In-depth reviews

Subaru XV Hatchback 2.0i e-Boxer SE Premium 5dr Lineartronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1995
Trim	SE Premium
Price	£35,345
Battery Capacity	0.57
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	10.7
Top Speed	120 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	180
Length	4465 mm
Width	1800 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	340 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1575 kg

Driver Convenience

4.3" LCD multi information display
8" touch screen
Apple car play/Android Auto
Blind spot monitoring
Bluetooth system
eCall emergency call system
EyeSight - Adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking/throttle, lane sway/departure warning, lane keep assist + lead vehicle start alert
Front view monitor
Fuel lid lock release
Lane change assistant
Pin Code Access
Rear cross traffic alert
Reversing camera
Satellite navigation system
SI-Drive (Subaru Intelligent Drive) intelligent mode & sport mode
Speed sensitive power steering
Stop/start system
Trip computer
Voice control system
X-Mode

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Sports suspension
SVDC - Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control

Entertainment

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

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Daytime running lights
Directional LED headlights
Electric glass tilt and slide sunroof
Heated door mirrors
Heated rear window with timer
Heated windscreen + washer jets
High beam assist
LED front fog lights
Pop-up headlight washers
Power folding door mirrors with built-in LED indicators
Power windows with drivers side front window auto up/down function with pinch protection
Privacy glass for rear doors, rear quarters and rear window
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof rails
Roof spoiler
Shark fin antenna
Steering responsive headlights
Third brake light
UV protection glass in windscreen and front side windows
Wheel arch cladding
Windscreen wiper de-icer

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
4-way manually adjustable passenger's seat
60/40 split folding rear seat
8 way electric adjustable drivers seat
Adjustable height seatbelt anchor
Aluminium pedals
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 system with anti-dust filter
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
Leather wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob
Luggage area lamp
Luggage hooks
Paddle shifts
Rear armrest
Rear headrests
Rear seat heater ducts
Retractable parcel shelf
Side door reinforcement beams
Single front passenger seat
Steering column support beam
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 (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBFD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
Active front headrests
Auto vehicle hold
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake override
Childproof rear door locks
Curtain SRS airbags
Driver and passenger seatbelts with warning light
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic parking brake
ESP
Front side SRS airbags (driver & front passenger)
Front SRS airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelt with pretensioners and load limiters
Hill descent control
Hill hold control
Reverse automatic braking
Safety pedal system
Side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Whiplash reducing front seats

Security

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

Wheels

18" Alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	0.57
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

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

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1995
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Cylinder Layout	FLAT 4
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	31.2
WLTP - MPG - High	43
WLTP - MPG - Low	32.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	37.9

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	19E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
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
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.7
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	5600
Engine Torque - NM	194
Engine Torque - RPM	4000
Top Speed	120 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1615 mm
Length	4465 mm
Wheelbase	2665 mm
Width	1800 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1917 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	48
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1173 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	340 l
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1270
Minimum Kerbweight	1575 kg
No. of Seats	5

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