Weaknesses and shortcomings of the Subaru hv. Subaru XV - description of the model Subaru xv name of engine units

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The motor is far from silent. When warming up, which lasts for many minutes, it rumbles noticeably even on idling, which at this moment only slightly do not reach the mark of 2000 rpm! And this is for an engine that, according to the passport, complies with Euro-5 economy standards? Hard to believe. But on the go, noise at 2000 rpm is unlikely to penetrate the cabin. But at 3000 rpm and above, it is already noticeable. True, it is also pleasant - with sports notes!

A perfectly tuned steering wheel makes about 2.7 turns from lock to lock. A noticeable force arises on it even at low speeds. The crossover follows the steering wheel very clearly, although it does not stand perfectly on a straight line, it requires a course correction. He does it better on gentle arcs, even better - on steep ones. We pass the “calibrated” turn known to me with a speed limit of 50 km / h, having a speed of about a hundred. It seems that the rear axle "pulls" the stern outward, and this is not unreasonable: even in normal conditions all-wheel drive transmission "broadcasts" back 40 percent of the moment. On dry pavement, this is exceptionally fun.

Same thing on hard ground. But as soon as traces of recent rain and melted snow appear on the primer, the picture changes not for the better. The moment breaks rear wheels unexpected and, frankly, tough! Moreover, not under the influence of a change in the course, just with the addition of "gas". To the credit of the car, the insurance electronics catches on in time and prevents acceleration, and with it further demolition. But the sediment remains.

In addition, when braking on slippery surfaces, ABS “dissolves” the car too much. It literally floats forward on wet clay, although, to be honest, it maintains a straight line. Weird. Modern modifications of ABS, according to the driver's feelings, seem to grope for the slightest "hooks" on the ground, trying to slow down the car using them. And here - just a uniform chirp of the device and the phrase “ABS does not reduce braking distances". It would be interesting to try to brake harder on XV on rolled snow ...

The November weather does not provide us with such an opportunity, but we “sipped” some snow porridge on the M9 highway. And I can’t say that the car pleased me with a reliable following of the course at a speed of under a hundred. In any case, I did not want to accelerate further. Again, back to its original electronic "stuffing". On the upper display on the dashboard, you can display a diagram of the distribution of torque along the axes. This picture looks very optimistic: the arrows lead to each of the wheels. But is it always like this? No matter what I did to the car, this diagram did not change. Neither when braking, nor when accelerating on a slippery surface with a drift of the rear axle. I can't help but nod in the direction of competitors: for many of them, such electronic pictures diverge from the "mechanical" reality, but the distribution of the moment changes visibly. But here - no.

"X" remains unknown

To make sure that the redistribution of the moment occurs, I drive the car to the dirt ring and turn on the X-Mode. At first I spin carefully, but gradually I pick up speed, more and more rejoicing: the crossover is screwed into the very sharp turn, moreover, the stabilization system corrects my actions, strangling the engine for a few moments ... and now again you can continue to accelerate in a straight line. How good! In a bunch of such turns, the XV would have held, if not with Olympian calmness, then certainly with masterful confidence. Unfortunately, I only have this one circle at my disposal.

Well, in this case, electronics can be praised, ... and if you try to do without it? Will pure "mechanics" work? Unfortunately no. It becomes extremely difficult to control the car in a turn, almost impossible. Rear axle tends to “outward” too effectively, threatening to turn around. Perhaps, after a few trainings, you can learn how to control the slide and direct the crossover to the intended target. My colleagues confirm: indeed, the car slides on the site with all four, and it's exciting. But, firstly, at my disposal is not a platform, but a ring. And secondly, I'm not sure that the execution of this maneuver is applicable on public roads. Imagine, in order to pass the turn of the street, you proactively, a few meters away, provoke the car to turn around and further move “lag”. How will other participants in the movement react to this?

With the support of electronics, relative peace of mind, even on a slippery road, is guaranteed. XV is obedient and precise in reaction. I liked it, and you can indulge in disabling electronic "support" somewhere in nature.

