Test Drive Subaru XV since 2012 Crossover

Test Drive Subaru XV: Supernova Star

Kolesa.ru portal in the vicinity of St. Petersburg rated the light of the new star of the company Subaru, adding the dirt by all four wheels and not forgetting about the asphalt, on the newly emerged model XV, which lost the legendary name Impreza.
An already traditional spring test drive Subaru autochopling RRT spent this month earlier than before. And if a year ago, a rim from a dozen of all-wheel drive Subaru was rushed across the slopes of the park Tuutari, lifting only the May dust, then the track twin and thawed snow turned into a mud cell, becoming a real test for all cars.
Happened. A supernova star broke out in the cluster of Pleiad. Yes, how brightly! But, as the astronomers teach us, all supernovae is not at all new, but, the old stars who glowed before, though, so dimly, that they were barely visible even in powerful telescopes. And suddenly at some point, these inconspicuous nightlings flared up with such an unknown force that sometimes they are superior to the brightness all their galaxies.
Remember Subaru Impreza XV? Although she appeared with us not so long ago, but what sin to conceal, the big attention of buyers to himself was not able to attract and flicker dull in the sky. But suddenly this star shone bright, new light.
No, Subaru XV is absolutely not similar to the former pseudo-road hatchback Impreza with plastic overlays around the perimeter. Yes, his dimensions have changed almost noticeably: in length, the newcomer added only 20 mm, the wheel base was stretched, the width increased by 10 mm, and the height remained unchanged. Yes, and the design of fundamental changes also has not undergone. But the car looks completely different. Muscular and tightly shot down silhouette, adults (by the way, incoming already in basic equipment) 17-inch wheels and an impressive 220-millimeter road lumen shout about his masculinity and non-lawyer is already a real crossover. He is even dirt on the wheeled arches now.
But why should I be afraid to climb on it in a plowed rut, on which five minutes ago on Forester we drove without fears? Simply, falling inside the XV, the driver no longer sees all this external off-road attributes in front of him the usual C-class hatchback. Everything is available here: and the familiar low landing, and the lowered windshield, leaving its racks somewhere far ahead, even an effort on the steering wheel and the cab rolls are not issued in X-Wi-type crossover. Cheating, and only! And therefore it was doubly surprisingly to see how patiently demolishing the spring of the Springtollis, the car was diligently mesible with all four wheels (with a frankly road protector) of the clay and slowly moved forward.
But the four-wheel drive on the SUBARU XV test connected only a simple multi-disc clutch without blocking and lower gear, which under normal conditions divides the torque between the front and rear wheels in the proportion of 60:40. However, the Japanese engineers have provided such a full drive scheme only for cars with a Linatronic variator, which stood on this test Subaru. And the company came to him the same two-liter 150-strong Opposite Motor of the new FB series, already familiar to us by Forestra. Crossovers with mechanics, whether they have the same two-liter engine under the hood or an alternative 1.6-liter 114-strong four, is laid a more serious variant of a symmetrical inter-sieve differential blockable by the Vussocyat. In addition, the version with a 1.6 liter engine can also boast of a lower transmission.
Touch the basic oppository from 114 hp And 5-speed mechanics succeeded only on ordinary roads and, I must say, for calm movements in the space of this engine, without a small half-and-half-way crossover, it is enough, but no more. To no interference to the surrounding journey to the transport stream turn the engine will have to be stronger, but to wake a pleasant short-spectal lever box faster. But how nicely controlled XV. Thanks to the low center of gravity, the Japanese crossover will be eagerly and without frightening rolls, even speed binders of turns passes. And to knock him down from the trajectory for only major codobins.
With the rest of the asphalt flaws collected and as if impenetrable suspension copes playing. Quietly and without unpleasant blows on the steering wheel, without complaining of his fate, it worked out the relief of any road offered by the driver. Here for this exemplary handling and for the travelers and responsive motors, Subaru loved for a long time, but how is the new crossover, for example, with comfort?
Ideal and comprehensively developed cars, as well, and people do not exist in nature. So our subaru has not exceeded. A loving active ride and unpretentious to the comfort and practicality of the salon, the driver of XV is likely to do. But even he, one day, unwittingly by comparing the volume of the trunk of a beloved car with competitors, can disappear. After all, those 310 liters of the useful volume provided here for baggage, it is even by the standards of the Holf Class hatchbacks a rather modest amount. Although, there is a positive effect that will delight passengers of the back row of the seats: if the volume of the trunk compared to the predecessor is remained unchanged, and the wheelbase, as we know, added 20 mm, then all these millimeters of additional space got exactly .
Indeed, in sensations, it became more rapidly: knees are still far from the back of the front armchairs, and the head does not support the roof. But the third one is still superfluous, and he will feel it himself and not by sacrificed their neighbors. He will simply interfere with his own legs: because of the high central tunnel there are nowhere to attach them.
But the problems of the Indians of the leader do not worry, the driver on his cozy, as if by him a crocated chair is very comfortable. In addition, all controls are on the usual places, the devices are simple and not overloaded with information, the front panel does not carry the traces of unnecessary decorations all this as a whole creates a feeling of necessary sufficiency and minimalism, characteristic exclusively for German and Japanese cars. However, after some time, I already want to see some kind of necessary, but a pleasant trifle, which at least somehow animated the car. Let it be stylish o'clock or, for example, a fancy retractable cup holder. Because, probably, not the largest, but bright and contrast color display of the multimedia system seems like the most elemental element of the cabin.
