Subaru XV big test drive. Test Drive Subaru XV: Turning to Technologies. Faster did not become

Subscribers asked in Instagram. The same question for posts from the presentation Subaru XV: What's new in this car? Yes, looking at the body, you will not see a new platform. But it is also different from the same, first of all, highly increased rigidity, great space and a reduced center of gravity while maintaining former clearance and heights. This means that the XV should become more comfortable in the complex. The roads and trails of the Northern Caucasus are ideal for checking this hypothesis.

Faster did not become

Here we are riding the road in the gorge, but no chances are not enough for infiniti fx, just do not have enough motor. The two-liter atmospheric "opposite" FB20 was recycled and updated, but as it was in it 150 forces and 196 "Newtons", so much remained. Therefore, XV still does not go out of 10 seconds to hundreds and does not gain 200 km / h. What was the meaning of 80% of the details then? There is an improvement in elasticity and a decrease in noise and vibrations, as well as a decrease in mass by 12 kg. Reliability pulled back in previous years.

Approximately the same thing happened with the variator (the mechanics are no longer offered): it has become easier, stronger, received a wider range of gear ratios and step-switch algorithm. By the way, Sleepy when starting from the site of XV is perceived precisely thanks to the variator: the box protects the lobster and does not allow to rape himself with a jerk. Because the motor thrust is quite enough to speed up to quickly accelerate at imperious speeds, although after hundreds of the engine skiing. Merry, the oppositor operates at high speed, but also the noise is decently.

Even taking into account the limited dynamic possibilities of XV, not to lag behind the powerful Infiniti was not difficult. Chassis whole and dense, steering Accurate, and the level of rolls, tire chart and the nature of the start of slip are designed so that it is not scary to drive into the turns on good moves. In addition, this generation on XV appeared the branded vectorization system of traction - however, the intervention of electronics is difficult to notice, therefore it is difficult to assess its specific contribution to stability in turns.

But slower - too

The chance to get ahead of the stubborn mountaineed presented as soon as good asphalt ended. In the Arkhayz region, build a resort and make the road to him, but the work is completed not yet everywhere. Therefore, there are enough plots with rods and the removed web, and here XV becomes a real shell. And not because the most fast car - Rolling (read - test), and because it is difficult to remember another car with a similar reserve of the suspension of the suspension! Not everyone is enough courage to pour over Ughabs at such a speed, so that the sample of Subarovsky shock absorbers happens - the driver is more afraid of losing control over the machine.

The suspension is simply "bottomless": in it at any speed and without a trace, pits, patchwork, sleeping police, hatches, bumps and potholes disappear. It is possible to get a ringing dentovech, perhaps on the sharp step of freshly stated asphalt or in a particularly epic hole in the coating. With a clearance of 22 cm, you can safely hurry on the soil at the pace of junior rally classes: the energy intensity and stock under the bottom is enough to break anything. However, the previous generation is also skillfully, and the suspension is still the brighter that is in Subaru XV.

Unfortunately, the thresholds are not covered with doors, so it is easy to get sideways with such clearance

More than crossover

Do you know what Subaru XV is different from classmates? Off-road competencies. Yes, here the coupling and the variator, but both nodes have a single cooling circuit and resistant to overheating. Under the bottom - 220 mm of lumen. It is more than that framework SUVs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport or Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. The rear Sve is practically absent, therefore the angle of the congress is the authoritative 29 degrees. In front of only 18, but the ramp angle is also completely off-road - 22 degrees. Continuing the conversation about the values \u200b\u200b- the upper front panel display offers information about slopes and corners of the turn of the front wheels, which can be useful in an offride.

And the XV in the new generation was equipped with an off-road X-MODE assistant, which reconfigures the accelerator, coupling, imitation of locks, and also activates the assistant when descending from the mountain. The speed of movement under the hill is regulated by gas pedals and brakes, but not in the traditional sense - you specify the system of movement. It was nowhere to beat on the route, but instead of this geometry surprised: how many times I was ready to carefully clarify the bottom of the next obstacle (sometimes in any way), but I didn't hear a grove for all 50 kilometers of a mountain trail with boulders.

