Distinctive headlights are clear-lens multi-reflector halogen type with integrated indicators

A ski-port, which doubles as an armrest, replaces the old car's split-fold rear seat, reducing total luggage capacity

The driver's seat has height adjustment with 50mm of movement, up 20mm from the old model

All Imprezas are equipped with ABS anti-lock brakes and have front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters

Lap-sash seatbelts are standard for all passengers

Dual airbags are standard up front

Remote central locking is standard, integrated with hazard lights for visual recognition

Multi-parabola headlights with built-in fog lights are a feature of the RX nose

External mirrors and doorhandles are matched to the body colour

Front seat adjustment includes backrest angle, height and fore/aft slide

The AM/FM stereo radio-CD is located above the heating and ventilation controls on the central control panel

The all-alloy, 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine is a development of the boxer (or horizontally opposed) engine used in the previous generation car

The RX engine develops 90kW at 5600rpm and 184Nm at 3600rpm

Impreza RX uses a fully independent strut suspension with coil springs front and rear

MacPherson struts are used for the front suspension, with a multi-link arrangement at the rear

Bosch 5.3A four-channel, four-sensor anti-lock braking system is standard on RX models

Cruise control is a standard feature on RX

Like the WRX, Impreza RX also gets a Momo steering wheel

Semi-automatic air-conditioning is on the standard equipment list

Wheels are 15-inch seven-spoke alloy