Subaru Outback XT Special Edition coming to NZ, limited to ten

Subaru New Zealand has announced that just ten examples of the Outback XT Special Edition will be sold locally, with each boasting a series of unique styling appointments.

The incoming model combines aspects from two Outback variants into one, with the highly-limited model featuring both the X’s rugged exterior and XT Touring’s plush interior.

An exclusive Geyser Blue colour will adorn all ten examples, alongside a black rear garnish, badging, and mirrors. It’ll also stand out from the rest of the range with 18-inch dark grey metallic wheels, as well as green tie-down points and ‘Outback’ side badging.

Inside, occupants will find Nappa leather-clad seats, an electric sunroof, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a Harman Kardon sound system, ventilated front seats, and a rear power tailgate that features a hands-free badge sensor.

Under the bonnet is a 2.4-litre turbocharged boxer four-cylinder that is capable of towing up to 2400kg. The highly-limited Outback is just as capable off the beaten path as its stablemates thanks to its 213mm ground clearance, all-wheel drive system, and eight-speed automatic transmission.

“In recent years we’ve had an incredibly popular run of special edition Subaru models in our performance line-up, with the Saigo WRX and Saigo WRX STI – which translates as ‘the last’ in Japanese,” says Wallis Dumper, Subaru of New Zealand Managing Director.

“These 10 Outback XT Special Editions will be our first-ever special edition Outbacks and I believe they will be a huge hit with our Kiwi customers.”

The Subaru Outback XT Special Edition is priced at $71,490 and all ten examples are set to arrive in New Zealand soon.