Subaru Australia has announced the release of five special edition models to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The limited-edition models of the Forester, Outback, WRX Sedan, and WRX Sportswagon will feature unique styling, enhanced features and exclusive 50th anniversary badging.
The Forester 2.5i AWD 50 Years Edition includes all Subaru Forester 2.5i AWD specification and features plus black leather accented seat trim; upgraded dash panel, sides of the centre console and door trims; will be available in Crystal White, Ice Silver, Horizon Blue, Magnetite Grey, Crimson Red and Crystal Black; and has the Special 50 Years Edition badge.
The Forester 2.5i-S AWD 50 Years Edition includes all Subaru Forester 2.5i-S AWD specification and features plus Dark Grey high lustre 18-inch alloy wheels; black front grille; crystal black shark fin antenna, door mirror caps, side and rear garnish; black roof rails; black front fog light garnish; black front and rear under guards; and black lustre rear badges. It will be available in all Forester external colours with internal black trim only and have the Special 50 Years Edition badge.
The Outback AWD Touring XT 50 Years Edition includes the Subaru Outback AWD Touring XT specification and features, with some extras and features adopted from the Outback AWD Sport XT. It is available exclusively in Geyser Blue with internal black trim only and has Sport model exterior styling and dark metallic finish alloy wheels; crystal black rear garnish and rear spoiler, and the Special 50 Years Edition badge.
The Subaru WRX AWD 50 Years Edition is available in manual transmission and CVT, and includes all Subaru WRX AWD specification and features, plus Crystal Black door mirror caps, rear spoiler and shark fin antenna; black rear badging; ultrasuede seat trim (black and grey only); powered driver and front passenger seats; 2 x rear USB-A charging ports; blue stitching on the seat and door trims, instrument panel, steering wheel, shift boot, centre console padding and front centre armrest; and premium leather steering wheel. It is available in Ceramic White, WR Blue, Crystal Black and Solar Orange, and has the Special 50 Years Edition badge.
The Subaru WRX AWD Sportswagon 50 Years Edition includes all Subaru WRX AWD Sportswagon specification and features plus Crystal Black door mirror caps, rear spoiler and shark fin antenna; black rear badging; ultrasuede seat trim (black and grey only); powered driver and front passenger seats; 2 x rear USB-A charging ports; blue stitching on the seat and door trims, instrument panel, steering wheel, shift boot, centre console padding and front centre armrest; and premium leather steering wheel. It is available in Crystal White, WR Blue and Crystal Black external colour and has the Special 50 Years Edition badge.
The Subaru 50 Years Editions are available now and range in price from $38,890 for the Forester 2.5i AWD to $52,190 for the Subaru WRX AWD Sportswagon.
Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (June 2023)
7 June 2023