7.8
2023 Subaru XV review
With a new generation on the way, the current Subaru XV makes a solid case for itself as a reliable, no-nonsense small SUV buy.
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James Wong
2022 Subaru XV vs 2024 Honda HR-V Comparison
Subaru XV
Honda HR-V
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2022 Subaru
XV
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2024 Honda
HR-V
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Subaru XV 2.0i-S AWD
Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
312 to 441 km
40L
172 to 248 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,690
$34,900 - $42,900
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well sized and priced
- 2.0i-S ticks most feature boxes
- All-round competence
Misses
- Gruff engine on cold start, under load
- Annoying EyeSight beeps and bongs
- Small boot
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive refinement
- Magic Seats bring real practicality gains
- Spacious, attractive cabin
Misses
- Lack of a centre rear seatbelt is a copout
- No spare wheel
- Not the cheapest small hybrid SUV
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The HR-V is available in the following colours:
- Premium Opal pearlescent
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
All colours are a no cost option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 115kW | 89kW - 96kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm | 145Nm - 253Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3500 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 10.6 - 13.5 | |
