Yokohama Geolandar X-CV G057 Review — Cross-Country Crossover Capability for NZ
Overall Rating: 8.9 / 10
Category: All-Terrain Crossover SUV
Price in NZ: From $380 per tyre
Best for: Subaru Outback, Toyota RAV4 Adventure, Honda CR-V Trail, Mazda CX-5 AWD
Quick Verdict
The Yokohama Geolandar X-CV G057 (X-CV = Crossover-Capable Vehicle) bridges the gap between the highway-focused Geolandar CV G058 and the full all-terrain AT G015. It targets the growing segment of NZ crossover owners — Subaru Outback, RAV4 Adventure, CR-V Trail owners — who need more off-road confidence than a highway tyre provides without the noise and fuel economy penalties of a full all-terrain. The X-CV delivers all-road versatility in an attractive package at $380.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | All-Terrain Crossover SUV |
| EU Label — Wet Grip | B |
| EU Label — Fuel Efficiency | C |
| Speed Ratings | V (240), H (210) km/h |
| Available Rim Sizes | 17″, 18″, 19″, 20″ |
| NZ Price Range | $380 – $560 (varies by size) |
| Key Technology | Cross-terrain compound, reinforced outer shoulders |
Performance Profile
Off-road capability: Positioned between the G058 (highway) and AT G015 (full AT). The X-CV handles firm gravel, light mud, and rough access roads that challenge highway terrain tyres. For Subaru Outback and RAV4 Adventure owners who venture onto farm driveways, gravel tracks, and beach access — the X-CV provides meaningful capability improvement over highway alternatives.
Wet safety: EU Label B — solid for a crossover-focused tyre. The reinforced outer shoulders maintain traction in wet conditions on both sealed and unsealed surfaces.
Road refinement: Better highway manners than the full AT G015 — lower noise, more comfort. Appropriate as a daily driver tyre for crossover owners who also need occasional off-road confidence.
NZ Road Conditions Assessment
Rural and Lifestyle NZ: Very good. The Subaru Outback, RAV4 Adventure, and CR-V Trail owners who buy these vehicles specifically for their mixed-road capability will find the X-CV perfectly suited to NZ’s lifestyle property market — competent on farm driveways and gravel tracks without sacrificing the road refinement that makes these vehicles comfortable daily drivers.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Better off-road capability than Geolandar CV G058
- Better highway refinement than Geolandar AT G015
- Yokohama Triple Polymer Compound principles
- Appropriate price ($380) for crossover market
Cons
- EU Label B wet grip — below AT G015’s A-rated wet tarmac performance
- Not for demanding off-road use — AT G015 significantly more capable in serious terrain
Sources
- Yokohama Geolandar X-CV G057 — yokohama.com — accessed 2026-06-01
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/yokohama/ — accessed 2026-06-01
Related Pages
- Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 — full all-terrain
- Yokohama Geolandar CV G058 — highway-focused
- Yokohama Tyres NZ — brand overview