Many, many things have been done to the new Impreza range. All in the name of sales. This is alarming, because when the Japanese tell you that, you know that many of those “things” do not include making the car faster, and not to mention, a more sporty drive.
Upmarket Affectations
First, the good news. Subaru has abandoned the terrible pig snout of the 2006 model lineup of Imprezas. Good news indeed. The thing is, well the new one isn’t exactly a stunner either.
Boy racers, say goodbye to the old WRX that you have come to know and love. That giant hoop scoop has been reduced in size, and has been moved forward about 15cm in order to work with the intercooler.
In line with Subaru’s big plan of change, the Impreza has morphed into a smooth, round and fluid form, complete with nonchalant looking headlamps and a boring grille that suggests Subaru has lost it’s way in an attempt to incorporate heritage and future in the current one.The rear end is a whole different story however. We love the rather sophisticated, angular and pleasing C pillar, all the way to the tailgate.
You’ll also be surprised to know that the new model weighs almost the same as the old one despite being 43.2mm shorter, 43.2mm wider, 12.7mm taller. As expected, interior space has been maximized like what everyone else is doing. It sits on a wheelbase that's nearly 101.6mm longer.
We immediately took a shining to the new car’s driving position. The driver is seated lower, by more than 25mm. This automatically translated into a much better driving position than that of the old Impreza.
There is more legroom at the back and certainly truckloads of storage in the boot.
Despite the rather bland choice of interior colours used, the materials throughout the new WRX's interior are notably better, not to mention the design of the dashboard which has been brought in line with that of the the Tribeca.
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Engine |
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Engine Capacity | 1498cc |
Engine Type | Flat 4 |
Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 |
Bore x Stroke | (77.7 x 79)mm |
Power | 107bhp @ 6000rpm |
Torque | 142Nm @ 3200rpm |
Power to Weight | 81.7 bhp per ton |
Performance |
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Acceleration | 13.4s (0-100 km/h) |
Fuel Consumption (combined) | 12.7 km/L |
Misc Technical Data |
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Transmission | 5 -speed Manual |
Drive Type | F4 |
Measurements |
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Body Type | 5 Door Hatch |
Dimension (L x W x H) |
(4415 x 1740 x 1475) mm |
Wheelbase | 2620 mm |
Turning Circle | 5.3 metres |
Kerb Weight | 1310 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L |
Brakes |
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Brakes (Front) | Ventilated Discs |
Brakes (Rear) | Discs |
Engine |
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Engine Capacity | 1994cc Turbocharged |
Engine Type | Flat 4 |
Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
Bore x Stroke | (92.0 x 75.0)mm |
Power | 248bhp @ 6000rpm |
Torque | 333Nm @ 2400rpm |
Power to Weight | 178.4 bhp per ton |
Performance |
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Acceleration | 10.2s (0-100 km/h) |
Fuel Consumption (combined) | 9.0 km/L |
Misc Technical Data |
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Transmission | 4 -speed Auto Tiptronic |
Drive Type | F4 |
Measurements |
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Body Type | 5 Door Hatch |
Dimension (L x W x H) |
(4415 x 1740 x 1475) mm |
Wheelbase | 2620 mm |
Turning Circle | 5.3 metres |
Kerb Weight | 1390 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L |
Brakes |
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Brakes (Front) | Ventilated Discs |
Brakes (Rear) | Discs |
Engine |
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Engine Capacity | 2457cc Turbocharged |
Engine Type | Flat 4 |
Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 |
Bore x Stroke | (99.5 x 79.0)mm |
Power | 230bhp @ 5200rpm |
Torque | 320Nm @ 2800rpm |
Power to Weight | 164.9 bhp per ton |
Performance |
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Acceleration | 6.5s (0-100 km/h) |
Top Speed | 209 km/h |
Fuel Consumption (combined) | 9.6 km/L |
Misc Technical Data |
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Transmission | 5 -speed Manual |
Drive Type | F4 |
Measurements |
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Body Type | 5 Door Hatch |
Dimension (L x W x H) |
(4580 x 1740 x 1475) mm |
Wheelbase | 2620 mm |
Turning Circle | 5.3 metres |
Kerb Weight | 1395 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L |
Brakes |
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Brakes (Front) | Ventilated Discs |
Brakes (Rear) | Discs |