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SPECIAL EDITION SUBARUS CELEBRATE 50 YEARS IN AUSTRALIA

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its arrival here Subaru Australia has released special editions of its Outback, Forester and WRX vehicles. Those with very long memories may recall the Subaru 360 and 1000 cars back in the 1960s but these were imported by specific dealerships prior to Subaru Australia’s formation in 1973 as a national importer with its nationwide dealer network. Early models included the 1400 GSR sedan, DL sedan and wagon and GF two-door hardtop but the brand’s breakthrough came in 1978 with the arrival of the 4×4… Read more

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THE FORESTER WITH MORE (OR LESS)

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In a somewhat mystifying move, Subaru has released a Forester special edition known as the Forester 2.5X. But from what we can see the only difference between it and the entry level Forester 2.5i AWD is the infotainment unit. There are no markings to differentiate the car, but digging a little deeper into the detail reveals more. The “absolute beloved classic”, gushes the PR department, will feature an exclusive 7.0- inch Alpine audio unit that introduces wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Well, if you’re a user of either system,… Read more

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SUBARU FORESTER XT REVIEW

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From pirate treasure map to automobile designation, the letter ‘X’ marks the spot of something excitingly special. This is never truer than with the Forester XT, Subaru’s new high-performance mid-size SUV. A best-seller since pioneering the high-performance SUV class in 1997, the latest Forester XT shows off an array of new features, technology and styling to stir Forester fans new and old. At first, I had my doubts about the XT – a 2.0-litre petrol engine, albeit turbocharged, mated with a continuously variable transmission. Not the recipe for sprightly performance… Read more