Subaru Forester XT-Edition: Celebrate 50 years of AWD all-wheel drive

The Subaru Forester is one of the most balanced SUVs on the market. It is true that his range of engines does not include diesel options as his rivals do, but he has other virtues. His quality-dynamic-security-technology ratio is one of his great claims despite the fact that the average customer still doubts him. But in the firm they trust their good work and the proof is in the special edition that sees the light: Subaru Forester XT-Edition.

In fact the Forester XT-Edition is not a special version anymore. It is a special model with which the Japanese house celebrates five decades of building AWD all-wheel drive vehicles. And for this purpose, the creative team has applied slight aesthetic changes with which to distance it from his brothers. They are not very abundant but they are appropriate for such an objective. Of course, if you like it and want one, you will be disappointed...

The new Subaru Forester XT-Edition is only for sale in Japan and also debuts the Geyser Blue tone…

The first thing that catches your eye on the Subaru Forester XT-Edition body is its Geyser Blue hue. It is partly new, because although the Yankee model released it, it is the first time it has reached the Japanese range. Starting from the Sport finish, include black details that go through the grill, fog lights and bumper. It also reaches the mirrors, roof bars and the spoiler. There are also 18-inch alloy wheels finished in black.

Inside the Forester XT-Edition also assumes changes. As it is a model for field use, the brand dresses its seats with fabric upholstery and the trunk floor (with rails) is water repellent. And as an ornament, introduce contrasting silver-tone stitching distributed by seats, dashboard and doors. Lastly, the ventilation outlets and door panels are finished in an anthracite metallic tone.

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Regarding the equipment, among many other elements, comes standard with EyeSight Safety Plus with digital reversing camera. As for the mechanical range, Subaru relies on the 1.8 kW (130 hp) 177 Turbo DOHC engine and 300 Nm of torque associated with the CVT-type continuous variator automatic transmission. For its part, as a good special series for celebrate 50 years of AWD models its force reaches the ground through all four wheels.

However, if after meeting the new Subaru Forester XT-Edition you want one, we must give you bad news. Yes, and the reason is because It will only be available in its native country: Japan.. Of course, we do not know how many units they are going to manufacture or if perhaps later it can reach other markets...

Source - Subaru - Forester XT-Edition