Catch up, but do not overtake progress

The interiors of Subaru were always bulky on design and decoration - at best they did not annoy. Salon of the new XV is without exaggeration another level. More pleasant to steel materials, harmonious line and better equipping. Think only - the passenger glass appeared authorship! The next generation is waiting for all four. Parking brake From the mechanical became electric, the multimedia system looks modern and knows everything you need. Improved armchairs: they are more lateral support, and the skin has become less slippery.

However, it is not worth it for a special manufacturability, it is also not worth it: there is no of the same projection display or wireless charging for the phone. Above the interior "chips", like Skod or Renault, the designers did not bother - it turned out simply a functional salon in which it is quite pleasant to sit. But worked on fundamental: it became objectively more space, and Shumka has improved. And although the tires and the engine still sound quite intrusive, the overall level of acoustic comfort is not bad.

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Special Pride Subaru is a complex of help system of Eyesight driver. With the help of two stereo chambers, it scans the road in front of him and, if necessary, uses emergency braking up to the stop. Similar function with maneuvers rear Implemented by ultrasound sensors. In addition, XV knows how long to limit the power, if the driver has been moving into a curb and trying to jump it (not otherwise, in the footsteps of the precedents in America), and also infants in the band and provides usual hazard warnings. Error has occurred.

Thing in oneself

Subaru XV has always been not like others. As the unlike one classmate, with whom they do not want to communicate - but at the same time they are not etched, but respectfully fear. On dimensions is quite medium-sized crossover, competitor KIA Sportage or Toyota RAV 4. At the same time, the latter and look like crossovers, and XV is perceived by an adhesive hat, as if expressing some protest from the canons of the segment. At the same time outside the asphalt, he is able to stretch the cable of help to any of the competitors - and because of the appearance, this contrast of the form and content becomes even stronger.

This is a machine from the category "NIV" and "Dusters" - on which you can wave somewhere on the Pamir and successfully survive there. But if we talk about utility, then this car is rather about the lifefile and active rest than pro practicality in pure form. Little trunk, excess in the city of Clearance, modest dynamics and high price make XV niche selection. Although Subaru's plans are ambitious - by the end of next year, the Japanese want to sell more than 2,000 cars. And in sales of the 114-strong version 1.6, a formal role is assigned (one poor equipment for 1.6 million), and 2.0 costs from 1.77 to 2 million rubles and is represented in four configurations.

Car on the test drive "AUTODEL": Subaru XV.
Engine: Horizontal-opposite gasoline 2.0 l with a capacity of 150 hp
Transmission: Variator with 6 fixed virtual transmissions
Car cost: From 914,600 rubles for the 2012 production cars, from 984,600 rubles per cars of 2013 release.
The cost of the test car, taking into account additional equipment: 1,336,000 rubles.
Car warranty: 3 years or 100,000 km run depending on what comes before.

IN last years Subaru diligently tries to formally increase his the lineup Just as at one time it was done with Legacy and Outback. After all, now few people remember that earlier these models were as kinda, as Impreza and XV are now. Moreover, several years earlier, I had even a trial model Impreza XV, which after the experiment safely threw back the first part of the title, changed the appearance, changed a little internally and became an independent model just like WRX and WRX STI.

However, the differences from the Impreza this time is much more serious than the changed appearance and the raised body. Two new engines appeared in Subaru XV, and two new transmissions. The first engine is 1.6 liter petrol motor, as usual, the opposite with a capacity of 114 hp and torque in 150 nm. With this engine, you can order either a mechanical five-speed mechanics, which, by the way, will have higher and lower gear modes, or a stepless Lineartronic transmission, which, in simple language, is a variator, which, depending on certain revolutions, makes the character of overclocking linear and smooth. With all my hostility towards such boxes due to monotonous noise and notice, it is forced to admit that this variator I really liked more than everything I had to ride before. After all, to use stealing petals, providing switching between virtual fixed gears, I had only once once, and then for the sake of pure interest. By the way, this is not a stepless transmission that is placed on Legacy and Outback. This is its reduced and lightweight version designed specifically for XV and intended for low-power motors.

