Subaru’s most powerful SUV, the turbocharged Outback XT Turbo has arrived in New Zealand and demonstrators are now available to test drive from most Authorised Subaru Centres, with vehicles available to pre-order for a May delivery.
Over a hundred happy owners have picked up their pre-ordered Subaru Outback XT Turbos, which recently arrived on the first shipment. They have been enjoying the higher horsepower and towing capabilities the two models possess.
These all-new Subaru Outback XT variants - Outback XT Turbo and Outback XT Turbo Touring both feature a 2.4-litre turbocharged Subaru Boxer engine, with 183kW and 350Nm of torque. The XT models’ towing capabilities also scale new heights, ascending from the current 2.5 litre naturally aspirated Outback’s 2,000kg limit, to an impressive 2,400kg braked towing capacity.
Subaru of New Zealand’s Managing Director Wallis Dumper says while the pre-ordered models got into the country before the Clean Car Standard (CCS) fees kicked in on January 1, 2023, the reality is that those Subaru customers who were lucky enough to get an Outback XT Turbo at $62,990 or an XT Turbo Touring at $67,990 “truly got a bargain,” as pricing now starts from $67,990* which now incorporates the CCS fee into the Recommended Retail Price*.
“The CCS impact will hit these cars year after year from now on, so anybody considering upgrading to a Subaru Outback XT should get their order in now, as come January 2024 the new CCS scale takes effect again. Then every January through to 2027 will see further impacts of the current CCS, with an increase in fees, if this legislation stays in place.”
“You can forward order your Outback XT now for 2023 pricing, but vehicles must arrive before December 2023 and we also face the challenge of componentry supply issues so the old adage of ‘he who hesitates is lost’ stands true in this situation.”
“At current calculations, if the CCS impacts as proposed by the NZ government remain unchanged the increases could exceed ten thousand dollars on each model in a few years’ time.”
“The real consideration probably needs to be around those people who may have discovered the ute they purchased for towing is not an ideal family vacation vehicle. The Outback XT Turbo with its SUV safety, comfort and strong towing capacity may present the perfect alternative to an expensive ute with extras. Even at the CCS impacted pricing, the Outback XT Turbo presents best value buying and savings over the alternative mode of what is essentially commercially based transportation,” Mr Dumper says.
The 2023 Recommended Retail Price* for the Outback XT Turbo is $67,990 and Outback XT Turbo Touring is $71,990 plus on-road costs and CCD fee (CCS fee is now included in the vehicle RRP).*
Mr Dumper adds: “The new, turbocharged Outback XT has everything that makes our Outback a GOOAT (Greatest Outback Of All Time) but also adds a significantly more powerful Boxer engine, which allows Kiwis to tow their heavier boats, caravans and trailers. The Touring variant steps it up one notch further and comes with Nappa leather, heated seats and steering wheel, making it the perfect package.”
“We quickly sold out of our first allocation of these 2.4-litre-powered beauties and are now taking orders for the next shipment arriving in May.”
The Outback XT Touring has premium features including:
- Nappa leather accented seat trim
- Electric sunroof
- Heated steering wheel
- Harman Kardon® audio
- Rear power tail gate with hands-free badge sensor
- 11.6" tablet-like touch screen with satellite navigation
- A Driver Monitoring System (DMS) with facial recognition to detect driver drowsiness or distraction. The DMS can also recognise up to five drivers to personalise the driver's seat, wing mirror and air conditioning preferences.
- Heated front and rear seats
- Ventilated front seat
- 8 Airbags
The Outback XT Turbo stands out with:
- Dark metallic 18" alloy wheels
- Black grille, wing mirrors and rear badging
- Black roof rails with green tie-down points
- Green accents on the side badges
- Green stitching on the water repellent synthetic leather seats, centre console, steering wheel and gear shift boot.
- Dual function X-Mode with deep snow and deep mud settings, which allows the Outback XT Turbo to traverse almost any terrain.
- 11.6" tablet-like touch screen with satellite navigation
- Rear power tail gate with hands-free badge sensor
- 8 Airbags
Along with the rest of the Subaru of New Zealand model range, the new Outback XT Turbo variants are equipped with Subaru’s clever crash avoidance technology EyeSight® as standard. Subaru drivers can have confidence that they possess all the capability, safety (and now, increased towing power), no matter where they are adventuring.
The Subaru Outback XT Turbo and Outback XT Turbo Touring are now available to test drive from most of Subaru’s locally owned and operated Authorised Subaru Centres from Invercargill through to Auckland.
For more information about the Outback 2.4 Turbocharged models visit https://subaru.co.nz/Outback-2.4XT
*Recommended Retail Price includes GST but does not include on road costs, accessories, or the Clean Car Discount (CCD) fee. The Clean Car Standard (CCS) fee was introduced on January 1st, 2023 and is incorporated into the 2023 Recommended Retail Price. For full terms and conditions visit https://subaru.co.nz/Outback-2.4XT
Catherine Pattison
Public Relations
M +64 27 445 5389
E catherine.pattison@subaru.co.nz
subaru.co.nz
