Subaru XV Concept Previews Next Crosstrek in Geneva

At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Subaru debuted its XV Concept that hints at the design direction of its next-generation XV (or Crosstrek as it’s known in the U.S.)

Up front, the Subaru XV Concept features hawk-eye headlights we’ve seen on plenty of other Subaru concepts to date, including the Impreza sedan and Viziv concepts. Silver, black, and orange accents run across the bold grille.

Bold black cladding along the wheel arches give the XV Concept a distinctly athletic flavor, as do multiple creases along the side of the body. Around back, its tightened cabin silhouette is highlighted by more black, orange, and silver accents.

“In the area of functionality essential to a Subaru car, excellent aerodynamic performance is teamed with the ample road clearance and luggage space required of a crossover vehicle, achieving blend of function and style,” Subaru said in a recent release.

The XV Concept is a little longer and wider but rides lower than what we’re used to seeing on the Subaru Crosstrek. It measures in at 177.95 inches in length, 75.59 inches in width, and 61.81 inches in height. Compare that to the 2016 Crosstrek’s 175.2 inches in length, 70.1 inches in width, and 63.6 inches in height. But the concept’s wheelbase measures in at 105.12 inches, larger than the Crosstrek’s 103.7 inches.

Source: Subaru

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