Subaru XV
 

Not so sure about this one. Thinking sort of Audi All Road crossed with an Acura RDX? I like the new wagon, but when you lift it and adjust the body work, it looks a little odd. Pics have been around for a while, but they officially announced they will be building it, so...

[img]http://img2.netcarshow.com/Subaru-XV_2012_800x600_wallpaper_31.jpg[/img]

[img]http://img2.netcarshow.com/Subaru-XV_2012_800x600_wallpaper_0e.jpg[/img]

iirc someone had a drive in it (car & driver?) and said it was basically unexciting and utilitarian.

I have to say, i do like the look

Wow, Subaru finally made a good looking cross-over. Well their second

I don't mind the front end, but the back is a little off. Maybe a bit too much Toyota influence. I will reserve final judgement until I see it in person, since I didn't like the new wagon in pics but in person it looks fine. It has 3" additional ground clearance. I wouldn't expect it to be a beast in handling, but I like the idea. I actually liked the All Road, so that isn't a knock against this one.

I think this is their new mini van thing they having coming out. Least I hope so. I think its pretty cool. Toss the snowboards on it. And run to the snow.

[QUOTE=old.guy;3201807]I think this is their new mini van thing they having coming out. Least I hope so. I think its pretty cool. Toss the snowboards on it. And run to the snow.[/QUOTE]

Minivan is the Exiga... already for sale in AUS: [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Exiga]Subaru Exiga - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/url]

I like it. If I get another DD, this may do. Comfort and no need to worry about ground clearance. All my cars are so solid (sporty). I guess I'm getting old. Good MPG is also plus.

i think that those tail lights make the rear look pretty ugly imo. front is cool and i like the fender lines. wheels are kinda bleh too...

hey its a oversize 2012 impreza

[QUOTE=831subaru;3202100]hey its a oversize 2012 impreza[/QUOTE]

It basically IS a 2012 wagon with a lift kit.

Yes, it is simply a 2012 Impreza hatch with a lift kit.

And I am genuinely very excited for this car.

It is Subaru's second entry into the compact crossover segment, and promises BOTH driving fun on pavement, and decent off-road capability, a combination that to me, is just downright perfect!

Here's a post I made in some other forums:

[url=http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1073847&postcount=119]Ultimate Subaru Message Board - View Single Post - The Awesome *NEWER* Generation Picture Thread[/url]
[QUOTE]Pretty sweet commercial for the new Subaru XV. If the XV comes to the USA, it will definitely take the place of my dying Outback once I kill the damn engine. It's got about 8.6 inches of ground clearance, is based off of the Impreza, and promises exactly what I've been looking for from a Subaru:
exceptional off-road capability with sporty driving characteristics. Sure, it won't be powerful, but all that matters is that I KNOW it will be fun to drive with a manual transmission :)

[url=http://youtu.be/gdZsxFEcR-o]Subaru XV TV Commercial - YouTube[/url]

articles on the XV:
[url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/09/new-subaru-xv-aims-to-take-on-jeep-offroad/1]New Subaru XV aims to take on Jeep off-road[/url]

[url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-subaru-xv-crosstrek-first-drive-review]2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek First Drive – Review – Car and Driver[/url]

[url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/13/2012-subaru-xv-frankfurt-2011/]2012 Subaru XV raises the Impreza bar[/url]

[url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1112_2013_subaru_xv_drive/]2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek - Motor Trend[/url]


Photos: (won't let me link them here)
[url=http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-subaru-xv-frankfurt-2011/med/#photo-4439306/]2012 Subaru XV: Frankfurt 2011 Photo Gallery - Autoblog[/url]

[url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1112_2013_subaru_xv_drive/photo_14.html]Subaru XV Front Three Quarter Outside Florence Photo 14[/url]

[url]http://www.caranddriver.com/photos-11q4/434415/2013-subaru-xv-crosstrek-photo-434424[/url]
[IMG]http://media.caranddriver.com/images/11q4/434415/2013-subaru-xv-crosstrek-photo-434424-s-1280x782.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://media.caranddriver.com/images/11q4/434415/2013-subaru-xv-crosstrek-photo-434428-s-1280x782.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

It is a Subaru All Road, minus the horrible engine and shotty air suspension.

I think it looks alright, wouldnt mind one for a family car.

It looks great. I love the front end and the rear-end. The whole car looks sharp. Much better than the regular Impreza wagon.

My beef with all Subarus is the lack of sound insulation. The road noise in pretty much every Subaru is louder than the class. Based on the measurements by Insideline it improved with newer Imprezas, but still worse than the industry norm. It's a shame because it's the only thing stopping me from buying another Subaru.

i hope they bring over the diesel too

My Legacy is quiet, and wasn't that bad before I added the obnoxious amount of sound deadening