

Front and rear bumpers and the front grille are unique to the Subaru XV Crosstrek, and dark-tint privacy glass is standard. The higher ride height, body-color roof spoiler and unique-design 17-inch wheels bolster the Subaru XV Crosstrek model’s go-anywhere stance and attitude. Black side- and wheel-arch cladding, rocker spoiler and roof rails provide a rugged contrast to the body color. The Subaru XV Crosstrek incorporates numerous body and chassis enhancements for its expanded-capability mission. For times when the vehicle is operating only in EV mode, an audible vehicle approach pedestrian warning system generates sound from a small speaker below the right headlight and directed toward the front of the car. The motor then acts as a generator, using the still-turning wheels to charge the hybrid battery. The XV Crosstrek Hybrid employs regeneration when the accelerator is released during driving, and when braking.

If the climate control is operating, Stop/Start may not operate and instead, the engine uses the electric motor to charge the battery. When the brake is released, the system transitions to a creep state using the electric drive motor. When the vehicle is stopped, Auto Stop-Start stops the engine to help reduce fuel consumption.

The gasoline engine will then start depending on conditions, including pressure on accelerator pedal, state of battery charge, air conditioner use and other factors. Initial acceleration is performed in EV mode with the driving force generated by electric drive motor only. The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid automatically adapts to driving needs, using only the electric drive motor, the gasoline engine or combining output of the two, depending on conditions and always prioritizing maximum efficiency. The battery, placed low in the vehicle, contributes to handling agility, which has also been enhanced with quicker-ratio electric power steering and special suspension tuning.
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The CVT includes a manual mode with steering wheel paddle switches.Ī 100.8V, 13.5kW nickel-metal hydride battery, with 0.55kWh capacity, is located under a revised rear floor area. with frame), is integrated into the Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The electric drive motor, which weighs 28.7 lbs. The result is total system torque of 163 lb.-ft. The drive motor also contributes 47.9 lb.-ft. The starter and alternator functions are combined into one unit. The main performance boost comes from the permanent-magnet AC synchronous electric drive motor, which produces 13.4 hp from 1,500 rpm-6,000 rpm, for a total hybrid system output of 160 hp at 6,000 rpm. The XV Crosstrek Hybrid model’s 2.0-liter Subaru BOXER engine uses a slightly higher compression ratio (10.8:1) than in the standard gas model (10.5:1), along with reduced-friction piston rings and valve springs and a higher capacity exhaust gas regeneration (EGR) system with an EGR cooler. All gasoline models are powered by a 148-horsepower 2.0-liter BOXER engine, teamed to Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive via a five-speed manual transmission or available second- generation Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The model is one of the most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive crossover utility vehicles in America, delivering 34-mpg EPA-estimated highway fuel economy.īoth the gasoline and hybrid models feature the Subaru BOXER engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive standard. Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, high ground clearance (8.7 inches), 17-inch alloy wheels and ample room for passengers and cargo make Subaru XV Crosstrek a high-capability crossover. The versatile, fun-to-drive XV Crosstrek combines bold five-door design, a highly capable chassis, best-in-class fuel economy and updated infotainment features. 2015 models will arrive in dealers this December. The sales success of the XV Crosstrek line has contributed to the carmaker’s record-breaking sales every year for the past six years. has introduced the 2015 XV Crosstrek and XV Crosstrek Hybrid crossover models.
