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28-09-2011 at 08:00: Subaru Confirms XV for OZ

A decision has been made from the Subaru gods that will give Australians the opportunity to own a Subaru XV. Subaru confirmed its fun-themed XV sub-compact Sports Utility Vehicle, unveiled at this month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, will go on sale in Australia in early January 2012.

Nick Senior, Managing Director of Subaru Australia, said: “The fun-filled Subaru XV will be the first of a number of new Subaru launches in 2012.

“It will be a stand-alone model joining the Forester, Outback and Tribeca in our SUV range.

“Promising outstanding fuel efficiency, the XV will also be a fun-to-drive vehicle – it puts the sports into Sports Utility Vehicle.

“Excellent stability, highly responsive handling and exceptional driving dynamics are the hallmark 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.

“On preliminary figures, our centre of gravity is 39 mm lower than a Nissan Dualis and 22 mm lower than the Volkswagen Tiguan, and these are key competitors.

”Yet despite this the new Subaru XV has a ground clearance of 220 mm. That’s 32 mm more than the Dualis and 25 mm more than the Tiguan, demonstrating the superiority of Subaru’s Boxer engine and Symmetrical AWD, and our years of experience in building world class SUVs.

“A lower centre of gravity, but not ground clearance, adds-up to a load more fun – fun to drive, fun for adventure, fun for recreation, fun for the Australian way of life.

“It could well be the ultimate late Christmas present!”

Pricing for the Subaru XV has yet to be announced.

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