True, nature often provides us with not flat areas that are convenient for drifting, but different kinds off-road. So we and XV had to overcome a couple of mud pits to go to the photo point - the river bank. What did you find out about it?

First, instead of moving on four points, the car easily begins to balance on three, or even two. Its suspension moves are very small, and diagonal hanging on steep bends is not long in coming. You shouldn't be afraid of him. Keep an even "gas", and the system all-wheel drive handle the situation. Traction control can be turned off and left on, it will not play a negative or positive role.

The second is declared ground clearance at Japanese crossover is 220 mm. But this is somehow a little like the truth. On significant ground irregularities or in a deep rut, the car now and then “sits down” on the bottom or rests on the “lip” of the bumper. But if there is relatively flat dirt under the wheels, it moves along it with enviable persistence. I find broken branches in a rut, apparently, someone had a chance to slip here, but the test Subaru does not show even a hint of such a danger. Creeps itself, noticeably "picking up" rear axle. And this despite the fact that it has summer road tires on its wheels. Not even winter.

What impression did the acquaintance with the updated XV leave? Much more pleasant than vice versa, but, in fact, it was "the opposite impression." I confess, I expected that I would finally come closer to understanding the peculiarities of Subaru models, I would feel the branded "tsimes" - special handling, sports "roots". But it seems that this is yet to come to me, and in the case of the XV, I got acquainted with a real, one hundred percent crossover, a car designed both for fast confident movement on even primers and for overcoming off-road of the “light” category. Of course, its suspension travel lags behind that of its competitors, but few of the latter can compete with it in handling. And now also in the electronic "stuffing". It is not flawless, but the idea is that all devices are interesting. And the claims were caused not so much by their work, but by its display, indication. I think this is fixable. The software is perhaps easier to deal with than the suspension and chassis settings. And with this, the new XV is all right. At least, at the level of those "civilian" Subaru, which visited our tests.

Specifications Subaru XV 2.0
DIMENSIONS, MM	4465 x 1800 x 1615
WHEELBASE, MM
GROUND CLEARANCE, MM
CURRENT WEIGHT, KG
ENGINE'S TYPE	petrol, four-cylinder, boxer
WORKING VOLUME, CUBE CM
MAX. POWER, HP / RPM
MAX. TORQUE, NM / RPM
TRANSMISSION	7-speed, variator
MAX. SPEED, KM/H
ACCELERATION 0-100 KM/H, S
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION, L/100 KM
TANK VOLUME, L

Author Andrey Ladygin, columnist for the portal "MotorPage" Edition site Photo photo of the author

16.01.2019

Subaru XV (Subaru XV)- all-wheel drive compact crossover class "K1" of the Japanese automaker Subaru. This Japanese brand has been producing extraordinary cars for many years, known throughout the world for its unique combination of boxer engines with permanent all-wheel drive and its excellent handling, designed for active car enthusiasts. However, the fashion for universal cars forced the Japanese to change their principles and develop a new niche. So the Forester and Tribeca were born, and later the hero of my today's story. Replacing the hatchback Impreza in 2011, the new Subaru XV has become one of the most talked about cars of the company, and also caused a storm of criticism and misunderstanding from fans of the brand. The fact is that this model is devoid of any racing inclinations and is positioned as a family off-road car.

A bit of history:

The Subaru XV concept was first introduced in April 2011 in Shanghai, and already in September of the same year, as part of the international auto show held in Frankfurt, the premiere of the production version of the car took place. Start of production XV became for Subaru a new stage in the creation of cars. This model replaced the Impreza XV and was intended to take a place in the lineup between the Impreza and the Forester. Despite its compact appearance, the novelty has very impressive dimensions: length 4450 mm, width 1780, height - 1570 mm. The wheelbase is 2635 mm. The exterior design was made in the corporate style of the brand, which is complemented by a signature hexagonal grille and intricately shaped optics. Unlike the exterior, the interior is almost identical to the Impreza hatchback. The novelty has a high level of safety, which is confirmed by the maximum rating (5 stars) from the specialists of the European New Car Safety Assessment Program (Euro NCAP).

