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- Subaru Confirms XV Is Heading To Australia
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Subaru has confirmed its fun-themed XV sub-compact Sports
Utility Vehicle, which was first seen during September's Frankfurt
Motor Show, will definately go on sale in Australia as early as January
2012.
Managing Director of Subaru Australia, Nick Senior,
revealed that the "fun filled Subaru XV will be the first of a number
of new Subaru launches in 2012" and that the car would be "a stand
alone model joining the Forester, Outback and Tribeca" in Subaru's ever
expanding SUV range.
Senior also promised the XV would deliver
"Outstanding fuel efficiency" and that "the XV will also be a
fun-to-drive vehicle... [with] Excellent stability, highly responsive
handling and exceptional driving dynamics".
These will all
be "hallmarks of this vehicle that's been achieved because our
signature Boxer engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive enables us to
have the lowest centre of gravity in its class by the proverbial
country mile".
Standout Features - Subaru XVChoice of super-efficient Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission or smooth six-speed manual New third generation 2.0-litre FB horizontally opposed Boxer engine, taking Subaru petrol engine efficiency to a new level Subaru safety assured – seven airbags including a driver's knee SRS airbag 17-inch alloy wheels unique to the model
"It
could well be the ultimate late Christmas present!" declared Senior who
also revealed that on preliminary figures, the centre of gravity is
39mm lower than a Nissan Dualis and 22 mm lower than the Volkswagen
Tiguan, two of the cars key competitors.
Amazingly, the Subaru
XV still manages to have a ground clearance of 220 mm, 32mm more than
the Dualis and 25mm more than the Tiguan, which is yet another step
forward in demonstrating the superiority of Subaru's Boxer engine and
Symmetrical AWD.
In essence, the lower centre of gravity,
but not ground clearance, adds-up to a lot more fun for drivers – "fun
to drive, fun for adventure, fun for recreation, fun for the Australian
way of life".
Pricing for the Subaru XV has yet to be announced,
but if their sales pitch is anything to go buy... how can you put a
price on "fun". Did they mention is was "fun" yet? <Back
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