Finally, Subaru Outback gets a Turbo!

2.5-litre naturally aspirated Outback models have been joined by a more powerful 2.4-litre direct-injection turbocharged Boxer engine for the AWD Sport XT and AWD Touring XT.

As well as more power, the 2.4-litre turbo has increased the braked towing capacity to 2,400kg.

Subaru Australia’s Managing Director, Blair Read, said: “The Subaru Outback has long held a special place in the heart of generations of Australian adventurers and pride of place in many family driveways.

“The addition of turbocharged variants, combined with Subaru’s legendary Symmetrical All Wheel Drive and impressive safety, further expands the Outback’s appeal.

“The Outback truly is the perfect vehicle for discovering Australia with its all-terrain capability, fantastic handling, driving performance and passenger comfort. ”

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ABOVE: MY23 Subaru Outback AWD Sport XT

PERFORMANCE

The 138kW/245Nm of 2.5-litre unit is adequate, but the Outback is a big girl and needed more get-up-and-go. The new 2.4-litre turbo Boxer produces a more satisfactory 183kW/350Nm.

It is also 22 per cent faster 0 to 100km/h with no official 0-100 figures published. Along with the extra power comes increased fuel consumption. The 2.4L gets 9.0L/100km versus 7.3L/100km for the 2.5L engines.

RIDE AND HANDLING
Outback uses the Subaru Global Platform (SGP) and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.

X-Mode
X-Mode has been improved and features engine torque control, transmission control, front and rear axle limited slip function, hill descent control and automatic restore control.

Below 40km/hr, dual-mode X-MODE improves the off-road performance.

Snow/dirt mode – for slippery, snowy roads, black ice, gravel and unpaved surfaces, this mode uses Traction Control.
Deep snow/mud mode – used in deep snow, mud, sludge and dry dirt. Traction control is turned off, with torque control allowing a moderate amount of slippage in the driving wheels to improve escape performance.

Suspension
2.4-litre Outbacks have retuned damping force of the front and rear dampers and front coil springs.

EXTERIOR DIFFERENCES
2.4L Turbo can be distinguished by:

Dual tailpipes to complement the higher performance nature of the vehicle
Exterior ‘XT’ badge
LED fog lamps with 6 LEDs to pay homage to Subaru’s six-star constellation emblem whilst also limiting power consumption.

New 18-inch wheels have define the entire MY23 Subaru Outback range.

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