Want your Subaru Outback with turbo power? You’re in luck! The local range now includes a new Outback 2.4T XT flagship using a detuned version of the WRX motor…

Subaru Southern Africa has quietly expanded its Outback range with the addition of a turbocharged flagship derivative badged as the Outback 2.4T XT.

The local Outback line-up previously comprised just a pair of variants (the Field and Touring), each employing the Japanese firm’s naturally aspirated 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder boxer petrol engine. Peak outputs for that mill stand at 138 kW and 245 Nm, delivered to all 4 wheels courtesy of a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The new Outback 2.4 T XT shares its specification level with the Touring.

The new Outback 2.4T XT, meanwhile, uses a version of the turbocharged 2.4-litre, flat-4 motor from the new 202 kW WRX sedan, though here the powerplant has been detuned slightly to 183 kW (maximum twisting force, though, remains at 350 Nm). As is the case with most of Subaru SA’s wares, drive is directed to all 4 wheels (symmetrical all-wheel drive, anyone?) through a CVT, while the claimed fuel consumption comes in at 9.0 litres per 100 km.

So, how much does the new Outback 2.4T XT cost? Well, thanks to a tip from our savvy friends over at duoporta.com, we know pricing for the newcomer comes in at R959000. For the record, that makes it the most expensive derivative in the current Subaru range. In addition, we’re told a price increase is imminent for the atmospheric Field and Touring derivatives, which are set to rise from R728000 and R788000 to R779 000 and R829000, respectively, from the start of June 2023.

An 11.6-inch portrait-oriented screen is standard.

From what we understand, the Outback 2.4T XT shares its equipment level with the Touring, which means it comes fitted with standard features such as Subaru’s 11.6-inch infotainment screen (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), a reversing camera, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, 8-way power-adjustable (and heated) front seats, leather upholstery, a sunroof, roof rails, 18-inch alloy wheels, 8 airbags and Subaru’s wide-ranging EyeSight driver-assistance system.

As a reminder, the BT-generation Outback launched locally in May 2021. Over the first 4 months of 2023, Subaru has registered 14 units of the Outback in South Africa, according to Naamsa figures.

How much does the Subaru Outback cost in South Africa?

Subaru Outback 2.5i Field – R728000 (R779 000 from 1 June 2023)

Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring – R788000 (R829 000 from 1 June 2023)

Subaru Outback 2.4T XT – R959 000

A 5-year/100 000 km warranty and a 3-year/75 000 km maintenance plan (with intervals of 15000 km) are included in the above purchase prices.

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