Priced from RM 117,788! Subaru XV: An SUV that combines stylish sports and practicality

Do you still remember those fascinating distant places? The towering mountains, the vast coastline, or the quiet forest, are all waiting for you to explore. However, having a reliable vehicle can make you fearless of the hardships of the journey and enjoy the scenery along the way. Subaru XV is such an excellent partner that can accompany you on your journey, today we will talk about this model.

There are total four models of Subaru XV available in the Malaysian market, with a price range from RM 117,788 to RM 159,000, offering a wide selection for consumers. The after-sales policy of this car is 5 years or 100,000 km (whichever comes first), and it provides corresponding repair guarantees for consumers.

2021 Subaru XV 2.0i: RM 117,788

2021 Subaru XV 2.0iP: RM 131,788

2022 Subaru XV 2.0 i-P EyeSight: RM 152,000

2022 Subaru XV 2.0 i-P GT Edition: RM 159,000

·In terms of appearance

The dimensions of the Subaru XV model are 4465mm in length, 1800mm in width, and 1615mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2665mm. This car offers 345L trunk storage space. Although the storage space is not large, it can basically cover daily loading needs. The Subaru XV model offers five color options for the exterior. The overall color is low-key and dark, and relatively basic, which is suitable for consumers who do not require conspicuous colors.

The exterior design of the Subaru XV continues the style of the previous generation but is more stylish and sporty. The front face uses a hexagonal air intake grille, filled with a black inner net, with a wing-like chrome strip drawn out by the Subaru logo directly plugging into the flat headlight group, and with sharp daytime running lights, the overall shape looks very exquisite. The front bumper section uses the iconic crossover decorative lines, the trapezoidal lower grille on both sides leads out robust decorations, the upturned area is quite large, which looks very eye-catching, and the independent circular fog lamp group shows the Subaru's bloodline.

On the side of the car, the new car retains the XV's signature compact crossover profile to the greatest extent, but adds more dynamic elements on this basis. Elements such as a slightly drooping roof, a sharper waistline, and a nearly triangular D-pillar with a large tilt angle make the entire car look more fashionable. The exaggerated black decoration at the side skirt is consistent with Subaru's latest new car models that reflects the family heritage, and the large-size wheel hub shape is also very fashionable.

At the rear of the vehicle, the taillights of the new car adopt a complex new shape, with a flat red light strip wrapping around a white light group, featuring a multi-segment concave-convex design, which appears very personal. The trunk lines are concave and convex, and the rear bumper part adopts a special decoration corresponding to the front bumper that keeps in line with the overall style of the vehicle.

·Interior

The interior design of the Subaru XV adopts a driver-centric layout. The overall style is simple and practical, the upper part of the center console adopts a large-sized floating liquid crystal display screen, and the lower part retains the commonly used physical buttons, which are convenient to operate. The air conditioning control panel adopts a knob design, and two USB interfaces and a 12V power interface are provided at the bottom. The three-spoke multifunction steering wheel is wrapped in leather, which feels comfortable.

The seats are wrapped in fabric or leather, the fillings are soft and comfortable, and it has a good support. The front seats support electric adjustment, and the driver's seat even supports a memory function. The rear seats support backrest angle adjustment and can be folded in entirety to expand the trunk volume.

The Subaru XV is equipped with Subaru's EyeSight safety assistance system, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, active braking, and other functions. In addition, the new car is also equipped with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, voice recognition, and other functions.

·Power Aspect

In terms of power engines, the Subaru XV is equipped with a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power of 150 horsepower and a peak torque of 188 N·m. It is matched with a CVT stepless transmission. The power performance is moderate and can meet daily driving needs. The fuel consumption per 100km is 7.3L, and the top speed can reach 194km/h.

In terms of handling, the Subaru XV uses a full-time four-wheel drive system that gives the vehicle excellent grip and passability. The suspension tuning is biased towards comfort, and it can filter out road bumps very well. The steering system is light and precise, which can provide a good driving experience.

Through this article, I believe you have a preliminary understanding of the Subaru XV model. The next step should be to go to the physical store to feel the "flesh and blood" behind these parameter narratives. So, would you consider buying this model?