Details of the updated 2021 Subaru XV range have been announced with the small SUV gaining revised styling and additional equipment.
 
For 2021, pricing starts at $29,690 plus on-road costs for the 2.0i and tops out at $40,790 plus on-roads for the Hybrid S.
 
Externally, the updated XV is distinguished by a new grille, front bumper, fog light surround and alloy wheel designs.
 
The 2.0i Premium AWD is now equipped with the full suite of active safety features as standard, while the 2.0i-S gets a slightly restyled cabin.
 
2.0i-S and Hybrid S variants also add a front and side-view monitor.
 
Underneath, all XV models feature a revised suspension set-up with new front coil springs and retuned dampers for better ride quality.
 
Scroll below for each grade’s equipment highlights.
 
Power in the petrol XV models comes from a 2.0-litre flat-four engine producing 115kW of power and 196Nm of torque. It’s matched to a CVT automatic and all-wheel drive.
 
XV Hybrid variants use a 2.0-litre flat-four petrol engine making 110kW and 196Nm, combined with a 12.3kW/66Nm electric motor. It’s also paired with a CVT automatic and all-wheel drive.
  
2021 Subaru XV pricing (excludes on-road costs):
 
XV 2.0i AWD – $29,690 (up $450)
XV 2.0i-L AWD – $31,990 (up $380)
XV 2.0i Premium AWD – $34,590 (up $1170)
XV 2.0i-S AWD – $37,290 (up $760)
XV Hybrid L AWD – $35,490
XV Hybrid S AWD – $40,790
 
2021 Subaru XV equipment highlights:
 
XV 2.0i
 
Rear-view camera
Tyre pressure monitoring
7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
17-inch alloy wheels
Roof rails
Power-folding mirrors
 
XV 2.0i-L adds
 
Dual-zone climate control
Lane-keeping assist
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter
‘Premium’ cloth trim
8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen
  
XV 2.0i Premium adds
 
Electric sunroof
Satellite navigation
Blind-spot monitoring
Lane-change assist
Rear cross-traffic alert
Reverse emergency braking
Front-view camera
 
XV 2.0i-S adds
 
18-inch alloy wheels and a space-saver spare
Alloy pedals
Automatic headlights
Automatic wipers
Chrome exterior door handles
Power driver’s seat with memory
Leather seat trim
Side-view camera
Gloss black climate control trim
Stitched trip computer housing visor
 
XV Hybrid L equipment highlights:
 
8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Digital radio
Rain-sensing front windscreen wipers
Premium cloth trim
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift
Puncture repair kit
17-inch alloy wheels
Automatic headlights
Power-folding door mirrors
 
XV Hybrid S adds
 
Blind-spot monitoring
Lane-change assist
Rear cross-traffic alert
Reverse emergency braking
Front-view camera
Satellite navigation
Leather upholstery
Power driver’s seat with dual memory
Heated front seats
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Dual-zone climate control
Stitched trip computer housing visor
18-inch alloy wheels
LED headlights with steering response
Electric sunroof
 
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