Thanks to a permanent drive to all wheels, with mud proceduresSubaru.XV copes much better than its competitors with the plug-in rear axle.

Although Subaru.XV and not a sports car, but orange color is clearly to the face. If you choose a gray or black color, then on the road the car will receive several times less.

The second engine is an opposite two-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 150 hp. and torque 196 nm. With this engine and there was a test car. A strenched linearonic box, which I told above, worked in a pair. But one of the surprises from Subaru is a six-speed mechanic, only with a 2.0 engine. Salt is that until this point, Subaru had the only "six-step", having an incredible margin of strength, a huge mass and no less impressive price, and it was put exclusively on the STI cars. SUBARU XV Although it has something common with these machines, but still it is, first of all, a civil car, so that its transmission was developed by Japanese engineers based on a five-speed box, which, naturally, was significantly improved and improved to introduce more One stage.

The loading height of the trunk did not make it possible because there is a spare place under the floor, and also because the car has a big ground clearance At 22 cm. So the level of raised floor is height with loading height. The volume of the trunk, by the way, is a modest 310 liter.

Ending the conversation about the main technical components of the machine, it should be said that both engines belong new Series FB, which came to replace the old EJ. They still remain horizontal opposite, as if smeared along the bottom of the booming space, providing a lower landing in the chassis. Compared to other designs, it determines the optimal weighing of the design and the reduced center of gravity. Pistons in such engines are located at an angle of 180 degrees. This increases the resistance of the car in the transverse direction and reduces the level of vibrations, since this layout of cylinders mutually compensates for the vibration of the working motor. In the new generation of engines, the ratio of the stroke of the piston has increased to its diameter, simply speaking, the new engine has become longer. It ensured the best trap of the motor in the low and medium speed zone. And thanks to other changes, including the relief of pistons and rods, the engines have become more economical and more economically, while maintaining the old sizes. Probably, the upgrade versions should appear soon.

Speaker at Subaru XV acceptable, but not impressive. The fastest will be the car with two-liter engine And the mechanics - 10.5 seconds before hundreds, with the variator the acceleration time increases by 0.2 seconds, and with a motor 1.6 this exercise will take more than 13 seconds. The fuel consumption declared in the passport is very slightly different from the real one. In the city I had about 11 liters, and on the highway in the area of \u200b\u200bseven (according to the passport 10.5 and 6.5, respectively).

W.Subaru.Xv No concept of "options", there are only many fixed packages, so, for example, xenon headlights do not get in the database.

As we know, Subaru has never been the same mass, such as Toyota or VW. And the point here is not in bad quality. Machines of this brand have always been like "on their wave" for fanatics. Subaru design has never been stunning and sophisticated. Yes, and the interior did not differ in sophistication, and sometimes there were both budget decisions in it. And since the price tags for cars with the pashades of the stars on the grille of the radiator were never pleased, then all these little things can not be covered with eyes.

Subaru XV as a part of the design has changed somewhat, grumbled, but it was not exactly solid, especially if you choose it in orange (Tangerine Orange Pearl). Plastic body kit along the perimeter to his face - without him the car would not look so interesting. Special attention The wheel two-color wheels R17 turn on themselves. but impressive A little cluster by their inner black colorful and decent profile height (225 / 55R17). By the way, choose another disk design will not work, moreover, they are installed as standard equipment.

