Engine: 2.5-liter single overhead cam 16-valve turbocharged and intercooled flat four

Engine Options: 168-horsepower 2.5-liter sohc 16v horizontally opposed four cylinder; 250-hp 2.5-liter sohc 16v horizontally opposed four cylinder turbocharged and intercooled

Transmission: 5-speed Sportshift automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed Sportshift automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: two-stage frontal airbags; front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; full coverage side curtain airbags; active front-seat head restraints; head restraints for all rear seating positions (adjustable for outboard positions); anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution; child safety seat anchors; collapsible driver''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s footrest and collision-activated retracting brake pedal assembly

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Lafayette, Indiana

Model Tested: Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited sedan ($28,495)

Standard Equipment: dual-zone automatic climate control; cruise control; power door locks, outside mirrors and windows; 8-way driver and 4-way passenger power seats; AM/FM/CD stereo with in-dash, 6-disc changer and six speakers; leather-wrapped steering wheel and -trimmed upholstery; remote keyless entry with engine immobilizer; power moonroof; heated front seats, exterior mirrors and windshield washer nozzles; halogen foglamps; auto-dimming mirror/compass

Options as Tested: Sportshift automatic transmission ($1200); California PZEV emissions ($200)

Destination Charge: 575

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 250 @ 5600

Torque: 250 @ 3600

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 19/25

Wheelbase: 105.1 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 186.2/68.1/56.1 inches

Track Front/Rear: 58.9/58.5 inches

Turning Cycle: 35.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 37.5/51.0/44.1 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 36.5/52.6/33.9 inches

Trunk Volume: 66.2 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson-type struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 5.9 inches

Curb Weight: 3435 pounds

Towing Capacity: 2700 pounds

Tires: 215/45R17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS and EBD

Fuel Capacity: 16.9 Gallons