Road TestCar reviews - Subaru - Impreza - 2.0i-SSubaru modelsOverviewFlagship Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S waves flag high for safety technology3 Nov 2017 A YEAR following its release, and the fifth-generation Subaru Impreza has near-tripled its annual sales volumes and is now inside the top one-third of the small car class – seventh among 24 rivals. Finally, the Impreza has been allowed to challenge mainstream small cars on price, without commanding a premium for its class-exclusive all-wheel-drive configuration. Each of the four model grades lines up competitively on specification, and most do exceptionally well for safety. The quartet of models all get a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine and automatic continuously-variable transmission (CVT), but $6590 separates the entry-level Impreza 2.0i from the range-flagship Impreza 2.0i-S, as tested here priced from $29,190 plus on-road costs. Can this top Subaru hatchback match its top sales performance and indeed top the small car class? GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 December 2016 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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