Test: Subaru XV 2.0D Trend
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As a niche car manufacturer, Subaru does not have a large production capacity and, moreover, places great emphasis on reliability. So it's not surprising that new models are less common than exotic birds in our country, since in order for the bosses to agree, designers draw, technicians do it, and factory test drivers test. And the few new items that can boast an asterisk on the sign can be purchased in the next salon. We, of course, mean the Toyota Verso S and GT 86, which were created in collaboration with Subaru, which is why the pranksters call them Toyobaru.
So if you want a thoroughbred Subaru with a fresh design and can't get it cheaper from a nearby dealer, check out the new XV. As we briefly wrote in our seventh issue of this year, when we introduced the CVT XNUMX-liter petrol engine, the XV with permanent symmetrical all-wheel drive and boxer engines fully satisfies the traditional buyers of this Japanese brand and is on the hunt for new ones with a fresh design. Distance from the ground (like a Forester!) And the "shorter" first gear is more intended to make it easier to navigate the boat at sea than a beginner at the Pocek tank range. But with the right tires, you don't have to worry about staying in the first puddle on the road for a long weekend or the first downhill when snow falls, as the AWD center differential and viscous clutch does the job well.
So what's the difference between the orange we posted in March and the white here? The first and largest, of course, is the gearbox.
If we missed the dynamics at infinity and blew our nose due to the volume, these comments suddenly disappeared. The six-speed manual transmission is fast and accurate, so there is no reason to avoid it on a large arc.
The first gear is shorter for more efficient hill start and full load, and at highway speeds the engine will rumble more loudly than it will complain loudly. Unfortunately, noise appeared all over the track. Due to the more angular body structure, a little more noise was caused by a gust of wind, which warned that the coefficient of drag of this car was not quite a record. And when we mentioned the line of tanks earlier: although the build quality was not top notch (ha, well, we have them, at the back door I thought I closed them a few times), you have a feeling in this car that it is indestructible ...
If you haven't driven a Subaru yet, it's hard for me to describe it to you, but the design with them has never been up to usability. Maybe that's why in the interior (which is even revolutionary and daring for Subaru), do not raise your nose above the durable plastic in the middle of the ledge or door, as this plastic will look exactly the same after 300 kilometers or ten years.
Another difference was in the engine. As we noted at the international presentation, a two-liter turbodiesel and a manual transmission is the best combination you can think of. The turbodiesel starts pulling well from 1.500 rpm and the next 1.000 rpm offers maximum torque and likes to spin even higher, although it is not necessary.
You will not comment on the noise from under the hood, since the boxer engine is quite smooth. It's a shame they didn't put more effort into the sound of the engine to make better use of the horizontal position of the cylinders for the pleasant sound so typical of gasoline Subaru. Fuel consumption ranged from seven to eight liters, and at slightly higher highway speeds, it approached the average 8,5 liters. In short, you can't go wrong with a turbodiesel and manual transmission!
Even if you shop with your eyes, you are actually pulling a wallet out of your back pocket, so a few words on how to indulge your ass. It sits well, mainly thanks to the ergonomic seats and the well-adjustable longitudinally adjustable steering wheel.
Because of the height, this car could easily be advised for older people who find it difficult to get in and out, but I should note that the legs are in a slightly tighter position when seated than is typical for, say, Forester. ...
Due to the lower vehicle height, we sit much more evenly, which is especially suitable for young (dynamic) drivers. Miracles in the lower space, even the omnipotent Japanese cannot work ... For the trunk can only be said of medium size (at 380 liters it is slightly larger than that of the Golf), with the backrest lowered (which adds up to a ratio of 1/3 to 2/3) we get almost flat bottom. Thanks to the repair kit, there is a little more space for little things under the base trunk.
While the luggage space in the nearly 4,5 meters long car is more modest, there won't be any compromises in the rear seats. When I tried to ride in the back seat with gritted teeth and a heavy heart, I had no problem with my 180 centimeters. It did not bother at all, although as a sworn motorist I prefer to sit behind the wheel.
Five stars for test crashes, a standard stability system and as many as three airbags (including knee pads!), And curtains at the front and rear mean there was no compromise on safety. The test car also had a lot of equipment, from xenon headlights to a parking aid camera, and of course, there was also a hands-free system, cruise control, and a radio with CD player and USB and AUX inputs.
Although we are very busy during the holidays, and therefore the weekend at work, the Subaru people must have drunk some baby brandy at the presentation of the Model XV. We'd like to have a little more free day to put on the roof of the XV motorcycle and ride towards adventure, away from concrete and asphalt.
Face to face: Tomaž Porekar
Subaru's advantage is the well-known so-called symmetrical four-wheel drive, in which it adds its own low-center-of-gravity engine with two cylinders "stacked" on each side of the crankshaft (boxer). We really get something out of this if we want enough dynamics from the car. In fact, the XV will only satisfy fans, a true Subaru, because it feels the same as other cars of this brand - those that were released five or fifteen or more years ago. The XV is pleasantly small when it comes to parking (but not overly transparent) and feels secure when we're driving with it, whether it's narrow and twisty or wide and unpretentious. Is it economical? Yes, but only if the driver thinks about it all the time!
