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Summary
The Outback Sport provides something offered in no other car on the U.S. market: all-wheel drive in a compact wagon at a sub-$20,000 price. More expensive than most of its competitors in this size class, it offers more mechanically along with more features than the others.The outdoorsy motif is a plus for those who don't want to drive an ordinary car, while the wagon format and standard roof rack provide utility. The Outback Sport will best the boxy and tall mini-SUVs for fuel economy as well. For those who can afford the extra premium over most small cars, the Outback Sport is a little hauler that will get you to the slopes, or anywhere else, on time.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Outback Sport ($18,695) |
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Engines:
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2.5-liter sohc 16-valve H4 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS, all-wheel drive, front airbags, pre-tensioners/force limiters for front seatbelts, 3-point seatbelts for all positions, rear seat headrests, daytime running lights, Uniform Child Restraint Anchorage |
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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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Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Outback Sport ($18,695) |
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Standard Equipment:
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power windows w/driver's auto down, air conditioning, 80-watt AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD player, cruise control, digital ambient temperature gauge, variable intermittent wipers, intermittent rear wiper, rear defroster with wiper deicer, floor mats, height-adjustable driver's seat, power door locks, tilt wheel, alloy wheels, 60/40 split fold rear seatbacks, fog lights, roof rack, fuel door release |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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4-speed automatic transmission ($800); keyless entry ($175); splash guards ($150) |
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Destination Charge:
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525 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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20345 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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165 @ 5600 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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166 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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22/27 |
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Wheelbase:
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99.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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173.4/67.3/60.2 |
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Track, f/r:
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57.7/57.3 |
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Turning circle:
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35.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.7/53.3/42.9 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.3/51.7/33.7 |
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Cargo volume:
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61.6 cu. ft. (with rear seats lowered) |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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2000 |
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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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6.3 |
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Curb weight:
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3105 (w/ automatic) |
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Tires:
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P205/55R16 all-season |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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15.9 |
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