most XV owners are women and women dont often post on thaivisa. Have a few around where i live, 100% woman ownership

On thai roads, if you require 4WD, you should simply slowdown with a non 4WD. If the condition require 4WD it means all somchais are 500% more likely to be in a killing you position at that moment. Better slowdown and avoid it then keep going at a good speed with good hardware.

AWD doesn't really feel all that different to two-wheel drive under dry driving conditions. It comes into its own under wet, slippery winding road conditions. Personally, I prefer AWD; however, it depends on where the OP is and how much travelling in bad road conditions he intends to do.

Having experienced a scary skid on a wet mountain road to be saved by a fortunately placed barrier from going down the mountain - not that long ago on a road trip in this country - I am very prone to preferring the road-holding of AWD. However I'm not going to let that trump everything. Moreover at my rapidly advancing age there'll be fewer road trips and the driving will be more and more leisurely, in shorter spells with every intention of not driving in difficult conditions.

For me what really put the XV in the final shortlist of two was a combination of the AWD, the Subaru reputation of build-quality, the sober and unfussy look, and the high ground clearance. But those things will be negated by a driving-seating height noticeably lower than the HRV's. I shall verify that for myself.

The XV's worse economy, smaller national servicing network and harder resale mattered less to me.

I have now also read above a lot of positive remarks from HRV owners. Pity there hasn't been a plug by an actual XV owner.

I will try out both cars, but I'm tending towards the HRV - which is also cheaper.

Different 200k so subaru mast shoese by heart.

And another thinks.

Previos say XV its as for young or women.

Only 100k up can buy forester. With much more spec.

But if money important i guess HRV good deal.

There is a poster here with an XV, but he's in NZ enjoying himself at the moment.

From what he's said to me, he really likes the car, but the only way to be sure is to arrange test drives. I can't imagine anyone sound of mind plonking a million baht down on a car they've not tried out first.

AWD doesn't really feel all that different to two-wheel drive under dry driving conditions. It comes into its own under wet, slippery winding road conditions. Personally, I prefer AWD; however, it depends on where the OP is and how much travelling in bad road conditions he intends to do.

Having experienced a scary skid on a wet mountain road to be saved by a fortunately placed barrier from going down the mountain - not that long ago on a road trip in this country - I am very prone to preferring the road-holding of AWD. However I'm not going to let that trump everything. Moreover at my rapidly advancing age there'll be fewer road trips and the driving will be more and more leisurely, in shorter spells with every intention of not driving in difficult conditions.

For me what really put the XV in the final shortlist of two was a combination of the AWD, the Subaru reputation of build-quality, the sober and unfussy look, and the high ground clearance. But those things will be negated by a driving-seating height noticeably lower than the HRV's. I shall verify that for myself.

The XV's worse economy, smaller national servicing network and harder resale mattered less to me.

I have now also read above a lot of positive remarks from HRV owners. Pity there hasn't been a plug by an actual XV owner.

I will try out both cars, but I'm tending towards the HRV - which is also cheaper.

Different 200k so subaru mast shoese by heart.

And another thinks.

Previos say XV its as for young or women.

Only 100k up can buy forester. With much more spec.

But if money important i guess HRV good deal.

As I said earlier I'm a single man and don't need the space. I'll have another look at the Forester - but the cheaper model you're talking about is a Malaysia-made car and quite different from those sold in Europe which I think are all made in Japan.

most XV owners are women and women dont often post on thaivisa. Have a few around where i live, 100% woman ownership

On thai roads, if you require 4WD, you should simply slowdown with a non 4WD. If the condition require 4WD it means all somchais are 500% more likely to be in a killing you position at that moment. Better slowdown and avoid it then keep going at a good speed with good hardware.

Your first observation is news to me, and I'm not sure why it should appeal to women in particular.

Your second makes good sense - I've made a personal resolution to avoid driving in wet conditions and minimise driving too long in the dark on road trips.

Much appreciate everyone's comments/contributions.

As I said earlier I'm a single man and don't need the space. I'll have another look at the Forester - but the cheaper model you're talking about is a Malaysia-made car and quite different from those sold in Europe which I think are all made in Japan.

I am not realy talk about bigest space.

I talk about more option. As 8 way electric seat. Perforation leather etc.

I am not sure its made in Malasia. Its assembly in Malaysia.

Ps

If realy money have metter HRV i guess its good choice.