(August 10, 2011) Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., parent company of Subaru Automobiles, today confirmed the world production premiere of the all new Subaru XV (European specification) at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show, Sept. 13.

The Subaru XV defines a whole new generation of Subaru crossover vehicles.

The concept version of the XV received a warm welcome when it was first shown at the Auto Shanghai motor show in April, its design successfully combining the latest distinctive Subaru elements with the commanding silhouette expected of a crossover.

Subaru XV concept

The final production version of the XV remains true to the concept and Subaru is confident that it will bring something fresh, as well as a new level of engineering excellence, to the segment.

Subaru also expects the XV will bring a new type of customer to the brand, people who are confident in the knowledge of the company’s AWD and engineering expertise and who are also looking for the flexibility and lifestyle statement that owning a crossover brings.

The Subaru XV is due for launch in the UK in early 2012. No word of the XV for the North American market, but there is speculation that it could arrive as the new Impreza Outback.