Subaru has added an X-Break trim level to its Exiga Crossover7, designed to give the seven-seat jacked-up wagon an even more rugged look and feel. The new variant adds a few exterior and interior accoutrements, as well as a number of nifty features for outdoorsy types.
Distinguishing the X-Break on the outside are black plastic side claddings, black door mirrors, new dark grey 17-inch alloy wheels and X-Break badging on the side and rear.
Inside, there’s decorative tan and black leather dashboard trim on the passenger’s side, along with a new water-resistant fabric and synthetic leather seat upholstery. There’s also a reversible cargo floor board that can be rinsed down, perfect for storing scuba gear or muddy shoes.
For those that have not been clued in, the Crossover7 is essentially a more off-road-oriented version of the ageing Exiga, which has been on sale since 2007. Changes over the standard model include black plastic moulding all around, plus silver skid plates front and rear, a larger, chrome-laden grille, C-shaped LED positioning lights and machine-finished 17-inch alloy wheels.
The interior was also given a few upgrades, such as tan leather with blue-green stitching as well as black and silver decorative trim panels. Suede and leather upholstery was also added as an option. Eight-way power-adjustable front seats were fitted as standard too, along with heated seats. Safety wise, the Crossover7 gets six airbags and version two of the EyeSight suite of driver assists as standard.
Power comes from a 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated flat-four developing 173 PS and 235 Nm, mated to a Lineartronic CVT and Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system; fuel consumption is rated at 13.2 km per litre on the Japanese JC08 cycle. Under the skin, the suspension has been raised by 20 mm to provide 170 mm of ground clearance, and has been tuned to retain handling stability with the increased ride height.
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Most Kaki Moto will tell U a Subaru or Scoobi is Not a normal car bcos it does not have a normal(in-line 4)engine. Its exhaust note is also bassy in nature.
Back 2 the topic of this Exiga. I loved the WRX/Sti/BRZ. I don’t mind the Legacy/XV. But but this piece of metal call Exiga is well, “a piece of metal.”
Its so Boxy/square bordering on Ugly. Sorry Subaru, I think it will NOT do well in M’sia on looks alone bcos most buyers buy a car base on looks/affordability & quality. U fail on the first impression.
But the best sellers are all fugly cars : Myvi, Godcar (back then), Bezza buntut tonggek. Meanwhile, nobody buys “stylish” car like Protons. Way more people buy Honda than Proton. Bezza sales of 36k units in 2016 is over half of entire proton’s sale.
Msian buys car that’s fuel efficient, cheap to service, easy to drive and reliable. Janji all these conditions fulfilled, people tak payah pening, tak payah fikir, beli je the car.
Proton can syok sendiri design stylish like Italian, got Proton wording in headlamp and taillamp ala Merc, BMW, Volvo, but they’re fuel guzzler, bloody expensive to service (when CVT fluid and filter due, or timing belt due, you shitbrix at the cost), jerky and very laggy response, nobody wanna buy.
Eh Bro. What has your comment got to do with what I said about a boxy crossover ??!! Care to explain !
Well all he does is spamming:
Geely > ALL
Volvo > ALL
But u said people buy based on looks, which is false. Msians actually love to buy fugly cars.
The reason Subaru didn’t do well is because they’re too expensive, nothing to do with looks. XV is quite successful because it’s well priced.
In the end have to clear stock, give big discount. Easier to sell if they lower the price in the first place.
You want to compare P1 maintenance cost with what? Honda?
Sorry to disagree with U on this. Your comment –
“The reason Subaru didn’t do well is because they’re too expensive, nothing to do with looks. XV is quite successful because it’s well priced.” – too expensive & well price is subjective & contradictory.
Pls don’t take this personal, just asking.
@baic : you go do research on service cost of proton and honda from their websites. Proton is a bit harder to find, i suggest find at owners fb page or forum.
You’ll be surprised.
Inb4 but honda costs so much more, well look which brand people are buying more? Well done proton, you sucked so bad, way more people rather pay more to avoid your brand like the plague.
@Mikey : well, there’s plenty more factors that makes Subaru not that successful, it all contributes, however you see it.
Levorg costs as much as Volvo V60 T4. If that is not over priced, I can’t help how u perceive value for money.
Forester dropped over 30% when they CKD it. Come on la, there’s a limit to how much saving you can get. Pretty obvious they realised CBU units too expensive, nobody buys, so when they relaunch CKD, good opportunity to drop price with localisation as excuse.
Wow, looks like a 20 year old car.
this car is still around? it used to have that great 2.0 turbo from the STI
that huuuge rear window, just huuuge
It looks more macho with the new rims. Perhaps Subaru can improve its interior to make it perfect
Ram, Ram, he gets rugged.
Rem, Rem, he gets tough.
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This is ang moh car, Malaysia market very small, no thanks
Kunta moto 4WD is the best!!
Subaru needs new team of designers. Period.
the new xv is still with small boot space i believe. nice car but not suitable for family.