The nature of Subaru XV turned out to be easy: it is very easy to find a common language with the machine, do not adapt and pretend. And this definitely should like the youth to which the developers were expected. Thirty-five years. This is the average age of the XV owner, on which SUBARU was focused on. And it is the age of buyers and the characters of cars should help close at the price of Forester and XV to avoid internal competition. Well, the fight against the external rivals is not aware of the newcomer, that's for sure: competitors will be checked under two dozen.
But, as we already know, the outbreak of supernova lasts quite a long time and at this time eclipses all the surrounding stars with its light. Maybe it will happen? One clear now XV surpassed its predecessor. He became more interesting.
Prices on Subaru XV
The choice of complete sets of a new crossover on the Russian market is wide. And all versions, regardless of the volume of the engine, are equipped with a constant full-wheel drive.
In the basic configuration BL, even with a 1.6-liter 114-strong engine and 5-speed mechanical mechanics, XV looks unchanged: such a crossover is laid 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, a winter package that includes heated front seats, mirrors and zones Peace of wiper, climate control, four-speaker audio system, stabilization system (VDC) and assistant when touching a slope, front airbags and security alarms. The price of such a subaru XV 974 200 rubles, and equipped with a variator, it will cost already 1 008 300 rubles.
In an option to equip the SS to the database, additional side airbags will be added to the database, the audio system will sing six speakers, the USB port and control buttons on the steering wheel will be added to it, which, together with the gearbox, will receive a leather finish. Well, the cost of the car will rise to 1,012,500 rubles. Supplement for the variator 34 100 rubles.
The DE version is offered exclusively with the variator and besides all of the above, it can boast toned rear windows and a built-in navigation system. The price of version 1.6 DE begins with a mark of 1,102,200 rubles.
As for crossovers with double-liter motors, the SS is for a more powerful 150-strong engine and the 6-speed mechanics almost completely repeats the same name for the younger engine. The only difference is that now the rails were settled on the roof, and the driver had the opportunity to use cruise control. Such XV will cost 1,102,200 rubles. The same car, but with a variator, complete with which now commemorate gear switches will come out more expensive for 33,400 rubles.
The following option for equipping CD assumes the presence of xenon headlights. And in the KF version, the factory tinting of the rear windows, navigation, remote access system and engine starting without a key becomes available. This car, equipped with a variator, costs 1,248,200 rubles.
The last three versions, FG, FH, EH, are supplied only with the variator and imply light and rain sensors, the color display of the side computer, the rear view chamber, the leather cabin trim, the electrically regulating the driver's seat, two-zone climate control, and the last two more and the hatch in Rooftop. Thus, the top SUBARU XV will cost 1 321,700 rubles.
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After spending a few hours in the company of three Subaru XV with different engines and in various equipment, we came to the conclusion that it all optimal for the crossover will be a combination of a two-liter engine and a manual box. It is this tandem that reveals the capabilities of the chassis and the full drive on XV. Well, a reasonable sufficiency refers us to the nearest available option for equipping. And it turns out to be at all the poor and quite safe CC, which is estimated at 1,102,200 rubles
The new model is based on the Subaru Impreza platform. And despite the fact that XV looks larger, the mass of the car is reduced by 90 kg, compared with the donor. The changes affected the suspension settings: strengthened the supports of the shock absorbers, and the fastenings of the front levers and transverse stability stabilizers became hard. In addition, Subaru XV has an impressive road clearance of 22 cm for its class.
The legendary subarovsk opposites, which received new indexes: FB16 and FB20 (volume, respectively, 1.6 and 2.0 liters) are modernized. Thanks to technical changes and a new assembly principle, a torque indicator in the middle turn zone has been increased and at the same time improved efficiency.
Transmission for XV are offered three. Engine 1.6 got a five-speed mechanic, while a pair with a two-liter is a MCP with six gears. But automatic transmission and in that, and in another version, one is a stepless Lineartronic variator using a wedge-shaped chain in its design.
The full drive system depends on the type of selected box. In mechanical versions, a symmetric intersective differential is used, combined with a powerful blockable clutch. In addition, for the best realization of the torque, the transmission of 1.6-liter Subaru XV is equipped with a lower transmission.
A version with a variator box has a multi-disc clutch in the rear wheel drive, which redistributes 60% of the thrust on the front axis, and when the slip is blocked.
 
 
Service cost
As with most Japanese cars, the Subaru XV applies a warranty for three years or 100,000 km of run. At the same time, four mandatory buyers will have to get a potential buyer.
5000 km. TO-0 about 5,600 rubles
15000 km. TO-1 about 11,600 rubles.
30000 km. TO-2 about 16,900 rubles.
45000 km. TO-3 about 11,600 rubles.
SUBRU XV competitors in the Russian market
The segment of medium-sized crossovers is now great as ever, and worthy proposals in it are quite a lot, both among the countrymen-Japanese and among European brands.
Skoda Yeti.
PEUGEOT 4008.
 

A source: Magazine "Wheels" [May 2012]