MotorWeek | Road Test: 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2024
  • We take on Subaru’s all-wheel drive gas-electric, the XV Crosstrek Hybrid.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 36

  • @plainlybasic2300
    @plainlybasic2300 10 років тому +13

    I love watching a "first time" hybrid go through that much water like it was nothing. Its even better when the hybrid Range rover cant ford much of any water. Land Rover themselves stated that their hybrids cant go through water due to the motor and batteries. The here comes subaru with their first hybrid, for a tiny fraction of the cost, going through a river.

  • @NETBotic
    @NETBotic 8 років тому +9

    I've had this car for two years and I've always had mixed feelings about it. It's a combination of great and not so great. On the nice days with no snow, sand, etc, it is a very boring, loud and uncomfortable ride with very little features. When you do finally go on some adventure it seems unstoppable and can be a lot of fun.

    • @chrisjames5823
      @chrisjames5823 4 роки тому +1

      my wife has the 15 crosstrek. acceleration lag is a bit much

    • @GiannaL
      @GiannaL Рік тому

      Looks like you’re not taking care and driving this vehicle properly.

  • @stevegribble16
    @stevegribble16 9 років тому +1

    Awesome improvements to an already excellent vehicle. But I do miss the 2013 rims. Those were a bit of brilliant design!

  • @modmatt3462
    @modmatt3462 10 років тому +7

    "Spare tires are a almost a thing of the past". Seriously? I'll take the standard XV with manual AND spare tire thanks. I've had flat tires happen and even an blow out over the years where the spare was needed. Some of those times I was far from home so I was grateful to have a spare with me to get back on my way. Looks to be a real nice CUV though and would be tops on my short list for daily commute with a splash of active lifestyle and utility needs. Nice review otherwise.

  • @VictorLombardi
    @VictorLombardi 9 років тому +3

    My Fiat 500 didn't come with a spare. Hit a big rock on the highway with my kids in the car and the Fix-a-Flat was useless. Ended up paying $150 for the towing, $? for a new tire, and $300 for a spare tire and installation kit. The tire pressure sensor busted too but I didn't bother fixing it.

    • @cyruspark6472
      @cyruspark6472 8 років тому

      Everyone should have tire repair kit

  • @FCT8306onTwoWheels
    @FCT8306onTwoWheels Рік тому

    3:42 thats some impressive water fording in my opinion. Wow

  • @robmcginley3585
    @robmcginley3585 9 років тому +1

    I was going to buy one of these until I came across the oil consumption issue and the dealers saying burning a litre of oil every 1200 miles is normal.......
    EPA should step in as that much oil being put into the atmosphere should be illegal ....
    Do like the AWD and available manual shift.....

    • @FCFordLord
      @FCFordLord 8 років тому

      Very uncommon to burn anywhere near that much. 99% of them burn 1/2 quart to no oil between changes.

  • @FCT8306onTwoWheels
    @FCT8306onTwoWheels Рік тому

    5:14 was looking for a little slide slide action there :)

  • @samiyemeyahni1488
    @samiyemeyahni1488 9 років тому +3

    @ 3:38 --> Can a standard Subaru XV drive through such deep water without letting in any water/causing any malfunction on the engine/electronics etc; or do you have a special modification for this video?

    • @niuhuskieguy
      @niuhuskieguy 9 років тому +4

      +sami yemeyahni Major powertrain components are mounted high in the boxer engine. The air intake is mounted at the top of the radiator. It's obviously not recommended to go driving through water that deep, but it does show the capability of the stock XV. That water test happened during a press event in Iceland. None of the publications that had a report of that mentioned any mechanical issues during their tests.

    • @peterwelsh6975
      @peterwelsh6975 9 років тому +5

      I'm Subaru mechanic, they had standard issue Crosstrek. The air intake on all late model Subarus is just above the grill under the hood. Shielded to prevent picking up water. As long as water doesn't get deeper than bottom of hood you are good.

  • @FernandoFAyala
    @FernandoFAyala 8 років тому +1

    oil consumption problem subaru xv????

  • @seanbrown8920
    @seanbrown8920 10 років тому +2

    How does it drive through water that deep and not stall? That's where the air intake is located? *****

    • @paulhrynyshyn3203
      @paulhrynyshyn3203 10 років тому +4

      Subarus have a long narrow intake that runs along the top of the front grill/

    • @plainlybasic2300
      @plainlybasic2300 10 років тому

      Paul Hrynyshyn
      Having an electric motor might also help too. As it might help in the event something does go wrong with the engine.

  • @RobertLeBlancPhoto
    @RobertLeBlancPhoto 10 років тому

    I had high hopes for this but was greatly disappointed in the low 160 total HP combined from both the 2.0 DIT and the electric motor, especially when the same engine alone produces 200HP in other Subaru models, and up to 294HP when equipped with a turbo.
    I ended up ordering a 2015 Forester XT Touring instead. About $7k more loaded but at least it has enough power to not make you feel unsafe on the highway.

    • @espaceman000
      @espaceman000 8 років тому

      I believe those other engines have the same 2.0L displacement, but are different engines. For example, the BRZ is a 2.0 with more HP, but it also doesn't attain the fuel efficiency that the Crosstrek is going for.

    • @RobertLeBlancPhoto
      @RobertLeBlancPhoto 8 років тому

      espaceman000
      Same engine, just tuned differently.

  • @EagleLogic
    @EagleLogic 10 років тому

    No brake test? Wish Subaru offered this with a manual trans as well though.

    • @YouDontWannaFightMe
      @YouDontWannaFightMe 10 років тому +2

      You can get a manual transmission on the non-hybrid version

    • @EagleLogic
      @EagleLogic 10 років тому

      YouDontWannaFightMe Wow that's awesome news! Thanks!

  • @minivanman1356
    @minivanman1356 10 років тому +2

    Nice

  • @martinr8278
    @martinr8278 3 роки тому

    Spare tire a thing of the past?? No thanks. Every car should have one

  • @kathynguyen6705
    @kathynguyen6705 7 років тому

    👣💛Thanks for sharing....
    💟We love it🇺🇸🔥🔥🔥🔥🇯🇵....see ya✈✈✈✈✈

  • @ricardonunez6287
    @ricardonunez6287 8 років тому +23

    hate this "salesman" voice tone

    • @hervue85
      @hervue85 8 років тому +1

      +Ricardo Nunez Sounds like "The Price is Right." lol. I have the '15, I'm very happy with it. Takes my little family everywhere we need to go, just wish it has a little more power.

  • @lsmocyclist
    @lsmocyclist 9 років тому

    160 hp should have been standard in the gasoline model from the beginning!! Subaru is slow to change certain things. The motor being one of them. Overall I would like to get this cuv

    • @tedschmitt178
      @tedschmitt178 Рік тому

      Subaru’s flat four is as much a part of Subaru’s identity as AWD.

    • @lsmocyclist
      @lsmocyclist Рік тому

      Wow I posted this 7 yrs ago !!