Subaru XV Concept
Subaru is handing us an exaggerated
preview of their next XV or Crosstrek in North America, with a new study in
Geneva.
The XV Concept dresses the hatchback
body of the regular Impreza hatch with more rugged and muscular looking
elements that include matt black body cladding, new front and rear bumpers with
aluminum skid plates, roof rails, and a modified grille.
The taller ride height and chunky
19-inch wheels do their part to further separate and justify the XV’s existence
in the Impreza range. Subaru also produced a new paint finish for the XV called
‘Glacier Khaki Silica’ and added orange accents on the body trim.
At least in concept form, the XV is 70 mm
longer than the current car at 4,520 mm, 140 mm wider at 1,920 mm, and 45 mm lower,
while riding on a 35 mm extended wheelbase.
The production version of the
XV will follow within the next year.
