Among your choices, my first is CX-5 then CRV. Newest and most practical in specs and real world use. CX5 has been winning SUV comparisons lately in Australia and the US. XV for me is too cramped and expensive for the specs. I'd choose the Forester over the XV anytime. If she wants image, the Forester XT is the best bragging rights for now. Yun exhaust sa hood pa lang nakakasindak na hehe.