The Impreza 2.5i sedan and five-door models quietly form the foundation of Subaru's entry in the increasingly important U.S. compact-car segment.
New for 2008, the Impreza is powered by a 2.5L four producing 170 hp that may seem high, but remember those 170 hp must cart around about 3100 lb of AWD sedan or five-door hatchback. Most Imprezas will probably be mated to the four-speed auto transmission in the U.S., but a five-speed manual transmission is also available. With four-speed auto transmissions becoming outmoded, we hope Subaru can add a five- or six-speed auto next year or when the Impreza goes through its mid-model change, especially with all-wheel-drive competitors like the 2008 Suzuki SX4 five-door and 2009 Toyota Matrix still offering a four-speed auto.
Price Range: $17,995.00 - $34,995.00
Body Style: Sedan
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