Anyone have an XV?

[GravelBen]

Was idly pondering the XV recently, thinking it looks like a pretty useful all-rounder if I ever decide to give up on faster Subarus in the interest of ground clearance, fuel economy etc (probably won't be too soon). 150bhp won't set the world on fire but 1400kg isn't bad, and 220mm ground clearance is impressive - same as a new Forester, 20mm more than a Grand Vitara, 25mm more than a RAV4 and only 2mm less than a Hilux! I sometimes feel a bit bad about bashing the GTB along 4wd tracks...

Any of you lot owned or driven one to give PH-type feedback on them?

[GravelBen]

They don't sell the diesel version down here for some reason, only the 150bhp 2.0 petrol. Not sure why not, as they do sell the Forester and Outback with the same diesel engine!

Reading a few forums it sounds like the only way to properly turn off VDC is to pull the fuse though, which isn't ideal.

I'll keep an eye on the second hand market and see how they depreciate anyway

[GravelBen]

StangGT said:

Any chance the XV will be coming out in petrol turbo flavour?

Would be the perfect car for me if it did! Especially if they gave it DCCD as well.