SUBARU will introduce two new turbocharged Outback variants to its line-up earlier than the tip of the yr.
The XT Sport (from $52,190 plus on-road prices) and XT Touring (from $55,990 plus ORCs) will sit atop the Outback mannequin vary, complementing the prevailing 138kW/245Nm 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a extra highly effective 183kW/350Nm 2.4-litre turbo-petrol unit.
The engine additionally accelerates the Outback to 100km/h 22 per cent extra shortly than the prevailing choice.
Subaru introduced the XT variants similtaneously it raised pricing of the Outback vary by $1200.
Entry-spec’ Outback AWD variants now priced from $41,490 plus ORCs, mid-tier Outback Sport from $45,990 plus ORCs, and the high-grade Outback Touring from $49,790 plus ORCs.
In the meantime, the range-topping and newly introduced turbocharged XT variants supply a higher braked towing capability than their naturally aspirated derivatives, rising to 2400kg (+400kg), partly through the introduction of a decrease closing drive ratio (down to three.90:1 from 4.11:1).
The duo additionally options a rise in user-friendliness and driver comfort, says Subaru, with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Upgraded brake pads and recalibrated dampers and comes are additionally discovered beneath the Outback XT variants, which proceed to supply twin X-Mode off-road applications, Subaru’s SI drive selector and idle-stop expertise supplied elsewhere within the vary.
Like different Outback variants, the XT vary affords a laundry checklist of security gear together with a full complement of airbags and Subaru Imaginative and prescient Help expertise comprising adaptive driving beam, blind spot monitor, Eyesight Help monitor, entrance view monitor, lane change help, aspect view monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automated braking.
Additional, Subaru’s Eyesight Help brings adaptive cruise management, emergency lane hold help, lane centring perform, lane departure prevention and warning, lane sway warning, lead car keep alert, pre-collision throttle administration and brake help, autonomous emergency steering, brake mild recognition, clever velocity limiter, and velocity signal recognition to the vary.
All Outback variants are additionally geared up with a Driver Monitoring System that includes distraction warning, drowsiness warning, facial recognition, local weather management setting (final used) and MID show (final used).
XT variants are differentiated visually by twin outlet tailpipes, XT badging and LED foglights, however in any other case share specification with their namesake variants.
“We now have heard our buyer’s request for a turbocharged Outback loud and clear, so we’re extraordinarily happy so as to add two all-new, turbocharged Subaru Outback variants to the MY23 Subaru Outback line-up,” stated Subaru Australia managing director Blair Learn.
“A extra highly effective turbocharged engine, coupled with the most recent intuitive expertise, spectacular inside and naturally the all-terrain functionality of Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD, makes the Outback XT the right car for any Australian street journey.”
2022 Subaru Outback pricing*:
Outback AWD (a) | $41,490 | (+$1200) |
Outback Sport AWD (a) | $45,990 | (+$1200) |
Outback Touring AWD (a) | $49,790 | (+$1200) |
Outback XT Sport AWD (a) | $52,190 | New variant |
Outback XT Touring AWD (a) | $55,990 | New variant |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
