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Overview
The 1996 Subaru Impreza LX is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Impreza is regarded as a small car built in Japan with prices starting at $20,640 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Impreza is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 66 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 128 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 50L fuel tank
The Subaru Impreza measures 1415mm (55.7 inches) in height, 4350mm (171.3 inches) in length, 1690mm (66.5 inches) in width with a 2520mm (99.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1030kg (2270.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Impreza LX comes standard with 175/70 R14 front tyres and 175/70 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 1996 Subaru Impreza LX has a 150mm ground clearance with a 750kg braked and nullkg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
61.4 - 124.5 kW/t
61.4 kW/t
141.47 kW/t
Boot Space
356 - 374 litres
303 litres
405 litres
Price
$18,640 - $46,990
$18,640
$46,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
50,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
2 - 5 years
1 year
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,580 - 1,740 kg
1,580 kg
1,740 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
750 kg
750 kg
850 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
150 - 160 mm
104 mm
160 mm
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Dimensions
4,350 mm
1,690 mm
1,415 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,350 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,690 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 550 mm |
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Explore Subaru Impreza Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.6
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Cc: 1597
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 87.9
Engine Stroke: 65.8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.4
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 50
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 9.1
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 26
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 6.8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 35
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 6.8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 35
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 9.1
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 6.8
Performance
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 175
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 109
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 66
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 90
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 128
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 95
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Strut
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 175
Wheels Tire Front Width: 175
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: T
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 14
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 14
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Covers: Full
Wheels Front Covers: Full
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Black
Rear Color: Black
Front Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Rubbing Strip: yes
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 356
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 12.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 45
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1275
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1415
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2520
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 99.2
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 66.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1690
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 171.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4350
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1450
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 57.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1460
External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.5
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10200
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 33.5
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 150
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 5.9
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 995
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 36.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 933
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1360
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 53.5
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1355
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 53.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1060
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 41.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1270
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 50
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1094
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 43.1
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 825
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 32.5
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Auto Off With Ignition: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Single
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Foam/Plastic
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Windshield Wipers Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2271
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1030
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1580
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3483
Antenna
Antenna Type: Telescopic
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Number Of Bands: 2
System Seek: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Passenger Assist Handles
Passenger Assist Handles Number Of Handles: 3
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
Head Restraints Rear Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Type: Full
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Air Conditioning
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
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