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Subaru XV G4X 2.0i (2015-2017) (page 2 of 2)
Brilliant little SUV
I love my XV. It is the perfect size for running around the city, roomy, easy to park as it doesn't feel like I am driving a cruise ship. The only downfall is that the seats are not electric, so when my husband and I swap driving positions it is a little annoying, considering I know that the outback has pre-settable settings for drivers. It can also be a tiny bit small if you are planning to take a lot with you on a trip away, as the bootspace is not huge. Even despite of those tiny gripes, I love this car!!!!
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Great car! Will take you anywhere
Pros:
- on the surface the XV is a great looking car. It is sporty and is available in a great range of colours (mine is plasma green which is superb)
- the symmetrical all wheel drive is great, it makes steering and manoeuvring the car a dream and also makes driving much safer, it corners well and sticks to the road
- 5 Star safety rating as with all subaru's - there are literally airbags everywhere
- it has a powerful boxer engine that you wouldn't expect in a car of that size
- the height or ground clearance is fantastic for those look...Read more
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parrious128Melbourne, Vic
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
Best SUV out!
Bought myself a new car for my birthday and i must say, my choice was the right one!
Drives like a dream, i get close to 700km per tank which is about 200-250 kms ( i drive suburban/hwy on my commute to work which is about 70 km round trip so i get about 10 days of travelling per fuel tank fill) more than my old car so pretty impressive.
It has everything in it that your would have to pay extra for in another model (ie reverse camera, handsfree in steering wheel, bluetooth etc) (but its all inclusive). The reverse camera is good, stereo...Read more
is loud and good quality. The graphics are clear and the engine has enough power for its size and weight, and responds well to putting your foot down. The usability of the controls is simple and the start stop engine is so effortless, you barely notice it. Oh, and the heater/air con heats and cools the car so quickly! Another thing that is good is that the steering is light so you don't feel like your turning a semi trailer around a corner, and the car is so roomy but doesn't feel like a truck. I can reverse park it easier that my old focus and find it fits just as easy in small CBD parking spots/lots. And it looks sexy!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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enduroAU
- 12 reviews
- 1 like
My third soob and I will purchase again ... but only after I have had many years with my XV!
I've been so happy with my two past Subaru (15 years of driving them) that I chose to purchase another. Both previous vehicles (L Series then an Outback) proved to be resilient to harsh driving conditions, salt and only the most wearing components (brakes, tyres etc) required any servicing, even after 16 years. I've never seen rust on my Subaru models. I've never seen paint peeling off Subaru cars nor seen them blowing smoke and rarely broken down on the side of the road - only the very, very old ones!
My 2012 model has been no exception. It...Read more
's comfortable to drive, economical and looks great in any colour. For me, the 2.0L Boxer consumes 6.6L/100km on constant open road/highway speeds at 110km/h. In commuter traffic consumption varies, but I average about 9. This is significantly lower than my wifes Holden Cruze. All MT and AT models have a automatic engine cut out (can be manually disabled) when stuck at lights etc. In my cay I save about 800ml fuel a week using this feature. That's only about $AU60 a year, but it's not just about the cost, it's about a greater impact on the environment. In my car, the engine starts well as soon as the foot is placed on the clutch pedal. It will also start up again automatically under many other conditions (e.g. engine is not warm, air con is running at full power, battery is low V etc). Cargo and hideaway space is much smaller than I am used to, so drivers that are expecting to head away on extended camping trips should either consider a larger vehicle or purchase roof rack storage options. My base model L and Outback made use of the rear cargo area better to store smaller bits and pieces. All round vision is excellent. Steering, braking, AWD are also excellent. Actually, I can't fault anything about the vehicle at all. Though summer is yet to really hit here, I have had several 35'C days and the air con has performed very well indeed, even with that huge windscreen and my model being black inside and out.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
XV is a stylish and worth what you pay.
I saw the car in a shopping mole, it’s so eye catchy. Orange coloured one is so nice in shade but too ugly in sunlight. Reversing cam is very accurate. All-around car is 8.5/10 perfect than Dualis and Tiguan. Sound system is awesome 9.5/10. Design 9/10. You will feel the difference when you drive the car. 2.0 is enough for this car.
