The Subaru Impreza is a compact car that was first introduced by Subaru in 1993. For the high-performance version of the Impreza WRX, see the Subaru Impreza WRX STI The Subaru Impreza WRX, is a turbocharged version of the Subaru Impreza, an all-wheel drive automobile. ... It has been suggested that Subaru Impreza RB320 be merged into this article or section. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1944x1131, 524 KB) Summary UK model 2005 Impreza GX Sport in WR Blue. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... For other uses, see Subaru (disambiguation). ... Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. ... Ōta (Japanese: 太田市; -shi) is a city located 50 miles northwest of Tokyo, in Eastern Gunma, Japan. ... See Gunma (disambiguation) for other places whose name is Gunma in Japan. ... United States may refer to: Places: United States of America SS United States, the fastest ocean liner ever built. ... The Subaru Leone is a compact automobile produced by Subaru from June 1971 to February 1989 when it was replaced by the Subaru Loyale, which was essentially the same car, only with a different name. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... For other uses, see Subaru (disambiguation). ...

"Impreza" is a coined word, deriving from an originally Italian word, impresa, meaning a feat or achievement. In Polish, "Impreza" means "party", "event" or "show".

The Impreza was introduced after the popular Leone/Loyale was cancelled with the aging EA series engine. The Impreza was introduced with the popular EJ series engine found in the larger Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Leone is a compact automobile produced by Subaru from June 1971 to February 1989 when it was replaced by the Subaru Loyale, which was essentially the same car, only with a different name. ... 1987 Subaru DL 10 wagon Subaru Loyale was the name given to the former GL and DL model series in 1990. ... The Subaru EA engine is a series of automobile internal combustion engines manufactured by Subaru, a division of Fuji Heavy Industries. ... The Subaru EJ engine is a series of automotive engines manufactured by Subaru, a division of Fuji Heavy Industries introduced mid 1989 for the 1st generation Legacy. ... The Legacy is a mid-size car introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru in February 1989 as a larger, upscale companion to the companys Leone/Loyale and currently serves as the flagship model in the Subaru range. ...

The Impreza was introduced as an updated competitor to other Asian vehicles Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, Mitsubishi Lancer and Mazda 323, however the Impreza is the only vehicle in this class to offer AWD and Subaru made this feature standard equipment in 1996, a distinction that is still unique to this day. The Toyota Corolla is a compact car produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota, which has become very popular throughout the world since the nameplate was first introduced in 1966. ... The Honda Civic is a compact car manufactured by Honda. ... The Nissan Sentra is a small car made by automaker Nissan Motors and is generally a rebadged export version of the Japanese Nissan Sunny. ... The Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact car built by Mitsubishi Motors. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Mazda Familia. ... This article is about the class of vehicles. ...

Subaru chose to continue their longstanding traditional use of the boxer engine in the Impreza, as well as their other products, to simplify the powertrain implementation of all wheel drive and because of the natural smoothness of the engine design. According to Subaru, because the engine sits inline with the transmission, instead of being offset, as can be commonly found by other FWD and AWD vehicles, body roll is minimized. The weight of the engine and transmission are balanced instead of being offset, which causes the weight of the engine and transmission to be unbalanced in the engine bay in other vehicles. The boxer engine also affords a low center of gravity because the engine sits low in the engine bay and close to the ground, as opposed to other vehicles, allowing the vehicle to stay more stable in moderate to high speed maneuvers. Other manufacturers attempt to counteract the offset weight by making their powertrains weight evenly distributed, which overall causes the powertrain to be heavier than the Subaru layout, which is lightweight from the beginning, having being manufactured from aluminum. The boxer design also provides perfect vibration mitigation due to the fact that the movement of each piston is exactly countered by the corresponding piston in the opposing cylinder bank, eliminating the need for a harmonic balancer attached to the front of the engine at the crankshaft. Torque steer is also reduced with this type of powertrain layout. This is achieved by having the front driveshafts being of equal weight and length, and extend from the transmission to the front wheels at almost perpendicular from the transmission. Diagram of the opposing pistons in a boxer engine A flat engine or boxer engine or horizontally opposed engine is a type of engine where the pistons lie horizontally opposed, with pairs of cylinders on the left and the right, as opposed to most modern engines where all pistons are... This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ... A harmonic balancer (also called crank pulley damper or vibration damper) is a device connected to the crankshaft of an engine to reduce torsional vibration. ... Front wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern automobiles, where the engine drives the front wheels. ...

