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Interior Trims

Seat trim colour - platinum & black Yes
Shift boot (AT) Yes
Carpet trim - black Yes
Seat trim - cloth Yes
Seat trim colour - black Yes
Leather steering wheel and gear shift * Some parts of the seating or trim are not full natural leather. Yes
Seat trim - leather accented * Some parts of the seating or trim are not full natural leather. -
Cargo area carpet colour - wagon and SUV models Black

Security

Immobiliser security system Yes
DataDotDNA® security system * DataDotDNA® is a theft deterrent not a theft prevention mechanism. Yes

Seating Extras

One touch electronic folding rear seats -
Manual seat height lifter - driver Yes
60/40 split folding rear seats Yes
Reclining rear seat Yes
8-way power seat - front passenger -
Heated seats - driver and front passenger -
8-way power seat with dual memory - driver -

Convenience

12V/120W power jacks 3
Push open fuel lid Yes
Remote central locking keys (x2) Yes
Power steering Yes
USB charge port - rear passengers 2
Rear seat centre armrest Yes
Remote central locking Yes
Sunvisors - illuminated with vanity mirrors - driver and front passenger Yes
Intermittent variable speed front windscreen wipers Yes
Smart key and push-start ignition Yes
Sunvisor extensions Yes
Power mirrors and windows Driver & passenger window with auto
Rain-sensing front windscreen wipers Yes
Boot/tailgate unlock on remote central locking keys Yes
Powered rear tailgate -

Lighting - Exterior

Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH) Yes
Headlights - self-levelling LED with auto off Yes
Headlights - dusk-sensing Yes
Rear LED stoplight Yes
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) LED
Rear combination lights Yes
LED tail lights Yes
Rear bumper reflector(s) Yes
Front fog lights Yes

Intelligent Driving Dynamics

Brake Light Recognition Yes
Pre-Collision Braking System Yes
Pre-Collision Throttle Management Yes
Pre-Collision Brake Assist Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Yes
Speed Limiter Yes
Lead Vehicle Start Alert Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes
Lane Keep Assist Yes
Lane Sway Warning Yes
X-Mode Yes
EyeSight® Driver Assist system featuring: Yes
Auto Stop Start Yes
Sport (S) mode -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes
Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive): -
Emergency Lane Keep Assist Yes
Electronic Throttle Control system (ETC) Yes
Intelligent (I) mode -

Chassis and Mechanism

Front and rear stabiliser Yes

Storage

Retractable cargo blind Yes
Pull-out cargo area tie down points Yes
Seat back pocket - driver and front passenger side Yes
Cupholders - rear Yes
Cargo hooks Yes
Cupholders - centre console Yes
Door pockets with integrated bottle holder - front and rear Yes
Overhead console - sunglass holder Yes
Front centre tray Yes

Multi-Function Displays

Digital speedometer Yes
Audio display Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Yes
EyeSight® display Yes
Bluetooth® phone display * Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. System functionality is subject to the Bluetooth® wireless technology specification of individual device. Yes
Electrical component operating condition display Yes
Rear seat reminder Yes
SI-Drive display -
Preventative Safety display Yes
Twin trip meter (switchable) Yes
4.2" LCD screen Yes
Side View Monitor display -
Navigation display -
6.3" LCD screen Yes
Warning display Yes
Front View Monitor display -
Air-conditioning display Yes
Auto Stop Start information Yes
X-Mode display Yes
Fuel economy and journey information Yes
Driver Monitoring System (DMS) display -
Energy flow display -
Multi-Information Display unit (MID) featuring: Yes
EyeSight® display Yes
X-Mode display Yes
Journey and fuel economy information Yes
Multi-Function Display unit (MFD) featuring: Yes
Outside temperature and clock display Yes
Eco-gauge display Yes