In 2015, the car underwent a restyling, during which the fog lights, taillights and other subtle little things were changed in the exterior design. Also, the modernization slightly affected the interior of the car - the sound insulation was improved, the multimedia system and the instrument panel were changed. However, most of the attention during the restyling was paid to the chassis of the car. The engineers reconfigured the front and rear shock absorbers and stiffer springs were installed, which made it possible to improve the stability of the car in corners at high speeds. Besides, steering rack made 10% shorter, reducing the number of turns of the steering wheel from lock to lock from 3.1 to 2.8.

In 2017, the debut of the second Subaru generations XV. A year earlier, a prototype of the novelty was presented, called the XV Concept, after the premiere of which it became clear that the Japanese did not intend to fundamentally change the appearance of the model. Despite the fact that conceptually the external style has not changed much, the main difference between the novelty and its predecessor has become completely new body, based on the SGP modular platform, due to which the dimensions of the car have increased - length +15 mm, width +20 mm, wheelbase+30 mm. The interior design has not changed much either, manufacturers explain this by the preferences of the target audience. The main bet was made on the improvement of security systems, which were combined into one EyeSight complex.

Weaknesses and shortcomings of the Subaru XV with mileage

Traditionally for cars of this brand paintwork quite soft and quickly overgrown with chips and scratches, especially on the hood. It is also worth noting the rather thin metal from which the body elements are made - it is easy to deform (when stones hit). Over time, on the body (as a rule, in places of chipped paint), the inside of the hood (under the seal), exhaust system and suspension elements show signs of rust, but in most cases this is just a cosmetic flaw that does not lead to serious consequences.

Not reliable and windshield- quickly overwritten and covered with chips. Meeting with a pebble from under the wheels of another car for glass often turns into cracks. The protective plastic of the optics has a similar problem - it is overwritten, cloudy, melted inner side ceiling. The glass turned out to be quite tender fog lights- become covered with cracks if, after long-term operation, snow or cold water gets on them. Of the operational shortcomings, most often the owners note the rapid contamination of the glass of the fifth door and the ever-dirty thresholds, and due to the high landing, the pants.

Power units

The Subaru XV, intended for the CIS countries, was equipped with two petrol boxer "fours" with a volume of 1.6 (FB16B) and 2.0 liters (FB20B) delivering 114 and 150 hp. respectively. For the European market, a 147 hp 2.0 liter diesel turbo engine (EE20Z) was available. A reliable metal chain works in the timing drive of gasoline engines, the service life of which exceeds 200,000 km. Subaru XV engines are quite reliable, but certain problems may appear with age. One of the main troubles of a two-liter engine is an increased oil appetite. So, for example, for cars with a mileage of more than 100,000 km, oil consumption can be about 1.5 liters per 10,000 km of distance traveled. The culprits of the oil burner are oil scraper rings (coking) or the presence of a defect in the cylinder block. And if in the first case the problem can be temporarily eliminated by decarbonizing (it helps for a short time and they will have to be changed in the future), then in the second, you will have to fork out to replace the short block (cylinder block). In 2014, the manufacturer finalized the unit, after which the disease began to occur less frequently.

Another problem of the FB series engines is the increased noise of operation (chirring). The chain tensioner is often to blame for the appearance of extraneous sounds during the start of a cold engine (it does not completely select the slack). But with loud operation of a warm unit, you should check the AVCS valve (active valve control systems) and compression (piston rings wear out). At high mileage, the timing chain may also be the culprit. Another disadvantage is the tendency of motors to overheat.

Of the less significant weaknesses the unreliability of the oil level sensor can be noted - it gives false warnings about a low oil level or vice versa. Often, to fix the problem, it is enough to turn the ignition off and on again. If this does not help, you will have to change the sensor. Plastic cover clips engine compartment backlash, making crackling and noise. Closer to 100,000 km, many have difficulty starting the unit. The trouble is eliminated by flashing the engine control unit and cleaning the starter. It is worth noting the sensitivity of the motor to the quality of gasoline and oil. Frequent use of “bad” gasoline contributes to the rapid destruction of the catalyst, and the use of non-original oil can result in problems with AVCS, followed by cranking of the connecting rod bearings and premature capital. To increase the service life of the units, it is recommended to change the oil in them every 8-9 thousand km.

