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Laura Berry

Senior Journalist

11 min read

The idea of a hybrid version of Subaru’s small XV SUV seems to make complete sense – this is a car that probably spends most of its time in traffic but is owned by people who might like to head down a dirt track occasionally. And if it can somehow manage to give off a green glow as well,  that could only be a bonus.

But can it actually do all those things? That's the question I’m here to answer, with a bit of real-world testing.

The answer is not a simple yes or no, I'm afraid, because the experience was mostly positive, yet in some ways, I was left wanting more.  Allow me to explain.

Read the full Subaru XV 2020 review: Hybrid.