led lights for car However, its one particular shortcoming

led lights for car However, its one particular shortcoming is the lumpish Lineartronic CVT gearbox, which is mundane and murders the otherwise very positive driving experience. But to us, this is the car's only blemish.

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The XV's fresh dash design is now more modern and premium, centre-staged by an 8.0-inch, iOS-favourable display infotainment system. Quality of materials chosen and workmanship is oustanding, and Subaru has furnished a liberal gob of orange stitching around the dash, panels and seats - a signature styling element.

Premium styling and improved materials used move the new XV a step or two upmarket, closing in on European standards.

There's also a ton of useful storage spaces for drinks, keys and mobile devices strewn about the centre console, a by-product of upgrading the car's conventional hand brake to a space-saving electronic 1. Space for junk in the trunk now measures 385 litres; a total of 835 litres if you stow the rear seats away.

The vehicle is now much more handsome than before; the most stylish in this segment, in fact. Some may say its face is a plug-and-play adaptation from the Impreza's and that's not very far from the truth. It's now shaped to become sharper and more distinctive, underlining its adventurous yet urban-modern proposition.