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Packaging / Utility
This vehicle's interior provides unmatched
comfort levels to all passengers and best-in-class spaciousness. The XV features
an extremely roomy passenger compartment, a cargo area that is both spacious and
convenient, and excellent riding comfort.
The door opening dimensions
have been enlarged and the higher seat position allows much easier ingress and
egress.
With a focus on convenience, ample storage space for small
objects is provided at ideal locations. The Multi-Function Display (MFD) is
highly visible in the upper middle section of the instrument panel for
comfortable driving.
Engine and Transmission
The new
generation Subaru Boxer engine, which was introduced last year with a totally
new design, is installed in 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter petrol models. Along with
the usual merits that horizontally-opposed engines inherently possess, this
engine has improved fuel efficiency and exhaust performance. Together with the
adoption of the new Lineartronic (CVT), a newly developed "Auto Start Stop
System", the fuel efficiency was further improved. Also the Subaru Boxer Diesel,
which was specially developed for the European market and received very
favorable reviews, is featured in the XV line-up.
For the engine, a new
design was implemented with a bore/stroke ratio that is more advantageous for
fuel efficiency. The stroke has been lengthened without altering the overall
engine width compared to the previous generation. Both environmental
friendliness and regular-use mid-low range torque have been improved due to the
adoption of a longer stroke and dual AVCS. This engine offers excellent
accelerating performance and its superior response gives the driver a feeling of
instant acceleration, especially when the accelerator is lightly depressed.
Making use of the inherent advantages of Chain-driven CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) such as lightness, compactness, superior fuel efficiency,
and wide ratio coverage, Subaru successfully developed a new CVT for the new XV
for improved environmental friendliness and drivability.
2012 Subaru
XV Features New Auto Start Stop System
By automatically stopping the
engine in situations where the vehicle is temporarily stationary, such as idling
at traffic lights, it boosts the fuel efficiency. This new system has a newly
developed "change of mind control" function to enable smooth restart without
sacrificing driving comfort.
VDC
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics
Control) is installed in all models as standard. Its intervention timing was
optimized and incorporates control logic that demonstrates effectiveness in
danger avoidance situations. A brake assist function is also incorporated into
the VDC system. This provides the 2012 Subaru XV with world leading danger
avoidance performance and increases driving confidence.
Subaru XV (Euro-spec): Photo Gallery, Review (1/2) and Specifications
