It's a great video. Biased, of course, by Subaru, but I think that the point they make is true, and the reason why I'm choosing to purchase the 'beca over the many other crossover SUVs. Subaru, with its electronically controlled center differential, seemingly does have a distinct 4WD advantage over many other AWD cars that have no way to apportion the power between front and rear. So- the 'beca seemingly gives you a bit more off road capability than the typical AWD crossover. However- you of course haven't seen it compared to, let's say, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, which would blow the Subaru away in off road capability (but not on road handling), or the VW Touareg- which would keep up with the Subaru on road as well (but that wonderful vehicle has other issues)
I do wonder, however, how it would compare (off road) to some of the new small crossover ute's that have a button to manually lock the center differential- such as the new Rav4 or even the '07 Santa Fe?
I had a friend who had a Murano (love the styling) but said it got beaten up pretty good on rough roads and was certainly not an off road capable CUV.
Nevertheless- the 'Beca appears to be just the right compromise between tremendous on road handling and feel, luxury at a reasonable price, quality, and a better AWD system for semi-rugged terrain which is all most of us will ever need unless we're specifically searching out rugged 4WD road experiences. If so- get a Wrangler/Hummer/FJ.