A Rugged Runabout For The Masses If there's one thing manufacturers can't stand, it's a void in the marketplace. Product planners spend untold hours scouring the automotive spectrum for any whiff of white space, and once found, waste no time in sussing up a new model to fill the vacuum. That's how we wind up with oddities like the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, Chevrolet HHR Panel, and yes, the BMW 5 Series GT. Even Subaru has occasionally fallen into the answer-to-the-question-no-one-asked trap, resulting in models like the short-lived Baja. So, when we first laid eyes on the 2013 XV ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:: 2.0L Boxer-4
Power:: 148 HP / 145 LB-FT
Transmission:: CVT
MSRP:: $27,290 (as tested)

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