2016 Subaru XV STi (facelift)
Subaru has unveiled the 2016
Subaru XV STi (facelift) at the 2016 Thai Motor Expo. It carries over the
cosmetic changes from the facelifted XV, and is priced at 1.438 million baht.
The new XV STi features with a single-slat
chrome hexagonal grille with gloss black mesh, L-Shaped LED DRLs and chrome
garnish beside the round pair of foglamps, new black plastic front spiltter,
black lower body cladding, prominent wheel arches, exclusive set of multi-spoke
matte black STi alloy rims, clear-lens taillamps and a roof-mounted spoiler
with STi badging. The exterior colors available include Pure White, Ice Silver
Metallic, Dark Grey Metallic, Obsidian Black Pearl, Tangerine Pearl and Desert
Khaki.
Inside, the Subaru XV STi has a
full-black interior with part leather upholstery, contrasted by red stitching
on the seats, steering wheel, gear selector, and floor carpets. It also comes
equipped with a 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Starlink support,
Bluetooth and iPod connectivity.
Under the hood is 2.0L
four-cylinder Boxer engine from the regular XV, which produces 148 hp at 6,200
rpm and 196 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. Drive goes to all four wheels via an
Active Torque Split AWD system and a Lineartronic CVT with six virtual ratios.
