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If you are in the marketplace for an SUv with guaranteed off-road capabilities then you really do need to look at the Subaru brand. They have been around now for more years than I care to remember, back in the late 70’s early 80’s they were a revelation. They would literally go anywhere and they were a shock to the Land Rover owners fraternity that could not believe its capable to do what Subaru did.
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The xv is a worthy contender in to the SUv marketplace with excellent credibility for driving off-road writes Bob Hickman.
One advantage of driving an SUv’s is that you sit quite high and upright within the vehicle. There aren’t any particular aspect of driving that were problematic, even on city centre confines the vehicle was an able companion and we weren’t too concerned with awkward blind spots that might make navigation somewhat difficult. Even out on the twisty country roads the xv always felt secure and a reassuring companion. Where the xv really does come in to its own is if you venture off-load and by that I don’t necessarily mean a terrain that you would never dream of normally using. I mean the slippery tow path, perhaps a field that is a little bit wet when you are towing the caravan or a horse box, or even entrance to a car boot sale where the terrain is slippery. Of course let us not forget when winter comes and the snow and ice are down, the xv will be your very best of friends.
The interior was based on practicality rather than being an executive saloon, but it is quite tidy, I really did like the leather seating in my derivative test car and the orange stitching really did set it off. The connectivity from the 8’ touchscreen for the infotainment system is very user friendly. The usual smart phone connectivity takes you in to Subaru’s own Starling system and this contains information concerning weather and traffic points. Obviously this is adaptable for apple and android auto devices.
Interior space is quite reasonable, plenty room in the front, they suggest there is room for 3 adults in the rear but I would doubt that and suggest 2 is more comfortable or 2 and a child.
