The 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid shares all of its gasoline-powered predecessors, Subaru strengths - a relatively low-centre-of-gravity thanks to the flat-four boxer engine (even with the increased ground clearance) and the secure traction of the all-wheel drive system.Īnd it builds on the already fuel-efficient 148 hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder powertrain by adding a 10 kW permanent magnet synchronous electric motor that has been adapted directly into the CVT transmission (the only transmission available with the hybrid). The 2013 XV Crosstrek was well received by the Subaru faithful, so adding a new-for-2014 hybrid version seems a logical next step, playing to the granola-crunching Eco crowd and a wider audience of fuel-conservation customers who are looking for hybrid alternatives to the perennial Prius.
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An optional Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), for an extra $1,300, allows automatic operation or manual stepped shifting. The regular XV Crosstrek harnesses a gasoline-powered 148 hp four cylinder 2.0-litre boxer engine mated to a standard five-speed manual transmission, putting power to the ground via Subaru's trademark symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system.
Yes, Plasma Green Pearl, as a matter of fact, a suitably distinctive hue to mark the debut of Subaru's first ever hybrid vehicle, the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid.īefore we get into too much detail about the hybrid, let's take a quick look at the regular XV Crosstrek (or just XV in Europe), the latest generation Impreza derivative that was introduced for the 2013 model year to add a little off-road flavour to Subaru's small hatchback, courtesy of a jacked up suspension, raised ground clearance and a few other Outback-style SUV cues.
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