Subaru XV - what can be done?

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- Smiljko Rudan
  
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9 years ago

Fri, May 23, 2014 9:35 AM

Hi!

Recently I made a test drive of Subaru XV.

Unfortunately, I have noticed what reviwers noticed: "constant, unrelenting tremor at motorway speeds" (WhatCar) "comfort levels are unsettled on uneven surfaces" (Parkers)

(not to mention others)

In short: car is fantastic offroad, but on the intercity roads and highways, it constantly bounces up and down ... where my current car doesn't detect almost nothing, XV bounces unpleasantly

what can be done?

keeping pressure in the tyres lower?

switching to 16" whells instead of original 17"?

waiting for the Subaru to make upgrade?

Thanks, Smiljko

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- VanguardLH
  
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posted
9 years ago

Fri, May 23, 2014 3:39 PM

Do what all consumers do: don't buy what you don't want. Register your complaint with your [lack of] money.

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- Ben Jammin
  
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9 years ago

Sat, May 24, 2014 1:52 PM

Car and Driver felt the 2013 XV Crosstrek -- which is basically an Impreza wagon with a lift kit -- was underpowered and added:

"The weak engine lets down a fairly athletic chassis. Like the Impreza, the XV turns in eagerly and is competent when hustled. Raising the body, and thus the center of gravity, does not alter the handling too much. There are a little more body roll and a touch more dive under braking, but these are expected side effects of the loftier ride height. The brakes even took a steep mountain descent without showing signs of fade. Aside from the minimal feedback through the electrically assisted steering, the XV?s chassis is well tuned, and its ride quality falls on the firmer side."

The Crosstrek -- like all Subaru products -- is very popular in Colorado.