Subaru XV
02-08-2012, 09:48 AM
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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...
02-08-2012, 10:05 AM
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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.
02-08-2012, 10:28 AM
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02-08-2012, 07:59 PM
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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:
Ultimate Subaru Message Board - View Single Post - The Awesome *NEWER* Generation Picture Thread
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:
Ultimate Subaru Message Board - View Single Post - The Awesome *NEWER* Generation Picture Thread
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
Subaru XV TV Commercial - YouTube
articles on the XV:
New Subaru XV aims to take on Jeep off-road
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek First Drive – Review – Car and Driver
2012 Subaru XV raises the Impreza bar
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek - Motor Trend
Photos: (won't let me link them here)
2012 Subaru XV: Frankfurt 2011 Photo Gallery - Autoblog
Subaru XV Front Three Quarter Outside Florence Photo 14
http://www.caranddriver.com/photos-1...k-photo-434424
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
Subaru XV TV Commercial - YouTube
articles on the XV:
New Subaru XV aims to take on Jeep off-road
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek First Drive – Review – Car and Driver
2012 Subaru XV raises the Impreza bar
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek - Motor Trend
Photos: (won't let me link them here)
2012 Subaru XV: Frankfurt 2011 Photo Gallery - Autoblog
Subaru XV Front Three Quarter Outside Florence Photo 14
http://www.caranddriver.com/photos-1...k-photo-434424
02-09-2012, 11:52 AM
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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.
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.
