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 Lexus LBX Comparison
Subaru XV
Lexus LBX
2022 Subaru
XV
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2024 Lexus
LBX
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Based on the Subaru XV 2.0i-S AWD
Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
312 to 441 km
36L
137 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,690
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable around town
- Plush materials
- Tech connectivity
Misses
- Cramped interior space
- Engine noise at higher speeds
- Questionable value
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 | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1490 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | INLINE 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 115kW | 67kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm | 120Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 14 | |
