Our quick take

Alternatives to consider

Subaru XV - 4.0 / 5

So what’s new?

Equipment and tech

How much space is there?

Performance

Ride and handling

What about those driver aids?

To recap

There’s a school of thought that says that crossovers are all about style over substance. The Subaru XV, with its rugged construction and genuine off-road ability, proves that’s not always the case. It’s not cheap, though. And neither is it without its quirks.