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 Mercedes-Benz EQA Comparison
Subaru XV
Mercedes-Benz EQA
2022 Subaru
XV
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQA
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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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7.8
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Based on the Subaru XV 2.0i-S AWD
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQA
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
312 to 441 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,690
$82,300 - $102,579
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
NA
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Magno Paint (+$3,300)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,100)
Colours Available
Polar White and Night Black are the two standard colours, with the following metallic finishes a $1146 option:
- Denim Blue
- Rosé Gold (not available with Edition 1 package)
- Digital White
- Iridium Silver
- Mountain Grey
- Cosmos Black
There’s also Designo Mountain Grey Magno, which costs $2539.
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 115kW | 140kW - 215kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm | 375Nm - 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | - | |
