Subaru has announced pricing and specification levels for its new All-Wheel Drive crossover vehicle, the XV. Priced from £21,295 for entry level 1.6i S models, the latest addition to the Japanese brand’s stable is set to firmly establish itself as one of the most capable and best-value-for-money compact crossovers currently available.

The five-star Euro NCAP-rated Subaru XV – officially certified as the safest vehicle in its class and which scores particularly highly for child occupant safety – combines style and functionality with generous levels of standard-fit equipment, making it more than a match for many of its established compact crossover rivals.

Every XV is equipped with two core Subaru technologies – Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a Boxer engine – ensuring that this new vehicle feels both engaging and incredibly safe to drive, in all conditions. Subaru is confident that the XV will thoroughly satisfy the needs of existing customers, while also attracting new consumers to the brand.

Three Euro V-compliant Boxer engines are offered with the new XV: 1.6 and 2.0-litre petrol, and 2.0-litre diesel. The 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre petrol engines develop 114ps and 150ps respectively, while the 2.0-litre diesel produces 147ps and 350Nm. The go-anywhere XV is available with a choice of either a five and six-speed manual or a six-speed CVT automatic (petrol only).

Reaching 60mph in 9.3 seconds, the 2.0 diesel XV – likely to be the best-selling variant in the UK – offers class-leading fuel economy of 50.4mpg on the combined cycle, while emitting 146g/km of CO2. Subaru’s XV also features the highest ground clearance and lowest centre of gravity in class, making it a highly capable performer both on and off road.

Even entry-level S models feature a standard kit list to make many models from premium compact SUV manufacturers blush. Buyers can expect to find ABS, traction control, Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control (SVDC), front, side, curtain and knee airbags, 17-inch alloy wheels, daytime LED running lights and automatic air conditioning as standard.

SE models add cruise control, rear-view camera, Bluetooth functionality and USB/iPod connectivity. Meanwhile, top-of-the-range SE Lux Premium models also come with a sunroof, Keyless Smart Entry, push-button start, leather seats and satellite navigation. All 2.0-litre models are fitted with roof rails.

Petrol-powered XV models benefit from Subaru’s new fuel-saving Auto Start Stop System as standard, boosting fuel savings in congested traffic. It was the aim of Subaru engineers to make the engine cut-out virtually unnoticeable to the driver, and they achieved this with a time lapse between stop and start of approximately 0.2 seconds, one of the fastest currently available.

Pricing for the new XV range starts at £21,295 for the 1.6i S models, and rises to £29,995 for the range-topping 2.0D SE Lux Premium.

Subaru XV range:

Model	Price OTR (£)	CO2 g/km
1.6i S	£21,295	151
1.6i S Lineartronic	£22,715	146
1.6i SE	£23,295	151
1.6i SE Lineartronic	£24,715	146
2.0i SE	£24,295	160
2.0i SE Lineartronic	£25,795	153
2.0i SE Lux Premium	£28,095	160
2.0i SE Lux Premium Lineartronic	£29,595	153
2.0D S	£24,295	146
2.0D SE	£26,295	146
2.0D SE Lux Premium	£29,995	146

Subaru XV Specification in detail:

S models receive:

• ABS, Traction Control System (TCS), Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
• Front, side, curtain and knee airbags
• Front passenger airbag auto detect
• 17" Alloy Wheels
• Daytime LED running lights
• Front fog lamps
• Wiper de-icer
• Heated mirror
• Heated front seats
• Tonneau cover
• Automatic air conditioning
• Multi-function display
• AM/FM 1Cd + 4 Speakers
• ISOFIX child seat mounting

Additionally, SE models receive:

• Colour-coded folding door mirrors with indicators
• Cruise control
• HID headlamps with washers
• Dual Zone air-conditioning
• Leather steering wheel
• Leather gear knob
• Advanced colour multi-function display
• Rear view camera
• CD player + 6 speakers
• Bluetooth
• USB/iPod
• Privacy glass

SE Lux Premium models also receive:

• Sun roof
• Keyless Smart Entry
• Push Button Start
• Leather seats
• Electronically-operated driver’s seat
• Satellite navigation