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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 trucks. It is truly a sports car you can take off the road. With its 1,500-pound towing capacity, the Outback Sport can pull a canoe 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 along with its 30-mpg fuel economy. Rally racing is a test bed. Hopefully, your roads are better and your ride to the grocery store less grueling. But, you can rest assured that the lessons Subaru has learned from the World Rally Championship will help you get home safely with the bread and milk.
(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-cylinder |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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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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Outback Sport |
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Standard Equipment:
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ABS, air conditioning, power windows, door locks and mirrors, two-speed intermittent wipers with rear window wiper/washer, premium AM/FM/cassette stereo, center armrest |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Remote keyless entry, cruise control, CD player, 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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21241 |
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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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57.1 |
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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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