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  • Build Quality
    4.7 (3)
  • Value for Money
    4.0 (3)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    5.0 (3)
  • Noise Level
    3.7 (3)
  • Acceleration / Power
    3.3 (3)
  • Handling
    4.3 (3)
  • Braking
    5.0 (3)
  • Suspension
    4.7 (3)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.3 (3)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    5.0 (3)
  • Interior Design
    4.3 (3)
  • Boot Size
    3.0 (3)
  • Features
    4.3 (3)
  • Comfort
    4.3 (3)
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Ok but not great!

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Purchased in June 2021.

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TransmissionContinuously Variable (CVT)
BoughtNew
Year2015
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Simon

SimonMelbourne

  • 4 reviews
  • 3 likes

Still going strong

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My XV was bought in 2012 when it first released in Australia. I was one of the lucky ones to drive the first shipment stock. After 6 years of driving it around, it still going strong without any machinically issue. It is so reliable that I decided not to upgrade it to the second generation XV. The CVT works very well with the 2.0 engine. I never use it for any towing so the CVT and 2.0 engine are just perfect for my daily urban travel and sometimes rural adventures. I guess my biggest dislike is the price to update the GPS but it is no big deal as Google Map is always there in my phone.



Badge2.0i-S
TransmissionCVT
Engine Size2.0
Date PurchasedMay 2012

Really Disappointed

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TransmissionCVT
Engine Size2.0
Date PurchasedMay 2014
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captainshaft

captainshaftBrisbane

Worst performing Japanese car I owned

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TransmissionCVT
Engine Size2.0
Date PurchasedOct 2012
Bob

BobPerth, WA

  • 3 reviews
  • 5 likes

Not good value for money

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TransmissionCVT
Engine Size2.0
Date PurchasedSep 2016
Patch

PatchMelbourne

  • 5 reviews
  • 11 likes

Uberrated & Great small SUV

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Bought my wife a 2013 2.0-S back in 2015 & still she comments on the handling/drive/overall package.

- Superior AWD system.
- Very underrated vehicle in comparison to other common brands.
- A great little SUV.
- Drive one to understand the engineering behind these vehicle.

Definitely recommend one over other common brands.

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TransmissionCVT
Engine Size2.0
Date PurchasedMar 2015
Sheree

Sheree

  • 2 reviews
  • 2 likes

Bluetooth phone connection terrible

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2017 just purchased brand new . Pros - drives nice and comfortable . Cons - small boot and my biggest issue is the Bluetooth connection is terrible and people can not hear me on the other end. Subaru service has looked st this and said nothing is wrong . I use for work and need good phone connection so I am really disappointed .

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TransmissionCVT
Engine Size2.0
Date PurchasedMar 2017
Hammie

HammieHobart

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Subaru XV S series Manual - Great - just needs a few little touches to be perfect

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Purchased a new top of the range S series XV mainly because it is a cheaper than other similar cars from other makers and sits a little higher. In hyper blue it looks awesome, but it also handles well, has nice manual transmission, is very comfortable with good passenger room and a medium sized boot area. Hill-start assist is great too and it has performed perfectly so far (3 months). Missing only a couple of things: sunglass holders, keyless entry on rear passenger doors, front engine hood needs stand (doesn't hold up by itself). Would I buy another one - yes, an auto once the learner drivers leave home!

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TransmissionManual
Engine Size2.0
Date PurchasedDec 2016
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adscanberra

  • 2 reviews
  • 3 likes

Very impressed

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Purchased our XV with the expectation that it would get us off the beaten track. Overall very impressed with how well it does this. Ground clearance is excellent, drive up a very steep incline on loose rock was quite a surprise, handled it with no problems at all. This was a really good purchase and does the job that we wanted it to do, if not more.

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TransmissionCVT
Engine Size2.0
Date PurchasedMar 2016
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BJH

BJHBrisbane

  • 4 reviews
  • 5 likes

My Wife deserved the Upgrade

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TransmissionManual
Engine Size2.0
Date PurchasedApr 2016
Shakey

Shakey

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Generally very good, has issues and annoyances however

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TransmissionCVT
Engine Size2.0
Date PurchasedApr 2012
Annette

Annette

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

It's the first and last Subaru I'll buy

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TransmissionCVT
Engine Size2.0
Date PurchasedFeb 2016

Never will I buy another Subaru

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TransmissionCVT
Engine Size2.0
Date PurchasedSep 2012
piquet

piquetmelbourne

Oil consumption issues A totally terrrible vehicle

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TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedAug 2013
Engine Size2.0

Feels like I just jumped in my old car but better

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You know that feeling when you get into a different car..takes a while to get used to? My 2013 XVSport isn't like that.. so comfortable, smooth, high enough for great vision, doesn't jut out of carspots like bigger 4WDs. Great all rounder that is as reliable as it is safe.

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Terrible

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peter Ryder

peter Ryder

  • 2 reviews

Very poor quality

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I had seat repaired 6 times in less than 3 years, front doors fill with water when it rains, engine out for two days for oil leaks, GPS changed, squeaks and rattles Wrote to Subaru and even went to fair trade, Subaru Customer care is very poor, they never replied to my letter even after Sales manager confirmed and shown me email of the fact he passed my letter on. The build quality is poor very poor and I would recommend if you was to purchase a Subaru to stay away from the XV.. Bull buckle (The dealer was also unhappy with Subaru)

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TransmissionCVT
Engine Size2.0
jesta

jestaSydney, NSW

  • 14 reviews

Great SUV Subaru XV 2.01S CVT

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Purchased in March 2021.

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TransmissionContinuously Variable (CVT)
BoughtNew
Year2013
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Exactly what I expected when I Bought it!

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Engine Size2.0
TransmissionCVT
Mark

MarkSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews
  • 3 likes

Brilliant Car

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Purchased in February 2021 at Narellan Subaru for $39,000.00.

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BoughtNew
Year2014
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