√2023 Subaru Forester, Outback, WRX 50 Years Editions announced for Australia

Subaru has released a wave of new special editions to celebrate its 50th anniversary in Australia, with extra equipment, new badges and mild design changes.

Subaru Australia has introduced three special editions based on the 2023 Subaru Forester family SUV, Outback wagon and WRX sports sedan and wagon to mark its 50th anniversary.

The five special editions for Forester, Outback and WRX cost $500 to $1700 more than the variants on which they are based, and add unique trim or luxury features from dearer model grades.

The vehicles are available to order now, through Subaru Australia’s website.

All five special editions add 50 Years Edition badges, while four of the five add a black finish to exterior design elements such as the badges, wheels, grille or mirror caps.

The Forester editions are based on the base-model 2.5i and top-of-the-range petrol 2.5i-S, the WRX editions are based on the entry-level variants, and the Outback 50 Years Edition is based on the flagship turbocharged Touring XT model.

The WRX special editions – which cost $1200 to $1700 more than standard versions – add the most features, such as Ultrasuede seat upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, blue contrast stitching, and suede-look dashboard and door trim inserts.

It is unclear how many examples of the 50 Years Editions will be available. Drive has contacted Subaru Australia for more information.

Subaru Outback Touring XT 50 Years Edition in Geyser Blue.

While the Forester and WRX editions are offered in a number of colours, the Outback AWD Touring XT 50 Years Edition is finished solely in the Geyser Blue paint colour from the US-market Outback Wilderness.

This colour is not available on any other Subaru Outback model in Australia.

Prices and details of added features for the five Subaru Australia 50 Years Editions are below.

2023 Subaru Forester Australian pricing

Forester 2.5X AWD Special Edition – $37,890
Forester 2.5i AWD – $37,890
Forester 2.5i AWD 50 Years Edition – $38,890 (new, $1000 more than 2.5i)
Forester 2.5i-L AWD – $40,290
Forester 2.5i Premium AWD – $43,090
Forester 2.5i Sport AWD – $44,840
Forester 2.5i-S AWD – $46,340
Forester 2.5i-S AWD 50 Years Edition – $46,840 (new, $500 more than 2.5i-S)
Forester Hybrid L AWD – $43,290
Forester Hybrid S AWD – $49,340

2023 Subaru Outback Australian pricing

Outback AWD – $42,690 (up $2000)
Outback AWD Sport – $47,190 (up $2000)
Outback AWD Touring – $50,990 (up $2000)
Outback AWD Sport XT – $52,190
Outback AWD Touring XT – $55,990
Outback AWD Touring XT 50 Years Edition – $56,490 (new, $500 more than Touring XT)

2023 Subaru WRX Australian pricing

WRX sedan manual – $45,990
WRX sedan auto – $49,990
WRX 50 Years Edition sedan manual – $47,690 (new, $1700 more than standard variant)
WRX 50 Years Edition sedan auto – $51,690 (new, $1700 more than standard variant)
WRX Sportswagon auto – $50,990
WRX Sportswagon 50 Years Edition auto – $52,190 (new, $1200 more than standard variant)
WRX RS sedan manual – $51,490
WRX RS sedan auto – $55,490
WRX GT Sportswagon auto – $56,490
WRX tS sedan auto – $57,990
WRX tS Sportswagon auto – $58,990

Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.

Subaru Forester 2.5i-S 50 Years Edition.

2023 Subaru Forester 2.5i 50 Years Edition adds (over 2.5i):

Black leather-accented seat upholstery (replacing cloth)
“Upgraded” dash panel, centre console trim and door trim
50 Years Edition badges
Available colours: Crystal Black, Horizon Blue, Brilliant Bronze, Cascade Green, Autumn Green, Magnetite Grey, Crimson Red, Ice Silver, Crystal White (all shared with standard model, and are no extra cost)

2023 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S 50 Years Edition adds (over 2.5i-S):

Dark grey finish for 18-inch wheels
Black roof rails, front grille, fog light garnish, front and rear under-guards, and window surrounds
Crystal Black shark fin antenna, door mirror caps, side and rear garnishes
Black rear badges
50 Years Edition badges
Available colours: Crystal Black, Horizon Blue, Brilliant Bronze, Cascade Green, Autumn Green, Magnetite Grey, Crimson Red, Ice Silver, Crystal White (all shared with standard model, and are no extra cost)

Subaru Outback Touring XT 50 Years Edition.

2023 Subaru Outback AWD Touring XT 50 Years Edition adds (over Touring XT):

Outback Sport XT exterior design elements (black rear badges, fixed ladder-type roof rails with green accents)
Dark metallic 18-inch alloy wheels (from Sport XT)
Crystal Black rear garnish and roof spoiler
50 Years Edition badges
Geyser Blue paint only (exclusive to 50 Years Edition)

2023 Subaru WRX 50 Years Editions add (over base sedan and Sportswagon):

Ultrasuede seat upholstery (from higher-grade RS sedan)
Power-adjustable front seats (from RS sedan and GT wagon)
Blue stitching on seats, doors, instrument panel, steering wheel, shifter, centre console padding’ and front-centre armrest
Synthetic suede-look and leather-look door trim insert
Synthetic suede-look trim for upper instrument panel
Two rear USB charging ports (sedan only, already standard on base-model wagon)
Crystal Black door mirror caps, rear spoiler and shark-fin antenna
Black rear badging
50 Years Edition badges
Available colours, sedan: Crystal Black, WR Blue, Solar Orange, Crystal White (all no extra cost; Sapphire Blue, Magnetite Grey, Ignition Red, Ice Silver, Ceramic White from standard model not available)
Available colours, wagon: Crystal Black, WR Blue, Crystal White (all no extra cost; Sapphire Blue, Magnetite Grey, Ignition Red, Ice Silver from standard model not available)