In front of the car looks aggressively thanks to the harsh headlights and the shape of the air intake with the black "lip", but the car is not remarkable from behind the car. Even Imprection LED lights degraded into ordinary, with light bulbs. Side SUBARU XV looks slightly stretched, but it is good, because thanks to this, the doorways have become just huge, and the doors themselves are widely open. Now it has become much easier to climb into the car. For me personally, the car has the appearance of a telegraph pole painted with orange paint. If he were gray or black, I would not even pay attention to him. If an orange color impressed me, then the opinion of my wife is "a car like a car." But this is the opinion of young sophisticated people, but most older people liked the appearance of the car. Moreover, many of them became interested, so the shortcomings of the designer sizes of Subaru XV can be completely compensated by catchy visual solutions.

The plastic body kit does not just go around the entire car, as it usually happens at the same audio, and drowshes to the bottom of the wheeled arches. Not sure that it carries some kind of functionality, but it looks clearly more interesting.

Be that as it may, although far from creative vertices, the design clearly does not repel, and it is good. But the Subaru gets great, it is a chassis. And this fact XV confirms to the fullest. In manageability, the car can be trusted. Trust neither as a crossover, but as a hatchback. And this is despite the fact that the car is just a giant, according to the standards of crossovers, the road clearance - 22 cm, the same as the Subaru Forester. And the point is not in the stiffness of the suspension, but everything is in the same opposite EngineThanks to which the center of gravity from XV is lower than that of competitors. With small cab rolls in turns, XV striking comfort. No matter where. On asphalt and primer. "Ovhostuy" Subaru XV to some extent due to rally genes. And the truth is that the feeling that pits, bumps, potholes and laying policemen only discharge the new crossover. It's funny to see the bumps, but do not feel. Grand.

How can not buy Toyota RAV4 without steering, vw tiguan without wheels, so can't buy Subaru XV without full drive. True, depending on the type of transmission, the scheme of its work is also changing. In the case of mechanical boxes Subaru. XV will have a traditional four-wheel drive with self-locking inter-axis differential On the Viscuft, and in a pair with a variator - a full drive system with an active distribution of torque. The entire system is controlled by electronics, and if necessary, can change the distribution of torque. By default, 60 percent of the thrust goes to the front axle, and the remaining forty - on the rear wheels. Folkswagenovsky 4motion works very similar.

Hard wear-resistant plastic is now found only at the bottom of the cabin. Subaru.XV It is right: he chirped there, then it was bored - you can not worry.

Rear in SubaruXV full place. But from the benefits of civilization - only the armrest with the cup holders, and then not in all the equipment.

With folded seats in SubaruXV is formed perfectly smooth surface without steps and slopes. And the volume of the trunk increases almost 4 times to 1200 liters. It is a pity that the hatch for the long periods is not provided.

In the SUBARU XV cabin, also expect changes for the better. But not fundamental. Plastic plates are soft, but still encountered hard. During the distance road several times, plastic began to sevenely strifty and pogroomy, and then unexpectedly, as arose, "cricket" disappeared. Discomfort it does not bring, especially if you include music. But in the car for a million I do not want to put up with this.

Light skin of the cabin is even more attracted, more like a high-quality leatherette. She is a good, rude, but even Koreans have already learned to do better.

A touchscreen monitor with navigation in Russian and high-quality graphics is responsible for novelty in the Subaru XV salon. Immediately bluetooth and music. From above, torpedoes under the visor hides another color liquid crystal screen with a 4.3-inch diagonal, which displays an econometric, clock, fuel consumption efficiency scheme, outdoor temperature, self-diagnosis system, and a full drive and ABS display mode with ESP. The latter, by the way, is very interesting: after all, the system shows how many seconds a stabilization system worked. But little fee. After all, B. emergency situation Simply no time to watch somewhere except the road. Another interesting feature of Subaru XV is the need to read the information on the right to left. Completely illogical, strange, because in the absolute majority of Subaru countries read from left to right. Not immediately, but you can get used to it.

On the SUBARU XV side computer screen, you can take turns in turn to display hours, basic information during the movement, fuel consumption efficiency scheme relative to the average consumption, system operation scheme passive security and a full drive, fuel consumption table for the last 30 minutes, an econometer in a pair with a distance index to another refueling.

