Subaru has chosen the 2017 Geneva Motor Show to debut their all-new XV. Inspired by the XV Concept shown last year, the production
model comes with a toned down look all around, including the bumpers, grille,
lighting units, and sides, while still maintaining a rugged feel.
New exterior colors have been added - the Cool Grey
Khaki and Sunshine Orange, which contrast the matte black cladding, alongside a
set of 18-inch wheels with a fresh pattern.
Inside, a 8.0-inch touchscreen display takes center
stage, with infotainment and smartphone connectivity functions, while the rest
of the cabin benefits from an enhanced design, spaciousness, and cargo room,
and revised seats, in addition to the detailed orange stitching on the
instrument panel.
Peel its new skin away and you will find the brand's
revamped global platform, which improves body and chassis rigidity and strength
by 70-100 percent over its predecessor. Substantial improvements have been made
to the suspension, and steering gear ratio as well.
The same 2.0-liter Boxer engine finds its way under
the hood, but with 80 percent of the parts revamped, as Subaru claims. This
allows for a minor output increase to 156 PS and 196 Nm of
torque, pushed to the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system through an improved
7-speed Lineatronic gearbox, with manual mode.
There's also a new X-Mode that
increases drivability by optimizing integrated control of the engine, AWD, and
brakes to provide additional control when tire slip is detected.
As for safety features making their way into the
all-new Subaru XV, we count the EyeSight driver assist technology, with
Pre-Collision Braking Control, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist,
the High Beam Assist, adaptive headlights, and also Subaru Rear Vehicle
Detection, which offers blind spot detection, lane change assistance, and
reversing assistance.
Details surrounding its pricing and trim levels have
yet to be announced, but the vehicle will go on sale later this year.