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EA0859
- 19 reviews
- 5 likes
Love my car
I was looking to replace a 6 year old VW Jetta which had one problem after another and was costing me a fortune in maintenance. When I bought it, Subaru was second choice, so decided to revisit this time around. I was originally looking at the LIberty, but when I saw this in the showroom it just rang bells!
What a nice looking and well put-together car. We got the 2.0 automatic with all the features including sunroof, GPS, leather seats, dual zone climate control. Geelong Subaru were fantastic, they were happy to negotiate a bit on the p...Read more
rice, and as we were about to go on extended holiday they kept my car till we returned which was a real bonus. I've been driving it for 8 months now. The driver window auto-close/open stopped working when it was 2 months old, but that was just a software glitch apparently. No other problems. The service is not cheap, oil is expensive ("it's special for the XV" apparently), but I knew that up front. It's a wee bit gutless first thing in the morning, but at speed it has good pickup, overtakes well, great on hills. It's also good to drive in heavy traffic, easy to control when stuck in traffic jams, and you don't have to be braking constantly to avoid the tail pipe of the car in front. Economy is fabulous, on a long trip it does in the vicinity of 6 L / 100 km. And it takes regular unleaded, not the extortionately priced 98 of the Veedub. Three things I don't like (but can cope with): bluetooth connection to the phone - You need to get into the car and chill for a minute or so before backing up - it tells you it's connected to bluetooth on the GPS screen which is also the rear camera screen, but it does it while you are backing up. If you are relying on the camera, you lose picture.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
zipadeedoodahSydney
- 4 reviews
- 6 likes
Subaru XV 2012 2.0i 6 Speed Manual
Our purchase of the Subaru XV 2012, 6 speed manual replaced an 11 year old Subaru Liberty and is our 3rd Subaru vehicle. We went to the Subaru dealership expecting to buy an Outback thinking the XV might be too small for our requirements. We are a family of 4, with 2 primary school aged children and one Doberman. This car is used as a mums taxi around town during the week and on weekends for trips further afield. We have been driving it for 4 months now.
What impressed us about this vehicle was the 35.33 out of a maximum 37 ANCAP crash test ...Read more
rating, the value for money and the look of the XV. The visibility out of all of the windows is exceptional, the turning circle is great, nice low centre of gravity, decent ground clearance and handles well on the tar and the dirt on both long and short trips. Cabin space is surprisingly roomy with the tall man of the house getting more headroom in the XV than the old Liberty. Instruments and controls are thoughtfully positioned and within easy reach of the driver. Not thinking we'd have much use for it the reversing camera has turned out to be quite handy as are the extra 12V outlets for the kids DVD player on long trips. While it would be nice to have a bigger engine the current 2.0 litre seems to have handled everything we have thrown at it so far. On long interstate trips fuel consumption averages out at 7.2 litres per 100 kms and around town about 9.2. The gear stick feels as if it is connected to the gearbox with rubber bands but that just may be technological developments and comparing it to the 11 year old gear stick and gearbox in our old Liberty. Both drivers in the house aren't particularly impressed with the stop start technology as quite often the engine is only off for 1 or 2 seconds before having to restart. While the car is quick to restart we wonder at its impact on the starter motor and switch off the stop start at the start of every drive (no you can't switch it off permanently) The XVs cargo space isn't the largest in this small SUV market. The boot area is quite shallow due to the location of the spare wheel but considering some cars aren't offering a spare wheel these days we'd rather have the spare. We can fit a total of 8 heavily loaded reusable "green" shopping bags like the ones they sell at supermarkets and generally find it handles the school bags and equipment needed for after school activities. Extras that we added to the car were window tinting, a Cargo Step Panel, a Cargo Tray and a carpet mat set. The dealer didn't charge us for these. The Cargo Step Panel has saved the paint from being scratched by the kids pulling their school bags out or by the Dobermans long nails as she jumps in and out of the cargo area. The Cargo Tray has looked after the carpet in the cargo area and provides a bit of traction to stop objects sliding around in the back. A carpet or rubber mat set is a must as any generic mat set just wont fit the specific shape of the foot well.1 comment
There should be a button that has a capital A with a circular arrow around it representing the stop/start tech. Its located near the bonnet release, lower right side of steering wheel. That deactivates it mate.
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