The list of equipment Subaru XV strikes wealth compared to the same IMPREZA XV. Here and xenon headlights, and seats and mirrors, and two-zone climate control, cruise control, USB, decent music with six speakers, invincible access and engine start using a button, multi-position hatch, light and rain sensors, help system Start from place on a slope, rear view camera, navigation, two color screens and one monochrome. In expensive equipment with the variator there are also stealing petals. Already in the Subaru XV database, there is a complete set of active security systems: ABS with a brake force distribution system, a dynamic stabilization system and emergency braking. And already the second package of CC is equipped with six airbags, and the car itself is the "5 stars" euro NCAP rating.

Subaru.The XV is a car that misleads: externally looks like a "hatch" on stilts, but off-road will leave behind many classmates. Well, or, at least, strongly torn off.

In risky clay and mudSubaru.XV feels in his native element.

Of course, a four-wheel drive, capacity and big ground clearance - weighty arguments in the fight for the buyer. And if all this is still added to the well-minded omnivorous driver chassis instead of a dull and "cardboard", it becomes still warmer on the soul ... if only for it will not ask for a lot of money. The most expensive version of the Subaru XV will cost 1,336,000 rubles, which is 50 thousand rubles cheaper than the newly tested Ford Kuga with the same motor and automatic power. True, it was better equipped. It is worth saying that prices for CUGU (949,000 rubles) start at about the same mark as on XV (984,600 rubles), but Subaru XV will already have a four-wheel drive and Motor 114 hp, while Cuga On 36 horses powerful and driven by one axis. However, the prices are Nissan Qashqai. 1.6 at this level is already completed, but begin -Not version Qashqai 2.0.

While I shot these frames, men were stopped several times on UAZ and old japanese SUVs, thinking that you need help. And they were impressed with how this urban "orange" once recovered at the asphalt once.

Lower black "lip" of the bumper not only gives aggressiveness Subaru XV, but also very practical. It happens that, to change only it will be much cheaper than the whole bumper.

As a result, I have to say that this car reminds me of Salad Olivier in the first morning of the New Year - a little covered and unprepared with sight, but still tasty and fully satisfy the appetite walked overnight. And if there were only Subaru cars around the world, I would gladly call XV one of the leaders who combine decent characteristics, a permanent four-wheel drive, a great chassis, comfort, advanced electronics, not too modern salon, tolerant finish materials and adequate, Although not small, cost. But there is one problem - the market is full of other machines. In addition, Subaru XV with its constant full-wheel drive, which is almost impossible to overrun, I would place somewhere between classical crossovers like ASX and still off-road Grand Vitara.. Meanwhile, the management does not leave the feeling that you drive a car, not a crossover. And this is despite the huge clearance and promising, by class standards, of course, off-road abilities. Of course, Subaru will have new customers, but this is still a car for fans, which are more important to design solutions.

Text and pictures: Alexander Logykh

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Created engineers

The appearance of the Subaru XV appearance can be described in one word - complicated. Irregular shape of the headlight, protruding elements on the bumpers and wheel archesCome on the sidewalls of the body rear lights. The look is exactly what to linger. But in comparison with the predecessor, the overall style has not changed much - it means that target audience such appearance approves And does not wait for radical changes. Headlights received built-in daytime running lights, and top modifications - adaptive LED light that can look into turns. All lights, except for stop signals, classic, with incandescent lamps.

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Interestingly, in versions with a complex of security systems Eyesight, the engineers very carefully reacted to the field of view of two cameras under the windshield. Right janitor even provided an additional nozzle washer - So that no dirt! And the truth, for the week of salt-snowy winter operation, the system never issued mistakes about the poor road review.

With the intra-water supply index GX completely new. According to the designers, the stiffness of the twist rose by 70%. Such a significant increase in this parameter was made possible due to the greater share of high-strength steels and developed power elements. In this case, the total weight of the car has not declined. Apparently, so difficult by saved kilograms fell on new electronics.

