Subaru XV Debuts

IronChef · 09-13-2011, 04:31 AM

Well the official XV news is out at least for our European Subie lovers

http://www.subaru-global.com/about/m.../xv/index.html

Makes the 2012 5-door not so hot anymore. I want my XV with the 6-speed now!

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Imprezard · 09-13-2011, 05:42 AM

Nice. It's pretty much the same as the XV concept except for the fancy lights and grille.

I didn't expect see those wheels to make into production.

max_stirling · 09-13-2011, 08:23 AM

So the XV looks like an Outback version of the Impreza wagon or am I missing something here? Looks good and I like the wheels. I see Subaru selling these even better than the Outback.

Angelus911 · 09-13-2011, 08:38 AM

Interesting, is the XV the only Subaru model that has start/stop technology?

Quote:

The engine automatically shuts off when stopped or idling. When traffic starts moving, just let off the brake pedal and it picks right up for you to take off.

Siper2 · 09-13-2011, 08:49 AM

Looks pretty cool, like the OBS finally gets its just desserts. Great web design on that site, as well.

sn13 · 09-13-2011, 09:56 AM

PLEASE 2.0D, come to the US in the XV... Oh please!

rexster · 09-13-2011, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronChef

Makes the 2012 5-door not so hot anymore.

I'm going to go ahead and disagree with you there... I was glad to see the new Sport doesn't have any plastic fenders or molding.

Bluefoton · 09-13-2011, 10:19 AM

Just emailed SCa asking them to bring it here

GodWhomIsMike · 09-13-2011, 10:36 AM

That is one of the most awesome Subaru models I ever seen. All they need to do now is bring it to the US, and offer it in WR Blue.

Mariano · 09-13-2011, 10:41 AM

Look good... I'd hit it...

4wdwrx · 09-13-2011, 10:43 AM

That looks like a good package and the new impreza looks great.

ed10 · 09-13-2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GodWhomIsMike

That is one of the most awesome Subaru models I ever seen. All they need to do now is bring it to the US, get rid of those nasty rims, and offer it in WR Blue.

fixed

rsholland · 09-13-2011, 10:46 AM

• 225/55x17 tires, same size as found on the Forester

• 8.6" ground clearance

• 1.6L & 2.0 gas engines. First application of the FB16 engine

• Updated diesel offered

• 1.6 version gets dual-range 5-speed tranny, others get 6-speed manual. All but diesel get CVT option.

• Still struggling with the grille insert design

• Start-stop engine function

• Disappointed in the "urban" CUV marketing. Was hoping for it being the sporty off-roader that the Forester never was.

Bob

invisiblecity · 09-13-2011, 10:53 AM

That is very nice!

The wheels are awesome and the interior looks more like the 07's, which is far better than the 08-11's.

We should have this!!!

ed10 · 09-13-2011, 10:53 AM

I want this:

http://www.caradvice.com.au/137517/2...rt-motor-show/

Green Bugeye · 09-13-2011, 10:59 AM

I don't get the marketing for the XV on the Subaru Global website. They are selling the XV as an "urban" vehicle... huh? Why do you need raised suspension and plastic bits in the city?

They're showing flowers and shopping bags.

I don't get it.

Snow Drift · 09-13-2011, 11:00 AM

No scoop for the intercooler?

6MT...why not in the US!?

rsholland · 09-13-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow Drift

No scoop for the intercooler?

6MT...why not in the US!?

Good catch! So this is the first Subaru turbo without a hood scoop!

Bob

SnowWhite07 · 09-13-2011, 12:23 PM

Now this will look hot with a nice suspension drop!

Godmal · 09-13-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsholland

Good catch! So this is the first Subaru turbo without a hood scoop!

Bob

Where does it say anything about turbo?

JustyWRC · 09-13-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsholland

Good catch! So this is the first Subaru turbo without a hood scoop!

Bob

I like that. I like the scoop and would like one, but could easily live without it; but, I have had customers NOT buy because of the hood scoop. Not because of the Turbo MPGs. The hood scoop. I think it will do better without it.

JustyWRC · 09-13-2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godmal

Where does it say anything about turbo?

2.0D. Diesel. Turbo Diesel. Horizontally opposed turbo diesel. Worlds first.

Yoo Shin · 09-13-2011, 12:46 PM

I like it! Not crazy about the CVT though

Hmm, a Cobb Stage II turbo diesel would be interesting.

keepclam · 09-13-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imprezard

Nice. It's pretty much the same as the XV concept except for the fancy lights and grille.

