Subaru is significantly elevating the specification list across its entire new generation Outback range, with the all-new version of New Zealand’s most popular Subaru appearing in showrooms from February 2021. Subaru of New Zealand’s Managing Director, Wallis Dumper says, “Outback has outperformed all other Subaru SUV models over the bulk of the last 25 years in New Zealand and we expect the evolution of our largest model will continue this momentum.
“Subaru has made a conscious decision to take the Outback considerably upmarket, confirming its status as the flagship in the Subaru range. In fact, this entirely new Outback is fondly referred to as the greatest Outback of all time. It’s certainly the biggest, safest, most technologically advanced and luxurious Outback ever!
“The aggressive, rugged design, along with the suite of luxury features, technology, infotainment and safety inherent in every Outback will only add to its rock-solid reputation for value and whole-of-life costs,” Mr Dumper says.
The simplified three-variant range features the Outback, Outback X and Outback Touring, with Subaru’s Symmetrical All Wheel Drive remaining standard across all models. The entry level Outback variant is considerably ‘spec’ed-up’ and adds an impressive array of features in comparison to its predecessor.
The MY21 Outback includes:
A 90% new Direct Injection 2.5 litre Boxer engine – nearly 7% more power (138 Kilowatts) and 4.2% more torque (245 Newton Metres).
Best-ever Outback braked towing capacity - 2,000 kilograms.
Largest Outback cabin to date - with key interior dimensions increased and including a longer wheelbase and larger, wider-opening cargo area.
High Definition 11.6” Touch screen head unit infotainment system - centralising and simplifying many controls, with vertical orientation allowing intuitive operation similar to a smartphone or tablet.
Refined Subaru Lineartronic® Transmission (SLT) – Paddleshift, with greater ratio coverage.
80%+ of the structural parts are improved for better driving.
Increased ratio coverage from 7.0 to 8.1, which improves take-off acceleration and aids fuel efficiency.
8-speed manual mode in every Outback.
Dual function X-MODE - Peace-of-mind on unsealed surfaces is enhanced by offering set-and-forget throttle control in mud, snow and steep unsealed surfaces – for even more fun driving in the rougher stuff.
Full New Zealand specifications will be released in line with the 22ndFebruary 2021 on-sale date, and for more information on SUVs New Zealand, all-new Subaru Outback and All Wheel Drive vehicles please go to www.subaru.co.nz .
