Quick test: Subaru XV 2.0 mhev Premium (2021) // Ridge and descent – and through the corners
Subaru is one of those brands that has gone unnoticed in recent years, especially since the WRX STI (formerly the Impreza WRX STI). I believe that many people have not heard of the Model XV. – despite the fact that he has been in Slovenia for ten years, we tested his previous generation three times. It has since been extensively refurbished, but it's really an Impreza that differs from the classic station wagon by being farther off the ground and with lots of protective plastics. So, just lipstick and a different name? Far from it!
Although the XV is based on a sedan, it, like the Impreza, is equipped with permanent all-wheel drive. The relatively short overhangs (especially the rear ones) and the 22-centimeter distance from the ground suggest that you can go on an off-road journey with it. To make you feel great there, it also offers a choice between three driving programs, or rather, between three all-wheel drive programs.: the first is for off-road driving, the second is for driving on snow and gravel, and the third, with which I also feel best in mud (and even deep snow should not give me any problems).
Although the test car was shod with regular Michelin tires, thanks to the powerful enough hybrid powertrain (the electric motor adds 60Nm of torque) and the automatic continuously variable transmission, they gnawed into gravel slopes almost without problems. I confess that the tasks that I set for him were not extreme (the car was almost new, so I really didn't want to inflict combat wounds on him right away)however, they have surpassed those usually available to most drivers with vacation homes in non-residential areas. XV never even bothered.
Avoiding obstacles when driving off-road, I was even happier that the XV was equipped with a front wide-angle camera. This image is not shown on the center display of the infotainment system, but on the multifunction display at the top of the armature, so there was little need to look away from the road surface.
The specified screen also shows the operation of many other systems, from the system Vision (already available as standard), it includes a dual-camera system that monitors traffic up to 110 meters in front of the vehicle and is thus critical for emergency braking, active radar cruise control, exit warning off the lane and other solutions. ) power unit, air conditioning and could go on and on.
Thus, the infotainment system is designed for the navigation device and multimedia content, while the center display of the dashboard more or less only shows data from the on-board computer. It means simple and transparent.
If you're not one of those drivers who demands all the switches and surfaces in your car to be touch sensitive, but prefer the classics, the XV is a car that might surprise you. The Japanese did not complicate matters. Switches are not exactly an aesthetic concept, but they are distinguished by a logical arrangement (those that we use less often are removed from view accordingly).
Other than that, the cockpit, driver's seat and materials selected are somewhat in line with expectations, given that the car costs a paltry 37.450 euros. The biggest complaints are the electrically adjustable seats, which do not allow for lumbar stiffness adjustment. In addition, there is no lateral support.
Off-road driving does not pose any problems for him, besides, it is quite solid and even slightly exceeds expectations, even on a well-groomed surface. All four wheels are independently attached to the body, and the suspension is even slightly stiffer than you might expect. This is evident on short bumps where impacts are quickly transmitted to the cockpit, while successfully absorbing longer bumps, preventing the body from floating. Cornering is fairly accurate, and body lean is just a sample, despite the long travel of the dampers. The boxy design of the engine (a trademark of Subaru) certainly contributes to the good position of the car, which contributes to the car's lower center of gravity.
As already mentioned, the car is equipped with a hybrid transmission with e-boxer markings, which we wrote about in the Impreza test (AM 10/20). It is a combination of a 110 kilowatt (150 "horsepower") four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine with a CVT transmission. (by the way, this is one of the best gearboxes of its kind, but, of course, it is far from perfect), which has a built-in electric motor with a capacity of 12,3 kilowatts and is connected to a half-kilowatt-hour of a large 'battery above the rear axle, through which electricity is transmitted.
Thanks to the hybrid system, the car can move exclusively on electricity at speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour, and in ideal conditions even up to one kilometer without a break. Considering this is a mild hybrid, it's definitely reliable, but I would have liked a slightly larger battery that would provide more electrical autonomy in the city. - or more electric motor power, which would unload the gasoline engine at start-up. Especially given the fact that the XV used up 7,3 liters of fuel on our standard lap in near-ideal conditions and while driving economically. However, consumption on the highway at a speed of 130 kilometers per hour can increase to nine liters.
Subaru XV 2.0 mhev Premium (2021 .)
Basic data
| Sales: | Subaru Italy |
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| Test model cost: | 37.490 € |
| Base model price with discounts: | 32.990 € |
| Test model price discount: | 37.490 € |
| Power: | 110kW (150 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 10,7 with |
| Maximum speed: | 193 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 7,9l / 100km |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | Engine: 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, petrol, displacement 1.995 cm3, maximum power 110 kW (150 hp) at 5.600-6.000 rpm, maximum torque 194 Nm at 4.000 rpm. Electric motor: maximum power 12,3 kW - maximum torque 66 Nm |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives all four wheels - the transmission is a variator. |
| Capacity: | top speed 193 km/h - 0–100 km/h acceleration 10,7 s - average combined fuel consumption (WLTP) 7,9 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 180 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.554 kg - permissible gross weight 1.940 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.485 mm - width 1.800 mm - height 1.615 mm - wheelbase 2.665 mm - fuel tank 48 l. |
| Box: | 380 |
We praise and reproach
field capacity
rich set of help systems
cabin soundproofing
consumption
small trunk
seat
