Carmakers struck gold when they came up with the idea of the crossover. Combining the convenience of a hatchback with the rugged off-road image of an SUV has proved to be like catnip for family car buyers.

On paper, the Subaru XV is a classic example of the breed. Size-wise it’s a little larger than the ubiquitous Nissan Qashqai or the excellent new Seat Ateca, but it’s aiming for more-or-less the same slice of this highly lucrative market.

The question is, does it have what it takes to compete with the best in class?
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