We look and not mine

The orange line will be visible at any point of the cabin - it is on the steering wheel, on the torpedo, on all chairs. It really revives the interior, diluting the gray salons. Chairs themselves are inhabited by combined materials - leather perforated with cloth.
Orange stitching occurs everywhere. Between the front armchairs - a deep armrest.

According to the automaker, they easily wash and do not fear either dirt or water. All as in the present SUV, so to speak.

By the way, the seats themselves are very soft, with excellent lateral support. An infrequent combination is true. They are in turns hold the back in place, and help to carry bumps. On the back of the place, it was added above the head (+9 mm)and in the legs (+26 mm). The only thing that can cause discomfort is a transmission tunnel towers above the floor. In comparison with the previous generation, noise insulation improved, it became quieter in the cabin.
On the second row of place is enough. The high transmission tunnel in the center rolls the movement sitting in the center.
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It is felt that the car is more designed to transport people - passengers than for inanimate objects. Luggage compartment by default ready to take on board 310 liters Boil. To immerse heavy items, they will have to high up. But I recognize large objects to ship more convenient, the width of the opening in the lower part increased by 100 mm, on top - by 9 mm. If you fold the backs of the second row, we already get 1220 liters. Under the floor, a temporary spare wheel and a foam-insert-organizer was hidden.
The trunk is high, and not very big.
After folding the back, we get a large smooth space.
Under the floor - a spare wheel and a basic set of tool.

Pukhloe steering wheel It turned out the heating and multiple keys - from the settings of the adaptive cruise control before activating the voice helper. The instrument shield has received a large color screen, which is displayed by the information support and state of active safety systems. The caliber of the two main devices are small, but psychologists say that a strict font simplifies the perception of information.
Climate block is familiar to us on other models of the brand.
Advanced arrows before starting the engine route throughout the dial. Which, by the way, read well.

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Menu icons large and clear, system voice control Understands Russian.

There is another digital display in the cabin, designed to deduct service information - fuel consumption, settings climatic Installation etc. It is located above, under the windshield. His place is familiar to all the fans of Subaru, there were three analog devices there.
All systems normally - the car tells us. We work ...

Boxing without turbo

Japanese are interesting people. Usually, in the automotive industry, a small change is trying to issue an innovative change for innovation. In Subaru, they acted on the contrary. 2.0-liter gasoline motorMounted on the hero of our test, received the same FB20 index as the predecessor. But this power unit has more than 80% of the details of the new, even the engine block is its own.

Changing fasteners hinged equipment, optimization of construction and new alloys allowed reduce the weight of the engine by as much as 12 kg. Direct fuel injection, increased compression ratio, eliminated problem of an increased oil appetite - just some steps to improve the motor. What about his performance? Thumb: 156. horse power And 196 nm of the maximum torque is the average class.

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Racks McPherson in front and "Double-click" from behind along with force aggregate Collected on the new SGP platform, which is trying to try on all new crossovers of the Japanese brand. According to our feelings, Subaru XV thanks to the perfectly tuned chassis can claim the title of the most comfortable crossover in the classroom in the Ukrainian market. Machine neither pit nor codbins are scary.

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For evolution

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So, friends, we are waiting for another meeting with a small, but proud Japanese engineering company. We will make hello to this handful of bravery, defending the last baton of automotive authenticity. You have little and much lost is irrevocable, part of the fortress collapsed, and the gunpowder dies in the basements, but you, squeezing swords in strong hands, bravely meet the enemy cartoon and swear on the kimono chest. We believe in you! Do not give up!

