What is it?
2002 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 VDC Sedan
What's special about it?
Debuting last year in the Outback Wagon, the 3.0-liter 212-horsepower H6 engine finally makes it way into the sportier Outback Sedan along with a new Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system. Combined with Subaru's Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) all-wheel-drive and standard traction control (TCS), this new Outback Sedan now boasts one of the most sophisticated vehicle control systems on the market.
Like its five-door sibling, the new VDC sedan enjoys a full complement of standard luxury features like a premium 200-watt McIntosh audio system, automatic climate control, eight-way power driver seat and leather-wrapped Momo steering wheel. Add to that 7.9 inches of ground clearance, a fully independent heavy-duty suspension and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, and you're looking at a fully loaded, fun-to-drive four-door that can handle mud and snow as well as, or better than, many SUVs.
Why should you care?
Subaru's Outback models have grown from suburban snowmobiles into full-fledged entry-level luxury contenders. The jury is still out on whether or not the public will be willing to pay more than $30K for a Subaru, but with its highly sophisticated stability, traction and all-wheel-drive systems, the Outback Sedan makes a compelling case for those looking for an alternative to stuffy German sport sedans. --Ed Hellwig
2002 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 VDC Sedan
What's special about it?
Debuting last year in the Outback Wagon, the 3.0-liter 212-horsepower H6 engine finally makes it way into the sportier Outback Sedan along with a new Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system. Combined with Subaru's Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) all-wheel-drive and standard traction control (TCS), this new Outback Sedan now boasts one of the most sophisticated vehicle control systems on the market.
Like its five-door sibling, the new VDC sedan enjoys a full complement of standard luxury features like a premium 200-watt McIntosh audio system, automatic climate control, eight-way power driver seat and leather-wrapped Momo steering wheel. Add to that 7.9 inches of ground clearance, a fully independent heavy-duty suspension and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, and you're looking at a fully loaded, fun-to-drive four-door that can handle mud and snow as well as, or better than, many SUVs.
Why should you care?
Subaru's Outback models have grown from suburban snowmobiles into full-fledged entry-level luxury contenders. The jury is still out on whether or not the public will be willing to pay more than $30K for a Subaru, but with its highly sophisticated stability, traction and all-wheel-drive systems, the Outback Sedan makes a compelling case for those looking for an alternative to stuffy German sport sedans. --Ed Hellwig
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