2021 Subaru XV Review: 2.0iL Snapshot

The XV 2.0iL is the second step in Subaru's four-level line of small SUVs. Its MSRP is $31,990.

Competing with mid-range variants of the Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Toyota C-HR and Mitsubishi ASX, the 2.0iL has Subaru's signature all-wheel drive system as standard. It's also one of two XV options available as a hybrid, with an MSRP of $35,490.

The 2.0iL complements the base 2.0i by adding a larger 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, and premium cloth-trimmed seats, but continues with standard 17-inch alloy wheels, halogen headlights, standard air intake. air conditioning, as well as keyless entry and push button ignition.

Crucially, the 2.0iL is the first class to receive the forward-facing components of Subaru's EyeSight safety package, which includes automatic emergency braking at motorway speed with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist with lane departure warning, adaptive cruise. - control and advance. car start alert.

The 2.0iL is powered by the same naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer engine as the rest of the petrol models, with a power output of 115kW/196Nm. This is only an automatic CVT transmission that drives all four wheels.

Meanwhile, the Hybrid L has a 2.0kW/110Nm 196-liter engine paired with an electric motor housed in the transmission that can deliver 12.3kW/66Nm.

The petrol XVs have a relatively small boot volume of 310 liters (VDA), while the L and S Hybrid have a boot volume of 345 liters, with these hybrid variants losing a compact under-floor spare in favor of a puncture repair kit. .

The 2.0iL has a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating from 2017 and is backed by a five-year, unlimited-mileage brand warranty.