The latest iteration of the Subaru XV arrived locally in 2021. In this article, we list everything we think you should know about the Japanese model.
In this article:
Is the Subaru XV a good car?
The Subaru XV combines striking looks with practicality. The high ground clearance and spacious cabin mean you and your family can travel to most of the beautiful towns in South Africa without getting stuck or feeling cramped.
Who is the Subaru XV a good car for?
The Subaru XV is a good car for small to medium families that want the additional practicality associated with premium crossover models.
Is the Subaru XV a good first car?
Apart from the somewhat compromised outward visibility and the slightly elevated fuel consumption returns, the Subaru XV ticks most of the boxes for new drivers.
Is the Subaru XV a good family car?
The Subaru offer five seats and a 310-litre boot to its occupants. Furthermore the model comes standard with seven airbags and a host of safety features that is sometimes only available as an optional extra for competitors in its segment.
Is there a Hybrid Subaru XV?
At the time of writing this article, the Subaru XV is only offered with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder boxer engine coupled to a 5-step CVT. The combination results in 115 kW and 196 Nm of torque and a claimed average fuel consumption return of 7.3 L / 100 km. No hybrid variant has been introduced as of yet.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer’s opinion
It’s in the performance stakes where the XV is a bit of a letdown, sadly. The South African market is yet to receive the updated, more powerful engine that has been implemented in other territories and as such still finds itself outclassed in the power stakes by its market contemporaries. 115 kW and 196 Nm are on hand in the XV and this is before it passes through the only gearbox option, a CVT unit and then is further stunted by the permanent all-wheel-drive delivery system. While this unit is rather lacklustre at the coast it’s positively asthmatic at the reef with the engine straining even on the slightest uphill. It’s rather sad, really. I had such high hopes for the drive of the XV.
– Chad Luckhoff, AutoTrader
What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Subaru XV like inside?
The interior comes well specified on the and in combination with the plush seats and premium feel from the touch surfaces and door cards create a pleasant cabin for the occupants.
Style
The interior is also very modern in design with many sharp elements featured in the facia and door trim. Likewise, the exterior also comes with many sharp angles to disrupt the long flowing character lines and soft surfaces. The silhouette is bolstered by 17-inch alloy wheels on the 2.0i variant and 18-inch units on the more premium 2.0i-S ES derivative.
Tech features
- Bluetooth
- AUX
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity
- Voice Control
- Siri Eyes Free
- 6.2- or 8.0-inch touchscreen display
- Multi-function information display in the instrument cluster
- Keyless entry
- SATNAV with TomTom mapping
- Climate control
- Multi-function steering wheel
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest XV?
The cheapest Subaru XV is the entry trim XV 2.0i – prices usually start from R 445 000
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How much does it cost?
| Subaru XV 2.0i | from R 445 000 |
| Subaru XV 2.0i-S ES | from R 509 000 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
Competitors
Similar Cars to the Subaru XV
Hyundai Creta
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
KIA Seltos
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