Subaru XV prices slashed

Anybody in the UK who recently bought a Subaru XV is probably a bit peeved right now, because prices have just been cut by £2,300 across the range.

The reason given for the reductions is a more favourable exchange rate between sterling and the Japanese yen. As a result, the lead-in 1.6i S model now costs a much more palatable £18,995.

However, the Subaru still appears expensive compared to some of its crossover rivals. Prices for the Kia Sportage start at £17,495 for example, while the entry-level Nissan Qashqai is a relative bargain at £16,895.

That apparent disparity is partly explained by all-wheel drive, which is fitted as standard on all XV models. By comparison, the cheapest variants of the Kia and Nissan with that particular feature cost £21,795 and £25,145 respectively.

While those amounts might make the Subaru seem competitive, it should be remembered that a large proportion of customers in this segment tend to opt for front-wheel drive. On that basis at least, the XV could even now have quite a price disadvantage.

Subaru XV - UK Prices
Petrol
1.6i S	£18,995
1.6i S Lineartronic	£20,415
1.6i SE	£20,995
1.6i SE Lineartronic	£22,415
2.0i SE	£21,995
2.0i SE Lineartronic	£23,495
2.0i SE Lux Premium	£25,795
2.0i SE Lux Premium Lineartronic	£27,925
Diesel
2.0D S	£21,995
2.0D SE	£23,995
2.0D SE Lux Premium	£27,695

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