The automaker realizes that this is a good moment to capitalize the automotive trend today. Most of American buyers have their heart set on driving small SUV like this new XV. More expensive price of this car rather than the Forester doesn’t make the potential buyers step back because they know that there is better consequence of it. The engineers decide to put a 2.0-liter flat-four into under the hoods to make this car own better fuel consumption. This is actually the benefit of high price. In addition, this engine is powerful to pump out up to 148 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. However, it is not all. The all-wheel-drive system makes sure that the driver will be comfortable to drive this car.
It has been reported before that the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek resembles the Impreza. Both cars have clean interior with minimal features. The door panels and also dash have been covered with soft material. Besides, this kind of material makes the door panels and dash more elegant. Nevertheless, there is one thing that makes both cars different each other. Compared to a base Impreza, this car has a roomier cabin. Even, the storage space is approximately 22.3 cubic feet. When the rear seats are lowered, the space becomes 51.9 cubes.
The customers will take the advantages of two trim levels. The 2.0i Premium has air-conditioning system and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. Meanwhile, a touchscreen navigation system incorporated with a rearview camera and a sunroof are optional features. On the other hand, the 2.0i Limited has quite different treatment. A sunroof and a navigation system become standard features, in this case. Besides, the LDC display is wider (4.3 inches) in the 2.0i Limited.
Through this new XV, Subaru would like to combine abundance expectations from the automotive lovers about the most desired small SUV. Better fuel consumption and responsive engine are some of request. Fortunately, the automaker makes them true with this car. In addition, a more spacious cabin becomes another advantage. In terms of price, the automaker offers it with the price starting at $21,995. This price is more expensive than Impreza in Premium trim.
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