Need a vehicle that makes travel safer and more comfortable for your pet? The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is more than ready to provide you with all the essentials for making every drive pet-friendly.
You’ll find useful features like collapsible kennels, padded cargo liners, and wide rear openings to make loading easy. It’s as if the Crosstrek was built to keep things clean, secure, and stress-free. Not to mention that Subaru is dedicated to pet welfare with their Subaru Loves Pets initiative.
Thus, if you’re ready to take home your Subaru Crosstrek? The Rimrock Subaru has every Subaru Crosstrek for sale to help you achieve your travel bucket lists with your furry best friend.
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Spacious Cargo Area for Your Furry Companion
One notable feature of the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is its spacious interior, particularly the cargo space. Its 60/40-split flat folding rearbacks make it easier to move luggage and pets while giving you that extra cargo space up to 54.7 cubic feet!
This makes it the ideal vehicle to drive when bringing larger dogs or bulky pet gear.
​Apart from the spacious cargo, it has a wide rear gate or hatchback-style liftgate that opens high and wide. Its Rear Gate Assist Handle will help you close the rear gate (even with full hands) and when guiding your dogs in and out of the cargo. Children or shorter individuals can also use this built-in handle to pull the liftgate down.
Coupled with the low lift-over height, loading and unloading supplies, groceries, or carriers won’t strain your back anymore.
While the Rear Gate Assist Handle is an optional accessory on the Crosstrek, both the flat folding rear seatbacks and the wide rear gate are standard across all trims. You won’t need to upgrade to give your pet a comfortable space throughout the drive.
Subaru Crosstrek Accessories Pet Owners Love
While the main pet-friendly feature of the Subaru Crosstrek is its spacious cargo space, it also has a full range of pet accessories to help protect the interior. This way, your furry pal is comfortable and secure throughout the ride.
Take note, though, that these accessories are optional features. Make sure to indicate to any team member at Rimrock Subaru that you want to include these accessories in your purchase.
Pet Barriers
Pet barriers on your 2025 Crosstrek serve as sturdy dividers to keep your dog safe and comfortable in the rear cargo area. This prevents any distractions while you’re behind the wheel, while giving your beloved pet a designated relaxation area.
Medium Collapsible Pet Kennel
Pet kennels are an important accessory for any fur parent. But most of these are bulky to bring. Subaru, however, has thought of this and made one that is travel-friendly.
Manufactured by Thule®, this lightweight and portable kennel measuring 32 inches x 23 inches x 23 inches can be mounted in minutes to the four built-in mounting hooks. It’s also an easy-to-use alternative to metal carriers as it is made of durable black polyester fabric and a steel tube metal frame.
Other features of Subaru Crosstrek’s collapsible pet kennel include:
- Integrated Zippered Openings for easy pet access
- Adjustable Straps and Carabiner Hooks secure the kennel in the cargo area
- Carrying Handle for easy transport when not in use
- Pockets (2) for carrying your pet’s cargo
Plus, it doubles as a mobile bed for your dog. Hence, don’t dare miss out on this pet accessory, especially since it is backed by a 2-year warranty from Thule.
Medium Pet Harness
A product of Sleepypod, this Subaru blue pet harness keeps your furry companion safe and secure during the drive. The harness’s padded vest, seatbelt-grade straps, Infinity Loop webbing design, and stress-tested buckles distribute and reduce the impact during a car collision.
You can easily connect the leash to the vest thanks to its double “D” ring connection design. And if you need to travel at night, the reflective strips and logo make the harness more visible.
If all these don’t assure you, know that this pet harness is certified by the Center for Pet Safety (18-90 lb. dogs) and crash-tested using child safety seat standards.
However, the medium harness has measurements of 22.5 inches x 28 inches. You can refer to the sizing guide to ensure a correct fit for your dog. Otherwise, check Rimrock Subaru’s Pet-Friendly Accessories page for availability of other sizes.
Pet Rear Door Protector
Crosstrek drivers who have furry companions who love gazing at the window would appreciate the pet rear door protector (set of 2) that Subaru offers. Made from heavy-duty polyester, it is durable enough to protect your rear door from nail punctures, scratches, dirt, scuffs, and dog drool. Plus, it seamlessly fits the contours of the door so the entire panel is protected.
It also comes with three clips you can easily insert and remove between the window and door panel when not in use. When storing, you only need to fold it in half.
Pet-friendly Padded Seat and Cargo Liners
Maintaining a clean and scratch-free Crosstrek upholstery is one concern if you have a pet. Hence, don’t skimp on getting the padded seat and cargo liners that Subaru offers.
Made with thick padding and polyester, these liners are durable enough to withstand any mishaps that could happen when driving with a pet—nail scratches, spills, or accidents. They also keep the area clean from the ever-present pet hair.
You can easily install these accessories in your vehicle, too. The adjustable latches with the cargo liner attach to the lower cargo area mounting loops and the rear child seat tether points. You can adjust the straps accordingly to secure it to the headrests. For increased stability, it also comes with Velcro® mounting straps.
Other notable features of these cargo liners include:
- Foldout bumper for added protection
- A zipper to keep the cargo liner in use, whether the 60/40 seats are up or flat
- LATCH-accessible
- Machine-washable
- Easy to wipe down or vacuum when cleaning
As for the seat liners, here are some features to take note of:
- Smooth and tailored seat back
- Quilted seat back
- No buckles and straps to easily install and remove it, just by removing and reinstalling the headrests
- Velcro® opening in the protector
- Water-resistant
- LATCH-accessible
- Folds for easy storage
- Suitable to be used with child car seats and with rear seat passengers
Note: When using the seat liner, you cannot enjoy the 60/40 feature of the rear seats.
Check out our other pet-friendly accessories like the rear bumper protector mat, pet travel bowl, pet ramp, and pet rear seat extender and organizer in Rimrock Subaru’s Pet-Friendly section.
Take Your Adventure Further with Crosstrek Wilderness
If you love adventure beyond the city, the Crosstrek Wilderness offers more rugged capability. Aside from its all-terrain tires, higher ground clearance, and enhanced suspension, its water-resistant StarTex® upholstery allows you to enjoy every off-leash moment with your pet. No more worrying about water droplets damaging your Wilderness’s interior.
Subaru Loves Pets: Driving Change Beyond the Road
Subaru’s commitment to pets doesn’t end with just the Crosstrek. With its Subaru Loves Pets initiative, the brand shows its active support for pet adoption and shelter animals across the US.
October of every year is Subaru Loves Pets Month. During this time, Subaru retailers host adoption events and support adoption grants so shelters can continue taking care of animals.
Hence, if you choose to drive a 2025 Crosstrek home, you not only invest in your pet’s comfort, but you also support a larger movement to help pets find their furever loving homes.
Final Thoughts: Built with Pets in Mind
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek doesn’t just welcome pets—it’s built for them. This shows the deeper commitment of the brand to keeping your pets comfortable and safe.
From padded accessories to Subaru’s active role in pet adoption, you’ll feel confident every time you and your furry pal hit the road together. From weekend getaways to daily errands, your pet can enjoy the ride while feeling safe and at ease.
Stop by Rimrock Subaru’s New Vehicle Specials to test drive the Crosstrek and increase your chances of taking it home today.
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