Entertainment

AM/FM radio Yes
Siri® compatibility * Requires compatible Siri® enabled Apple® device to be paired with the infotainment system. Yes
Auxiliary jack Yes
Handsfree mobile communication Yes
Integrated infotainment system featuring: Yes
8 Harman Kardon® speakers, subwoofer and amplifier * Harman Kardon® is a registered trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. -
Audio streaming * There may be restrictions on features available for certain models that are not fully compliant with AVCRP. Yes
Satellite navigation -
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity * Compatible Apple® or AndroidTM device required. Yes
Voice command recognition Yes
Bluetooth® wireless technology with: * Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. System functionality is subject to the Bluetooth® wireless technology specification of individual device. Yes
USB connection/s (x1)
Digital radio (DAB+) * Digital radio station coverage dependent on vehicle location. Yes
6.5" LCD touchscreen Yes
Single CD player Yes
6 speakers Yes
8" LCD touchscreen -

Lighting - Interior

Cabin and cargo area lights Yes
Map lights (x2) LED
Blue interior illumination Yes

Exterior

Exterior grade badge -
Body coloured rear garnish Yes
Full size spare wheel Yes
Silver coloured mirrors -
Rear view reverse camera washer Yes
Door mirrors: Yes
Side cladding Yes
Front and rear wipers with front de-icer -
Power-folding Yes
Chrome look door handles -
Tail pipe cover -
Rear window wiper Yes
Auto-dipping (passenger side) -
Rear spoiler Yes
18" alloy wheels -
Roof rails Yes
Rear door, rear quarter and rear windscreen glass Privacy Glass
Electric sunroof -
Engine cover -
Body coloured mirrors and door handles Yes
Heated Yes
Wheel arch mouldings Yes
Mud guards Rear
Chrome look window sills -
Indicators Yes
Shark fin antenna Yes
17" alloy wheels Yes
Detachable module type windscreen wipers Yes
Puncture repair kit -

Instrumentation and Controls

SI-Drive -
Sports pedals -
Manual mode (automatic transmission and CVT) Yes
Adjustable steering wheel - height and telescopic Yes
Electroluminescent gauges with colour MID Yes
Steering wheel controls: Yes
One touch lane change indicator Yes
Audio Yes
Bluetooth® * Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. System functionality is subject to the Bluetooth® wireless technology specification of individual device. Yes
Instrument cluster Yes
EyeSight® Yes
MID Yes
Paddle gear shifters Yes
MFD Yes

Child Safety

Rear door child locks Yes
Child seat anchor points (x3) Yes
Isofix Anchor points (x2)

Collision Protection

Height adjustable seat belt anchors - driver and front passenger Yes
3 point A/ELR rear seat belts Yes
Rear seat headrests for 3 seating positions Yes
Ring-shaped passenger safety cell Yes
Height adjustable rear seat headrests Yes
Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters Yes
Height and angle adjustable front seat headrests Yes
Seat belt warning lights - all seats Yes
SRS airbags - dual front, dual front side, dual curtain and drivers knee * SRS: Supplemental Restraint System. Effective when used in conjuction with seat belts. Yes

Air-conditioning

Dual zone climate control with rear vents Yes
Floor heater ducts for rear passengers Yes
Rear windscreen demister Electric
Anti-dust filter Yes
Front and side demisters Yes

Safety Rating

5 star ANCAP safety rating (maximum 5) * The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) gives consumers consistent information on the level of occupant protection provided by vehicles in serious front and side crashes. Yes

Collision Avoidance

Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) -
Vehicle Dynamics Control system (VDC) featuring: Yes
Brake Assist Yes
Vision Assist featuring: Yes
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) Yes
Facial recognition -
Electronic parking brake Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Yes
Traction Control System (TCS) Yes
Lane Change Assist (LCA) Yes
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) -
Front View Monitor (FVM) -
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Yes
4-wheel disc brakes Yes
Active Torque Vectoring system Yes
Drowsiness warning -
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) Yes
Climate control setting (last used) -
Pedestrian alert system -
MID display (last used) -
EyeSight® Assist Monitor Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Yes
Auto door mirror adjustment -
Rear view reverse camera Yes
Distraction warning -
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Yes
Auto drivers seat adjustment -
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Yes
MFD display (last used) -
Side View Monitor (SVM) -
Driver Monitoring System - Driver Focus featuring: * 1. Driver Monitoring System performance and capability dependent on environmental and technical conditions. Refer to Owner’s Manual for full details. -

