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SUBARU CROSSTREK 2.0S HYBRID

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Crosstrek is the smallest of Subaru’s three SUVs, sitting below the mid-sized Forester and larger Outback. It competes against vehicles such as MG ZS, Mitsubishi ASX, Kia Seltos and Mazda CX- 30. While the name is new, Crosstrek has actually been on the Australian market since 2012 as the XV. Five Crosstrek variants are offered: 2.0L, 2.0R, 2.0S (petrol), plus Hybrid L and Hybrid S, with prices ranging from $34,990 to $45,090 plus on-road costs. Our test was in the top-spec Hybrid S. As with all Australian Subaru models, except… Read more

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CROSSTREK CROSSES INTO FAMILIAR TERRITORY

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‘Haven’t we met somewhere before’ sprung to mind on my first encounter with the Subaru Crosstrek, for there is a lot in common here with the company’s XV sport utility vehicle? In fact, says Subaru, the newly named compact is the latest iteration of the popular XV, including two petrol / electric hybrid models, aimed at anyone who wants a versatile, reliable, and stylish small SUV. Priced from $34,990, the all-wheel drive Crosstrek comes in five variants – AWD 2.0L, AWD 2.0R, AWD 2.0S, AWD Hybrid L and AWD Hybrid… Read more

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NEW NAME, NEW LOOK FOR SUBARU’S COMPACT SUV

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Subaru Australia has announced details of the latest version of its XV compact SUV with new styling, extra equipment and, most of all, a new name. The all-new Subaru Crosstrek is available now for pre-order via Subaru.com.au or through your local Subaru Retailer. Australian pricing and specifications have been confirmed prior to the anticipated launch in April. The Subaru XV has been around since 2012 under that name both in Australia and overseas markets apart from North America where it was sold as the Crosstrek. With the release of the… Read more

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SUBARU XV 2012 – 2021

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Subaru is very well known for its all-wheel-drive models and in this edition of our Used Car Checkout series we are examining the XV series built from 2012 onwards. The Subaru XV from 2012 onwards have 220 mm of ground clearance, up by a substantial 75 mm on the Impreza XV it superseded so was no longer a hatchback trying to look like an SUV. That 220mm is regarded by many as being the minimum ground clearance for a genuine off-road vehicle. You wouldn’t call it a genuine 4WD in… Read more