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Subaru XV Hatchback 1.6i SE Premium 5dr Lineartronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1600
Trim	SE Premium
Price	£30,560
Engine Power - BHP	114
Acceleration	13.9
Top Speed	109 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	180
Length	4465 mm
Width	1800 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	385 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1408 kg

Driver Convenience

8" touch screen
Apple car play/Android Auto
Blind spot monitoring
Bluetooth system
eCall emergency call system
EyeSight driver assist - Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist/sway warning and pre-collision braking
Interior fuel flap release
Lane change assistant
Multi function display
Rear cross traffic alert
Rear view camera
Satellite navigation system
Speed sensitive power steering
Trip computer
Voice control system

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Sports suspension
SVDC - Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control

Entertainment

2 USB ports
6 speakers
Auxiliary input socket
DAB Digital radio
iPod connection
Radio/CD
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Subaru Audio system

Exterior Features

Automatic headlights
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Daytime running lights
Electric folding door mirrors
Electric front windows + drivers one touch/anti-trap
Electric glass tilt and slide sunroof
Front fog lights
Heated door mirrors
Heated rear window with timer
Heated windscreen + washer jets
High beam assist
LED Headlights
Pop-up headlight washers
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof antenna
Roof rails
Roof spoiler
Steering responsive headlights
Third brake light
UV reducing glass
Wheel arch extensions
Windscreen wiper de-icer

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
8 way electric adjustable drivers seat
Adjustable height seatbelt anchor
Cargo hooks
Centre console cupholder
Centre console storage box
Defroster vents for front and side windows
Door pockets with bottle holder
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Front armrest
Front map lights
Front passenger side seatback pocket
Heated front seats
Height adjustable driver's seat
Illuminated centre tray
Illuminated driver/passenger vanity mirror
Isofix child seat attachment
Leather gear knob
Leather upholstery
Luggage area lamp
Luggage hooks
Multifunction leather steering wheel
Rear armrest
Rear headrests
Rear seat heater ducts
Retractable luggage cover
Single front passenger seat
Tilt/reach adjustable steering wheel
Tonneau cover
Two 12V accessory power outlets
Under floor storage in luggage area

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS + traction control
Active front headrests
Childproof rear door locks
Curtain airbags
Driver and passenger seatbelts with warning light
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
EBD + Brake Assist
Electronic parking brake
ESP
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Hill descent control
Hill hold control
Safety pedal system
Side airbags
WIL whiplash protection front seats

Security

Immobiliser
Keyless smart entry with push button start
Remote central locking
Thatcham Cat.1 alarm

Wheels

17" Alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	180

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1600
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	FLAT 4
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	78.8
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	82
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	32.8
WLTP - MPG - High	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	27.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	38.5

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	10E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	94
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	84
NCAP Safety Assist %	68
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	13.9
Engine Power - BHP	114
Engine Power - RPM	6200
Engine Torque - NM	150
Engine Torque - RPM	3600
Top Speed	109 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/60 R17
Tyre Size Rear	225/60 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1615 mm
Length	4465 mm
Wheelbase	2665 mm
Width	1800 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	385 l
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1400
Minimum Kerbweight	1408 kg
No. of Seats	5

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