Subaru Slashes XV Crossover Prices

Words by Rob McSorley

We may be in difficult times thanks to the recession but Subaru UK have announced massive price reductions accross the entire XV range.

Due to a more favourable exchange rate between Pound Sterling and the Japanese Yen price cuts of £2,300 are available on every variant in the XV range. The new pricing allows motorists to drive away in a new XV from just £18,995 on the road. Subaru are confident that the new pricing for the crossover will attract new buyers to the brand and alligns the XV closer to its competitors.

Haydn Davies, Marketing Director, Subaru UK, said: “Compared to rivals, the XV is one of the most robust and most economical cars available. We have taken the first opportunity to re-price the model given the changes to exchange rates and believe the  price reduction now gives customers the greatest value for their money.”

When we got our hands on Subaru's XV at the beginning of the year we praised it's peerless off-road ability, supreme comfort levels and practical cabin. When fitted with the world-first boxer diesel engine it is also capable of a very competitive 50.4 mpg combined and emits just 146 g/km of CO₂.  With its lofty ground clearance buyers get class-leading off-road ability, while Subaru’s trademark low centre of gravity makes the XV grip the road and handle incredibly well expecially compared to its rivals.

XV sales in Europe have been strong and was Switzerland’s best selling car in August 2012, beating the mighty Volkswagen Golf from top spot. It has won numerous awards including  4x4 Magazine's ‘SUV of the Year’. 

Standard equipment isn't in short supply either with all models benefitting from a knee airbag, 17-inch alloy wheels, daytime running lights, heated front seats, wiper de-icers, CD player and a comprehensive Multi-Function Display. Moving up the range the popular SE model adds rear view safety camera, cruise control, dual zone air conditioning, powerfold mirrors and Bluetooth stereo connectivity.

For added piece of mind buyers also get a comprehensive 100,000 mile, five-year warranty with all models.

The new pricing for the Subaru XV is as follows:

Diesel models
2.0D S	£21,995
2.0D SE	£23,995
2.0D SE Lux Premium	£27,695

Petrol models
1.6i S	£18,995
1.6i S Lineartronic	£20,415
1.6i SE	£20,995
1.6i SE Lineartronic	£22,415
2.0i SE	£21,995
2.0i SE Lineartronic	£23,495
2.0i SE Lux Premium	£25,795
2.0i SE Lux Premium Lineartronic	£27,925

Check out the DriverVIBE Verdict of the Subaru XV