Test Drive Subaru XV since 2012 Crossover

Subaru XV. New word

Stanislav Pavlov, chief editor, 40 years old, driver experience 23 years old, goes to - Mazda 6

Subaru XV undoubtedly refers to the class of so-called compact crossovers, which for several years in a row increases the presence in the world car market. The first acquaintance with the debutant took place in the rainy winter Florence. Of course, being in that climate, it is difficult to assume how the car behaves among the snowdrifts. But we promise that we will definitely test the XV in our conditions

Subaru XV. Price: OT 977 200 p. On sale: since April 2012


Subaru XV is a new type of crossover, which, on the idea of \u200b\u200bthe creators, should be allocated out of surprise appearance and excellent functionality. In practice, the combination of the horizontal-opposite engine Boxer and the traditional full drive for the Japanese manufacturer provides good stability, which managed to check on winding roads in the vicinity of Florence.


Subaru XV organically fits into the landscape of the metropolis

So, we will dwell on the motors in more detail, for they deserve it. First of all, it is worth paying attention to two gasoline aggregates with a volume of 1.6 (114 liters.) And 2.0 liters (150 l.). For the first time in 20 years, Subaru has developed a family of engines that comes to the change of the EJ series used now on all passenger cars of the brand. The new FB series, as they say in official materials, retains the advantages of horizontal opposite motors, but is distinguished by fuel economy with a pronounced accent for torque in the range of small and medium revolutions.

Technically, the savvy readers will be interested to know that Subaru managed to achieve an increase in the piston running, while retaining the same overall width as the previous engine, due to changes in the layout of the valve system and the mechanism of their drive. The longer stroke of the piston and the active valve control system led to an increase in torque in the range of low and medium-sized crankshaft speeds.

Simply put, when you click on the accelerator pedal, you feel dynamic and at the same time smooth acceleration. This quality is difficult to overestimate in the conditions of reveling corks of the metropolis, where all riding is divided into short segments of accelerations and braking. It remains to add that the 1.6-liter version equipped with the latest automatic transmission is accelerated to 100 km / h for 13.8 s. The two-liter option is faster by 3.1 s. And the fastest Subaru XV will be a crossover with a 2-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 147 liters. with. capable of gaining a hundred for 9.3 s. True, here we are talking only about manual KP. There is no automatic machine for diesel engine yet. But it is unlikely to stop lovers of this kind of engines. Diesels with turbocharger is really good: dynamic, economical, obedient and with almost absent vibrations.

The new LoreArtronic transmission is deserved, providing smooth gear shifting. In addition, the optimized gear ratio makes movement along winding and hilly roads is much more enjoyable. It can be said that the 6-speed ACP is a practically perfect balance between sensitivity to the driver teams and a comfortable ride. This was achieved thanks to a combination of control of controllability with smooth and linear acceleration.
We recommend paying attention to the manual control mode of the ACP, which is carried out using stealing switches. The driver can instantly find the correct transmission under normal motion, cutting braking or rapid acceleration, without taking hands from the steering wheel. The quick response to the commands from the machine can feel if not a rally, then at least a very gambling person. If you click on the steering wheel switch when the transmission is in the range D, the transmission control temporarily switches to manual mode. When a computer understands that the car moves at a constant speed, the ACP itself returns to Drive.


The complex form of anterior optics add a car of originality

Towning on Italian serpents, I involuntarily tried to present XV in the face of my native Moscow. How will the crossover behave in winter? How will behave at six in the evening in a tunnel on the third ring? How? How? How? Of course, we can only answer these questions only with time when we spend tests in Russia. Although a little to look into the future can already today.

Surely the popularity of the novelty will contribute to a solid clearance of 22 cm, which gives confidence in the snowy juicy, while overcoming border stones and other obstacles. If you present a typical habitat of Subaru XV, then, with a lot of probability, it will be, of course, the city. Moreover, the city is Russian with sharp changes in the quality of coating, temperature regimes, with snow, ice and other charms of our daily existence. In other words, we are dealing with a city car, which allows something more than a city car. At the same time, the crossover will become a sure other during country glands. Fortunately, it has everything you need to transport skis, snowboards and other attributes of a healthy lifestyle.


It remains to add that EURO NCAP Subaru XV has received a maximum assessment on EURO NCAP SUBARU XV tests. When this material was preparing, it became known that the Russian tests of the new crossover will take place at the end of winter. In the program off-road route, laid among the snow near Moscow. Then let's put all the points over I.


For the first time in 20 years, SUBARU engineers have developed a fundamentally new engine family

Driving
The car keeps the road well even during sharp maneuvers. This is the merit of a symmetric full drive from Subaru.

Salon
Interior ascetic. But here it is uniquely felt style.

Comfort
Of course, this is not a business class sedan, but you won't call it stool.

Security
On EURO NCAP CHAC tests, the car received top grades. With this parameter, everything is just fine.

Price
At the level of competitors.


ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
The optimal set of motors: two gasoline and one diesel, released appearance, traditional for Subaru full drive system
Ambiguous design, lack of automatic transmission for diesel version

Love not love
Rear view mirrors are equipped with rotation signal repeaters. All as in adults. Healthy
For the first time in 20 years, SUBARU engineers have developed a fundamentally new engine family. Freshly
The ACP is distinguished by a quick response to pressing the accelerator pedal. Quickly

Specifications Subaru XV
Dimensions 4450x1780x1615mm
Base 2635 mm
Curb weight 1415 kg
Full mass n. d.
Clearance 220 mm
Ragge volume 310 l
Volume of fuel tank 60 l
4-cylinder engine, 1995 cm3,
150 hp / 6200 min-1, 196/4200 nm
Dynamics 187 km / h, 10.7 s to 100 km / h
Competitors Nissan Qashqai, Skoda Yeti,
Mitsubishi ASX, Volkswagen Tiguan

VERDICT
New Japanese car perfect combination of crossover with a city car. Subaru XV will be equally organically to look at the snow-covered roads near Moscow and in urban traffic jams. The car will surely enjoy good demand in large Russian cities.
 

A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [February 2012]