Here’s a spyshot we don’t need. Don’t need not because we don’t appreciate reader Tee Lim’s contribution (thanks, man!), but because we’ve already seen the car. It is rear shot of a Subaru XV caught testing along Jalan Duta in KL, with some bits like the badges and taillamps taped up.
Readers of this site would have known since last year that the Subaru XV will be assembled in Malaysia, for local sales as well as exports to Thailand and Indonesia. It’s all systems go at Tan Chong’s Segambut plant in KL, and we have been told that engineering trial units (the car pictured here is such a unit) have been evaluated by Fuji Heavy Industries (the maker of Subaru) and given the green light for production.
The first batch of XVs are expected to roll out in December, and a January 2013 official launch is on the cards. We were in Jakarta last week to have a closer look at the CKD Subaru XV – click here for the full story and gallery.
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Oh the one that looked like Neo. ;)
will steal some sales until new cr-v arrives end this year.. oh wait, we already have cx-5 with its famous ‘rimgate’
cvt…mmm, no thx
I think the CX-5 is still be the best bang for buck in this segment and it’s also CBU from Japan.
Besides that, I think the CX-5 also looks the best (with 19″ wheels of course)
Subaru Japan just launched the XV. So these are FC Comparison (JC08 Mode test) for Japan specs. Data took from their respective official websites.
Subaru XV (with idling stop function)
Engine: 2.0 Boxer (FB20)
Transmission: CVT (AWD)
Curb Weight: 1390 kg
FC: 15.8 km/l
Honda New CR-V
Engine: 2.0 (S20A)
Transmission: CVT (FF)
Curb Weight: 1460 kg
FC: 14.4 km/l
Mazda CX-5
Engine: 2.0 (Skyactiv G)
Transmission: 6AT (4WD)
Curb Weight: 1510 kg
FC: 15.6 km/l
All these 3 vehicles are compatible with Japan’s regular gasoline (RON90).
NICE!!!
tak payah2 dah tampal koyok!
kan dah buat premier hari tu!
Apada!
nice looking..like transformers