The Forester and XV hybrids are already in Spain, and these are their prices

Only a few days have passed since Subaru revealed that it would once again join forces with Toyota to develop future electric vehicles. However, before taking that step, the Japanese brand had to explore further into this much-demanded lifeblood of the market and, to do so, has created the hybrid Forester and XV. Both models are tasked with taking Subaru into uncharted territory, one that will allow them to continue using their characteristic and efficient all-wheel-drive systems and their engines, which will now be less polluting than ever.

Both the XV and the Forester have brought significant changes within the Japanese brand, which has enjoyed strong success through these two models. However, to keep that success intact, it is necessary to adapt to new technologies, market demands and the regulations imposed by the government, three of the main reasons why the Forester and the XV will offer hybrid engines.

Subaru Forester from 32,450 euros

Not long ago, Subaru launched the fifth generation of the Forester, one of its flagship vehicles that has always been at the forefront. And it still is now, as it has been entrusted with the task of being equipped with a hybrid powertrain, something unprecedented in the history of the Japanese firm, which will mark a before and after not only as a turning point, but also as a guide towards the electrification and hybridisation of the brand.

However, Subaru has known how to keep its essence intact despite the presence of an electric motor in the heart of its favourite son. To be more specific, the brand will continue to use a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine capable of delivering 150 CV, which is accompanied by another electric motor with a maximum power of 12.3 kW integrated into the Lineartronic automatic gearbox and powered by a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 118 volts.

This hybrid variant of the Forester can be paired with three trim levels: Sport Plus, Executive and Executive Plus. If we opt for the first, we will have to face an outlay of 32,450 euros, a figure that rises to 35,150 euros with the Executive trim, and culminates at 36,650 euros that the brand asks for the Forester Executive Plus.

Prices include a 2,000-euro launch campaign discount.

Subaru XV from 30,200 euros

The SUV trend also swept into the house of Subaru and, although the brand succumbed to its charms, it managed to endow its representative in the segment with characteristics typical of a pure, hard-core off-roader. This formula gave birth to the XV, one of the models that has enjoyed the greatest success within the brand and which is now also ready to continue its good reputation alongside a hybrid system.

This hybrid variant of the Subaru XV will go on sale from autumn onwards, and it will use the same mechanical layout as the hybrid Forester. This time, however, two trim levels will be offered with the Japanese SUV: the Sport Plus and the Executive Plus, which will be available from 30,200 euros and 32,200 euros respectively.

Prices include a 2,000-euro launch campaign discount.

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