I wasn't allowed to test drive away from the seller's selected route. I didn't check the boot space and after buying it found it was impossible to get my grandson's pram in it. The driver's seat isn't as comfortable as my former Corolla. Don't back it into a parking spot as the squared off bumper has been scraped by people slicing it when they cut into park. It is just out of warranty and the mileage indicator has gone berserk showing 570kms one minute, 630kms the next. Up and down like a yo yo. I have had to have the clock fixed twice and i...Read more

I bought a new Subaru XV (Manual) approx. 5 weeks ago and have driven just over 1,000 Kms. I found there was a slight squeaky noise in the back which the Subaru service centre promptly fixed, as the latch on the back hatch door needed tightening. Other than that I have found the car to be an absolute pleasure to drive, with responsive handling, quiet and great average fuel consumption of 8L/100Kms (city driving). This is the third Subaru that I have owned in the last 10 years and can say that I am totally happy with my new XV. The 7" touchscree...Read more

My wife and I had the 2013 model, middle of the range with CVT. In white it looked great and rugged. We saw it as a Impreza with hiking boots basically. My wife was pregnant at the time so we compromised on size because we didn't want to be in the big SUV craze, (but we are now :(). We loved the ride height, getting in and out was easy compared to our previous cars, the thought that we could go off road was good, we knew it was not a 4WD, but the Subaru AWD system is renowned to go further and it could handle bumps and gravel :). And it's a goo...Read more

Now let's be clear first. These little cars are NOT 4WD they are all wheel drive hence the badge AWD on the back lift hatch. The boxer engine is by far the best thing about the car. So responsive, so economical and the auto / manual version is a dream to drive. I pay $55.00 to fill it most times when petroleum is around the $1.08 to $1.16 litre, comfy ride, plenty of room,. So much I fact I tested recently with 9 hay bales for the garden and not once did I get straw in my hat. Huh! The inclusions are amazing, sunroof, Bluetooth, Gps tracking, ...Read more

The seat is not comfortable. The sides appear to be designed to provide support when going round bends, but I find they just dig into my ribs and kidneys.

The automatic engine stop (at traffic lights, for example), can be disabled, but the disabling isn't remembered. It must be done again each time the car is started. I usually forget, resulting in additional wear on the starter, battery and engine. There appears to be no way of permamently disabling this feature.

The daytime running lights cannot be disabled other than by disconnecting t...Read more

Well, my friends and family will tell anyone if a car can stand up to the way i drive it, it is tough. I chose this particular vehicle as i wanted something sporty looking, with a sunroof, reasonable ground clearance, and suitable tyres that can go onto the dirt road, and a spare tyre that will take me as far as i need to go before it can be fixed. I absolutely love putting the sunroof open, feeling the wind in my hair and the sun on my face.I also chose the Plasma Green and i always receive compliments on my car wherever i travel. I find tha...Read more

This is a great little car, fairly fun to drive and extremely practical. With enough room in the back for 3 comfortably and smooth enough engine and brilliant fuel economy, it's not hard to see why this car is the best in its segment. Off road, the XV is comfortable too, and it handles well in all off and on road conditions especially the wet. Great visibility and class leading safety helps too.

The interior is unfortunately somewhat on the poor side, lots of hard plastics and materials could be better, however all in all that's not the rea...Read more

I'm so glad we upgraded to the XV last November. Now with 18,500km on the clock, we've had no complaints, no rattles, no oil consumption drama's. that I've read about here. Not a thing wrong. 3 trips to Sydney from Brisbane fully loaded, the car performs really well on the highway. Zupps were great too and let us take the car on an extended test drive before we bought it.. The extra height seating positon over her 2010 Impreza was the selling point.. Better fuel economy with the 6 speed manual and stop go technology even though its a heavier ca...Read more

Thank God it was a rental...

I was given the Subaru XV as a loan car while my Kia Optima Platinum was being serviced. It was a 2014 2.0i L with the CVT transmission.

Interior space was ok, but the boot wasn't really that much larger than an ordinary hatchback.
During my time with the car I found it easy to maneuver around town, and through car parks, I also found it to be reasonably comfortable on the freeway soaking up many bumps. All in all this car is ok to drive. But I wouldn't call it rewarding.

It seems like a lot of owners ...Read more

Well I wasn't sure at first but know i am certain that we made the right choice in this small SUV market. It looks good, it goes good (sure its not a rocket but hey they will even tell you that), its got all the stuff you need right down to sat nav and color reversing camera. The car drives smoothly, no rattles, feels like a car and not a truck, has excellent handling. It is very easy to see out of on all corners. economy is close to what the manufacturer says but if you lead foot it then things go down hill fast in this category ( but what ca...Read more

I purchased my XV new at the beginning of 2013. Within the first 4 months the oil light came on. I took it back to the dealer for its first service and was informed this was normal for this engine, some garble regarding the oil sensor.
It sounded like a rehearsed answer, so I refused to take it back to Subaru to service. I now use Auto Masters, who have informed me that the oil consumption is excessive. Up to now I have added an extra 4 liters of oil in total to this vehicle, 1 liter between each service, and when the oil light came on aga...Read more