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    Subaru Outback Base (1998) price & specs

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    $44,990†
    2.5L petrol5D Sport Utility Vehicle5 SP MANUAL4x4
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    Base

    Overview

    The 1998 Subaru Outback Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Outback is regarded as a large SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $44,990 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 221 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.

    The Subaru Outback measures 1555mm (61.2 inches) in height, 4720mm (185.8 inches) in length, 1715mm (67.5 inches) in width with a 2630mm (103.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1420kg (3130.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Outback Base comes standard with 205/70 R15 front tyres and 205/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    80.99 kW/t
    44.99 kW/t
    80.99 kW/t
    Boot Space
    488 litres
    169 litres
    1,058 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 - 5 years
    4 years
    4 years

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    Dimensions

    4,720 mm
    1,715 mm
    1,555 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,720 mm
    Overall Width1,715 mm
    Overall Height1,555 mm
    Wheelbase2,630 mm
    Turning Circle11,200 mm
    Load Capacity545 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Petrol, 4x4

    $44,990†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 2457
    Compression Ratio: 9.7
    Engine Configuration: Horizontal
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Capacity (L): 60

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 7.3
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 32
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 10.4
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 23

    Fuel Economy

    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 7.3
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 10.4
    EU 83 City (mpg): 23

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
    Maximum Speed (mph): 124

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 156
    Maximum Power (kW): 115
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 221
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000

    Drive

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

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4

    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: Strut
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Bumpers

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

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Standard Measurement: VDA

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 60.4
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1710
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 24.7
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 700
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 488

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.7
    Overall Height (in): 61.2
    Overall Height (mm): 1555
    Overall Length (in): 185.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4720
    Overall Width (in): 67.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1715
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11600
    Wheelbase (in): 103.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2630

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Color

    Headlights

    Configuration: Single

    Paint

    Type: Mica

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    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

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    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
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1965
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4332
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1420
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3131

    Antenna

    Type: Power

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Vanity Mirror

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

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Carpet

    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 Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    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 Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Audio Media Storage Unit

    Cassettes Type: Cassettes

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Illuminated: yes
    Lockable: yes

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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