You’re loading camping gear at dusk when your toddler darts behind the vehicle. The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek responds before you can, with rear sensors detecting movement and halting the power liftgate mid-close. Herb Gordon Subaru shows Silver Spring families how this compact SUV combines adventure-ready capability with intelligent safety systems that protect what matters most during everyday moments.
EyeSight® Technology Guards Your Rear Perimeter
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek integrates EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology with available rear cross-traffic alert, monitoring the area behind your vehicle while loading groceries or sports equipment. Ultrasonic sensors detect obstacles approaching from either side when backing out of tight parking spaces. Audible warnings escalate as obstacles get closer, giving you confidence in crowded lots where children and shopping carts appear without warning.
Power Liftgate Intelligence Prevents Injury
Standard on Premium trim and above, the hands-free power liftgate on the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek stops automatically when it detects resistance—protecting heads, hands, and pets from accidental contact. Wave your foot beneath the rear bumper to open it when carrying armfuls of groceries, then watch as height-memory settings prevent the gate from striking low garage ceilings. The system remembers your preferred opening height, eliminating the need to manually adjust every time you return home.
Practical Design Enhances Loading Safety
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek provides a comfortable cargo loading height, reducing the strain of lifting heavy items while keeping children’s hands safely away from pinch points. Wide side-opening angles provide clear sightlines to approaching pedestrians. Bright LED cargo lighting illuminates the 19.9 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, ensuring you can see clearly when loading gear after sunset or during early morning departures for weekend adventures.
Experience Subaru Crosstrek Safety at Herb Gordon Subaru
Our Silver Spring team demonstrates how the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek protects families through thoughtful engineering and advanced safety systems. Visit Herb Gordon Subaru to test the hands-free liftgate and EyeSight® technology, then explore how Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive® handles Maryland’s varying weather conditions with the same confidence you’ll feel during every cargo-loading moment.