Diesel

In Europe, the diesel engine received a lot positive feedback due to its reliability, efficiency and good performance, but in our realities, this unit can present a lot of unpleasant surprises. Due to the use of low-quality solarium and the lack of proper service, injectors, high-pressure fuel pumps, EGR exhaust gas recirculation valve and turbocharger quickly give up. There are also problems with the particulate filter. With poor maintenance after 100,000 km, there is a high probability of axial play crankshaft. Another trouble that can befall this engine is the appearance of deformations of the piston head in the first and third cylinders. Among other features, it is worth noting the high cost and complexity of maintenance and repair (for a number of manipulations, it is necessary to remove power unit).

Transmission

Two types of transmissions were offered in conjunction with the engines - 5 and 6-speed mechanics, and a Lineartronic chain variator manufactured by Subaru. Domestic operating experience has shown that all gearboxes are quite reliable and rarely present unpleasant surprises in the form of breakdowns. On cars with a manual gearbox of the first years of production and for versions with diesel engine the weak point is the clutch, which for many needed to be replaced without having served even 100,000 km. On a run of 150-200 thousand km, a two-mass flywheel becomes unusable, the replacement of which will cost a tidy bag.

But the variator, with proper maintenance, can last up to 200,000 km without repair, then the chain and cones need to be replaced. On earlier runs, problems can arise as a result of malfunctions in the control units, sensors and actuators in the box itself, as well as due to lack of oil and overheating. At long service intervals (100,000 km or more), there are problems with the valve body caused by contamination of the solenoids and narrow channels with wear products. Incorrect operation of the valve body, in turn, entails accelerated wear of the aluminum elements responsible for supplying lubricant to the chain and cones. Replacing a valve body with solenoids costs about 1200 USD.

The all-wheel drive system, which is equipped with all Subaru XV without exception, will be different depending on the type of gearbox selected. So on a car with mechanics, a classic is applied permanent drive 50:50 with self-locking center differential and viscous coupling. But in a car with a CVT, an active torque distribution system (ACT) is used, transmitting 60% to the front axle and 40% to the rear. Both systems are reliable and do not bother with breakdowns for a long time. Of the weak points here, only the vulnerability of friction clutches can be noted. transfer box. The main reason for their failure is prolonged off-road driving, long slippage and frequent towing of a heavy trailer.

Reliability of suspension, steering and brakes Subaru XV

The Subaru XV is equipped with an independent energy-intensive suspension: MacPherson struts in front, a multi-link design on double A-arms of increased rigidity at the rear, with optimal settings providing the car with proper comfort and handling. But with the reliability of the chassis of the Subaru XV, not everything is so smooth. In addition to the stabilizer struts, wheel bearings, shock absorbers and silent blocks of the front levers give up quite quickly - even with careful operation, they may need to be replaced at a mileage of 70-100 thousand km. The remaining elements withstand 120-150 thousand km. AT rear suspension breakup levers require special attention. In steering system trouble spot the steering rack is considered, it is rented closer to 100,000 km of run - plastic bushings break. Not many succeed in fixing the problem under warranty, since the manufacturer considers the presence of knocks to be a design feature of the assembly. Brake system reliable, but active drivers wear brake pads quickly.

Salon and electronics

Getting into the interior of the Subaru XV, you can’t immediately say that this car cost more than $ 25,000 new, since most of the exterior trim elements are made of cheap materials - hard plastic, oak leatherette on the backs of the front seats, etc. Of the other disadvantages of the cabin, owners most often note the absence of eyeglasses, a short armrest, weak airflow around the edges of the windshield, poor sound insulation, explosive plastic of decorative elements and creaking of the front seat frame (treated by installing special spacers in the frame). The owners of some instances faced such a problem as delamination of the steering wheel braid and the destruction of the foam rubber on the seat cushion. From electrical equipment, attention may be required by the air conditioning compressor (stops blowing cold air) and the heater motor - it starts to work noisily (the disease is eliminated by lubrication).

