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To an extent, the 'default' choices in Malaysia's price-sensitive compact SUV market are pretty predictable: you'll usually hear of the Honda HR-V, Proton X50, and the Toyota Corolla Cross. We applaud those who mention the 2022 Subaru XV EyeSight, because this relatively left-field choice is one not to be missed if you're in the market for a new SUV. Squeezing in late last year, the facelifted model (still locally-assembled, CKD Segambut) receives a fair few goodies, most notable of which is sta

XV is now more competitive Better safety, more talents to do different things But are you willing to pay a premium? "Change is the only constant", and though Heraclitus meant for this to be a medicine for the mind, turns out it applies to cars as well. In this case, it's about how the 2022 Subaru XV facelift seeks to change Malaysians' minds from the SUV of the moment, the Toyota Corolla Cross. And in this round of changes for the locally-assembled XV – which crucially adds on ADAS among new cho

Last week, TC Subaru Sdn Bhd announced a very enticing offer called Drive Now, Pay Later with Maybank. Going through Subaru’s press release did not reveal any information, so we went ahead and checked with Subaru dealers ourselves. So, what’s the catch? Also Read: You can purchase a Subaru Forester without paying for the first 15 months In short, there are two options for potential customers who wants to purchase a brand-new Subaru Forester. The first option is to take the RM 30k discount, while

We get it – in this day and age, the increasing needs of families for SUVs have driven sales through the roof. With that said, those opting for an SUV will compromise handling compare to a sedan. But what if we told you that you can still have a compact SUV that also handles well? Here are two immensely capable alternatives – the Mazda CX-30 and Subaru XV. Yes, while these two SUVs are seemingly at polar opposites (CVT versus 6-speed auto, boxer engine vs inline-four), they are amongst the best

This is the second-generation Subaru XV, launched in Malaysia back in 2017. The Subaru XV is currently offered in 3 variants, priced at: 2.0i - RM 117,788 2.0i-P - RM 127,788 GT Edition 2.0i-P - 136,788 All variants are powered by 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated Boxer engine making 156 PS/196 Nm, paired to a CVT. Power goes to all four wheels via Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. Faced with strong competition from the Honda HR-V and Proton X50, the Subaru XV has its work cut out. If you