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Subaru XV 2018 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2018 Subaru XV? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2018 Subaru XV issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2018 Subaru XV in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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Subaru XV: Is it 4wd?

Subaru's constant all wheel drive is not considered true 4x4 or 4WD as it does not have a selectable low-range option in the transmission. Power is divided evenly between all four wheels through a constantly-driven centre differential, which is why all wheel drive is considered different to 4x4.

Subaru XV: Is it a good car?

Depending on what you want in a car, then the Subaru XV can certainly be a good car. If you're after a jaw-droppingly glamorous supercar that can do 0-100km/h in 2.0 secs and top out at 400km/h then you're in for bitter disappointment. If you're after a well-equipped, quirky premium small crossover SUV then the XV is going to be your jam. Highly practical, fairly cheap to run, easy to drive and not offensively priced the Subaru XV is a great suburban runabout or highway mile-eater.

Subaru XV 2018: When is the new model coming out and where will it be made?

Subaru released a new-generation XV in the middle of 2017 so don't expect major upgrades to this hot-seller any time soon. Once again, all Subarus not destined for the North American market are built in Japan.

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