Subaru XV
✓Basic long-term reliability in urban driving conditions and harsh weather
✓Relatively good ride comfort for a small car of its type
✓Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD) providing excellent grip on wet roads and slippery surfaces
✓Advanced safety equipment for its year: EyeSight system (adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and more)
✗Recurring electrical faults that are not always easily resolved
✗High maintenance costs at authorized workshops locally
✗Fairly high fuel consumption: around 1:8–1:10 in urban sections and 1:12–1:14 on the highway
✗Controversial CVT gearbox – its responses are relatively sluggish during acceleration and do not always feel smooth
Subaru XV — Common Problems →Volkswagen Taigo
✓Smooth ride and effective air conditioning even in the local summer heat
✓Modern design suited for urban driving with a higher seating position than competing hatchbacks
✓Good ride comfort on both urban and inter-city roads
