Review: 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek - LeftLane News
All-wheel drive is like a second nature for Subaru. Although its first car was the egg-shaped and -sized 360, the company very quickly adopted all-wheel drive and it hasn't looked back since. Nearly 45-years after the first 4x4 Leone was introduced in Japan, Subaru remains renowned for its unique breed of capable soft-roaders. On paper, the XV Crosstrek is a compact on stilts, a description that makes it a picture-perfect illustration of what Subaru has stood for for decades. What is it. Introduced in time for the 2013 model year, the Subaru XV Crosstrek is essentially an Impreza hatchback that has been Outback-ized. A roof rack comes standard, and the XV Crosstrek rides on model-specific alloy wheels wrapped by bigger tires. Power comes from a 2. 0-liter flat-four engine but we don't have to tell you that, the boxer's noise is instantly recognizable as soon as it starts up. The four-banger is tuned to generate 148 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 145 lb-ft. A five-speed manual transmission and Subaru's time-honed symmetrical all-wheel drive system both come standard, but our tester was equipped with the optional CVT. Source: www.leftlanenews.com
