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
2023 Subaru XV vs 2023 Kia EV6 Comparison
Subaru XV
Kia EV6
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2023 Subaru
XV
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2023 Kia
EV6
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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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8.4
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Based on the Subaru XV 2.0i-S AWD
Based on the Kia EV6 GT AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
312 to 441 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$33,190 - $42,090
$72,590 - $87,590
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Rapid performance
- Good ride/handling balance
- Spacious cabin
Misses
- Front seats a bit stiff
- Still missing Kia's latest tech
- The Ioniq 5 N exists
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
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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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 | 168kW - 239kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm | 350Nm - 605Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | - | |
