Subjecting the Subaru XV to moderate overlap frontal, side rollover and impact tests, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the car a 'good' rating, which is the top rank across all tests.
Earlier this year, it had been awarded the maximum 5-stars from Euro NCAP following rigorous safety tests, receiving the highest score ever recorded for child occupant protection at 90 percent.
The car is available here in Ireland priced from €28,495 for the manual transmission version. Engines include a 2.0 diesel, a 1.6 petrol as well as a 1.6 CVT which provides them with an automatic in the range. The CVT adds another €1,000 to the entry level price.
Subaru XV AWD crossover combines city style with urban and offroad ability.
