- crossover 40,000
- 18,900 fair
- Phoenix, AZ
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- autoshopper.com
- crossover 40,000 natural gas silver automatic
2013 subaru xv crosstrek review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New compact crossover suv an impreza with attitude. introductionconsider the 2013 subaru xv crosstrek a new addition to the impreza line, in essence the replacement for the outback sport. Known as simply xv in world markets, the basic bones and major mechanical components have been in service for more than a year, including the new-for-2012 impreza. however, all those basics have been addressed and adjusted to go with the added stature of the subaru xv. Among the upgraded parts are wheels, tires, brakes and suspension components and geometry. That's enough for the government to label it a truck in the fuel economy standards game, and one reason the name changes. Add some image-enhancing bodywork, wider tires that better fill the wheel wells and roof rails and instant cute-ute crossover. apparent changes inside are even smaller, with the standard cloth for the upholstery most obvious. There's good room in front, a decent rear seat with plenty of headroom, and employing the ubiquitous small bikes and golf clubs, room for two mountain bikes behind the front seat and three golf club bags behind the second seat. the base price includes air conditioning, bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming, cruise control, power accessories and heated outside mirrors and front seats. For less than $24,000 msrp with an automatic the value argument appears sound. subaru xv drives like a car, mostly because it is a car. It soaks up bumps big and small with only moderate road noise, while freeway treks bring background engine hum. Crosstrek xv is suited to those looking to go further once the highway ends, not to reach the end of the highway first. crosstrek gets 5-star ratings in the current nhtsa federal government tests, and the insurance industry's iihs classifies it a top safety pick. Subaru's reliability is becoming enviable, whether measured or apocryphal, and more owners swear by them than at them. subaru xv crosstrek competes in a crowded, ever-expanding market. Good alternatives include the mazda cx-5, honda cr-v, hyundai tucson, kia sportage, and toyota rav4. More sporting performance and road manners can be found in the volkswagen tiguan, nissan juke and mini countryman all4, at added cost, lower fuel economy or less room. lineupsubaru xv crosstrek five-door hatch comes with a 148-hp 2-liter boxer engine in two trim levels. The approach has been used by subaru, audi (allroad), volvo (xc70 crosscountry) and others: take an existing car, slap on some sinister-dark body cladding and trim, roof rails, bigger wheels and lift it a few inches. To paraphrase emeril, take it up a notch and bam! A crossover utility contender. crosstrek shares its basics with subaru's compact-sedan impreza so a lot of parts are interchangeable while others are reinforced for the more severe use the xv is likely to encounter. The crosstrek gets unique bumpers and grille, dark tint windows behind the front doors, the aforementioned shopping-cart repellant plastics and specific wheels that add machismo parked and give the look of really big brake discs in motion. When we quizzed subaru if that was an aerodynamic tweak it was denied, attributed instead to styling. The small closeout panel at bottom center covers the aperture used for rear fog lights in other markets and not a receiver hitch (a receiver hitch would go beneath the bumper). Exhausts are hidden to keep them from being dinged while adventuring. little nibs on the aft ends of the roof rails aid aerodynamics, which subaru said is good for a one mile-per-gallon highway increase. We suspect this means it went from something like 29. 48 to 29. 51, which rounds to the higher number; otherwise all cars would have them. Underneath, the subaru has 8. 7 inches of ground clearance at the exhaust pipe, a number superior to many competitors and some full-size pickups. Most parts are well protected and we'd expect the xv to be quite reliable. interiorthe subaru xv crosstrek cabin is functional without being spartan. We're pleased to find headrests that adjust for height and angle, and seat cushions long enough for western-size inseams. Only the limited has a center armrest (with cupholders) but all xv models have seatbacks that fold nearly flat an inch or two above cargo deck height without removing the headrest, unless the front seat's well back and reclined. The center shoulder belt stows in the right side of the cargo area, out of the way of folded seats, not rattling about in a roof pocket or bisecting the mirror view rearward. Back doors open wide for easy entry and exit or securing awkward cargo. instrumentation is simply adorned, illuminated deep amber for night driving vision recovery and gradations around the pointers are highlighted. The top center display provides trip, time and ambient temperature, but the control knob is around the steering wheel. basic three-ring climate controls get desired heating and cooling with minimum fuss; automatic control comes on the limited. Each dashboard vent closes individually and the darker window tint keeps the rear seat cooler than on the impreza. side mirrors that look large on the impreza look right at home here, the extra viewing handy off the pavement or on it. Outward visibility is superb forward and very good everywhere else, a benefit of slender windshield pillars, low hoodline, high windshield, articulated inside mirror, and outside mirrors set well back. Standard electric de-icers will thaw wipers frozen to the windshield soon after startup, eliminating scraper damage to them. Shading around the mirror helps driving into the sun, but the visors do not have extensions on them. cabin storage is varied in size and shape in the console, door pockets and glovebox. One advantage of the increased ride and body height is that much more head clearance for. Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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