Subaru XV Buyers Guide (2017-2023)

The Subaru XV excels in off-road performance, an area where most of its rivals and even many of the so-called big SUVs struggle. The Ingenious symmetrical AWD gives the XV exceptional traction making it one of the most capable compact SUVs in the market. On the flip side, there have been issues reported with the FB engines and the CVT transmission and it generally needs a buyer to be extra careful when buying a used Subaru XV. In this guide, we will delve into these issues and how to avoid them when buying a used XV.

Our years of experience at various dealerships have given us exceptional knowledge of used cars such as the XV and we share with you this valuable information in this guide. We also go the extra mile to interview current owners in order to give you a complete view of the XV. We have compiled this guide as a practical handbook that you can carry along as a checklist when buying a used XV.

Here is what you get in this book:

Subaru XV Performance and Efficiency

We give you a detailed analysis of the engines that come with the XV, their performance in real-life usage and their fuel efficiency. We give you our recommended engine for a used XV.

The engines that come with the XV are;

1.     The 1.6-Litre FB16 Engine

2.     The 2.0-Litre FB20D Engine

3.     The 2.0-Litre FB20V Engine

4.     The 2.0-Litre FB20D e-BOXER Engine

5.     The 2.5-Litre FB25D Engine

Problems to Look Out for When buying used Subaru XV

This chapter gives a detailed analysis of the major problems that a used Subaru XV might have and how to spot them. These include:

6.       The 1.6-Litre FB16 Engine Problems

7.     The 2.0-Litre FB20D Engine Problems

8.     The 2.0-Litre FB20V Engine Problems

9.     The 2.0-Litre FB20D e-BOXER Engine Problems

10.  The 2.5-Litre FB25D Engine Problems

11.  Excessive Oil Consumption

12.  CVT Transmission Issues

13.  Suspension Noise

14.  Head Gasket Problems

15.  Electrical Issues

16.  Wheel Bearing Noise

17.  Interior Material Quality

Subaru XV Reliability

This chapter delves into the long-term reliability of the Subaru XV. We give you the accurate picture of how reliable the XV is over the long-term and what issues to expect along the way.

Subaru XV Off-Road Performance

We talk about the off-road capabilities of the Subaru XV and how it performs in various road conditions. These conditions are what a normal user expects such as icy, muddy, and slippery road conditions.

Subaru XV Maintenance Costs

A detailed breakdown of how much it will cost you to maintain the Subaru XV. Areas covered include: Regular Maintenance, Brake Replacement, Tire Replacement, Battery Replacement, Scheduled Servicing, Repairs

Subaru XV Comparison with Honda HR-V (Vezel), Toyota C-HR, Mazda CX-30, Nissan Qashqai, and VW T-Roc

A head-to-head comparison with the Honda HR-V (Vezel), Toyota C-HR, Mazda CX-30, Nissan Qashqai, and VW T-Roc. We compare and contrast factors such as their fuel efficiency, interior quality, features, and pricing.

Conclusion

We give a final verdict on the Subaru XV - whether you should buy it or not.

This Buyer’s Guide applies to the following model years:

2017 Subaru XV

2018 Subaru XV

2019 Subaru XV

2020 Subaru XV

2021 Subaru XV

2022 Subaru XV

2023 Subaru XV