Subaru XV gets upgrades and new variants for 2020

MANILA: Subaru is rolling out a few updates to its compact crossover, starting with its home in Japan. The 2020 Subaru XV, known as Crosstek in the U.S. and Canada, is expected to sport these changes next year. Subaru XV is also getting an expanded line with all-new variants up for grabs.

Before you get all hyped up, there won't be any major upgrades to Subaru XV. Unlike the 2020 Subaru Impreza, which had obvious modifications, the hatchback will continue to sport a familiar design. The only difference is that it gets a new pair of headlights and rear fog lamps - details which are barely noticeable unless you take a second or third look.

Most of the changes on Subaru XV are inside. Behind the steering wheel is a new multi-functional display meter. The standard driver's seat is replaced with a memory seat for better comfort. It comes with a key fob so that the vehicle can recall seating positions.
The X-mode system, which is a standard for Subaru XV, Crosstek, Forester, and Outback, has also been upgraded with new modes. These include Snow/Dirt, Deep Snow/Mud, and Subaru EyeSight Touring Assist. When activated, the X-mode system improves the car's off-road performance by acting on its engine, all-wheel drive, torque, and brakes.

Subaru hasn't made any mechanical changes on the 2020 Subaru XV but we do know that Japan is getting new variants. In addition to Subaru XV 2L FB20 variant, the Subaru XV 1.6L FB16 and Subaru XVs with e-Boxer hybrid system will also be expanded to include new variants.

So far, these updates will only be available in Japan. There's no news yet on whether Subaru will apply these changes to other Asian variants. In the Philippines, there are currently six variants available - Subaru XV 1.6i, XV 1.6i S, XV 1.6i S Eyesight, XV 2.0i, XV 2.0i S, and XV 2.0i S Eyesight.

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