Test Drive Subaru XV since 2012 Crossover

Subaru XV from 974 200 p.

The first acquaintance with Subaru XV took place in the cozy, not our warm Florence. Surely, many grinned themselves, on those roads and with their climate, any car will seem good.


Partly agree. That is why we gladly adopted an invitation to the Russian test XV.

The Russian meeting with Subaru XV took place near the Oka in the Stupinsky district of the Moscow region. Winter this year to the latter held the defense, therefore, despite the already spring sun, the entire surrounding landscape was absolutely white. Moreover, two serious snowfall passed the day before. Well, even more interesting.


Salon Subaru XV Ascetic and functional

From Moscow, we left ... on the locomotive. Yes, yes, in the real locomotive of the sixties of the production, which is comfortable and pretty quickly taken to a group of test journalists from the overloaded capital. So the company Subaru wanted to emphasize the connection of times. Perhaps this move really managed. New XV looked on the background of steam train as something fantastic, alien.

The start of the test drive was given at the Zhilevo railway station. We are going on a two-liter gasoline version, which is likely to be the most popular in Russia. The type of coating on the 80-kilometer route was constantly changing from dry or wet asphalt to bare ice. It was possible to evaluate good brakes. On all modifications of the XV, they are always disk everywhere. Compared to the same Impreza, the brake system began to respond faster to the driver's commands. In addition, the spring brake pads added a spring refund mechanism to reduce the friction level. And this, in turn, reduces fuel consumption.

On ordinary country roads XV worked on the top five. But a more serious test was expected ahead. Especially for our test, the organizers built two special courses in the snow field. The first was a circular rally highway with a length of 1100 m, the second icy road with elk. Started with rally.

Snow track full of sharp turns, which should have been held, slowed to almost zero. Unlike traditional Subaru, XV suspension stands a reasonable comfort. Feeling crazy race on a stool at gully never arisen. wheel-drive system with electronic control provided excellent handling and a peculiar reliability even during the abrupt maneuvers. Thus even entering the pit formed on the track do not lead to severe breakdowns suspension. In normal mode, torque is distributed in a ratio of 60:40. The transmission control unit responds to traffic conditions, such as acceleration, uphill, rotation, adjusting the distribution of torque between the axles. In the event of a slipping front wheel system increases torque share distributed to the rear wheels, providing greater traction.


XV easily cope with the treacherous turns snowy slopes

After the rally was the turn of moose test. First try. On the ice chute (fortunately, we Studded) accelerates to 55 km / h. I went into the corridor, sharp perestavka left, right, exit. The machine is not for a moment doubt given its instability. A second attempt to pass at 65 km / h. The result is the same. Attempts are increasing, the speed constantly increases, and XV playfully held moose without a doubt. Doubts arose only at the level of 90. Then I decided not to continue. All clear limit close.

Subaru XV, without a doubt, created for the city. But it could be called a universal soldier, able, if not to repeat, then came close for the management and to the cross-country off-road cars. Our verdict: fit for operation in Russia!

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
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Throughput, handling on slippery surfaces, effective brakes.
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The striking exterior of the car could have a bright interior design.

Driving
XV is able to cope well with the snow-covered road suburbs.

Salon
Characterized by asceticism and functionality.

Comfort
The car turned out to be a surprisingly comfortable and convenient.

Security
XV is protected by the latest security science.

Price
Minimum price XV 974 200 rubles. Option 1.6 with CVT, is worth up to 1.0083 million rubles. A maximum stuffing with 2-liter engine will cost 1,321,700 rubles.
 

SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions mm 4450h1780h1615
4-cylinder engine, 1995 cm3
150/6200 hp / min-1, 196/4200 Nm
Automatic Transmission, 6-stupas., Drive full
Dynamics 187 km / h, 10.7 s to 100 km / h
Fuel consumption of 7.9 l / 100 km in mix. Cycle
Competitors Nissan Qashqai, Skoda Yeti,
Mitsubishi ASX, Volkswagen Tiguan
 

A source: Journal 5 Wheel [June 2012]