending into the interior. Red stitching accents the shit lever, steering wheel and door handles, while a red inlay has been applied to the dash trim. Completing the look, accent lighting illuminates the front floor with a red glow.
The latest Special Edition is otherwise based on the 2.0i Premium all-weather package featuring heated seats, a power moonroof and other upgrades. Its tech suite includes a 6.2-inch touchscreen, lane-change assist, rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot detection.
No longer prepended by the ‘XV’ name, the Crosstrek is now Subaru’s third best selling model since its introduction in 2012. The special-edition is powered by a 2.0-liter boxer-four, delivering 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque via a CVT.
Only 1,500 Special Edition examples will be produced for the latest model year, representing an increase over the 1,000-unit Sunrise Yellow package that arrived in showrooms last year. Some potential buyers might wait to see what the company has planned for Geneva, with the next-generation Crosstrek on the expected unveiling list.
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