Become like everyone else

At the beginning of the XXI century, many sad events occurred in the life of Subaru. And what is surprising, it suffered the greatest damage from its own marketers and designers. These demons have been found by the creators of famous opposite motors: "Perhaps! Need to give way to the market. The tastes of the crowd will not spoil us. " He ends Frau March with his famous replica: "Become such as everything, Karl! Briefly. Pretend. Do you remember that answered Baron Münhgausen? "Become such as everything? Do not fly to the moon, do not pull yourself out for your hair out of the swamps? .. »Poor Karl and poor Subaru, they still cheated. The Japanese pretended that they want to meet the requests modern marketAs a result, Subaru became just a "terrible and unjustified dear" model, and the Baron got a seller in a flower shop.

An impressive road clearance in 220 mm saves not always. Front Sve is long.

Deadlock?

It is believed that legendary brands such as Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini and other standing in one row with Subaru brands have retained their individuality only thanks to the support of international alliances. There were no opportunities to survive independently in today's market. So, maybe, in vain the Japanese cling to their independence? Maybe this is a dead end? Paradox, but those who have sold the giant monsters like Volkswagen, GM, Renault and Fiat, have retained their name and face. And above those who desperately fought for independence and originality, on the contrary, hung the threat to turn into a collection of sad consumer soaps. Isn't it moving in this direction today Subaru?

Look rear

But back to XV. Combined and united, he nevertheless retained a part of originality in both the design and design. The underlined ignoring of elegant artistic trends still makes itself felt. In fact, the appearance of XV fashionable is only partly, namely, if you look at the car from behind and side. The front part, according to the tradition, gentlely transmitted from generation to generation, rather similar to something living in the pond - frighteningly ridiculous and strange. Under the hood, the same non-alternative two-liter atmospheric with a capacity of 150 liters. from. The motor is still opposite and works in a pair with a variator known to its high reliability when used on off-road.

Good, emitting confidence interior. It is nice to be here.

Laconic laconic devices without cordlessness and "blissful".

Tachkrin reacts poorly into the hand in the glove.

Caution in the sand

So, during the last restyling, the Japanese corrected the appearance and interior a little. Change cosmetic. Naturally, visited optics. In particular, rear lights Received LED stop signals. However, the mechanical part also has something done. For example, the logic of the wheel of the electric power steering changed. Now the amplifier works all the time until the car is in motion, even if due to the abnormal situation, the engine strokes. Fortunately, all the advantages that the road crossover had was saved. The impressive road clearance, which constitutes a record for its class 220 mm remained. Although it is necessary to move on Off-Round, it is still necessary - despite the impressive clearance, the front Sve is quite massive and a small angle of entry will not give it to be frozen as it should. Still happy with the full drive system. Electronics controlled multid-wide coupling is located in one case with a variator and therefore absolutely protected from overheating. Electronic assistants make it possible to effectively deal with diagonal hanging. However, it is not necessary to rely on them when moving in brief soils.

Figu world market

It must be recognized, the Japanese crossover, as before, gives the driver a feeling of reliability, security and sustainability. However, an obvious question arises before the consumer: "Why pay such money for a regular car with a small trunk?" Let me remind you that the volume of the XV freight compartment is only 310 liters. Very modest! For comparison, in all senses are cheaper Renault Kaptur. Offers 387. I understand that there is no simple answer to such questions. Perhaps Patriots Subaru will support the brand, continuing to buy restyled models in large quantities. Or ... or proud japanese company Combined on the other, too, independent and bold, for example, with Ulyanovsky Automobile Plant. Not for sharing machines, but just to show a huge figure with a soulless and cynical market. Personally, I would support such a flashmob.

Will Subaru fall out of the existential crisis? We are sick for you, small, but proud company!

Technical details

Subaru XV has a bomb. Front suspension MacPherson, rear - independent, spring, on double transverse levers, with stabilizer transverse stability. Motor four-cylinder, horizontal-opposite, gasoline two-liter with distributed fuel injection, designed for gasoline AI-95. Box - variator. A pair with the variator has a system of active distribution of torque, under normal conditions transmitting 60% of power to the front wheels and 40% to the rear. Electric steering power amplifier. The volume of the tank is 60 liters.

Text: 4x4 magazine.