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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1998 SUBARU IMPREZA OUTBACK AWD are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1998 SUBARU IMPREZA OUTBACK AWD
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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93
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Average
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Collision Index
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112
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Average
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Theft Index
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45
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Better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1998 SUBARU IMPREZA OUTBACK AWD
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued no
safety recalls for this 1998 SUBARU IMPREZA OUTBACK AWD.
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This 1998 SUBARU IMPREZA OUTBACK AWD safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1998 SUBARU IMPREZA
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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5 years or 60,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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No data from source
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Seatbelts are covered for the lifetime of the vehicle.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Seatbelts are covered for the lifetime of the vehicle.
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This 1998 SUBARU IMPREZA OUTBACK AWD warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Ready to rally to the store.
By Sue Mead, NewCarTestDrive.com
The Outback Sport is in a class by itself. This four-door wagon with rally-inspired handling is a practical, small car with plenty of get up and go. Toss in all-wheel drive with standard ABS, a high ground clearance and a competent four-wheel independent suspension and you've got off-road capability previously only found in trucks. It is truly a sports car you can take off the road. With its 1,500-pound towing capacity, the Outback Sport can pull a canoe and a carload of fishermen and their tackle. And, if the best spot is in the mountains high above the snowline, you have the peace of mind that Subaru's all-wheel drive provides along with its 30-mpg fuel economy. Rally racing is a test bed. Hopefully, your roads are better and your ride to the grocery store less grueling. But, you can rest assured that the lessons Subaru has learned from the World Rally Championship will help you get home safely with the bread and milk. |
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What does racing rally cars have to do with driving to the grocery store? Everything, Subaru would tell you. Subaru specializes in all-wheel drive and has enhanced its reputation by winning the World Rally Championship where drivers race on ice, snow, dirt, mud, and wet and dry pavement. It's the ultimate performance and durability test. So when you drive to the local grocery store in a Subaru you have the benefit of what the company has learned racing around the world. And, in the case of the Impreza Outback Sport, its rally styling cues make you feel like a racer when you bring home the bread and milk. All Subarus nowadays are equipped with all-wheel drive. The beauty of all-wheel drive is that it applies power to the tires with the best grip. All-wheel drive offers better performance than traction control, which typically limits power to reduce wheelspin. And Subaru's seamless system provides better fuel economy than the part-time four-wheel-drive systems found on many sport-utilities. It's important not to confuse our Impreza Outback Sport with the larger Legacy Outback. While the Legacy Outback is driven by Crocodile Dundee in Subaru's commercials, the Outback Sport is driven by Crocodile's young nephew. It's a clever advertising campaign that does a great job of pointing out the advantages all-wheel-drive cars have over four-wheel-drive sport-utilities. And Crocodile's nephew appears to be a young, active type--just the sort of person who would consider the Outback Sport. Based on the Subaru Impreza, the Outback Sport has a rugged appearance that includes larger wheels and tires for added ground clearance, a hood scoop, body side molding, a new grille, hood and integrated lower front bumper and spoiler. Subaru did not raise prices on the Outback Sport for 1998. Because it's an all-wheel-drive subcompact, the Outback Sport is unique to the market. It's a sure-footed alternative to sporty compact cars. And to some extent, it competes with the mini sport-utilities: Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Suzuki Sidekick and Chevy Tracker. This group is clearly outclassed by the Outback Sport's impressive handling and acceleration performance, however.
Read the complete
1998 Subaru Impreza Outback review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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