Legacy Wagon : Outback VDC Wagon

Outback VDC Wagon ( Color : Regatta Red Pearl )

Overview

The Outback VDC Wagon takes driving to a new level. Like its sedan counterpart, the wagon features full-time AWD with Vehicle Dynamics Control ( VDC ) for state of the art vehicle control, safety and performance. With a powerful 6-cylinder 212 hp engine and an 11 speaker premium sound-system by McIntosh, this is the perfect fusion of style and romance.

Highlights

ENGINE

Type	Horizontally opposed high-output 6-cylinder with die-cast aluminum-alloy block and aluminum-alloy cylinder heads.
Displacement	3.0 liters (183 cubic inches)
Horsepower	212 @ 6000 rpm
Torque (lb.-ft.)	210 @ 4400 rpm
Valvetrain	24-valve with dual overhead camshaft design (DOHC)
Fuel System	Sequential multi-port fuel injection system
Ignition System	Direct ignition system; platinum-tipped spark plugs
Engine Management	ECM Engine Control Module manages fuel injection and ignition systems and features learning, self-diagnosis, limp-home and anti-knock capabilities.
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 gallons
2003 EPA Mileage Estimates (mpg, city/highway)	19/26

CHASSIS

Body Construction	Unitized construction with front and rear crumple zones. 77% of body sheet metal is two-side galvanized.
Suspension	Fully independent, heavy-duty raised type with coil springs. Front: struts with internal rebound springs with lower L-arms and liquid-filled rear bushings and stabilizer bar. Rear: multi-link and stabilizer bar.
Steering	Rack-and-pinion with engine-speed-sensing variable power assist.
Turning Circle, curb-to-curb	36.7 feet
Wheels	16-inch aluminum-alloy with gold-colored accents.
Tires	225/60R16 97H M+S all season radials with raised white letters.
Brakes	Power-assisted with dual diagonal hydraulic circuits and 4-channel/4-sensor anti-lock braking system (ABS). Front: 11.4-inch ventilated discs with twin-piston calipers. Rear: 11.3-inch discs.

DRIVETRAIN

Automatic Transmission

4-speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive. Automatic power mode that engages with rapid use of the accelerator pedal.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

Full-time AWD system automatically distributes power between front and rear wheels based on traction needs. L.L.Bean Edition and H6-3.0 Sedan models have an electronically managed continuously variable transfer clutch and limited-slip rear differential. H6-3.0 VDC models have a Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) System with Variable Torque Distribution (VTD). VTD utilizes a planetary center differential in conjunction with an electronically managed continuously variable transfer clutch.

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase/Length	104.3/187.4
Width/Height	68.7/63.3
Track: front/rear	57.9/57.7
Minimum Road Clearance (at curb weight)	7.9
Headroom: front/rear	38.5/37.2
Legroom: front/rear	43.3/34.3
Shoulder room: front/rear	53.9/53.6
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3735
EPA Interior Volume (cubic feet)	95.9
EPA Cargo Volume: Rear Seat Up (cubic feet)	34.3
EPA Cargo Volume: Rear Seat Down-SAE (cubic feet)	68.6
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs.)* (Class One)	2400

SAFETY FEATURES

Meets all federal passenger car safety standards	S
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)	S
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) System	S
VDC off switch	S
4-channel/4-sensor anti-lock braking system (ABS)	S
Dual front air bags (SRS)*	S
Dual-stage deployment passenger front air bag (SRS)*	S
Front-seat side-impact air bags (SRS)*	S
Daytime running lights	S
Height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters	S
3-point rear seatbelts for all three seating positions	S
3 rear seat child safety seat anchors	S
Energy-absorbing front and rear crumple zones	S
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers	S
Side-impact door beams	S
LATCH system: Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren	S
Child safety rear door locks	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.

EXTERIOR FEATURES

16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels	S
Variable intermittent windshield wipers	S
Intermittent rear window wiper/washer	S
Large dual power heated fold-away mirrors	S
Body-color door handles and mirrors	S
Two-tone paint with body-side cladding	S
Multi-reflector halogen fog lights with stone shields	S
Protective rear bumper step pad	S
Roof rails with cross bars	S

INTERIOR FEATURES

Reclining front bucket seats with height-adjustable head restraints	S
Driver's seat lumbar adjustment	S
8-way power driver's seat	S
Rear seat headrests for all three seating positions	S
Rear seat center armrest	S
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback	S
Leather-trimmed upholstery	S
Leather-wrapped shifter handle	S
Mahogany wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel	S
Woodgrain patterned interior trim	S
Tilt-adjustable steering column	S
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors	S
Glove box light and cargo/trunk area light	S
Power door locks	S
Cruise control	S
Dual power moonroofs. Front with tilt-up feature and rear with retract feature	S
Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down feature	S
Remote keyless entry with security system	S
Digital dual-mode trip odometer	S
Ambient temperature gauge	S
Automatic climate control system with display brightness control	S
Rear seat heater ducts	S
Air filtration system	S
Auto dimming rearview compass mirror	O
Four cup holders – two in front, two in rear	S
OnStar communication system	S
McIntosh premium audio system: AM/FM/Weatherband stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, 11 speakers in 7 locations, power amp and in-glass antenna, 200-watt maximum output	S
Retractable cargo area cover, rear 12-volt power outlet, removable rubberized cargo area tray, cargo hooks	S
All Weather Package: Dual-mode heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer	S

COLORS / FABRICS

Black Granite Pearl/Titanium Pearl	Gray Leather-trimmed
Timberline Green Pearl/Titanium Pearl	Beige Leather-trimmed
Regatta Red Pearl/Titanium Pearl	Beige Leather-trimmed
SeaMist Green Pearl/Titanium Pearl	Beige Leather-trimmed
Titanium Pearl/Monotone	Gray Leather-trimmed
White Frost Pearl/Titanium Pearl	Beige Leather-trimmed