In a bid to keep the nameplate fresh, Subaru Australia has announced a new special edition for the esteemed Outback SUV; the Sport Touring XT. It comes with a number of cosmetic enhancements.
Based on the top Touring XT, the Sport Touring XT adds green trimmings to the exterior, black badges at the back, a black rear spoiler, dark metallic alloy wheels, and all topped off in a Geyser Blue body colour.
Aside from that, it is pretty much a standard Outback Touring XT. That means it comes with a 2.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine producing 183kW and 350Nm, sent through a CVT auto transmission. It comes with all-wheel drive, of course, and offers 213mm of ground clearance.
The turbo engine offers an official fuel consumption average of 9.0L/100km, and we’ve timed 0-100km/h in a brisk 7.32 seconds in the Sport XT variant with the same powertrain. Speaking about the special edition, Scott Lawrence, general manager of Subaru Australia, said:
“This special edition is all about celebrating the adventurous spirit that defines the Subaru Outback. It offers a fresh, dynamic look while continuing to deliver the reliability and performance that Subaru drivers have come to expect.”
Subaru Outback sales in Australia are still chugging along at a reasonable rate, with 6643 deliveries so far this year (through July), according to VFACTS new vehicle registration figures. That’s down 5.4 per cent compared with the same seven-month period in 2023.
Prices start from $57,490 (excluding on-roads) – $500 more than the regular Touring XT, with deliveries commencing in the third quarter. Being a special edition, the Sport Touring XT will be available for a limited time. Details on more specific timing haven’t been mentioned. In a statement, Lawrence simply said:
“We’re thrilled to offer this distinctive model for a limited time and provide our customers with a unique option for their journeys, near or far.”
