2021 Subaru XV pricing and specs detailed: Kia Seltos, Mitsubishi ASX and Mazda CX-30 rival doubles down on hybrid

Subaru Australia has released the facelifted version of the second-generation XV, with the small SUV doubling its number of ‘self-charging’ hybrid options while getting a fresh new look.

As before, four variants are fitted with a 115kW/196Nm 2.0-litre naturally aspirated boxer four-cylinder engine: entry-level 2.0i, mid-range 2.0i-L and 2.0i Premium, and flagship 2.0i-S.

The 2.0i’s pricing is up $450, to $29,690 plus on-road costs, while the 2.0-L is now priced $380 higher, at $31,990. That said, it’s the 2.0i Premium that’s copped the largest price rise, jumping $1170 to $34,590, while the 2.0i-S has risen $760, to $37,290.

Previously, there was only one hybrid variant, the 2.0i-based Hybrid – which combined a 110kW/196Nm version of the aforementioned petrol engine with a 12.3kW/66Nm electric motor – but now there are two: the 2.0i-L-based Hybrid L and 2.0i-S-based Hybrid S.

While the Hybrid was priced from $35,580 – partly due its extra standard equipment over the preceding 2.0i – the Hybrid L and Hybrid S cost $35,490 and $40,790 respectively.

Paintwork options for the XV have changed slightly, with Horizon Blue Pearl replacing Quartz Blue Pearl.

And no matter the powertrain, the XV is mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive system.

Revealed overseas in June, the XV’s facelift ushers in revised suspension as well as new grille, front bumper, foglight surround and 17- and 18-inch alloy wheel designs, while Hybrid variants gain e-Active Shift Control for the CVT when its S drive mode is engaged.

Paintwork options for the Kia Seltos, Mitsubishi ASX and Mazda CX-30 rival have changed slightly, with Plasma Yellow Pearl and Horizon Blue Pearl replacing Sunshine Orange and Quartz Blue Pearl respectively.

As part of the facelift, the 2.0i has added power-folding side mirrors, while the 2.0i-L’s features have otherwise carried over.

Meanwhile, the 2.0i Premium has gained heated side mirrors, rear autonomous emergency braking (AEB), blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

The 2.0i-S has picked up X-Mode off-road drive modes, auto-folding and -dipping side mirrors, a driver’s seat with memory functionality, a gloss-black climate control panel, a stitched multi-function display ‘visor’ and front and passenger-side cameras.

2021 Subaru XV pricing before on-road costs