The U.K. only get 2 versions of the XV / Crosstrek. It would help sales with the added spec’s of Sport, Limited and the wilderness versions. Major downside is the new U.K. Crosstrek’s power down from a previous low rate of 156 BHP to a ridiculous 136 BHP where I see absolutely no point in it.
Thank you very much for your analysis of the Subaru XV, from Santiago de Chile. The most complete, detailed and deep that I have seen since I bought my XV in 2019. Its performance has been a success, mainly, in my case, for towing a caravan (Hobby De Luxe Easy 400SF). The XV and the Hobby is a perfect team to tour Chile, Brazil and Argentina. Congratulations on your Review and I reiterate my thanks.
What a shame.. the engineering wizards created a wonderful platform.. then someone looked around and noticed that Suburu had run out of decent engines.. nothing left on the shelf but small, grossly underpowered petrol engines and only auto gearboxes, the combination ideal for mum and the school run sitting in a suburban traffic jam, A 0 to 60 time better checked with a calendar leaving it dangerously short of overtaking potential on country roads. A turbo-diesel and manual gearbox would have promoted this otherwise excellent piece of kit to Stardom.
@alexandrebyte I'm not so lazy or incompetent that I consider moving a clutch pedal "work" Also, the manual can tow 1600kg, the CVT can only do 680kg. It's a hopeless piece of s**t.
Thank you for the very complete and comprehensive review. I'm picking one up tomorrow and am feeling a little nervous!
Hope you enjoy it!
The U.K. only get 2 versions of the XV / Crosstrek. It would help sales with the added spec’s of Sport, Limited and the wilderness versions. Major downside is the new U.K. Crosstrek’s power down from a previous low rate of 156 BHP to a ridiculous 136 BHP where I see absolutely no point in it.
fantastic review. thanks
Thanks for watching!
Another great review.. Secret wonderland for car enthusiasts.. thanks for your disciplined effort 👍🙏
Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much for your analysis of the Subaru XV, from Santiago de Chile. The most complete, detailed and deep that I have seen since I bought my XV in 2019. Its performance has been a success, mainly, in my case, for towing a caravan (Hobby De Luxe Easy 400SF). The XV and the Hobby is a perfect team to tour Chile, Brazil and Argentina. Congratulations on your Review and I reiterate my thanks.
Thank you for your feedback!
What a shame.. the engineering wizards created a wonderful platform.. then someone looked around and noticed that Suburu had run out of decent engines.. nothing left on the shelf but small, grossly underpowered petrol engines and only auto gearboxes, the combination ideal for mum and the school run sitting in a suburban traffic jam, A 0 to 60 time better checked with a calendar leaving it dangerously short of overtaking potential on country roads. A turbo-diesel and manual gearbox would have promoted this otherwise excellent piece of kit to Stardom.
CVT absolutely kills this imo.
Absolutely.. i
cvt is like going in elevator, others are like stairs... why do you need that extra work?
@alexandrebyte I'm not so lazy or incompetent that I consider moving a clutch pedal "work"
Also, the manual can tow 1600kg, the CVT can only do 680kg. It's a hopeless piece of s**t.