Subaru cuts prices on base models Impreza, XV, raises prices

newsofmax04/21/2022

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Subaru cuts prices on base models Impreza, XV, raises prices

Entry cost Subaru Impreza and XV range has grown, with the Japanese marque dropping the entry-level 2.0i variants of both.

Additionally, prices increase from $400 to $500 for all surviving variants, with Subaru Australia reporting increased production costs.

It means Impreza Current range opens at $26,490 before on-road costs for the 2.0iL sedan, while the 2.0iL opens XV hovers at $32,390 before on the way.

No other changes have been made to Subaru’s small cars and SUVs for 2022.

“In line with the Subaru Corporation ‘Towards Zero’ commitment to zero fatal crashes in Subaru vehicles by 2030, and in recognition of features that are increasingly becoming standard across all segments, the line-up, The MY22 Impreza and XV products have been updated to include a Subaru Australia spokesperson said Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist technology is standard on all models.

“Therefore, the Impreza 2.0iL AWD and XV 2.0iL AWD will be repositioned as the new entry-level variants of the revised range.”

The base 2.0i variants of the Impreza and XV series are the only ones to lack the EyeSight suite with active safety and driver assistance features, including automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist and control. adaptive cruise control.

With these features now standard across the range, the Impreza and XV are more in line with competitors like Toyota Corolla and C-HR and Mazda 3 and CX-30.

However, features such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and automatic high-beam remain exclusive to high-end models, as opposed to rival Mazdas where they are available across the range. .

The defunct 2.0i variants are one of the few cars in their respective segments to lack standard AEB, something that has become commonplace in the Australian market.

The 2.0i variants already cost about $2000 less than the 2.0iL models, but it’s not just the safety features you get for spending extra.

In addition to the old 2.0i models, the Impreza and XV 2.0iL continue to receive a larger 8.0-inch touchscreen, plus dual-zone climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift lever.

Version 2.0i accounts for about 18% of Impreza sales and 13% of XV sales.

The XV is one of the most popular small SUVs in Australia. With sales of 9342 in 2021, it has outsold in its segment only by MG ZS (18,423), Mitsubishi ASX (14,764), Mazda CX-30 (13,309) and Hyundai Kona (12,748).

But in the small car segment, Impreza is far behind its key competitors. Last year, Subaru sold 3,642 Imprezas, lower than Toyota Corolla (28,768 units), Hyundai i30 (25,575), Kia Cerato (18,114) and Mazda 3 (14,126).