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As you’re well aware, Subaru will roll out the Crosstrek Hybrid for the 2019 model year in the United States. Despite the name, it’s a plug-in hybrid with Toyota Prius Prime technology. Moving on to Japan, the Crosstrek is known as the XV in this part of the world, and the XV e-Boxer isn’t electric, nor can it be plugged in for recharging.
More to the point, the 2019 Subaru XV e-Boxer is a hybrid that combines the automaker’s boxer engine with Prius hybrid technology. Aside from the confusion caused by the naming convention, the newcomer serves as a preview for the Crosstrek Hybrid coming to the United States.
From the standpoint of exterior design, the eco-friendly theme starts with the silver accents on the front bumper. The e-Boxer badging on the front fenders give away the means of propulsion, and as far as the interior is concerned, blue accents dominate the cockpit.
The Lagoon Blue Pearl paintwork is exclusive to the Advance trim level, and based on the eco-conscious character of the hatchback-turned-crossover, it fits the XV e-Boxer like a hand in glove. The 2.0-liter boxer engine develops 145 PS and 188 Nm on its own, to which Subaru adds 13.6 PS and 65 Nm from the electric motor.
Fuel economy is rated at 19.2 kilometers per liter according to the JC08 test cycle, translating to 5.2 liters per 100 kilometers in Europe and 45.1 miles per gallon in the U.S. The TFT infotainment system, LED headlights, and LED fog lamps are all standard.
As you would expect from such a drivetrain, the XV e-Boxer comes with Symmetrical AWD and the Lineartronic continuously variable transmission. Subaru talks about a refined driving experience in the city, but the inherent capabilities of the compact crossover make it a-OK for the occasional adventure off the beaten track.
Pricing isn’t known for the time being, nor is European and Australian availability. The United States, on the other hand, won’t get this drivetrain option because of the Crosstrek Hybrid.
From the standpoint of exterior design, the eco-friendly theme starts with the silver accents on the front bumper. The e-Boxer badging on the front fenders give away the means of propulsion, and as far as the interior is concerned, blue accents dominate the cockpit.
The Lagoon Blue Pearl paintwork is exclusive to the Advance trim level, and based on the eco-conscious character of the hatchback-turned-crossover, it fits the XV e-Boxer like a hand in glove. The 2.0-liter boxer engine develops 145 PS and 188 Nm on its own, to which Subaru adds 13.6 PS and 65 Nm from the electric motor.
Fuel economy is rated at 19.2 kilometers per liter according to the JC08 test cycle, translating to 5.2 liters per 100 kilometers in Europe and 45.1 miles per gallon in the U.S. The TFT infotainment system, LED headlights, and LED fog lamps are all standard.
As you would expect from such a drivetrain, the XV e-Boxer comes with Symmetrical AWD and the Lineartronic continuously variable transmission. Subaru talks about a refined driving experience in the city, but the inherent capabilities of the compact crossover make it a-OK for the occasional adventure off the beaten track.
Pricing isn’t known for the time being, nor is European and Australian availability. The United States, on the other hand, won’t get this drivetrain option because of the Crosstrek Hybrid.
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