{"id":8905,"date":"2018-03-08T11:48:54","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T11:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/x.www.carsome.my\/news\/subaru-xv-review-the-compact-suv-that-has-it-all\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T15:16:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T07:16:41","slug":"subaru-xv-review-the-compact-suv-that-has-it-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/subaru-xv-review-the-compact-suv-that-has-it-all","title":{"rendered":"Subaru XV Review – The Compact SUV That Has It All"},"content":{"rendered":"

Subaru Core Technology involves the brand\u2019s Boxer engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive that comes together to provide a lifestyle of Safety, Sense and Versatility for its drivers and passengers. Here are the key points to Subaru\u2019s new 2018 XV.<\/p>\n

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Subaru Global Platform<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The new 2018 XV is built on Subaru\u2019s new Global Platform that is the foundation for all Subaru models, which was debuted on the current fifth generation Impreza sedan and hatchback. The brand spent a billion dollars on the new platform and although it is a monumental figure for a smaller Japanese carmaker, the expense is showing on safety.<\/p>\n

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In a crash conducted by the National Agency for Automotive Safety and Victim Aid (NASVA) for the Japan New Car Assessment Programme (JNCAP), the XV\u2019s crash safety results were so high that it set a new Japanese record for chassis integrity and safety. Scoring 199.7 out of 208, crash tests showed that A and B-pillars held up to impacts, with access to the passenger doors effortless.<\/p>\n

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With the Global Platform, Subaru has aimed for increased body rigidity that improves handling performance, quicker steering response that is linear and predictable with straight line stability, manoeuvrability, yet with comfortable ride quality.<\/p>\n

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Design<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The overall look of the new XV has been refined with the identifying hexagonal grille, hawk-eye headlights, before bringing the form to the rear combination lights that share the same motif as the headlights. As the XV is based on the platform similar to the Impreza, the XV shares familiar tail lamps that give the rear a wider look. Fender flares express Subaru\u2019s All-Wheel Drive while matte-black cladding on the front and rear distinct the XV as a crossover.<\/p>\n

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Inside, the dashboard, lines and look has been completely reworked. Deep character lines accentuate a sportier and rugged look, while orange accents throughout the seats, door armrests, centre console and steering wheel give the new XV a nice contrasting appeal.<\/p>\n

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Impressions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n