Subaru XV is a compact crossover SUV according to the new concepts of the day. It is available in four-wheel drive approach as standard, makes its strong impression in small crossovers with strong, rugged and durable built.
It offers a good practical approach of driving with plenty of handy equipments and features. Subaru XV has a unique and strange design that makes it prominent from other crossover SUVs of its class such as Nissan Qashqai, Renault Kadjar, Mitsubishi ASX, Volkswagen Tiguan, Honda HR-V and Audi Q3.
It offers lot of hi-tech equipments and reliable features that suit its compact interior, but it offers hard drive on rough roads. This makes it uncomfortable and offers harsh ride experience. Overall standard of materials and equipments used to make its interior is good. The sitting arrangement is good. Enough leg and head room is there for the adult occupants.
The steering-wheel is of good and nice weight offers good control and grip. Reasonable boot space is offered with 380-litres, with good and suitable opening lid. Rear seats can be dropped down and 1270-litres of storage capacity can be utilized.
There are three engines, one Subaru diesel engine and two petrol engines available in the market. Petrol engines are good in performance but not extra ordinary. Diesel engine is the best performer in such a small SUV like Subaru XV. Though all Engines offer nice and smooth ride, but less fun is offered while driving.
The 2.0-Litre diesel engine is capable of 144bhp and 258lb/ft torque. It is the fastest and the most economic used engine of Subaru XV. It takes 9.0 seconds to get from0-62m/h with top speed of 123m/h. The fuel average is also impressive with 52m/g and Co2 emissions are 141g/km. It is fitted with six-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drive system.
There is a 1.6-Litre petrol engine, capable of 112bhp and 111lb/ft torque. It takes 12.7 seconds to get from 0-62m/h with top speed of 111m/h. Fuel average of this engine is 43m/g with high emissions of Co2. It is fitted with five-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drive system as standard and six-speed automatic LinearTronic transmission with four-wheel drive system optional.
The second petrol engine is a 2.0-Litre with 147bhp and 145lb/ft torque. It takes 10.4 seconds to get from0-62m/h with top speed of 116m/h. Fuel average is reasonable with 42m/g along with 153g/km of Co2 emissions. It is fitted with six-speed LinearTronic automatic transmission and four-wheel drive system as standard and also available in six-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drive system.
Subaru as a manufacturer is considered the automaker of the safest vehicles. Safety measures of Subaru XV are far better than its luxury rivals such as Audi Q3 and BMW X1. It is considered as the best safe and reliable small crossover SUV on sale of UK market. Euro NCAP authority has given five stars to Subaru XV.
There are six airbags as standard, vehicle dynamic control system, anti lock braking system and efficient stability control system. Subaru XV is recognized as a rugged, tough and strong Crossover SUV due to its solid built.
