Subaru XV video goes for the heart

And it’s great viewing even if you’re not a fan of the marque. But if you are a Suby tragic, you’ll be shedding tears of nostalgic pride well before the advertisement ends.

The XV range will be launched next week in three spec levels: 2.0i, 2.0i-L and 2.0i-S  all with soft-touch finishes, uprated instrumentation, new interiors and seven airbags.

The 2.0i has a reversing camera, comprehensive multi-function display, cruise control, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters for the CVT variants, Bluetooth connectivity and audio streaming, auto air-con and black roof rails.

The 2.0-L adds an electric sunroof, dual-zone air-con, SatNav with SMS voice text and voice control, and rear privacy glass and the premium S model has the luxury of leather trim, eight-way adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, alloy pedals, silver roof rails and HID Xenon headlights.

The motor is the same 110kW/196Nm 2.0-litre as used in the new Impreza, which will arrive in Oz about two months after the XV, and transmission is a choice of six-speed manual or stepless CVT.

The hi-tech' all-new boxer engine uses lots of light materials, variable valve timing and peripherals like electric power steering and a stop-start system to cut fuel use by around 20 per cent.

Subaru says the XV will average 7.0 litres/100km, (7.3 for the manual) which will give it a cruising range of about 850km.

Subaru XV Crossover

Price: TBA
Body: 5-door, 5-seater sub-compact SUV
Engine: 2.0-litre, 110kW/196Nm
Models: 2.0i, 2.0i-L and 2.0i-S
Transmissions: 5-speed manual transmission, 4-speed automatic transmission with manual mode.
Drive: All-wheel-drive system.
Safety: DataDot security system , Immobiliser security system , Vehicle pre-wired for alarm system installation, SRS 3 airbags-dual front, dual front side & curtain.
Economy: 7.0 litres/100km
Warranty: 3 year/unlimited km warranty