2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Review
The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek is, basically, a lifted Impreza that speaks to the Outback Sport models that came before it. 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek boasts a stunning eight.7 inches of ground clearance and Subaru states that its engineers have created quite a couple of tweaks to the body and chassis to create the Subaru XV Crosstrek 2013 substantially additional rugged than its Impreza kin. Power comes from identical a pair of.0-liter boxer four that is found within the normal Impreza, putting out 148 horsepower and mated to either a five-speed manual or Continuously Variable Transmission. Naturally, all-wheel drive is normal, and since the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek is capable of achieving up to thirty three miles per gallon on the highway, Subaru touts that it is the most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive CUV on the market.
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Interior
A 103.7-inch wheelbase yields spectacular interior roominess within the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. Rear seat legroom within the Subaru XV Crosstrek of thirty five.4 inches is near that of some midsize cars. massive door pockets will hold plastic drink bottles and enormous maps. varied compartments located in and round the center console hold all manner of today’s personal things, like phones, USB drives and MP3 players.
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Features
With the quality 60/40 split rear seatbacks folded, this 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek versatile five-door crossover provides a totally flat load floor with up to approximately fifty two.4 cubic feet of carrying area. The cargo space is outfitted as customary with a canopy which will be pulled into place or removed, a removable waterproof tray, tie-down hooks, and grocery bag hooks. Subaru dealers can provide variety of accessories for the quality roof rails for carrying things like bicycles and kayaks. Subaru can provide the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek in Premium and restricted models, the latter adding extra luxury amenities and infotainment technology. Among the quality options within the Premium are a tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® management switches; power windows, door locks and facet mirrors; multi-function show with fuel economy information; security system with engine immobilizer; outside temperature gauge, and carpeted floormats. the quality audio system within the Premium model options Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity and audio streaming, Radio knowledge Broadcast System (RDBS), iPod® management capability, USB port, 3.5mm aux. input jack and 6 speakers.
The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek goes on sale this fall and official pricing are announced nearer to that point, however we’re guessing it will start up somewhere within the neighborhood of the 2011 Outback Sport’s $20,720 worth of entry. Scroll down for Subaru’s press unharness. Subaru offers 2 completely different Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive systems in the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek models. With the five-speed manual transmission, the AWD system uses a viscous-coupling locking center differential to distribute power 50/50 front to rear. Slippage at either set of wheels can send a lot of power to the other set. Models equipped with the Lineartronic CVT feature the Active Torque Split version of Symmetrical AWD. An electronically managed continuously variable transfer clutch actively manages power distribution primarily based on acceleration, deceleration, and out there traction. The Active Torque Split system automatically transfers a lot of power (up to one hundred percent) to the wheels with the most effective grip ought to slippage occur of this 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
