SUBARU is considerably elevating the specification listing throughout its total new technology Outback vary, which is able to seem in showrooms from March 2021. A simplified three-variant vary will kick off with the significantly ‘up-specced’ Outback All-Wheel Drive.
The brand new base mannequin will characteristic a 90 per cent new direct injection 2.5-litre Boxer motor, pushing out 138kW of energy and 245Nm of torque, together with a finest ever towing capability of two,000kg.
A refined lineartronic constantly variable transmission with paddle shifters additionally options, providing higher driving, improved take-off acceleration and gasoline effectivity, and an 8-speed guide mode, throughout the vary.
Twin perform X-MODE provides peace of thoughts on unsealed roads by providing set-and-forget throttle management in mud, snow and steep surfaces, for added off highway enjoyable.
Inside, a excessive definition 11.6-inch infotainment system provides centralised, easier controls, with its new vertical orientation permitting for intuitive operation just like a smartphone or pill.
The most recent technology EyeSight driver help system provides lane centring, autonomous emergency steering, emergency lane hold help, pace signal recognition with clever pace limiter, and lane departure warning with steering wheel vibration.
Consumers may even discover lane departure prevention, and a pre-collision braking system with expanded help for collision avoidance at intersections. Subaru’s Imaginative and prescient Help options blind spot monitor and lane change help.
It additionally gives rear cross site visitors alert, reverse computerized braking and an EyeSight help monitor. A spread of different security options, together with a passenger seat cushion airbag and a driver focus, driver monitoring system, have additionally been included.
Constructed on Subaru’s world platform, the brand new Outback provides improved occupant safety from all instructions, plus important dynamic security and effectivity good points, underpinning a formidable suite of recent Subaru applied sciences.
It options the most important Outback cabin to this point, and is the primary Subaru particularly designed to resist collision impacts below new cellular progressive deformable barrier testing. Auto cease begin with change of thoughts management, has additionally been added to the brand new mannequin.
“Primarily based on buyer suggestions, we’ve made a acutely aware determination to take Outback significantly up market, confirming its standing because the flagship within the Subaru vary,” Subaru Australia GM Blair Learn mentioned.
“The aggressive rugged design, together with the suite of luxurious options, expertise, infotainment and security inherent in each Outback will solely add to its rock-solid repute for worth and whole-of-life prices.”
The vary kicks off with the merely named Outback AWD, priced from $39,990 plus on-roads, with the Sport mannequin including water repellent sports activities seat trim, heated entrance seats, heated rear outboard seats, and a entrance and facet view monitor.
It additionally scores unique black exterior highlights, handsfree powered tailgate with reminiscence peak perform, roof rails with inexperienced highlights, satellite tv for pc navigation and a darkish metallic end for its alloy wheels.
Priced from $44,490 plus on-roads, it sits under the range-topping Outback AWD Touring, which provides a premium Harman/Kardon sound system with 9-speakers, a subwoofer and amplifier, and a hidden CD participant.
Nappa leather-based accented seat trim, an electrical sunroof, heated steering wheel, silver roof rails with built-in stowable cross bars and gloss end alloy wheels are additionally included. It’s priced from $47,790 plus on-roads.