Motorsports

2006 Impreza Rally Car

Stephane Sarrazin driving a Subaru Impreza WRC on the Monte Carlo Rally

The Impreza chassis rose to prominence in rally racing more effectively than Subaru's previous contenders. Prior to the introduction of the Impreza into WRC in 1993, the Subaru World Rally Team had fielded its larger mid-size Legacy for rally purposes. However, as rally competition shifted toward smaller and lighter chassis, Subaru needed a smaller and faster car—a role in which the Impreza was immediately successful and in which the Impreza continues to compete effectively, albeit in more powerful versions than were initially introduced. To jumpstart its rally efforts, Subaru had initially teamed with Prodrive in 1989, a very successful partnership that has lasted to this day. Prodrive also provided input during the Impreza's development to help it become a better rally car. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x1536, 1376 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Subaru Subaru Impreza Subaru Impreza WRX STI Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x1536, 1376 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Subaru Subaru Impreza Subaru Impreza WRX STI Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... Subaru Impreza - Monte-Carlo Rally 2005 I took this picture myself with a Minolta Dynax 5 and a Minolta 28-100 Zoom on Kodak Gold 100. ... Subaru Impreza - Monte-Carlo Rally 2005 I took this picture myself with a Minolta Dynax 5 and a Minolta 28-100 Zoom on Kodak Gold 100. ... Stephane Sarrazin was a Formula One driver from France. ... Stephane Sarrazin driving a Subaru Impreza WRC on the Monte Carlo Rally Carlos Sainz driving a Toyota Corolla WRC on the Monte Carlo Rally Carlssons replica 1963 Monte Carlo Saab 96 rally car at Linköping, on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of SAAB in 1997 The Monte... Petter Solberg driving on gravel at the 2006 Cyprus Rally, a World Rally Championship event. ... 2006 Cyprus Rally The Subaru World Rally Team, is a racing team, formed by Subaru in 1989 to compete in the World Rally Championship. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... The Legacy is a mid-size car introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru in February 1989 as a larger, upscale companion to the companys Leone/Loyale and currently serves as the flagship model in the Subaru range. ... Prodrives logo Prodrive Ltd. ...

After winning its first World Rally Championship event in the Legacy at Rally New Zealand, Ari Vatanen finished second in the debut rally of the new WRC Impreza. Carlos Sainz brought the Impreza its inaugural victory in the 1994 Acropolis Rally. The World Rally Championship (WRC) is a rallying series organised by the FIA, culminating with a champion driver and manufacturer. ... The Legacy is a mid-size car introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru in February 1989 as a larger, upscale companion to the companys Leone/Loyale and currently serves as the flagship model in the Subaru range. ... Ari Vatanen (born April 27, 1952) is a Finnish rally driver turned politician and Member of the European Parliament. ...

The Impreza brought Subaru three consecutive WRC titles (1995–97) and a driver's championship for the late Colin McRae in 1995, the late Richard Burns in 2001, and Petter Solberg in 2003. While its rivals have come and gone, Subaru and the Impreza have remained one of the only consistent contenders in WRC during the last 13 years. For other uses, see Subaru (disambiguation). ... Colin Steele McRae, MBE (5 August 1968 – 15 September 2007) was a Scottish World Rally Championship (WRC) driver. ... Richard Burns (January 17, 1971 – November 25, 2005) was an English world champion rally driver, who topped the World Rally Championship scoresheets in 2001 having wound up runner-up in both 1999 and 2000. ... Petter Hollywood Solberg (born November 18, 1974 in Askim), from Spydeberg i Østfold, Norway, is a professional rally driver. ...

