

James Wong
2023 Subaru XV review
Pros
- Well sized and priced
- 2.0i-S ticks most feature boxes
- All-round competence
Cons
- Gruff engine on cold start, under load
- Annoying EyeSight beeps and bongs
- Small boot
3 Years Ago
The new Subaru XV is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $27,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $36,230 for the S-edition.
There are 5 variants of the XV available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2017.
The Subaru XV is only available with an null motor that produces 115kW and 196Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2018 XV is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
Auto (CVT)
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Retail Price
Transmission
Auto (CVT)
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Good
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The Subaru XV comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being S-Edition.


James Wong
3 Years Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,465 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,665 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Subaru XV Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.


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The cheapest Subaru XV is the Base that starts from $27,990.
See all Subaru XV PricingThe most expensive Subaru XV is the S-Edition that starts from $36,230.
See all Subaru XV PricingThe best towing capacity of a Subaru XV is 1400 kg offered by the following variants: Base, L, Premium, S and S-Edition.
See all Subaru XV towing capacityThe 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 null kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru XV uses Premium Unleaded.
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