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 Nissan Qashqai Comparison
Subaru XV
Nissan Qashqai
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2022 Subaru
XV
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2024 Nissan
Qashqai
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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 Nissan Qashqai TI e-POWER (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
312 to 441 km
55L
286 to 336 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- (Generally) refined hybrid system
- Impressive interior design
- Solid real-world efficiency
Misses
- No getting away from the price
- Not quite as efficient as some rivals
- Engine can be coarse at times
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
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Platinum
- Burgundy
- Fuji Sunset Red
- Ivory Pearl
- Magnetic Blue
- Pearl Black
ST+ grades and above can be optioned with two tone designs, namely:
- Ivory Pearl with Pearl Black Roof
- Pearl Black with Gun Metallic Roof
- Fuji Sunset Red with Pearl Black Roof
- Two-tone Ceramic Grey with Pearl Black Roof
- Magnetic Blue with Pearl Black Roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1332 - 1497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 115kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm | 250Nm - 330Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 8 - 10.3 | |
