2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek is a crossover and is supposed to please urban travelers. It will come with rugged hatchback with some key upgrades to infotainment, safety and overall refinement.
Exterior and Interior
The exterior of 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek includes a tall rugged hatchback stance and it features a generous ground clearance of 8.7 inches. There are few important improvements such as new acoustic windshield, thicker side glass and sound deadening improvement that assure of quieter inside. There is refinement and so the noise is almost not there even when there is road and wind noise. This variant comes with a flat repair kit. The exterior has effective grills shade in the front fascia and the longer flap is within the car.
The interior will get a infotainment system with multi touch gesture. There will also be a rear vision camera coming as standard. The systems are easy to use and come with high contrast colorful display and feature apps compatibility. There is EyeSight active safety suite in this variant for the first time. The EyeSight packages include active safety technologies such as pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert and lane change assist. It also has a wider detection range to know the obstacles and vehicles.
The safety features of 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek include the all wheel drive. The eyesight technology assists the driver in monitoring traffic movement, optimizes control of cruise and warns any danger by slowing down the car. The boxer engine offers improved response and protects the passenger area. The other safety features include stability control system, vehicle dynamics control, automatic steering and braking inputs such that the driver can go smoothly on the intended path. The antilock braking system helps in driving and prevents wheel lock up. The electronic brake force distribution sense panic stop situation and helps in fast stop, thereby balances braking.
Engine and Mileage
Under the hood it will have 2.0-liter flat-four engine delivering 148 horse power and torque of 145 pound-feet. It is mated to a six-speed CVT with paddle-shifters known as “Lineartronic.” The fuel economy is expected at 34/26 mpg in the highway/city.
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek – Price and Release Date
The price is expected to start under $20,000 and this price bracket may be affordable for shopping looking for crossovers. It will launch the market in the early months of 2015.
The key attraction of this car design is that it is done keeping safety in mind. It offers maximum traction to suit even slippery conditions. The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek assures the ease of handling and control of car on road.