Skierk2 - They don't care,
Skierk2 - They don't care, based on their comments they only sold roughly 80 or so XT's per month and it wasn't cost effective to continue the line. So, for 2019 - they took the "one engine fits all" approach and the bean counters won the day. So, if you're an enthusiast - the brand is moving away from you, unless you opt for an Ascent and probably the 2020 Outback will have the new 2.4L turbo (from the Ascent). The 3.6R H6 option will be gone in the Outback. So, if you have a "need for speed". Subaru may not be the carline for you in the future. They're hoping safety and fuel economy trump aesthetics. We shall see.