Apparently, this is the new Subaru XV that will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month, leaked by a Japanese car magazine. We’re not 100% sure if the images are authentic, but they do look legit, don’t they?
Actually, even without the sole official teaser image released by Fuji Heavy Industries so far, it’s easy to imagine what the next XV would look like – combine the new-generation Subaru Impreza hatchback with the rugged, SUV-inspired styling cues from the outgoing/current XV (roof rails, black cladding, under guards), plus a higher ride height, and you’ll have something like the above.
The leaked images also show rims that follow the XV theme – black with silver “holes” – and the jacked-up hatch’s signature orange colour.
The shape is familiar, but the reigning Japan Car of the Year sits on an all-new platform. Compared to the XV that we know, the new one sports C-shaped headlamps and taillights, a prominent character line that flows over both wheels and just beneath the beltline, as well as the latest ‘Dynamic x Solid’ cues showcased on the XV concept from last year.
Reports mention that the XV will have two NA boxer engine options in its domestic market – a 115 hp 1.6 litre and a 154 hp 2.0 litre unit. If true, they would be the same FB 1.6L and 2.0L units offered with the Impreza sedan/hatch in Japan and Singapore.
The new XV’s debut would be of interest to Malaysians, as the car has been confirmed for local assembly and a fourth quarter launch this year, following the footsteps of the outgoing car, which has been rolling out of Tan Chong’s Segambut plant since 2012.
Same same but better, I reckon. Like what you see?
GALLERY: Subaru XV Concept
GALLERY: Subaru Impreza hatchback
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Looks like it was rendered by japan’s theopilus chin
Looks the same. Do they think they are Porsche 911 (997) that they can pull off a new car with the same shape?
SO MUCH different from the concept. Fire the designer plz
so true. but i blame their archaic top execs. always the same shit. impreza, xv, legacy, levorg – their concepts look promising but production totally FAIL!
just plain lazy, Subaru should find a new chief designer…
i like the car…but the price is crazy
Dont worry. They always offer crazy discounts for “last year” model
the current one feels so sluggish up hill. i hope this one is re-tuned. nice stable car though.love it.
Looks decent, though I wish the shape was “newer”.
looks the same…if they offer big discount for old model…i will buy 2 ^^
less boot space again? oh dear. time to learn to travel light then.
The concept looks so much more futuristic and a bigger leap forward compared to this. This looks more like a facelift model than a new car all together.
Having driven both XV and Forester, the Forester is definitely a better choice. much better space, comfort and NVH even though the engine is the same.
My greatest concern was the engine. And seriously… the same 2 litre?? I have a 2014 XV and love the car. But would only get a new one if it would come with the forester (i mean turbo) engine. Disappointing
xv concept car look much much better. interm of design, they should make it more like concept car if want to compete with futuristic new hr-v, cr-v, toyota ch-r, mazda cx-3 and new mazda cx-5…both exterior and interior.