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Collision Protection

Height adjustable rear seat headrests Yes
Seat belt warning lights - all seats Yes
Height adjustable seat belt anchors - driver and front passenger Yes
Rear seat headrests for 3 seating positions 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
3 point A/ELR rear seat belts Yes
Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters Yes
Height and angle adjustable front seat headrests Yes
Ring-shaped passenger safety cell Yes

Seating Extras

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

Instrumentation and Controls

Audio Yes
Paddle gear shifters Yes
Steering wheel controls: Yes
Instrument cluster Yes
MID 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
Adjustable steering wheel - height and telescopic Yes
EyeSight® Yes
One touch lane change indicator Yes
SI-Drive -
Sports pedals -
Manual mode (automatic transmission and CVT) Yes
MFD Yes
Electroluminescent gauges with colour MID Yes

Entertainment

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

Lighting - Exterior

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

Security

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

Collision Avoidance

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

Interior Trims

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

Air-conditioning

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

Multi-Function Displays

Preventative Safety display Yes
Auto Stop Start information Yes
Warning display Yes
Electrical component operating condition display Yes
X-Mode display Yes
X-Mode display Yes
Navigation display -
Driver Monitoring System (DMS) display -
Digital speedometer Yes
6.3" LCD screen Yes
Outside temperature and clock display Yes
Eco-gauge display Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Yes
Multi-Information Display unit (MID) featuring: Yes
Fuel economy and journey information Yes
SI-Drive display -
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
EyeSight® display Yes
Journey and fuel economy information Yes
EyeSight® display Yes
Multi-Function Display unit (MFD) featuring: Yes
Rear seat reminder Yes
Air-conditioning display Yes
Energy flow display -
Side View Monitor display -
4.2" LCD screen Yes
Front View Monitor display -
Audio display Yes
Twin trip meter (switchable) Yes

Storage

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

Exterior

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

Convenience

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

Child Safety

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

Intelligent Driving Dynamics

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

Lighting - Interior

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

Chassis and Mechanism

Front and rear stabiliser Yes

Wheels and Tyres

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

Transmission

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

Brakes

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

Measurement

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

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

Type (Auto) Active Torque Split

Towing

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

Suspension

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

Steering

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

Electric Motor

Electric Motor -
Battery type -

Performance

Engine maximum power (kW/rpm) 136kW@5800rpm
Electric motor maximum power -
Engine maximum torque (Nm/rpm) 239Nm@4400rpm
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
Electronic Throttle Control system (ETC) Drive-by-wire
Electric motor maximum torque -
C02 emissions (ADR 81/02) combined (g/km) 168
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
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

Engine

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