I didn't expect see those wheels to make into production.

Other things missing that were on the concept: a roof rack, and panoramic glass roof. (The panoramic roof isn't vaporware, either... they offer it on Exiga.)

Google the concept... the production wheels look different. Similar style, though.

Beanboy · 09-13-2011, 02:15 PM

Four inches shorter (length and height) and same width as Forester with roughly the same ground clearance. Also has an inch longer wheelbase (which makes sense, matching the 2012 Impreza) than the Forester.

Is it really that different than the Forester other than being on a newer chassis/engine from the Impreza with a less practical body? Missing the point I guess...

09-13-2011, 04:31 AM	#1
IronChef Scooby Newbie Member#: 6503 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Lake Forest, CA	Subaru XV Debuts Well the official XV news is out at least for our European Subie lovers http://www.subaru-global.com/about/m.../xv/index.html Makes the 2012 5-door not so hot anymore. I want my XV with the 6-speed now! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Imprezard Scooby Specialist Member#: 3016 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Tokyo, Japan Vehicle: CBA GH8 WR Blue	Nice. It's pretty much the same as the XV concept except for the fancy lights and grille. I didn't expect see those wheels to make into production.

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max_stirling Scooby Newbie Member#: 44010 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Springfield, VA Vehicle: 2004 Cayenne Turbo Black	So the XV looks like an Outback version of the Impreza wagon or am I missing something here? Looks good and I like the wheels. I see Subaru selling these even better than the Outback.

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Siper2 Scooby Guru Member#: 1134 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Dillsburg, PA Vehicle: 2007 BMW 328xi wagon Silver	Looks pretty cool, like the OBS finally gets its just desserts. Great web design on that site, as well.

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Bluefoton Scooby Specialist Member#: 141373 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Quebec, QC Vehicle: 2008 2.5i-hatch - now with a HID retrofit	Just emailed SCa asking them to bring it here

09-13-2011, 10:36 AM	#9
GodWhomIsMike Scooby Specialist Member#: 102287 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hawley, PA Vehicle: 2011 Sportage SX AWD Signal Red	That is one of the most awesome Subaru models I ever seen. All they need to do now is bring it to the US, and offer it in WR Blue.

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Mariano NASIOC Supporter Member#: 56 Join Date: Jun 1999 Chapter/Region: PRSIC Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Vehicle: 1999 RS-T (Stage V) 2005 LGT LTD	Look good... I'd hit it...

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4wdwrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 72042 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Sunshine Vehicle: 2002 WRX impreza WRB "Blue Mammoth"	That looks like a good package and the new impreza looks great.

09-13-2011, 10:46 AM	#13
rsholland Scooby Specialist Member#: 5769 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Ellicott City, MD, USA Vehicle: '09 WRX Prem 5-dr Dark Gray	• 225/55x17 tires, same size as found on the Forester • 8.6" ground clearance • 1.6L & 2.0 gas engines. First application of the FB16 engine • Updated diesel offered • 1.6 version gets dual-range 5-speed tranny, others get 6-speed manual. All but diesel get CVT option. • Still struggling with the grille insert design • Start-stop engine function • Disappointed in the "urban" CUV marketing. Was hoping for it being the sporty off-roader that the Forester never was. Bob

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invisiblecity Scooby Newbie Member#: 141093 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Groton MASS Vehicle: 2007 Impreza Outback Garnet Red Pearl	That is very nice! The wheels are awesome and the interior looks more like the 07's, which is far better than the 08-11's. We should have this!!!

09-13-2011, 10:53 AM	#15
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Yoo Shin Scooby Specialist Member#: 87327 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Texas but TDY in North Alabama Vehicle: 2010 12 parsec Evo X I still kill threads	I like it! Not crazy about the CVT though Hmm, a Cobb Stage II turbo diesel would be interesting.

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Beanboy Scooby Specialist Member#: 4814 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Beantown Vehicle: 2005 LGT Wagon 5MT Garnet Red Pearl	Four inches shorter (length and height) and same width as Forester with roughly the same ground clearance. Also has an inch longer wheelbase (which makes sense, matching the 2012 Impreza) than the Forester. Is it really that different than the Forester other than being on a newer chassis/engine from the Impreza with a less practical body? Missing the point I guess...