Subaru has unveiled their new XV crossover today in Frankfurt.
The
car expresses "Enjoyment and Peace of Mind’, with everything included in
a package that combines a comfortable and spacious interior with the
characteristics of an SUV.
Through the Subaru XV the automaker
debuts the new generation 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre Boxer engine and the
2.0-litre Boxer Diesel engine, as well as the new Lineatronic CVT
transmission and the Auto Start Stop system with Idle reduction.
The
information provided today is in reference with the European version
Subaru XV which as we already mentioned will come in three Euro 5
compliant grades. These include the 1.6i engine which is fitted on the
base model and which replaces the current 1.5-litre petrol plus the 2.0i
and the 2.0D. All these models offer improved fuel economy and reduced
CO2 emissions.
On the XV 1.6i the engine produces 114 PS (84 kW)
and enables the car to sprint from 0 to 100 in 13.1 seconds and reach a
top speed of 179 Km/h. The XV 1.6i requires 6.5 litres of fuel per 100
Km in a combined cycle, while CO2 emissions are of 151 grammes per Km.
The
XV 2.0i packs 150 PS (110 kW), and its 0 to 100 Km/h sprint time is
10.5 seconds. This version does 100 Km on 6.9 litres of fuel and its CO2
levels are 160 grammes per Km.
Finally the diesel version Subaru XV 2.0D produces
147 HP (108 kW) and 350 Nm of torque and goes from nought to 100 km/h in
9.3 seconds. Efficiency figures in this case are 6.8 litres per 100 Km
and 146 grammes of CO2 per Km.
The Subaru XV measures 4,450 m in length, 1,570 m in height,
1,780 m in width and has a wheelbase measuring 2,635 m while its cargo
area volume is 380 litres or 310 litres with the Grand tire.
The
crossover comes with numerous storage spaces, an advanced infotainment
system that includes a 4.3 inch color LCD, Bluetooth Handsfree, USB and
Ipad connectivity and a system can intuitively perform several
operations in response to voice commands while driving.
