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Subaru XV
Mandai score
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,200,000
Years
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
XV 2.0i-L EyeSight
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,465 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Wheelbase
2,665 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
Boot space
385 L
Kerb weight
1,440 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L FB20 DOHC Direct Injection
Power
154 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
196 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical AWD
0–100 km/h
9.8 sec
Top speed
194 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L (Petrol) / 15.0 km/L (e-BOXER)
City
11.2 km/L (Petrol) / 13.0 km/L (e-BOXER)
Highway
15.8 km/L (Petrol) / 17.2 km/L (e-BOXER)
Tank size
63 L (Petrol) / 48 L (e-BOXER)
CO₂ emissions
155 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru XV (GT Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol, e-BOXER Mild Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,599 cc / 1,995 cc
Transmission
Lineartronic CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical AWD
Ground clearance
220 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Outstanding 220 mm ground clearance: Effortlessly clears tall unstandardized speed bumps and deep ruts.
- Sub-2,500 cc tax advantage: All 1.6L and 2.0L engine variants qualify for KRA 25% excise duty bracket.
- All-weather Symmetrical AWD: Dual-mode X-Mode provides exceptional mud and slippery soil traction.
- EyeSight v3 active safety standard: Stereo cameras provide adaptive cruise control and pre-collision braking.
What’s not so good
- Lineartronic CVT acceleration: Engine revs high during sudden highway overtaking maneuvers.
- Modest boot capacity: 385 Litre trunk is slightly smaller than boxier crossover rivals like the Forester.
- Firm suspension setup: Rigid SGP chassis transmits road firmness over broken urban tarmac.