Super TestCar reviews - Subaru - Impreza - sedan/hatch rangeSubaru modelsOverviewStylish, frugal new Impreza is a step in the right direction for Subaru24 Feb 2012 THE Subaru Impreza has earned a loyal following in Australia but petrol price and environmental pressures means the thirst of its flat-four ‘boxer’ four-cylinder engine has become a concern. Along with improvements across the board aimed at making the fourth-generation Impreza more competitive against rivals in Australia’s fastest-growing new vehicle segment, Subaru has worked to improve fuel consumption, including making it the only small car range to feature standard idle-stop technology. But are the improvements enough for the Impreza to live up to its boot badge? Model release date: 1 February 2012 to 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 Previous modelSUBARU prioritised safety, value and function as the hallmarks of its third-generation Impreza, which initially launched as a five-door hatchback, with the sedan variant following in late 2008. It was was more spacious, better equipped and quieter than its predecessor and, for the first time, featured both six airbags and stability control as standard across the range. Naturally for a Subaru permanent all-wheel drive was standard across the range, giving the Impreza a unique selling point among its peers. More conservative styling and increased interior space widened its appeal, helping it to become a sales success for the Japanese brand. |
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