Alyosha Mrak, photo: Sasha Kapetanovich
XV 2.0D Trend (2012)
Basic data
| Sales: | Interservice doo |
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| Base model price: | 22.990 € |
| Test model cost: | 31.610 € |
| Power: | 108kW (149 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 9,2 with |
| Maximum speed: | 198 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 8l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | 3-year or 100.000 km general warranty, 3-year mobile warranty, 3-year varnish warranty, 12-year rust warranty. |
| Systematic review | 15.000 km |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
| Regular services, works, materials: | 1.273 € |
|---|---|
| Fuel: | 10.896 € |
| Tires (1) | 2.030 € |
| Loss of value (within 5 years): | 15.330 € |
| Compulsory insurance: | 3.155 € |
| CASCO INSURANCE (+ B, K), AO, AO + | 7.395 ( |
| Calculate the cost of auto insurance | |
| Buy up | € 40.079 0,40 (km cost: XNUMX) €) |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - boxer - turbodiesel - front-mounted transverse - bore and stroke 86 × 86 mm - displacement 1.998 cm³ - compression 16,0: 1 - maximum power 108 kW (147 hp) at 3.600 rpm – average piston speed at maximum power 10,3 m/s – specific power 54,1 kW/l (73,5 l. – exhaust turbocharger – charge air cooler. |
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| Energy transfer: | engine drives all four wheels - 6-speed manual transmission - gear ratio I. 3,454 1,750; II. 1,062 hours; III. 0,785 hours; IV. 0,634; V. 0,557; VI. 4,111 – differential 7 – rims 17 J × 225 – tires 55/17 R 2,05, rolling circumference XNUMX m. |
| Capacity: | 198 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 9,3 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 6,8/5,0/5,6 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 146 g/km. |
| Transportation and suspension: | limousine - 5 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single wishbones, suspension struts, three-spoke wishbones, stabilizer - rear multi-link axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer - front disc brakes (forced cooling), rear disc, ABS, parking mechanical brake on the rear wheels (lever between seats) - rack and pinion steering wheel, electric power steering, 3,1 turns between extreme points. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.435 kg - permissible total weight 1.960 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake: 1.600 kg, without brake: 750 kg - permissible roof load: 80 kg. |
| External dimensions: | vehicle width 1.780 mm - vehicle width with mirrors 1.990 mm - front track 1.525 mm - rear 1.525 mm - driving radius 10,8 m. |
| Inner dimensions: | front width 1.450 mm, rear 1.410 mm - front seat length 500 mm, rear seat 460 mm - steering wheel diameter 370 mm - fuel tank 60 l. |
| Box: | The spaciousness of the bed, measured from AM with a standard set of 5 Samsonite scoops (scanty 278,5 liters): 5 seats: 1 aircraft suitcase (36 L), 2 suitcases (68,5 L), 1 backpack (20 L). |
| Standard equipment: | driver and front passenger airbags - side airbags - curtain airbags - ISOFIX mountings - ABS - ESP - power steering - automatic air conditioning - power windows front and rear - electrically adjustable and heated rear-view mirrors - radio with CD player and MP3 player – multifunction steering wheel – remote control central locking – height and depth adjustment steering wheel – driver's seat adjustable in height – separate rear seat – trip computer. |
Our measurements
| T = 20 ° C / p = 1.133 mbar / rel. vl. = 45% / Tires: Yokohama Geolandar G95 225/55 / R 17 V / Odometer status: 8.872 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 9,2s |
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| 402m from the city: | 16,5 years ( 133 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 9,0s (14,5) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 11,1s (14,6) |
| Maximum speed: | 198km / h (B. in VII.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 7,3l / 100km |
| Maximum consumption: | 8,5l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 8,0 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 130 km / h: | 69,8m |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 41,3m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 60dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 59dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 57dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 6rd gear | 56dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 3rd gear | 62dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 4rd gear | 61dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 5rd gear | 59dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 4rd gear | 63dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 5rd gear | 62dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 6rd gear | 61dB |
| Idling noise: | 40dB |
Overall rating (328/420)
Sworn Subaru drivers won't be disappointed with this car, they'll even be impressed by the proven technology in the new guise. For others, the following applies: XV is special, so it also needs to be forgiven for something, say, not such a prestigious plastic, smaller trunk, higher consumption during dynamic driving, etc.
Exterior (12/15)
Fresh exterior yet unmistakable Subaru.
Interior (92/140)
Plenty of room inside, the trunk is a little more modest, a few points are lost in comfort and materials.
Engine, transmission (54
/ 40)The engine is not only special, but also sprightly, good gearbox, precise steering.
Driving performance (60
/ 95)Predictable road position, high stability, good braking feeling.
Performance (29/35)
You won't be disappointed with the agility and acceleration even at top speed, although 200 km / h doesn't work.
Security (36/45)
Five stars in test accidents, as many as seven airbags and a standard stabilization system, as well as xenon headlights, a camera ...
Economy (45/50)
Medium warranty, little loss of value when selling used.
We praise and reproach
four-wheel drive vehicle
engine
Transmission
fresh features
gusts of wind with greater speed
barrel size
slightly harsh suspension