Towing

Without trailer brakes (max) (kg) 750
Maximum tow ball down load (kg) 150
With trailer brakes (max) (kg) 1500

Measurement

Cargo volume - rear seat up/down (litres) 498/1768
Overall height (mm) 1730
Front track (mm) 1565
Overall width (mm) 1815
Seating capacity 5
Minimum ground clearance (mm) * Ground clearance at kerb weight. 220
Overall length (mm) 4625
Tare mass (kg) * Vehicle tare mass varies according to the types of optional equipment included. 1520
Wheel base (mm) 2670
Rear track (mm) 1570

Wheels and Tyres

Rim size 17x7J
Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone
Wheels 17"
Tyres (width, profile, size, load index and speed rating) 225/60 R17 99V
Spare wheel 17"

Suspension

Type (Front) MacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabiliser bar
Type (Rear) Double wishbone type, independent suspension

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

Type (Auto) Active Torque Split

Performance

Engine maximum torque (Nm/rpm) 239Nm@4400rpm
Fuel consumption (ADR 81/02) extra urban (l/100km) * Fuel consumption figures quoted are measured in accordance with Australian Design Rule 81/02 and are for comparison purposes only. Real world results may vary based on individual driving circumstances e.g. traffic conditions, driving style, vehicle conditions, fuel quality, climatic conditions etc. Quoted figures may not reflect real world fuel consumption. 6.3
C02 emissions (ADR 81/02) combined (g/km) 168
Electric motor maximum torque -
Engine maximum power (kW/rpm) 136kW@5800rpm
Fuel consumption (ADR 81/02) urban (l/100km) * Fuel consumption figures quoted are measured in accordance with Australian Design Rule 81/02 and are for comparison purposes only. Real world results may vary based on individual driving circumstances e.g. traffic conditions, driving style, vehicle conditions, fuel quality, climatic conditions etc. Quoted figures may not reflect real world fuel consumption. 9.3
Fuel consumption (ADR 81/02) combined (l/100km) * Fuel consumption figures quoted are measured in accordance with Australian Design Rule 81/02 and are for comparison purposes only. Real world results may vary based on individual driving circumstances e.g. traffic conditions, driving style, vehicle conditions, fuel quality, climatic conditions etc. Quoted figures may not reflect real world fuel consumption. 7.4
Electric motor maximum power -
Electronic Throttle Control system (ETC) Drive-by-wire

Electric Motor

Electric Motor -
Battery type -

Steering

Minimum turning circle (m) 10.8
Type Electric power assisted rack-and-pinion

Transmission

Gear ratio 3rd 1.647
Lineartronic® CVT Yes
Gear ratio 7th 0.557
Final reduction gear ratio 3.900
Gear ratio - reverse 3.687
Gear ratio 5th 0.979
Gear ratio 2nd 2.323
Gear ratio 1st 3.600
Gear ratio 4th 1.241
Gear ratio 6th 0.746

Brakes

ABS 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake booster type Tandem
Type (Front) Ventilated disc brake
Type (Rear) Ventilated disc brake

Engine

Bore x stroke (mm) 94 x 90
Fuel system Direct injection
Valve mechanism DOHC with Dual AVCS
Engine type Direct injected, horizontally-opposed Boxer 4-cylinder, petrol engine
Compression ratio 12:1
Fuel tank capacity (litres) 63
Fuel requirement (min) (RON) 91
Capacity (cc) 2498