2023 Subaru Forester, Outback, WRX 50 Years Editions announced for Australia
Subaru has released a wave of new special editions to celebrate its 50th anniversary in Australia, with extra equipment, new badges and mild design changes.
Subaru Australia has introduced three special editions based on the 2023 Subaru Forester family SUV, Outback wagon and WRX sports sedan and wagon to mark its 50th anniversary.
The five special editions for Forester, Outback and WRX cost $500 to $1700 more than the variants on which they are based, and add unique trim or luxury features from dearer model grades.
The vehicles are available to order now, through Subaru Australia's website.
All five special editions add 50 Years Edition badges, while four of the five add a black finish to exterior design elements such as the badges, wheels, grille or mirror caps.
The Forester editions are based on the base-model 2.5i and top-of-the-range petrol 2.5i-S, the WRX editions are based on the entry-level variants, and the Outback 50 Years Edition is based on the flagship turbocharged Touring XT model.
The WRX special editions – which cost $1200 to $1700 more than standard versions – add the most features, such as Ultrasuede seat upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, blue contrast stitching, and suede-look dashboard and door trim inserts.
It is unclear how many examples of the 50 Years Editions will be available. Drive has contacted Subaru Australia for more information.
While the Forester and WRX editions are offered in a number of colours, the Outback AWD Touring XT 50 Years Edition is finished solely in the Geyser Blue paint colour from the US-market Outback Wilderness.
This colour is not available on any other Subaru Outback model in Australia.
Prices and details of added features for the five Subaru Australia 50 Years Editions are below.
2023 Subaru Forester Australian pricing
- Forester 2.5X AWD Special Edition – $37,890
- Forester 2.5i AWD – $37,890
- Forester 2.5i AWD 50 Years Edition – $38,890 (new, $1000 more than 2.5i)
- Forester 2.5i-L AWD – $40,290
- Forester 2.5i Premium AWD – $43,090
- Forester 2.5i Sport AWD – $44,840
- Forester 2.5i-S AWD – $46,340
- Forester 2.5i-S AWD 50 Years Edition – $46,840 (new, $500 more than 2.5i-S)
- Forester Hybrid L AWD – $43,290
- Forester Hybrid S AWD – $49,340
2023 Subaru Outback Australian pricing
- Outback AWD – $42,690 (up $2000)
- Outback AWD Sport – $47,190 (up $2000)
- Outback AWD Touring – $50,990 (up $2000)
- Outback AWD Sport XT – $52,190
- Outback AWD Touring XT – $55,990
- Outback AWD Touring XT 50 Years Edition – $56,490 (new, $500 more than Touring XT)
2023 Subaru WRX Australian pricing
- WRX sedan manual – $45,990
- WRX sedan auto – $49,990
- WRX 50 Years Edition sedan manual – $47,690 (new, $1700 more than standard variant)
- WRX 50 Years Edition sedan auto – $51,690 (new, $1700 more than standard variant)
- WRX Sportswagon auto – $50,990
- WRX Sportswagon 50 Years Edition auto – $52,190 (new, $1200 more than standard variant)
- WRX RS sedan manual – $51,490
- WRX RS sedan auto – $55,490
- WRX GT Sportswagon auto – $56,490
- WRX tS sedan auto – $57,990
- WRX tS Sportswagon auto – $58,990
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
2023 Subaru Forester 2.5i 50 Years Edition adds (over 2.5i):
- Black leather-accented seat upholstery (replacing cloth)
- "Upgraded" dash panel, centre console trim and door trim
- 50 Years Edition badges
- Available colours: Crystal Black, Horizon Blue, Brilliant Bronze, Cascade Green, Autumn Green, Magnetite Grey, Crimson Red, Ice Silver, Crystal White (all shared with standard model, and are no extra cost)
2023 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S 50 Years Edition adds (over 2.5i-S):
- Dark grey finish for 18-inch wheels
- Black roof rails, front grille, fog light garnish, front and rear under-guards, and window surrounds
- Crystal Black shark fin antenna, door mirror caps, side and rear garnishes
- Black rear badges
- 50 Years Edition badges
- Available colours: Crystal Black, Horizon Blue, Brilliant Bronze, Cascade Green, Autumn Green, Magnetite Grey, Crimson Red, Ice Silver, Crystal White (all shared with standard model, and are no extra cost)
2023 Subaru Outback AWD Touring XT 50 Years Edition adds (over Touring XT):
- Outback Sport XT exterior design elements (black rear badges, fixed ladder-type roof rails with green accents)
- Dark metallic 18-inch alloy wheels (from Sport XT)
- Crystal Black rear garnish and roof spoiler
- 50 Years Edition badges
- Geyser Blue paint only (exclusive to 50 Years Edition)
2023 Subaru WRX 50 Years Editions add (over base sedan and Sportswagon):
- Ultrasuede seat upholstery (from higher-grade RS sedan)
- Power-adjustable front seats (from RS sedan and GT wagon)
- Blue stitching on seats, doors, instrument panel, steering wheel, shifter, centre console padding’ and front-centre armrest
- Synthetic suede-look and leather-look door trim insert
- Synthetic suede-look trim for upper instrument panel
- Two rear USB charging ports (sedan only, already standard on base-model wagon)
- Crystal Black door mirror caps, rear spoiler and shark-fin antenna
- Black rear badging
- 50 Years Edition badges
- Available colours, sedan: Crystal Black, WR Blue, Solar Orange, Crystal White (all no extra cost; Sapphire Blue, Magnetite Grey, Ignition Red, Ice Silver, Ceramic White from standard model not available)
- Available colours, wagon: Crystal Black, WR Blue, Crystal White (all no extra cost; Sapphire Blue, Magnetite Grey, Ignition Red, Ice Silver from standard model not available)
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