2021 Subaru XV Review: Snapshot 2.0iS
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2021 Subaru XV Review: Snapshot 2.0iS

The XV 2.0iS sits at the top of the Subaru XV lineup with four variants and has an MSRP of $37,290.

In its segment, it competes with upscale versions of the Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Mitsubishi ASX and Toyota C-HR. The S class is also available as a hybrid for $40,790.

Standard equipment includes LED headlights with automatic high beams, 18-inch alloy wheels, high-gloss leather interior with silver accents, eight-way power adjustable driver's seat with heating for two front passengers, optional all-wheel drive. functionality of the system, as well as automatically folding side mirrors with memory and automatic tilt function.

While it's a good package for its class, the XV clearly lacks the digital instrument cluster, head-up display, and wireless charging that are becoming more common on small, high-end SUVs. The 2.0iS has a small trunk volume for its class at 310 liters, and in petrol versions it has a compact spare or tire repair kit if selected as a hybrid.

It also has a full-featured "EyeSight" active safety package consisting of automatic speed emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist with lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, forward vehicle warning, dead person monitoring. zones. cross-traffic alert and rear emergency braking. All XVs have the highest five-star ANCAP safety rating as of 2017.

The 2.0i is powered by a 2.0kW/115Nm, 196-litre, flat-four, naturally aspirated boxer engine, and if selected as a hybrid, has a similar 110kW/196Nm engine paired with an electric motor that can use 12.3kW. /66 Nm and housed in a continuously variable automatic transmission.

The XV has an official/combined fuel consumption figure of 7.0L/100km for petrol or 6.5L/100km for hybrid.

All Subaru XVs are backed by a five-year brand warranty and limited-price service programs.

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