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    2012 Subaru XV

    New from

    $28,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7 - 7.3 L / 100km

    About the Subaru XV

    Last updated Dec 08, 2025

    The new Subaru XV is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $28,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $36,990 for the S.

    There are 3 variants of the XV available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/196Nm) and 2.0L horizontal (110kW/196Nm). Available with variable sp automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 XV is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Good
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    Power to Weight
    77.46 - 79.14 kW/t
    58.6 kW/t
    85.62 kW/t
    Boot Space
    310 litres
    113 litres
    486 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7 - 7.3 L/100km
    5.9 L/100km
    8.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    822 - 857 km
    541 km
    1,017 km
    Price
    $28,490 - $36,990
    $20,490
    $36,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 kg
    1,050 kg
    2,000 kg
    Approach Angle
    18°
    18°
    42°
    Departure Angle
    27.7°
    27.7°
    46°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    220 mm
    170 mm
    220 mm

    2012 Subaru XV Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru XV

    Base

    • Audio
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.0
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 196
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12500
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer

    L

    Adds to Base:
    • Convenience
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Speed
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display

    S

    Adds to L:
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
    Removes from L:
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    See all 2012 Subaru XV Specs

    2012 Subaru XV Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru XV

    The most fuel efficient Subaru XV is the Base with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Subaru XVFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded7.0 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded7.3 L/100km
    See all Subaru XV Fuel Economy

    2012 Subaru XV Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru XV?

    The Subaru XV offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Subaru XV FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru XV is the Base that starts from $0.

    The most expensive Subaru XV is the S that starts from $36,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru XV is 1400 kg offered by the following variants: Base, L and S.

    The largest Subaru XV is the Base which measures 1780mm wide, 4450mm in length and sits 1615mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru XV is the Base which has 110kW of power from its 2.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Subaru XV is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru XV is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru XV uses Premium Unleaded.

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