2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Review - Video

[Autoguide.com]

Decades ago, in the white space between the sedan and the SUV, the crossover was born. Now Subaru believes there’s room to dig further, with a new segment between the car and the crossover, and they’re filling it with a new model named the XV Crosstrek.

In many ways a hopped-up Impreza, it certainly stands out thanks to its segment-busting look – not to mention the available Tangerine Orange paint.

Seemingly a niche segment machine, based on what it offers, not to mention the strong Subaru brand association, it could be a much bigger success.

Billed as a crossover by Subaru, based on the Impreza, it’s very much a car and rides like it, though with an impressive 8.7-inch ground clearance. As a result, it’s a more nimble city-going package, while still offering plenty of cottage-road capability.

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[XVFan]

Decent review of the XV, could of been shorter but still was interesting to watch.

[veggiebone]

Decent review of the XV, could of been shorter but still was interesting to watch.

Agree, after the intro they don't even get started until 1:30.

I appreciate that the reviewer actually reviewed it for the vehicle's purpose and not merely as a comparison to other cars.


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[ScoobyXV-L]

I must be blind I can't seem to find or see this video just allot of still pics

[brettjr25]

I like the video review but the written review is kind of confusing. Things that are stated lead up to a certain conclusion but what's stated is usually the opposite of the conclusion to back. Some things that are stated are just that stated with no back up or reasoning. It would say something like, "it's more of a hatchback than crossover" and that would get my attention and I would read on expecting some sort of reasoning but never find it.

I don't know. But thanks for it anyway.

[ScoobyXV-L]

Where's the video( maybe I need flash player to play it ) as its a still pic on my iPhone/iPad mini

[nickypooh]

Jason, here is the youtube url:

After watching the video review, ...made me want to go and buy another one.

[xTrek4me]

Nice video, thanks for sharing. I agree with one of the other posters... its good that the review was done for the car itself, and not a comparison with others. I don't agree with his comment about the XV not being a CUV - a crossover is halfway between a car and an SUV, and the XV fits that definition correctly. Put another way, it handles like a sporty car but has off-road capability and room to carry your sports equipment.

[nickypooh]

Yes, it's still a CUV.

My understanding is that the reviewer is trying to say the XV looks and drives more car like, and less SUV like. So, if you didn't know it was a CUV, you'd think that the XV was just another car type vehicle.

This is a big plus, for people who don't want to drive a rectangle box shape like SUV, like a Forester, CX5, Tiguan, etc.

[veggiebone]

View the full 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Review - Video on AutoGuide.com

Scoob, the link is at the bottom of the original post. It just looks like the tag to many of our other posts like mine below.




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