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Engine |
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| Type |
Horizontally opposed SOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder |
| Displacement |
2.5 liters (150 cubic inches) |
| Horsepower |
165 @ 5600 rpm |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) |
166 @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain |
16-valve with single overhead camshaft design (SOHC) |
| Fuel System |
Sequential multi-port fuel injection system |
| Ignition System |
Low-maintenance distributorless electronic |
| Engine Management |
ECM Engine Control Module manages fuel injection and ignition
Management systems and features learning, self-diagnosis, limp-home
and anti-knock capabilities |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
15.9 gallons |
2002 EPA Mileage Estimates
(mpg, city/highway) |
21/28 (manual transmission)
22/27 (automatic transmission) |
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Drivetrain |
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| Manual Transmission |
5-speed manual with overdrive (Standard) |
| Automatic Transmission |
4-speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive
This transmission has an automatic power mode which engages with rapid
use of the accelerator pedal. (Optional) |
| All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
Full-time AWD system automatically distributes power between
(AWD) front and rear wheels based on traction needs. Manual transmission
models have a viscous-coupling locking center differential. 2.5 RS, 2.5 TS and Outback Sport automatic transmission models have an electronically managed continuously variable transfer clutch. |
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Chassis |
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| Body Construction |
Unibody construction with front and rear crumple zones
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| Suspension |
Fully independent, with coil springs and struts. Front:
lower L-arms with liquid-filled rear bushings and stabilizer bar.
Rear: parallel links and stabilizer bar. 2.5 RS models have sport-tuned
suspension. |
| Steering |
Rack-and-pinion with engine-speed-sensing variable power
assist. |
Turning Circle,
curb-to-curb |
35.4 |
| Wheels |
16-inch aluminum-alloy. |
| Tires |
205/55R16 89V all-season radials
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| Brakes |
Power-assisted with dual diagonal hydraulic circuits and
4-channel/ 4-sensor anti-lock braking system (ABS) Front: 10.7-inch
ventilated discs with twin-piston calipers. Rear: 10.3-inch discs. |
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Dimensions (Inches unless
otherwise noted) |
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| Wheelbase/Length |
99.4/173.4 |
| Width/Height |
68.1/56.7 |
| Track: front/rear |
58.5/58.3 |
| Headroom: front/rear |
38.6/36.7 |
| Legroom: front/rear |
42.9/33.0 |
| Curb Weight (pounds) (w/Manual Transmission) |
2965 |
| Curb Weight (pounds) (w/Automatic Transmission) |
3020 |
| EPA Interior Volume (cubic feet) |
87.6 |
| EPA Cargo Volume (cubic feet) |
11.0 (trunk) |
| Towing capacity (lbs.) |
2000 |
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Safety Features (S=Standard) |
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| Meets all federal passenger car safety standards |
S |
| All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
S |
| 4-channel/4-sensor Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS) |
S |
| Dual front air bags (SRS)* |
S |
| Height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts
with pre-tensioners and force limiters |
S |
| 3-point rear seatbelts for all three seating
positions |
S |
| Uniform child safety seat anchorage system |
S |
| Energy-absorbing front and rear crumple zones |
S |
| Side-impact door beams |
S |
| Child safety rear door locks |
S |
| Internal child safety trunk release |
S |
| *The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (air
bags) affords the driver and front passenger additional protection
in a frontal collision. This system provides supplemental protection
only, and seat belts must be worn in order to avoid injuries to out-of-position
occupants upon bag deployment and to provide the best combined protection
in a serious accident. Children should always be properly restrained
in the rear seat. |
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Interior Features (S=Standard) |
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| Sport-style, reclining front bucket seats
with driver's side height-adjustment |
S |
| Rear seat fold-down center armrest with trunk
pass-through |
S |
| Center console storage tray and storage box
and locking illuminated glove box |
S |
| Two front cup holders |
S |
| Power windows and door locks
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S |
| Cruise control |
S |
| Off-delay dome light |
S |
| Air conditioning with 4-speed
fan |
S |
| Tachometer, dual-mode digital
trip odometer, coolant temperature gauge and low-fuel light |
S |
| AM/FM 80-watt stereo with
single-disc CD player and four speakers |
S |
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Exterior Features (S=Standard) |
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| Dual power fold-away mirrors |
S |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers |
S |
| Rear window defogger with timer |
S |
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Colors/Fabrics |
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| Aspen White |
Dark Grey Flat Woven |
| Blue Ridge Pearl |
Dark Grey Flat Woven |
| Midnight Black Pearl |
Dark Grey Flat Woven |
| Platinum Silver Metallic |
Dark Grey Flat Woven |
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