It sure does. Feels about the same as the only "proper" (WTF?) 4x4 I've ever driven other than the Forester.

I've also climbed very steep rocky ledges, waded through 20" streams, and slopped through the odd mud hole or three with the scooby. The darned thing just likes to keep on moving.

I do use true winter tyres on it from December to March, though.

Cheers