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    2018 Subaru XV

    Used from

    $26,740 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7 - 7.3 L / 100km

    About the Subaru XV

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 Subaru XV is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $26,740 for the Base variant and topping out at $36,230 for the S-edition.

    There are 6 variants of the XV available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2018.

    Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (115kW/196Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/196Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2018 XV was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Subaru XV models from other years

    2018 Subaru XV Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2018 Subaru XV Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru XV

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 6.2
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.8
      • Headroom Front: 1010
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1412
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1377
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.5
      • Leg Room Front: 1105
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 900
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Special Edition

    Adds to Base:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
    Removes from Base:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12

    L

    Adds to Special Edition:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    Removes from Special Edition:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.2
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Alloy Look

    Premium

    Adds to L:
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    Removes from L:
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote

    S

    Adds to Premium:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Sport Monitoring
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 8
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Premium:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    S-Edition

    Adds to S:
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    Removes from S:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    See all 2018 Subaru XV Specs

    2018 Subaru XV Dimensions

    1615mm
    1780mm
    4450mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Subaru XV Dimensions

    2018 Subaru XV Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru XV

    The most fuel efficient Subaru XV is the S-Edition with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Subaru XVFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded7.0 L/100km
    See all Subaru XV Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru XV?

    You should service your XV at your authorised Subaru dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the XV's warranty.

    2018 Subaru XV Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru XV?

    The Subaru XV offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Subaru XV FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru XV is the Base that starts from $26,740.

    The most expensive Subaru XV is the S-Edition that starts from $36,230.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru XV is 1400 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Special Edition, L, Premium, S and S-Edition.

    The largest Subaru XV is the Base which measures 1800mm wide, 4465mm in length and sits 1615mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru XV is the Base which has 115kW of power from its 2.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Subaru XV is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru XV is the Base which weighs 1890 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru XV uses premium unleaded.