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Summary
The Outback Sport is in a class by itself. This four-door wagon with rally-inspired handling is a practical, small car with plenty of get up and go. Toss in all-wheel drive with standard ABS, a high ground clearance and a competent four-wheel independent suspension and you've got off-road capability previously only found in larger trucks. With its 1,500-lb. towing capacity, the Outback Sport can pull a small fishing boat and a carload of fishermen and their tackle. And, if the best spot is in the mountains high above the snowline, you have the peace of mind that Subaru's all-wheel drive provides. As the sport-utility craze wears on, some may discover they don't like climbing up into a truck every morning. Subaru's combination of all-wheel drive traction, sports sedan handling and impressive 30-mpg fuel economy might be just right.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Engines:
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2.2-liter sohc 16v 4-cyl. |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS, dual airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Lafayette, IN |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Sport |
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Standard Equipment:
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Air conditioning, power windows, door locks and side view mirrors, two-speed intermittent wipers with rear window wiper/washer, premium AM/FM cassette sound system |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Remote keyless entry, cruise control, CD player, center armrest, alloy wheels, fog lamps, floor mats |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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21356 |
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Layout:
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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137 @ 5400 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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145 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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23/30 |
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Wheelbase:
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99.2 |
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Length/width/height:
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172.2/67.1/60.0 |
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Track, f/r:
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Turning circle:
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33.5 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.2/NA/43.1 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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Cargo volume:
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62.0 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1500 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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2835 |
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Tires:
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P205/60SR-15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.2 |
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