Subaru Crosstrek: GT Facelift vs GU
Verdict
The Subaru Crosstrek GU is the new-generation car, but the decision is less clear-cut than the RM149,788 versus RM190,788 pricing suggests. Both use a 1,995 cc petrol engine with 154 hp and 196 Nm, a CVT and all-wheel drive, so the extra money does not buy more output. The GU gets 8 airbags instead of 7 and a longer 2,670 mm wheelbase, while the GT Facelift counters with a bigger 345-litre boot and a listed 7.3 L/100 km fuel figure.
Pick the Subaru Crosstrek GT Facelift if you want the same 154 hp all-wheel-drive mechanical package for less money, plus the larger 345-litre boot.
Pick the Subaru Crosstrek GU if you want the newer generation, CBU build and 8 airbags, and can accept the higher price and smaller 315-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Subaru Crosstrek GT Facelift RM149,788; Subaru Crosstrek GU RM190,788
- Assembly: Subaru Crosstrek GT Facelift CKD; Subaru Crosstrek GU CBU
- Wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek GT Facelift 2,655 mm; Subaru Crosstrek GU 2,670 mm
- Boot space: Subaru Crosstrek GT Facelift 345 L; Subaru Crosstrek GU 315 L
- Height: Subaru Crosstrek GT Facelift 1,615 mm; Subaru Crosstrek GU 1,575 mm
- Airbags: Subaru Crosstrek GT Facelift 7; Subaru Crosstrek GU 8
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 149,788✓ | RM 190,788 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,995 cc | 1,995 cc |
| Power | 154 hp | 154 hp |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 168 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,485 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot space | 345 L✓ | 315 L |
| Fuel tank | 63 L | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 438 | RM 438 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
GT Facelift
- RM41,000 cheaper on list price
- Same 154 hp, 196 Nm, CVT and AWD as the GU
- Larger 345-litre boot
- 7 airbags versus 8 in the GU
- Shorter 2,655 mm wheelbase
- Older-generation choice
GU
- New-generation model
- 8 airbags
- Longer 2,670 mm wheelbase
- RM41,000 dearer
- Smaller 315-litre boot
- No listed fuel economy or CO2 figure
GT Facelift vs GU FAQ
Is the Subaru Crosstrek GT Facelift or Subaru Crosstrek GU better?
The Subaru Crosstrek GU is newer and has 8 airbags, but the GT Facelift is better value on paper because it keeps the same 154 hp, 196 Nm, CVT and AWD while costing RM41,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Subaru Crosstrek GU costs RM41,000 more than the Subaru Crosstrek GT Facelift, based on RM190,788 versus RM149,788.
Which one has more boot space?
The Subaru Crosstrek GT Facelift has the larger boot at 345 litres. The Subaru Crosstrek GU has 315 litres, so the older car gives you 30 litres more luggage room.