The latest evolution of the rallying Imprezas is Subaru Impreza WRC 2007 made its debut in 2007 Corona Rally Mexico. Unfortunately, the team had several major problems with reliability as the car has experienced mechanical difficulties in almost every rally since the first. Acropolis Rally was in its first round when the newest Impreza (12a) finished in top 3. The Corona Rally Mexico is the third event on the World Rally Championship for 2005. ... The Acropolis Rally Greece is the eighth rally on the World Rally Championship schedule for 2005. ...

Subaru has delivered a 2008 Impreza hatchback to Prodrive, the team fielding the WRC Imprezas, for conversion to a rally car.

Safety

In Australia, the 1993-2004 Subaru Impreza was assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2006 as providing "average" protection for its occupants in the event of a crash.^[1]

In frontal-offset and side crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the United States, the second-generation Impreza earned "Good" ratings. 2005-2007 models also earned a "Good" rating for rear crash protection (head restraint design) placing it at the top of IIHS small car ratings.

The third generation MY2008 Impreza continued the tradition and also earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety highest rating for "Good" in each individual test, earning an overall score of "Good".2008 IIHS report

The third generation MY2008 Impreza hatchback received five stars (34.66 out of 37 points) for occupant protection and a four star pedestrian rating under testing by ANCAP. ^[2]

Awards and acknowledgments

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First generation - "GC"/"GF"/"GM"

First generation
Production	1993–2001
Assembly	Ōta, Gunma, Japan
Body style(s)	2-door coupe 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Engine(s)	1.8 L 110 hp H4 2.0 L 208 hp H4
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2520 mm (99.2 in)
Length	4375 mm (172.2 in)
Width	1705 mm (67.1 in)
Height	1410 mm (55.5 in) 1430 mm (56.3 in) (1999-2001 Outback Sport)
Related	Subaru Forester Subaru Impreza WRX

Subaru Impreza Wagon

Introduced in November 1993, the Impreza was offered in either front wheel drive (FWD) or all wheel drive (AWD) versions and as a four-door sedan/saloon or five-door station wagon/estate. In late 1995, a two-door coupe was introduced. The Impreza, like many Subaru-built cars, was equipped with a flat engine, a distinguishing Subaru characteristic. Initial engine choices included 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated engines as well as the turbocharged and intercooled 2.0-litre engine. The basic turbocharged motor, the EJ20, produced from 180 kW (240 PS) to 210 kW (280PS) in Japanese market WRX trim depending on model and year. Outside Japan, the turbocharged model was initially rated at 211PS (208 hp) and marketed as the 2.0 Turbo, 2.0 GT, 2.0 GT Turbo or 2.0 WRX. 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Trim levels were LX, GL and Sport. LX models were front-wheel drive, and powered by a 1.6-litre engine; these were four-door only. GL trim levels were either front-wheel drive (Subaru badged these 2WD) or all-wheel-drive (badged AWD); cars launched in 1993 had a choice of 1.6 and 1.8 engines, the 1.6 being available with 2WD, the 1.8 a AWD version only. From 1996, the 1.6 and 1.8 versions were dropped (in the European market), and replaced by a 2.0-litre engine. Sport versions had alloy wheels, and a 2.0-litre engine only. These were "warm hatch" versions which were similar to the WRX, although they looked a lot more unadorned. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of volume. ...

