2021 Subaru XV Review: Snapshot 2.0i-Premium

Rivaling mid-range variants of the Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos and Toyota C-HR, the 2.0i-Premium offers a higher level of performance when paired with its signature all-wheel drive system. Interestingly, the 2.0i-Premium is not available as a hybrid.

The 2.0i-Premium complements the 2.0iL equipment with a sliding sunroof, sat-nav, heated side mirrors, and from 2021 now has the full EyeSight active safety package.

The 2.0i-Premium package includes Automatic Speed Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control and Front Vehicle Alert, Blind Spot Monitoring, Cross Crossing Alert. back movement. , and emergency braking in reverse.

Elsewhere, the 2.0i-Premium shares a 2.0-inch 8.0iL multimedia touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android auto, a 4.2-inch control screen, and a 6.3-inch information screen. It also has a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter with premium cloth interior trim, halogen headlights and 17-inch alloy wheels.

The 2.0i-Premium continues to be powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer engine with 115kW/196Nm, driving all four wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission. Official / combined fuel consumption is 7.0 l / 100 km.

The 2.0i-Premium has a small boot volume of 310 liters VDA and has a compact spare tire under the boot floor.

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