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On Thursday, Subaru introduced the all-new 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid at the New York Auto Show. The vehicle is scheduled to hit the market this fall.
Based on the regular XV Crosstrek, the Hybrid variant combines a 2.0L Subaru BOXER engine with a 13.4-horsepower electric motor that's integrated into the Lineartronic CVT. A 100-volt, 13.5-kilowatt nickel-metal hydride battery is part of the mix, too.
Under light acceleration, the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid uses the electric motor to take off and then starts the gasoline engine once underway. The former can also provide motor assist for acceleration in parallel with the gasoline engine, and an EV mode will operate the vehicle in certain low-speed situations.
Sporting an exclusive new Plasma Green Pearl exterior colour, the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid gets unique instruments with a clean, cool blue theme and silver trim to underscore the advanced hybrid engineering.
Also launched in New York was the Subaru WRX Concept, hinting at the design language of the next-generation WRX with a focus on sharp handling, all-wheel drive grip and turbo power.
The car features a bolder, larger front grille, as well as a carbon fibre roof to enhance the already low centre of gravity and reduce weight. In the back, the WRX Concept has a distinctive wide bumper that's offset by large quad tailpipes denoting the powerful turbocharged engine.
Based on the regular XV Crosstrek, the Hybrid variant combines a 2.0L Subaru BOXER engine with a 13.4-horsepower electric motor that's integrated into the Lineartronic CVT. A 100-volt, 13.5-kilowatt nickel-metal hydride battery is part of the mix, too.
Under light acceleration, the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid uses the electric motor to take off and then starts the gasoline engine once underway. The former can also provide motor assist for acceleration in parallel with the gasoline engine, and an EV mode will operate the vehicle in certain low-speed situations.
Sporting an exclusive new Plasma Green Pearl exterior colour, the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid gets unique instruments with a clean, cool blue theme and silver trim to underscore the advanced hybrid engineering.
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| Photo: Subaru |
Also launched in New York was the Subaru WRX Concept, hinting at the design language of the next-generation WRX with a focus on sharp handling, all-wheel drive grip and turbo power.
The car features a bolder, larger front grille, as well as a carbon fibre roof to enhance the already low centre of gravity and reduce weight. In the back, the WRX Concept has a distinctive wide bumper that's offset by large quad tailpipes denoting the powerful turbocharged engine.
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| Photo: Subaru |