Subaru’s long-serving and popular Outback is now available with a turbo kick. Here are five things you should know about the Sport XT.
This Outback Sport’s been to the gym
Underwhelming. That’s a kind word for the Subaru Outback’s performance. But now, at last, here’s one with a turbocharged 2.4-litre flat-four petrol engine to deliver the performance many Aussies demand. These boosted Outback XTs deliver 32 per cent more power and 42 per cent more torque than regular 2.5-litre non-turbo Outbacks. The tow rating jumps from 2000kg to 2400kg.
Such numbers better suit the Outback Sport’s rugged good looks. Note the adventure-ready roof rails, sporty colour flashes, black alloys and handsome wagon style, a welcome antidote to blobbier SUV rivals. The new engine adds bite to the bark, but also $5000 to the asking price. This Sport XT is $52,190 plus on-roads, while a fancier, leatherier Touring XT is $55,990 plus charges.
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