Subaru Australia has revealed a Crosstrek-based off-road concept vehicle at the Subienats event held in Sydney over the weekend, a model that initially debuted at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
Based upon a Subaru Crosstrek hybrid variant, the Boost Gear concept is arguably the most decked-out Crosstrek we’ve seen from the Japanese automaker locally.
The concept features an array of modifications, including alloy side steps, tool holders, wide front fenders, an awning shade system by Rhino Rack and integrated LED light bars in the front grille.
The Subaru Crosstrek Boost Gear concept wears Toyo tyres
Blair Read, Subaru Australia’s managing director, said that the Boost Gear concept has debuted “as we look at extending our offerings in this space”.
More off-road oriented Crosstrek Wilderness coming to Australia
Subaru Australia previously confirmed to Chasing Cars four months ago that it would be bringing the Wilderness variants to local shores, meaning that the Outback, Forester and Crosstrek models were likely to benefit.
This concept also features a roof rack system and awning for hot summer days
“Wilderness will come within the range. We are working hard on plans to get Wilderness models to Australia,” Blair Read said at the time.
For the Crosstrek, the Wilderness variant seen in the US brings a higher 236mm ground clearance, a revised differential ratio and some aesthetic differences over a standard Crosstrek.
But the Crosstrek Wilderness seen in the US, is not necessarily a guarantee of what could end up in Australian showrooms.
The Subaru Crosstrek Boost Gear concept hints at a future Wilderness model
The Boost Gear Crosstrek concept could be hinting at a locally-available off-road focused version of the small SUV that could come down the line, with the fully-loaded Subie designed to gauge what buyers do, and do not, want.
Expect to hear more about this model in the next few months as we approach 2024.
