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Subaru Leone III Station Wagon 1800 4WD (120 Hp)
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Subaru Leone:
The Subaru Leone is a compact car produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Subaru from 1971 to 1994. The word leone is Italian for lion.
It was released as a replacement for the Subaru 1000 and was the predecessor of the Subaru Impreza. All Leones were powered by the Subaru EA boxer engine. Most cars were equipped with optional four-wheel drive. At the time of its introduction, the Leone was Subaru's top model until 1989, when the larger Legacy was introduced.
Although released in Japan and some export markets as the Leone, for many years, this was the only vehicle sold internationally by Subaru where Subaru's smaller kei cars were not commonly sold. As a result, in major markets such as Australia, Europe and North America, it was instead identified with a trim level designation, some of which included: DL, GL, GLF, GLF5, GL-10, and RX. The car is thus often referred to simply as the Subaru GL or the Subaru L series....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Station Wagon Overview:
Subaru Leone (III Station Wagon). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1800 4WD (120 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A good middle-ground, this engine offered a noticeable improvement in performance over the base models without the complexity or thirst of the turbo.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was acceptable, providing a decent balance between power and efficiency for a 4WD vehicle of its time.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive capability
- • Robust and reliable EA82 Boxer engine
- • Practical and spacious station wagon body style
- • Good visibility and easy to drive
Cons:
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Fuel economy can be poor, especially with turbo models
- • Limited availability of modern safety features
- • Rust can be an issue in older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III Station Wagon: 1986 - 1994).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Leone |
| Generation: | III Station Wagon |
| Modification (Engine): | 1800 4WD (120 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1990 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 120 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | EA82 [Same engine] More details about the engine EA82 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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