Want to import Subaru XV hybrid to Australia ? It’s the perfect time !
The Subaru Impreza XV is well known in Australia with the petrol-only versions being a popular model here for many years.
With fuel prices constantly on the rise it’s a good thing the Subaru Impreza XV hybrid is now available for direct import from Japan.
The Subaru Impreza XV hybrid can be imported to Australia for June 2013 to Feb 2020 built models with the GPE model code.
The Subaru XV hybrid is an all wheel drive 2L petrol hybrid four-door wagon with permanent magnet AC synchronous motor, lineartronic CVT, nickel metal hydride batteries, and 225/55 R17 tyres.
The Subaru XV hybrid / Subaru Impreza XV hybrid is Subaru’s first hybrid model and was sold as the Subaru Crosstrek in other markets such as the USA and Canada.
Subaru XV hybrid model options in Japan include:
Subaru Impreza XV hybrid 4WD 2.0I
Subaru Impreza XV hybrid 4WD 2.0I-L
Subaru Impreza XV hybrid 4WD 2.0I-S
Subaru Impreza XV hybrid 4WD 2.0I-L Eyesight
Subaru Impreza XV hybrid 4WD 2.0I-L Eyesight Proud Edition
The Subaru XV hybrid features Subaru’s Eyesight safety system which detects potential collisions and takes active measures to prevent them. Leather was a factory option.
Drivetrain
4-cylinder 2.0L boxer petrol engine plus electric motor
The Subaru XV hybrid features idle-stop and regenerative braking.
Fuel consumption is improved over the non-hybrid Impreza XV by approx. 11%, from 8.4 L/100 km (11.9 km/L) combined city/highway in the non-hybrid to 7.6 L/100 km (13.15 km/L) in the XV hybrid.
Power
160 HP (119 kW) total power output.
The 10 kW (13.6 PS / 13.4 HP) generator-motor is built into the lineartronic CVT and is primarily intended for acceleration assistance and regenerative braking. It also acts as a starter motor and recharges the battery.
On battery power alone the range is estimated at 1.6 km (40 km/h).
Dimensions
Length 4,450 mm
Width 1,780 mm
Height 1,615 mm
Curb weight 1,547 kg –1,586 kg
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