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We are proud to announce that our XV has been chosen as a finalist in the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards Finalist for 2020/21. This is very exciting news and you can play a role in helping us to win.

Crossover category

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The XV has been nominated in the crossover section. There has been some confusion on the difference between a crossover utility vehicle (CUV) and the sports utility vehicle (SUV).

With out going into too much technical details here are a few facts on a crossover:

·       The CUV is in the middle between a sedan and a SUV.

·       This means that the crossover will handle better and more nimbly in urban surroundings, much like a sedan.

·       While a crossover has certain off-road capabilities like ground clearance, it is not as capable on harder terrain asits big brother the SUV. This excludes the Subaru         though.

·       The crossover is a relatively new category in the motor industry, only really becoming trendy in the 90’s.

·       A crossover will have better fuel consumption than an SUV but also less power.

·       The ride quality and overall interior feel will be more like a sedan.

·       From a cost perspective, crossovers are usually cheaper than the SUV.

·       They are lighter than their SUVcounter parts which helps towards better fuel efficiency.

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Why the XV is a great crossover?

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There are many reasons why we think the XV should win but then we are biased. 😊

Some of the reasons we think it should win are:

·       220mm of ground clearance

·       Subaru EyeSight Driver AssistTechnology (Semi-autonomous )

·       X-Mode

·       Full leather interior trim and sunroof

·       Blue tooth connectivity compatible with both Apple Car Play and Android Auto.

·       All safety features that Subaru has become known for.

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We could go on but this is only a short blog.

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How can you help us to win?

Part of the competition is a survey that each finalist asks their customers to fill in. The survey will count towards 50% of the final score. The other 50% is decided by judges on a two day back to back testing, which took place at Gerotek at the beginning of November. If you are a current owner or had an XV 2.0is-ES in the past we are asking you to complete the survey. Simply click the link below. It will take about 10 minutes.

Take the survey

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Winner announcement

The announcement of the winners will be made in February 2021 via a virtual live event. This means that you still have time to fill in the survey and have your say.

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