Despite being the 2nd largest nation on Earth, Canadians still largely tend to prefer living in urban areas over a more rural lifestyle.
According to the 2011 Census, 81 per cent of Canadians live within an urban area, a complete reversal from a century ago. In fact, those living in Canada’s three largest urban areas, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver account for 35 per cent of our entire population.
The end result of this preference to live in urban centres is that our cities are vibrant, diverse and amongst the most exciting and desirable to live in anywhere in the world. At the same time though, with so much of our country left relatively unspoiled, those who still enjoy the natural wonders of this land have an almost unlimited amount of opportunities to choose from when looking to get away.
Most of Canada’s major urban centres are located within a short driving distance of spectacular countryside and rural escapes. Someone living in Vancouver, for example is only about 2 hours away from Whistler’s wondrous natural beauty. Calgarians can similarly be on the doorsteps of majestic Banff National Park in about the same amount of time. Head north from Toronto, Canada’s largest city and in less than 3 hours you hit the serenity of Muskoka and the Canadian Shield. Montrealers are only 2 hours away from the Laurentian Mountains and beautiful escapes like Mont Tremblant. Even Atlantic Canadians, such as those living in Halifax can be taking in the world famous Cabot Trail within only a few hours’ drive.
The fact that so many Canadians live in urban areas, but also love to leave the city to enjoy our spectacular countryside presents unique design challenges for automakers. More and more, Canadians want to drive vehicles that allow them to have fun be it inside or outside of city limits. The new XV Crosstrek CUV from Subaru Canada is one vehicle that was specifically designed to meet this unique combination of needs.
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By providing all the benefits of a true crossover (generous ground clearance, ample cargo space, excellent versatility) with the advantages of driving a sporty hatch (crisp response, superior handling, stellar fuel efficiency) the Subaru XV Crosstrek is perfectly designed for Canadians who want city living combined with rural escapes.
For those urban/suburban Canadians who also want to minimize their impact on the environment, the all new Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, the first ever hybrid from Subaru, provides a compact crossover that’s all about going places — in the city or out in green spaces — while using fewer resources along the way.
Canadians will also appreciate the fact that the XV Crosstrek is loaded with great value, which leaves extra money available to get the most out of both urban living and rural escapes.
From World-class cities to jaw-dropping rural scenery, Canadians are blessed with some of the best the world has to offer, and the Subaru XV Crosstrek is an ideal choice to enjoy all of it in.
For more information about the Subaru XV Crosstrek visit Subaru.ca
