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As for the turbo engine coupled with the automatic gearbox, initial acceleration is enough to pull away from small sedans at stoplights. The engine soon loses steam at about 80 km/h, and climbing to 100 km/h entails a very long wait. Turning the corners Steady-state cornering, as in when you're going around a rotonda, feels sufficiently stable. Quick transitions and tight turns are not the XUV's strong point. There's heavy body roll and a disconcerting delay in steering response. In its favor, the ride has been softened up considerably compared to the previous Crosswind. The verdict The Crosswind XUV is the vehicle of choice for the extrovert. Take your pick among the eight painfully bright exterior colors. If you're after the look of an SUV and the feel of leather, this is the best way to do it without breaking the bank. Sonic yellow, anyone? Worth A Look: Crosswind XTRM The move to make the Crosswind look more like an SUV actually began with the previous Crosswind XTRM. Now the XTRM begins a new life as the lowest variant of the XUV family. Following a less is more theme, the XUV exhibits a sleek appearance thanks to deletion of the bumper guard, roof rail and rear spoiler. The foglamps and 3D taillights also bow out. The XTRM still gets the tall ride height, large tires, integrated stepboard and body cladding of its upscale siblings. Inside, the XTRM loses the leather and makes do with a plastic steering wheel, faux leather and fabric seat. Don't bring your Eminem CD, as you'll have to settle for a tuner-cassette radio. The same diesel engines power the XTRM, and you do have a choice of manual or automatic transmission. If the SUV look of the Crosswind family suits your style, but you want something more subtle, then the Crosswind XTRM may be the right one for you. |
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