In 1994, Subaru introduced Subaru Tecnica International (STi) versions of the Impreza in the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) and European Domestic Market (EDM). These models were upgraded from the WRX in many categories, including blueprinted performance-tuned engines, transmissions, and suspensions. The STi versions of the Impreza were immensely successful in rallies and popular among street racers. The first STi models featured higher power ratings than the WRX, while later versions of both WRX and STi were rated at 280PS due to the Japanese manufacturers' informal agreements around power ratings. Its top speed was electronically limited at 198 km/h (115 mph) and it had a 0–100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds in the UK Impreza Turbo 218ps version. 2006 WRX STI claimed 0 to 100km/h in 5.4 seconds.^[3] RA (rally altered) versions of the WRX and STi were also available in the Japanese market. Targeted for race and rally, the RA versions were generally lighter in weight; featuring reduced soundproofing, manual windows, no air conditioning, and added desirable features such as more robust engines, driver controlled center differentials, and shorter gearing. STi Logo Subaru Tecnica International, or STi is Fuji Heavy Industries motorsports division. ... The term JDM Japanese domestic market (JDM) is used to describe Japans economic market for Japanese-brand goods, chiefly automobiles and parts. ... It has been suggested that Subaru Impreza RB320 be merged into this article or section. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... Kilometre per hour (American spelling: kilometer per hour) is a unit of both speed (scalar) and velocity (vector). ... This article is about the unit of time. ...

Special editions of the Impreza were very common in Japan and Europe, many coinciding with a significant World Rally Championship victory. These editions included the Series McRae, 555, Catalunya, Terzo, RB5, P1, and 22B, the latter still considered by many to be the ultimate Impreza of all time with its wide arched rally style body. The RB5 was a special edition Subaru Impreza released to commemorate Richard Burns returning to his Subaru roots. ...

In the same time Subaru made a limited edition of Impreza Wagon called CasaBlanca.

The Impreza received an external facelift for the 1997 model year, followed by an interior redesign in 1998 - using the new redesigned dashboard from the Forester.

The European 1999-2000 turbo model received further upgrades in the form of more parts from the STi range. The front brakes became Subaru branded 4-pot calipers with 294mm discs, the wheels having become 16 inch lightweight alloys from 1998 - previously 15 inch, vented rear discs, the Sti 4 high level wing was fitted to the saloon, Sti style front bucket seats and firmer suspension. The phase 2 engine now fitted developed 160 kW (215BHP), an increase of 5 kW (7BHP) over the previous model.

The story of the North American Impreza is much different than the rest of the world. North American markets never received a turbocharged version of the first generation Impreza (it was heavily rumored in 1998 and 1999). Subaru had never had much of a performance image in North America, so Subaru initially offered the Impreza with the 1.8L engine only, with either front- or all-wheel drive; a 2.2-liter engine became optional in 1995. Subaru later decided to emphasize all-wheel drive, making it standard on every Impreza (and Legacy) from 1997 onwards.

Subaru Impreza Outback Sport

However, there was a minority that knew of the Impreza's accomplishments overseas and was very interested in having a high-performance Impreza. To test the waters for a full-fledged turbo model, the 2.5RS performance model was introduced in 1998 (the same year the 1.8-liter engine was dropped). A naturally-aspirated 165 hp 2.5L DOHC engine and larger brakes, borrowed from the Legacy, were fitted into the coupe body with gold-colored 16" five-spoke wheels. The 2.5RS also featured several external cues from its overseas brethren such as hood vents, a hood scoop, and a rally-inspired rear spoiler. The 1999 model featured several changes: the newly designed "Phase II" SOHC version of the same 2.5L engine featured a slightly higher peak torque (225 Nm 166 ft·lbf vs. 220 Nm (162 ft·lbf)), the wheels turned to a standard silver, the interior got an update, and US versions became visually similar to their Japanese contemporaries with an updated front bumper. 2.5RS models became available in sedan form in 2000. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1302x723, 102 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Subaru Outback Subaru Impreza Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1302x723, 102 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Subaru Outback Subaru Impreza Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... The Legacy is a mid-size car introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru in February 1989 as a larger, upscale companion to the companys Leone/Loyale and currently serves as the flagship model in the Subaru range. ... Single overhead cam (also SOHC) refers to the internal combustion engine design where one camshaft is located above the valves. ... Newton metre is the unit of moment (torque) in the SI system. ... The foot-pound force (symbol: ft·lbf) is an English unit of work or energy from the English Engineering System. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ...

