The all-new Subaru XV has been spotted in Malaysia again, this time in the heart of Kuala Lumpur (near Sungei Wang Plaza) by paultan.org reader Nicholas Nyy. Our previous sighting of the second-generation SUV was earlier in August, where a white unit was spotted in Segambut, close to Tan Chong’s Segambut plant (the current XV is manufactured there).
The orange vehicle seen here is wearing a 2.0i-P badge at the rear, and is possibly the range-topping variant when it finally makes its launch debut (the other variant being the 2.0i following the current model). A price list for the variant surfaced not too long ago, revealing the retail price – RM144,948 on-the-road without insurance.
The new XV, like the current one, should arrive as a locally-assembled model. In March 2016, Glenn Tan, executive director of Tan Chong International, revealed the company’s Segambut plant will be able to produce Subaru models that ride on the Subaru Global Platform, which include this new XV.
Under the hood, expect an updated FB20 2.0 litre boxer four-cylinder petrol engine with direct injection. On Taiwan-spec XVs, the powerplant serves up 154 hp and 196 Nm, and the engine is paired with an improved Lineartronic CVT and Subaru’s well-known Symmetrical AWD system.
As far as equipment goes, the 2.0i-P comes with LED headlights, which is an upgrade from the halogen reflector units (likely retained for the 2.0i) fitted to both variants of its predecessor. There’s also roof rails, a rear spoiler, silver-painted door handles, a reverse camera and a shark fin antenna.
For the Taiwan market, the top-spec XV (called the 2.0i-S) comes with dual-zone automatic air-conditioning, multi-info display, cruise control, electrically-adjustable driver’s seat, leather dash, sunroof and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Safety kit is identical on the 2.0i-S and 2.0i sold there – Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), seven airbags (front, side, curtain and driver’s knee), ABS, brake assist and rear Isofix child seat anchors – all coming as standard. Subaru’s EyeSight driver assist suite isn’t present over there, and it appears we’ll follow suit due to the absence of dual colour cameras near the rearview mirror.
With the new XV set to make its launch debut soon, Subaru Malaysia is offering some attractive deals for the current XV and Forester, where the former can be had from just RM109,968, complete with a free Subaru bodykit. That is a substantial discount from the price mentioned above, and you can find out more about the Subaru National Day Special, here.
UPDATE: We’ve been sent more photos of the new XV by Wong Zhi Zhien, revealing orange contrast stitching for the interior, X-Mode (like on the Forester), hill hold assist, upper dash info display, multi-info display for the instrument cluster and 17-inch alloy wheels.
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Looks just like current XV…
Sudahlah subaru, who interested off-road vehicles …? twin-tower here is not pokok hutan …
The deal breakers are CVT and No rear aircon.
This car is much better than Tiguan and Xc60 in term of ride performance.
The stick shift is so 120Y nissan alike. Loler
Finally the new XV has landed! Pity that Malaysia Spec not equipped with Subaru’s EyeSight. A piece of technology that everyone should be using it.
(Like) Subaru XV 145k.
(Dislike) Peugeot 3008
(Like) Subaru XV @120k after 12 months
(Dislike) Subaru XV @130k after 6 months
Both no RV
But we’re lucky to get 17inch wheels because its cheaper, better FC and better 0-100 acceleration
154hp/190nm nothing to shout about… the tucson 1.6turbo 190hp/265nm or the sportage 2.0crdi with 185hp/400nm would be better choice
We always get tin kosong cause gomen never puts laws in place for Malaysians to get minimum safety spec. Like Axia and Myvi got no VSC. Gomen still never do anything
Becoz theres alwiz Iriz alternative?
7 airbags across the board pls MI. Be smart and know that buyers are smart these days. Don’t be stingy like the past already. Price it right as well please.
hold on to your buy until Tan Chong drop price to 120k…happened to previous XV model
Totally agree! My 2016 2.0i-P bought during launch month dropped almost RM20K within 3 months of my purchase. This round, I will wait 6 months before I consider to upgrade from my 2016 XV. BTW, I was told the official launch is mid-November and delivery will begin in January 2017.
I love the car but the boot space is a put off. And the single AVCS too.
Lack of Subaru Eyesight…… Malaysian’s safety not important, Motor Image?
xv is now 103k. so we wait. no rush
Good car, bad presentation by MI
Why have Subaru got no spare parts in Sarawak? 2 months waiting for a bumper, never again
I should have said 2 months and still waiting!
I heard a lot of about Subaru Boxer engine problem
like
defective piston rings and fear the excessive oil consumption will lead to trouble down the road.
Wonder had Subaru rectify these problems in this new version?
what will happen to all those 2016 xv n forrester that remain unsold in their warehouse i wonder…dismantle it? recycle?
the only drawback of 2018 version are:
– 3 airbags
– no subaru eyesight
– no turbo
– no apple/ adroid car play
– subaru xv price is 98-108k during promo