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    Subaru Outback Base (2003) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2003 Subaru Outback Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Outback is regarded as a large SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $38,180 before on-road costs.

    This Subaru Outback is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 115 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 223 Nm of torque (at 3600 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 64L fuel tank

    The Subaru Outback measures 1590mm (62.6 inches) in height, 4720mm (185.8 inches) in length, 1745mm (68.7 inches) in width with a 2650mm (104.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1455kg (3207.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Outback Base comes standard with 215/60 R16 front tyres and 215/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2003 Subaru Outback Base has a 200mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 500kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    76.67 - 105.12 kW/t
    41.94 kW/t
    105.12 kW/t
    Boot Space
    528 litres
    205 litres
    1,058 litres
    Price
    $38,180 - $51,990
    $32,990
    $73,880
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 5 years
    1 year
    5 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 - 1,600 kg
    1,400 kg
    2,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    184 mm
    246 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,720 mm
    1,745 mm
    1,590 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,720 mm
    Overall Width1,745 mm
    Overall Height1,590 mm
    Wheelbase2,650 mm
    Turning Circle11,200 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4

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    Engine

    Bore Engine: 99.5
    Engine (cc): 2457
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: Horizontal
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 79
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
    Main Capacity (L): 64
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.9
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 24

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.9

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
    Maximum Speed (mph): 112

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 154
    Maximum Power (kW): 115
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 223
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Transmission

    Low High Gear Ranges: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Station Wagon
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Station Wagon

    Mud Flaps

    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons (in): 43.5
    Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons: 1105

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 58.1
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1646
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.6
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 528

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
    Front Track (in): 57.9
    Front Track (mm): 1470
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.7
    Overall Height (in): 62.6
    Overall Height (mm): 1590
    Overall Length (in): 185.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4720
    Overall Width (in): 68.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1745
    Rear Track (in): 57.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1460
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11600
    Wheelbase (in): 104.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2650

    Internal Dimensions

    Rear Hip Room (in): 55.7
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1415

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    External Colour: White
    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1455
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3208

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Pop Out

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes
    Micro Filter: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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