2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Deemed Safer Than Combustion-Only Sibling by the IIHS

In the latest round of safety evaluations, the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid emerged as one of the compact segment's safest sport utility vehicles. Not only did the hybrid specification secure the Top Safety Pick+ award, which is the highest overall rating achievable, but it outperformed the gasoline-only counterpart in a crucial test. To understand the hybrid's victory, we must look at where the…