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0:34.7	Well, Hyundai has launched a new off-road ready trim of the Arnick 5. It's called the
0:38.7	XRT trim. The model features a more rugged design with a suspension lift and joins the high-performance
0:47.4	version, the Arnick 5N. The XRT has a 0.9 inch lift, unique suspension settings and 18 inch wheels with all terrain tires.
0:57.0	While it lacks extra underbody protection, the standard shielding should be adequate for at least light off-road use.
1:04.0	The XRT is easy to recognise with its unique front and rear bumpers in what Hyundai have called digital camouflage,
1:13.2	which is a darker colour with a kind of pattern on. It has an improved approach and departure
1:19.6	angles, approach 19.8 degrees and departure angle 30 degrees, respectively because of the increased
1:26.1	height. But let's go back to that so-called digital
1:28.9	camouflage. It looks like they've painted the bumpers at the front and the back, a darker color.
1:35.7	It almost looks like it's been an accident, and they've put on, you know, some new bumpers,
1:41.0	and they haven't got round to painting yet in the paint shop. It's subjective.
1:45.3	I don't think it does the car any favours. And the Arnick 5 is a really good looking car.
1:49.9	Not for me, but have a look in the show notes. I'll pop a link to this. You can see what it's like.
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