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N O R T H E AST V I C TO R I A

SEPTEMBER 8 - 14

| 2017

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ALL-WHEEL FUN: Subaru XV has a mix of style and rugged promise with the resin wheel arches and strong lines hinting at its all-round capability.

Subaru XV creates a sense of fun THE Subaru XV has been a surprising charmer for the Japanese manufacturer, its distinctive looks and inherent sense of fun creating interest in a whole new demographic. The latest version of the compact Subaru SUV aligns closely under the skin to the Subaru Impreza hatch and is looking to further improve Subaru’s growing market share in this segment. Offered in four variants with pricedrops across the range, the XV starts at $27,990, and boasts a handy list of standard features. It challenges the Mazda CX-3, Nissan Qashqai, Honda HR-V and Toyota C-HR and we feel has

By VANI NAIDOO WKH ² UHSRZHU WR VWD\ WKH FRXUVH ,W¬V WKH only model in this class with permanent all-wheel-drive Sunshine orange stitching, brushed metal highlights and a sleek, sculpted dash sets the tone for the interior of the new Subaru XV. It feels spacious and light, an easy comfortable place to be in. An 8.0-inch colour infotainment screen and second smaller display grab the eye in a console that shows clear thought has been given to both layout and integrated design.

mix of style and rugged promise with the resin wheel arches and strong lines hinting at its all-round capability. The 8.0-inch colour touchscreen in the 2.0i-S we tested is uncomplicated and easy to use with crisp picture and good graphics. There is sat-nav via TomTom with three years of map updates. Bluetooth connectivity is a cinch, although voice recognition can be iffy, and the system also pairs easily with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There are two USB ports, two 12V outlets and even a CD player for those that just can’t let go yet.

Maybe not as funky as you would envisage for a car with the millennials in its focus, but with enough spirit to interest. Subaru has upped its standard features across the XV range while dropping the price. The top shelf 2.0i-S ($300 cheaper at $35,240) comes with all manner of goodies including leather trim, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, steering-responsive LED headlights,18-inch alloys, electric sunroof, sat-nav, reverse camera and an enviable safety package. On the outside the Subaru XV remains striking and not easily forgotten. It is a

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