Outcome:

Subaru XV is a versatile and practical car designed for those motorists whose family life has not yet extinguished the twinkle in their eyes and thirst for adventure. As for the reliability of this model, despite the considerable number of possible minor troubles, significant breakdowns are extremely rare. The best option for purchasing a Subaru XV on secondary market are restyled versions of the car (released after 2014), since many shortcomings were eliminated during the modernization of the model.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Sincerely, editorial Autoavenue

1. Big expense oils. This is occasionally seen on FB20 prior to 2013. The problem is often coked oil scraper rings, as well as in curved defective cylinder blocks. If the block turned out to be a curve, then you will have to buy a cylinder block, this time even. You can try to decoke the rings, this will help for a short time. In the future, the replacement, with all the consequences.
In addition, in order not to kill the catalyst, you need to use good gasoline, also keep an eye on the oil level, this is important for this engine. Moreover, pour exactly the oil into the FB20 that the manufacturer recommends, if you do not want to get problems with AVCS, with cranking of the connecting rod bearings, with oil consumption and premature capital. Change the oil more often than recommended every 5000-7500 km. To increase the resource of the FB20, you should not exploit it aggressively, a calm ride will significantly reduce the risk of running into trouble.

Subaru FB20 engine tuning

Chip tuning

FB20 is typical modern motor, created primarily as an economical and environmentally friendly power unit. In addition, the motor is thermally loaded, has a tendency to burn oil, so there is no need to build illusions about tuning. You can flash the control unit a little more aggressively, put the exhaust louder and get a nice Subar soundtrack. Nothing else is worth doing, especially the FB20 turbo, better buy another car.

The Subaru XV is a compact crossover that debuted in September 2011. The model with undeniable advantages and extraordinary appearance immediately attracted many motorists around the world. Among other things, the crossover compares favorably with a high level of safety - 5 stars for a crash test according to EuroNCAP.

Engines

On the Russian market only models with gasoline engines 1.6 l (FB 16B ) and 2.0 l (FB 20B ). The latter have become more widespread. All units, traditionally for Subaru, are of the boxer type and are equipped with a timing chain drive. Outside of Russia, XV is available, including with a 2-liter boxer turbodiesel (EE 20Z).

XV engines are quite reliable, although they cannot do without unpleasant incidents. For example, many owners note increased consumption oil, which by 100,000 km usually reaches a level of 1.0-1.5 liters (from replacement to replacement). The problem concerns, first of all, Subaru with FB20B. In some cases (which can be counted on one hand), the owners complained about high oil consumption at an earlier date - after 40-60 thousand km. When confirming the fact of "oil burner", the cylinder block assembly, the so-called short block, was subject to replacement. The manufacturer acknowledged the defect, citing poor-quality piston rings. In 2014, the node was modified, and the issue, theoretically, was settled. The mileage of "fresh" cars is still small, so it is too early to judge the solution to the problem.

Another few owners complain about extraneous sounds (chirring) when starting a cold engine or during its operation after warming up. In the first case, according to the assumption of a number of mechanics, the chain tensioner is to blame (it does not completely take up the slack). Craftsmen even developed the technology of "tensioning" the chain. In the second case, among the suspects were the AVCS valve (active valve control systems), and all the same notorious piston rings and timing chain. After contacting the service extraneous sounds, while the engine was running, some owners received a new short block.

Fortunately, the above defects are extremely rare. However, during operation one has to face other disadvantages. For example, the low oil level sensor in the engine may suddenly “light up”. In this case, the oil level will be normal. As a rule, it is possible to extinguish the signaling device after the banal ignition is turned off. If the sensor still does not come to life, then it should be replaced. The manufacturer recommends doing so in his technical bulletin, where he admits a defect that can appear on any run.

