All-new Subaru XV launched
CROSSOVER HAS ENHANCED SAFETY, COMFORT, SPACE AND DRIVING PERFORMANCE Fun and rugged yet sporty design is at home in the city and on country roads.
Just two months after its world premiere at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, the all-new Subaru XV is available in South Africa. Now in its second generation, the allnew XV is the second vehicle to be built on the new Subaru Global Platform for enhanced safety, comfort, space and driving performance.
The all-new XV is the definitive choice of crossover in the market with SUV capability within a contemporary and compact body design underpinned by Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system and a new 2.0-litre direct injection Boxer engine.
It’s a fun and rugged yet sporty design, offering versatility in both urban areas and the countryside. Previously only a feature of larger Subaru vehicles, the new XV now comes standard with X-Mode, a system that enhances the crossover’s offroad ability at the touch of a button.
The XV also offers a suite of world-class safety and hazard avoidance features, including the EyeSight Driver Assistance system on the 2.0i-S ES model.
As the first SUV-Crossover iteration of Subaru’s dynamic and solid design philosophy, the new XV strikes a bold impression. Overall length and width has been increased over the first-generation car by 15mm and 20mm respectively. The result is a lower and wider car with a sporty stance.
Continuing the Dynamic X Solid design language, the interior layout flows from the central stack to focus on the driver and passengers. Panels are finished in a mix of black and silver throughout the cabin, including the switchgear, steering design and door inserts.
It’s a fresh approach to design for Subaru and specific to the XV. The adventurous spirit is communicated through the use of orange stitching throughout the cabin, from the seats to the steering wheel, gear lever and centre stack.
A styling cue taken from the outgoing model, this really differentiates the cabin from any other car in the Subaru family.
When you enter the cabin, the eye is immediately drawn to the new eight-inch Infotainment StarLink LCD screen (available on the ES model) which allows access to a host of connectivity and media options and applications.
SatNav is one of them, loaded with TomTom navigation software and functionality too. It’s a large, clear screen that is touch, swipe, pinch and pull-controlled, making it easy to use and very intuitive, like a smartphone.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, while Google Now or Siri Eyes Free allows the driver to direct functions using their voice.
The tilt/telescopically-adjustable leather wheel has audio, cruise control and cellphone controls.
There are a number of onetouch functions throughout the cabin, notably the electric windows, which feature one-touch open and close on all windows as well as the keyless entry push-button start system that allows you to keep the keys on your person while still being able to operate the functions required.
Also available on the ES model is a slide/tilt-adjustable sunroof.
Through improvements in noise reduction, seat design and airflow, the new XV is an all-round more refined ride with comfort levels significantly enhanced.
The seats are an all-new design with improved seat ventilation and back support.
The air-conditioning system too has improved airflow around the cabin for a more consistent cabin temperature and a more effective defroster.
The new direct injection 2.0-litre Boxer power plant, now 12kg
The launch model for South Africa is available with a choice of nine exterior colours: Crystal White Pearl; Ice Silver Metallic; Dark Gray Metallic; Crystal Black Silica; Quartz Blue Pearl; Dark Blue Pearl; Pure Red, Cool Grey Khaki and Sunshine Orange.