Subaru XV 2022: AWD-equipped small SUV gets an $800 price bump, now starts at $33,190

Subaru Australia has announced its XV small SUV will receive an $800 price bump, effective immediately, in the face of rising costs of production and logistics. 

The same increase will also be rolled out across the Outback wagon and Impreza small-car ranges, however all existing orders will be honoured at pre-increase prices.

Subaru continues to offer the XV in a choice of five grades: 2.0i-L, 2.0i Premium, 2.0i-S, Hybrid L and Hybrid S, with prices now starting at $33,190 before on-road costs.

What does the Subaru XV include?

The XV represents a more rough-and-ready option in the increasingly popular small SUV segment and is famously equipped with AWD as standard, unlike rivals such as the Skoda Kamiq, Mazda CX-30, Kia Seltos and Peugeot 2008.

A naturally aspirated 2.0-litre petrol flat-four is fitted across the range, producing 115kW of power and 196Nm of torque in the standard range. Hybrid variants detune the engine to 110kW/196Nm but back that up with the assistance of a 12.3kW/66Nm electric motor.

The XV Hybrid delivers a combined consumption figure of 6.5L/100km, which is only marginally better than the 7.0L/100km rated for the petrol-only drivetrain.

Subaru equips the XV 2.0i-L and Hybrid L with standard features such as 17-inch alloy wheels, fabric upholstery, power-folding mirrors and an 8.0-inch centre touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an additional 6.3-inch vehicle information display on top of the dash.

All XVs receive a five-star safety rating by ANCAP, though the XV 2.0i Premium adds a raft of driver assistance features such as blind-spot monitoring, lane-change assist, rear cross-traffic alert and rear AEB, along with a front camera, a sunroof and satellite navigation.

The XV 2.0i-S and Hybrid S variants build on this list of equipment with luxuries such as leather upholstery with heating in the front row and an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.

Subaru also includes self-levelling LED headlights and a curb-side camera for some added convenience, along with larger 18-inch alloy wheels for a striking appearance.

Subaru XV 2022: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• 2.0i-L AWD Auto: $33,190
• 2.0i Premium AWD Auto: $35,790
• 2.0i-S AWD Auto: $38,490
• Hybrid L AWD Auto: $36,790
• Hybrid S AWD Auto: $42,090