The front bumpers, mudguards, wheel
well covers and roof rails are all shaped
to move air more effectively, reducing
aerodynamic drag and improving fuel
economy. The hybrid also features an
active front grille shutter that lowers
drag during extended highway driving,
improving efficiency.
On the inside, the Crosstrek Hybrid,
a model of smart design, ticks all the
important boxes with automatic climate
control, heated seats, a power moonroof
and steering wheel-mounted controls.
Even with the electric motor and
battery pack added, there’s plenty of
cargo space that expands with the help
of 60/40-split flat-folding rear seats.
THE LITTLE THINGS COUNT
Some of the other subtle changes
featured on the XV Crosstrek Hybrid add
up to a lot. The taillights have energysaving LEDs and the side mirrors include
integrated turn signals for improved visibility
and safety. Other upgrades include added
sound insulation, revised climate controls
and a unique instrument cluster. The multicoloured, multi-function display shows the
hybrid system’s energy flow according to
driving conditions, and the air conditioning
Engine driving
under 80 km/h
After sustained acceleration or
extended urban driving, the hybrid
battery requires recharging; the
SUBARU BOXER engine then provides
all the driving force until regeneration
takes effect.
uses a temperature and humidity sensor to
optimize operation for reduced engine draw.
Toss in an audible vehicle approach
pedestrian alert system and there is
serious upgrading happening. Is that a
smile appearing on your face? Would it
be pushing it to say that this is love at
first sight?
Above 80 km/h
With the battery pack fully charged or
at speeds over 80 km/h the SUBARU
BOXER engine provides the driving
force, producing impressive power,
while burning fuel more efficiently.
Regeneration
Lifting off the accelerator and
pressing the brake pedal activates
the kinetic energy regeneration
system, which recaptures energy
from the turning wheels to recharge
the battery pack, extending the
EV driving range.
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A RELATIONSHIP TO LAST AND LAST
One more thing to consider: the 2014
Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid is a Subaru, so
this relationship will last for the long-term.
So, for your next lasting relationship,
take a look at the 2014 Subaru XV
Crosstrek Hybrid. But fair warning—
be prepared to fall in love and to
find every other hybrid on the road
completely dissatisfying.
EV mode
Under gentle acceleration and while
driving at less than 42 km/h, the
electric motor provides the driving
force. This mode works well in urban
environments such as in parking lots,
when gasoline-powered vehicles are
particularly inefficient.
Park
Once you’ve reached your destination,
simply put your vehicle in park and
press the push-button start to turn
the engine off – like any other Subaru.