2002 Subaru Outback
Having released a six-cylinder Outback last year, Subaru has further expanded the line for 2002 with two additional six-cylinder models. Four-cylinder Outbacks continue nearly unchanged. With either engine, Outback offers an attractive alternative to a bulkier, truck-based sport-utility. Even the powerful six-cylinder versions rate 20/26 mpg city/highway, and while that's not exactly economy-car territory, it's significantly better than the 15/20 mpg you can expect from even a mid-size SUV. Four-cylinder Outbacks deliver more than adequate performance, and get 22/27 mpg.
An Outback won't wring your wallet dry, and it it'll ride and handle much better than a truck. Yet it …
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With either engine, Outback offers an attractive alternative to a bulkier, truck-based sport-utility. Even the powerful six-cylinder versions rate 20/26 mpg city/highway, and while that's not exactly economy-car territory, it's significantly better than the 15/20 mpg you can expect from even a mid-size SUV. Four-cylinder Outbacks deliver more than adequate performance, and get 22/27 mpg.
An Outback won't wring your wallet dry, and it it'll ride and handle much better than a truck. Yet it …
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| Engine | 2.5L H-4, 3.0L H-6 |
| MPG | Up to 22 city / 27 highway |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 4-spd auto w/OD, 5-spd man w/OD |
| Power | 165 - 212 hp |
| Drivetrain | all wheel |
| Curb Weight | 3,425 - 3,715 lbs |
