What is the Subaru XT?
The Subaru XT was a two-door coupé with a low, sharply angled shape that stood apart from the more practical cars in the brand’s range. Known as the Alcyone in some markets, it brought a futuristic look to Subaru’s line-up. Its wedge profile and unusual details made it a distinctive choice for drivers drawn to a compact sports coupé.
Subaru is known for horizontally opposed engines and all-wheel drive. The XT brought that engineering tradition to a sleek personal car, with dramatic styling all its own.
Generation and engines
The first-generation XT, code AX, was sold from 1985 to 1991. Its United States engine range ran from 1.8 L to 2.7 L, with petrol versions. The sharply raked nose, pop-up headlights and carefully shaped body set it apart, while the cockpit carried the futuristic theme inside.
Fuel consumption
In United States EPA figures for 1985–1991, the XT’s best combined rating was 25 MPG. Its lowest listed consumption was 9.4 L/100 km on the EPA test. EPA results use a different procedure from European WLTP or NEDC tests and Canada’s 5-cycle method, so figures from different markets are not directly comparable.
Questions and answers
When was the Subaru XT sold?
Its first generation was sold from 1985 to 1991.
What engines did the XT have?
The United States range covered 1.8 L to 2.7 L petrol engines.
What was the XT’s best combined EPA rating?
The best combined rating was 25 MPG in United States EPA figures.