But difficulties with launching may arise after 50-70 thousand km. One of the assumptions is that the incorrect firmware of the engine control unit is to blame for this. At the same time, many managed to get rid of the disadvantage by disassembling and cleaning the starter parts.

Transmission

Subaru XV cars are equipped with two types of gearboxes: 5 or 6-speed manual (depending on the engine) or Linear tronic CVT. It should be noted that the stepless automatic transmission Subaru is very reliable. In any case, CVTs from other manufacturers are significantly inferior in durability. There were no complaints and mechanical box gears. No less worthy reliability is demonstrated by the all-wheel drive system.

XV is equipped with two types of all-wheel drive systems. In models with "mechanics" a permanent all-wheel drive scheme is used with an interaxle self-locking differential and a viscous coupling ( CDG). Under normal conditions, the torque is distributed between the axles in a ratio of 50:50.

Paired with the CVT is an active torque distribution scheme (ACT), transmitting 60% of the power to the front wheels and 40% to the rear. When it changes road conditions multi-plate clutch instantly redistributes torque between the axles.

Chassis

Suspension small Subaru was not so resistant. Wheel bearings, shock absorbers and front levers may require replacement after 50-80 thousand km. By this time, the steering rack may also knock. Perhaps the whole point is not in the strength of the nodes, but in the characteristics of the suspension. She is so omnivorous that many owners, forgetting, stop slowing down in front of the pits. The result is obvious: leaky racks and torn silent blocks.

As for the steering rack, the manufacturer recognizes the presence of knocks, but does not consider this a defect. Representatives of Subaru refer to the design feature and assure that they are working to minimize the unpleasant effect. However, especially persistent owners manage to replace the knocking steering rack at the expense of the manufacturer.

Body and interior

Modern cars have a delicate paintwork and thin body iron. All this is present in the Subaru XB. The body quickly acquires chips (especially the hood), and iron is easily deformed (when stones hit). The windshield is also not particularly durable, which is overwritten over time, and encounters with stones for it end in cracks. The heated glazing of fog lamps does not like water and snow - it can burst.

Salon XV also echoes the economy trend. Over time, the plastic begins to creak, and the painted decorative elements wear out. Some owners complain about the stratified steering wheel cover. Another misfortune is the creaking of the backs of the front seats. The defect is eliminated by dealers by installing special bushings on the back frame. In addition, there is damage to the side supports of the seats. This happens due to the destruction of the foam rubber rubbing against the metal frame.

Finally, it is worth mentioning individual cases of failure of the air conditioning compressor (cold air stops blowing), and the noise of the heater fan (lubrication is required).

Conclusion

The Subaru XV is head and shoulders above its European competitors in terms of reliability, although it is somewhat inferior to its Asian compatriots. However, serious malfunctions are rare, and in 2014 the manufacturer did a lot of work on modernization. However, it is still too early to judge its results.

Review:

Hello dear car lovers. Do not judge strictly, I don’t know the rules of the genre, so I write how it goes.

In general, there were no plans to write, but to write something similar to a review, I was inspired by three neighbors in the garage cooperative. Three inveterate subarovod: people are really "crazy" on this brand. I was not familiar with them, but as soon as I first lit up a new car in garages, we meet almost every single day. Find, they say a site about Subaru or just about Japanese cars and write, it would be criminal negligence to deprive the afflicted of information, the same latest model surely people want to know about the impressions of the first owners. So I can write down two owners of Foresters and one Impreza as co-authors.

I bought this car on the advice of my good friend, whose authority in cars is indisputable for me. I just had a conversation in which I voiced my desire to buy a small all-wheel drive crossover. So that it combines the handling of a passenger car, since my wife and I both drive, and some of the capabilities of an SUV. His arguments were as follows: Subaru makes only all-wheel drive cars, has a wealth of experience in this segment, is of high quality, and this particular model should differ little from a passenger car in terms of road behavior and handling, because it was made on the basis of the Impreza, and the assembly is Japanese.

