The slow drumbeat carries on in advance of the official world premiere of the new 2012 Subaru XV crossover at next month’s Frankfurt auto show, with the latest teaser photo providing us an unobstructed view of hatchback model’s rear and side profile.
The Impreza-based XV, which could make it into North America as a replacement to the Impreza Sport Outback, was displayed as a concept model at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show earlier this year.
Judging from this photo, Subaru has kept the production model’s styling close to the original concept right up to the design of the alloy wheels.
The Japanese carmaker said that the XV will enter production before the end of the year and will be offered with the firm’s new 2.0-liter flat-four match to a CVT transmission.
Subaru XV: Major specifications
Body size (Overall: Length x Width x Height): 4,450x 1,780 x 1,570 mm,
Wheelbase: 2,635 mm
Power Unit: New Generation Subaru Boxer engine
(2.0-litre 4-cylinder Horizontally-Opposed engine) plus
Lineartronic (CVT)
Along with the XV crossover, Subaru will also give us a clearer indication of its upcoming rear-wheel drive sports coupe through the BRZ Prologue technology concept in Frankfurt.
Subaru BRZ Prologue: Major Specifications
Body size (Overall: Length x Width x Height): 4,200 x 1,770 x 1,270 mm
Wheelbase: 2,570 mm
Engine type: 2.0-liter direct injection naturally-aspirated
four cylinder Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine
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