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 2024 Mitsubishi ASX Comparison
Subaru XV
Mitsubishi ASX
2023 Subaru
XV
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2024 Mitsubishi
ASX
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Subaru XV 2.0i-S AWD
Based on the Mitsubishi ASX ES (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
312 to 441 km
63L
479 to 498 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$33,190 - $42,090
$24,490 - $35,240
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still affordable in a busy segment
- Long warranty (albeit with conditions)
- Great packaging for its size
Misses
- Feeling very dated
- Not the best small SUV to drive
- No current ANCAP safety rating
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
- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
Colours Available
White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond pearlescent
- Black pearlescent
- Red Diamond pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
- Titanium metallic
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Sunshine Orange metallic (MR, GSR and Exceed only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1998 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 115kW | 110kW - 123kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm | 197Nm - 222Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4100 - 4200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 10 - 10.5 | |
