2002 Cascadia ALV 2.5 AWD
Introduced as Cascadia’s first ‘crossover’ in 1999, the ALV (Active Lifestyle Vehicle) was facelifted in 2002 to keep up with buyer demands. Effectively a raised tall roof wagon, the ALV was a push to to give a car some of the SUV characteristics people wanted without sacrificing the car side of the equation that was handling and roadgoing comfort.
Styling wise, the facelift has thoroughly modernised the front and rear ends, added brushed metal accents both inside and out, and updated the body cladding for a cleaner look.
For the North American market, the standard engine is RCM’s I4-L S3 2.5-2, also updated for 2002, producing 148 hp and 157 lb-ft. Paired with the 4-speed automatic and AWD, the ALV can reach 100 km/h in 10.9s and return a combined 23 MPG.
Interior features include seating for five, a 6-speaker AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo system, sunroof, and antilock brakes.