1.6l. not considered mechanics too. The test drive was exactly the same car as we purchased later. For reference, the test drive in the form in which it was offered by the salon is absolutely uninformative. It is impossible to objectively evaluate the car in twenty minutes, there are no high-speed sections, there is no country road, there is no bad road. It would be strange if new car in such greenhouse conditions made a bad impression. Anyway. The car was bought, now running 5500km. We only drive it, although my wife still has a Nissan Note.

Looking at the XV, it is clear that the car has grown out of a passenger hatch, and is not an independent solution. In my opinion, this is not a disadvantage, but the car does not look like a crossover.

Inside is spacious. There is enough space for both the front and rear passengers and the driver. The front seats are soft, but comfortable due to the successful profile. The range of settings is enough. The steering wheel is adjustable in two planes. Behind the rows, the distance is enough to accommodate passengers with growth even above average. And the distance to the ceiling is large. The third passenger in my view in any car of this class is superfluous. The huge tunnel only emphasizes this. Special "pride" is the trunk. Both the capacity and the configuration itself do not allow to shove the overall luggage. Saves only the transformation of the backs. That is, for a normal family trip (there are three of us) with a full set of luggage, you have to sacrifice part of the back seat. We are thinking about a roof box. Finishing materials are not bad, the central panel is made of pleasant soft material. The layout is classic, strict and symmetrical. Everything is located very conveniently. The quality of the fit is very high. The doors also have soft inserts, but the doors themselves are thin and light. When closing, it is difficult to dose the force. At first, he constantly double-checked whether the door was closed or not.

The suspension is hard. It copes very well with small irregularities of a gentle shape. Potholes and pits with sharp edges are given hard into the body and have an unpleasant soundtrack. There were cases when I missed similar irregularities at a decent speed. A paradoxical situation, the driver's bike is confirmed more speed less holes. Seriously, breaking through the racks is not so easy. Handling is excellent. And the merit of this is not only a rigid suspension. At present off-road clearance in 220mm. center of gravity due to boxer engine much lower than other classmates. And the XV handles almost like a car. The steering wheel is light, but quite informative. Feels Feedback and a clear zero. On steep turns, the car rolls not significantly. On the waves almost does not sway. Geometric features make it easy to storm curbs. Country potholes also do not pose a danger. There was no opportunity to test off-road abilities yet, and I don’t want to tear the car in the first ten thousand. But the first test on a washed out clay primer on the way to the dacha XV went perfectly. Where we literally swam across the entire width of the road on the Raccoon on the XV, we drove effortlessly, practically without deviating from the given trajectory. Conclusion, climbing into the swamp is not worth it, but light off-road is definitely within the power. On a winter road, I think it will be comfortable. By the way, the stabilization system not only slows down the wheels, but also significantly stifles the engine.

The engine and box made an ambivalent impression. Power and moment seems to be enough. The city has no complaints at all. This is provided that the driver maintains a calm driving style. The resource is enough to feel worthy in the stream. And in general, the car sets up a calm, measured rhythm. There is no desire to goof off. On the highway at a speed of 90-120 km / h, the slipper to the floor mode will not give the desired instant effect. The monotonous rumble of the engine and confident, but not gun-like acceleration. Once again, I'm sure any automatic transmission it's a compromise between comfort and performance. CVT is a more obvious example. Although in terms of savings it can be more efficient than a classic machine. Now the consumption is the same as immediately after the purchase. I hope it will drop by 10-15 thousand, as it was on my previous machines. About 13 liters in the city, 8 liters on the highway at 100 km / h. Not a lot, but not a little, when compared with the declared and advertised. I completely forgot, you can spice up the ride with the help of paddle shifters. Virtual impact on gear ratios bears fruit. Indeed, it is possible to force the tandem to work more actively.

For those who intend to buy XV: For drive and more off-road freedom, you need to take mechanics, by the way, from 1.6 liters. there is still a lower row, and center differential with the mechanics comes another. For those who are closer to a calm style, a variator is suitable.

Therefore, I bow to the present review to thirty thousand.