MIAS 2024 – Subaru Outback 2.4 XT Touring EyeSight, Crosstrek GT Edition make official PH debut
It’s a 2-hit combo for Subaru with the official launch of the Outback 2.4 XT Touring EyeSight and the Crosstrek GT Edition. These two highly-anticipated models have been making the rounds and today sees their official debut into the PH market; and it’s happening right here at MIAS 2024.
Subaru brings out new Outback, Crosstrek, Forester, and WRX at MIAS 2024
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2024 Subaru Outback 2.4 XT Touring EyeSight
Finally, a turbocharged Subaru returns to the PH with the new Outback. The age of the boosted Subarus looked to have ended but that void has just been filled. With a towing capacity of 2400 kg, a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine sits under the hood and it makes about 250 HP and 350 Nm of torque, mated to a revised Subaru Lineartronic Transmission (SLT) with optimized gear/differential ratios to suit the increased power delivery and towing performance.
Modest updates make their way to the exterior and they include a new fog light design that complements the front grilles,and dual tail pipes show off the Outback Turbo’s sportier side. Inside is where a lot of additions were given. It comes with Nappa leather seats, electric sunroof, heated steering wheel, Harman Kardon audio, a rear power tailgate with hands-free badge sensor, an 11.6-inch tablet-like touch screen featuring wireless smartphone mirroring with satellite navigation, as well as a Driver Monitoring System (DMS) with facial recognition to detect driver drowsiness or distraction.
Off-road features include213 mm of ground clearance, Active Torque Split, and Dual Mode X-MODE.
Most importantly, EyeSight comes standard and features features Lane Departure Warning with vibrating steering wheel alert, Adaptive Cruise Control with full-speed range functionality, and Autonomous Emergency Steering, guiding the driver away from potential hazards while assessing the presence of other vehicles using cameras and sensors.
Pricing is at PHP 2,880,000.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek GT Edition
The Crosstrek GT Edition also made its official entry into the PH today.
Specifically, the i-S EyeSight GT Edition boasts an array of eye-catching enhancements. The exterior is spruced up by new front, rear, and side under spoilers, sleek new 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, a stylish roof spoiler, and prominent garnishes around the fog lamps and on the doors, which both aesthetic and aerodynamic purposes.
Inside is a blend of luxury and sportiness. Featuring two-tone gray leather seats with the distinctive GT Edition logo embroidered onto them, showing off its exclusivity among the rest of the lineup. Sporty red accents, white contrast stitching, and perforated leather are used on the upholstery and add more to the model’s sophisticated and sporty appeal. As with the Outback, EyeSight and all its proprietary safety systems also come with the Crosstrek.
Pricing is at PHP 2,088,000.
Subaru Forester GT Wild Edition
This prototype of the Forester GT Wild Edition is Southeast Asia’s take on the Wilderness Edition offered in North American markets. What makes it unique among all the other variants is its use of a special anti-glare decal on the hood and bold matte black decals on the front bumper, sides, and tailgate.
The interior features an 8-inch head unit with support for both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8-way power adjustments for driver and front passenger seats, and premium leather upholstery which is also used on the steering wheel, creating a luxurious and comfortable interior environment.
Under the hood sits a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated Boxer Engine that delivers a maximum of 156 HP and 196 Nm of torque. It is paired with a CVT and the brand’s renowned Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. It comes equipped with Subaru’s X-MODE, which includes specialized settings for driving in snow, dirt, and even mud, and comes with rugged Yokohama Geolander all-terrain tires. Of course, EyeSight is also standard with this new model.
Subaru WRX Sedan GT Edition
Another prototype makes its way to Subaru’s lineup for MIAS 2024, and it’s the WRX Sedan GT Edition that you see here.
Motor Image partnered with renowned engineering firm Giken Co. Ltd and eminent Subaru designer Masahiko “Jack” Kobayashi to develop the WRX Sedan GT Edition to produce this specific “variant” of the WRX. Catering to the true enthusiasts, its aggressive aerodynamic extensions to the front, sides, and rear seamlessly fuse with the bold STI grille, creating a striking exterior that hints at the performance-tuned chassis refinements within.
Subaru BRZ STI Kit
STI, the epitome of all things Subaru performance gets a preview with the prototype BRZ kit. It aims to take the BRZ’s aerodynamics to the next level by providing greater high-speed stability and enabling sharper, more agile directional changes. The result is a sports car that responds to the driver’s every command with precision and confidence.
Surprisingly, the kit applies to both the exterior and interior. Red accent stitching and stripes make their way onto the leather upholstery and even the door cards, and on the outside, you’ll find a carbon fiber wing, as well as a front splitter, both greatly contributing to aerodynamic improvements that in turn result in better and sharper handling.
As a treat, Motor Image Pilipinas is also set to bring back world-renowned stunt driver and Guinness World Record holder, Russ Swift, to this year’s MIAS. The Russ Swift Stunt Show is an annual motoring event that brings together car enthusiasts from all over the Philippines.
In a heartwarming gesture, all proceeds from the Russ Swift Stunt Show will be donated to the Roman Catholic welfare institution, Hospice De San José, located in the city of Manila. This initiative reflects Motor Image Pilipinas’ commitment to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
Seems like Subaru and Motor Image Pilipinas have given us all the reasons to pay them and MIAS a visit, yes?
