Subaru XV test drive and review

A quick test drive and video review of the all new 2012 Subaru XV

Subaru XV test drive and review. Here is the all new small SUV form Subaru. The XV is a brand new model for the Japan company and it is aiming at small SUV markets where customers prefer cars like the Audi Q3 and BMW X1. The new Subaru may even take some of the market share of the bigger Forester which has bigger interior space, better functionality and looks less sporty.

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Actually Subaru XV is part of the crossover segment where competition is really strong and there are many new models in this class lately.
So what else is interesting about the Subaru XV except for the crossover eye-catching design of the rims. There are plenty of interesting features like the big ground clearance which will help those who will take this crossover for some light off-road.

2012 Subaru XV interior view

Other than that the XV will be offered in three different trims - XV 2.0i, XV 2.0i-L and XV 2.0i-S. All of these engines are boxers and will be coupled with Subaru's manual or automatic CVT gearboxes.
Subaru XV has nice 'clean' interior wit all instruments well positioned and easy to use. The dashboard is dominated by the huge nav/info screen.
Here is a short test drive and video review of the all new 2012 Subaru XV.

Subaru XV review - video

Prices for the new Subaru XV are starting form around $30,000.

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