The XV has long been one of Subaru Philippine’s best-selling models, and there’s a good reason for it. It’s practical, comfortable, can carry a lot of cargo, and handles very well for a crossover. There’s no turbo engine, but it does have Subaru’s signature symmetrical all-wheel drive and a smooth Lineartronic CVT. Just check out our reviews of the previous models on the site.
The styling differences between this 2022 model and the pre-facelift are quite subtle. Most of the changes are at the front of the crossover. There’s a new grille and bumper with more black cladding, giving the XV a more rugged look compared to its predecessor. This being the GT Edition, the stylish kit has now been redesigned to fit the new bumper.
Step inside and those that have driven/ridden the pre-facelift XV will feel right at home. I never found an issue with the layout of the XV’s dashboard, and it’s a good thing the automaker didn’t change things up just for the sake of making a change. What's new is the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system now comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This makes life so much easier; I plug in my phone and control almost all features from the head unit.
What I did get to experience was the new SI-Drive mode that's now available on the 2022 XV. It’s similar to what you’d find in the WRX, Forester, and other models in the Subaru Philippine’s lineup. This feature allows the driver to choose between two different drive modes. The difference between Sport and Intelligent isn’t as big compared to what you would normally experience in the WRX or the WRX STI. This may not be not a high-performance vehicle but that changeover is still noticeable.
Aside from having enough power, one thing I always liked about the XV is the ride. Even with this facelifted model, Subaru decided not to mess with the suspension. It still rides as good as it did before, easily absorbing all the bumps that Metro Manila has to offer. Since it does ride fairly high there’s no need to worry about scraping even with the GT kit installed.
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