The Outback Sport model was introduced in 1995 as an updated L Sport Wagon. Subaru found success with this model and that of the larger Legacy-based Outback. It offered similar ride height changes, body colors and trim levels to the larger model. The Legacy is a mid-size car introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru in February 1989 as a larger, upscale companion to the companys Leone/Loyale and currently serves as the flagship model in the Subaru range. ... See also the smaller Impreza-based Subaru Outback Sport Subaru introduced the all-wheel-drive Outback to the US market in 1994 as a 1995 model, deriving the model almost completely from the Subaru Legacy. ...

Second generation - "GD"/"GG"

Second generation
Production	2002–2007
Assembly	Ōta, Gunma, Japan
Body style(s)	4–door sedan 5–door station wagon
Layout	Front engine / four wheel drive
Engine(s)	2.5 L 165 hp H4 (2001-04) 2.5 L 173 hp H4 (2005-07) 2.0/2.5 L Turbo-charged 227 hp H4 (WRX 2002-07) 2.5 L Turbo-charged 300 hp H4 (WRX STi 2004-07)
Transmission(s)	4–speed automatic 5–speed manual 6–speed manual
Wheelbase	99.4 in
Length	173.4 in (2002–03) 173.8 in (2004-05) 175.8 in (2006–07)
Width	66.7 in (wagon, 2006–07 sedan) 68.1 in (2002–03 sedan) 68.5 in (2004-05 sedan) 67.3 in (Outback Sport)
Height	58.5 in (2002–05 wagon) 57.7 in (2005–07) 56.7 in (2002–05 sedan) 60.6 in (2004-07 Outback Sport) 60.2 in (2002-03 Outback Sport)
Related	Subaru Forester Saab 9-2X Subaru Impreza WRX Subaru Impreza WRX STi

Subaru introduced the so-called "New Age" Impreza to the world market in 2001. The second generation Impreza was intended to be larger, safer, stiffer, more refined, and more responsive. For many enthusiasts, the changes in the new car made it less desirable because it was heavier and slower with less of a raw edge to it. The WRX Sedan had a 20 mm wider track than its predecessor to aid handling, while the wagon remained the same. The coupe model was no longer available. The ovoid headlamp "bug-eyed" styling of the New Age Impreza was polarizing, but the improvements to the car brought greater mainstream acceptance. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2340x1372, 267 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Subaru Impreza Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Ōta (Japanese: 太田市; -shi) is a city located 50 miles northwest of Tokyo, in Eastern Gunma, Japan. ... See Gunma (disambiguation) for other places whose name is Gunma in Japan. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an automobile engine in front of or on the front axle. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... A flat-4 is a four cylinder internal combustion engine where the cylinders are arranged in a flat configuration, also referred to as horizontally opposed. ... A flat-4 is a four cylinder internal combustion engine where the cylinders are arranged in a flat configuration, also referred to as horizontally opposed. ... A flat-4 is a four cylinder internal combustion engine where the cylinders are arranged in a flat configuration, also referred to as horizontally opposed. ... A flat-4 is a four cylinder internal combustion engine where the cylinders are arranged in a flat configuration, also referred to as horizontally opposed. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Subaru Forester, is a compact crossover SUV produced since 1997 by the Japanese automaker Subaru. ... There is also the Saab 92, from the 1950s. ... For the high-performance version of the Impreza WRX, see the Subaru Impreza WRX STI The Subaru Impreza WRX, is a turbocharged version of the Subaru Impreza, an all-wheel drive automobile. ... It has been suggested that Subaru Impreza RB320 be merged into this article or section. ...

In the United States, release of the basic 227 hp 2.0 L turbocharged Impreza, the WRX, did not occur until the 2002 model year, and the Impreza WRX STi was delayed until the 2004 model year. The US version of the STi includes various departures from the Japanese and European counterparts, such as a turbocharged 2.5 L EJ25 engine (not to be confused with the naturally-aspirated engine used in the 2.5RS which is also called EJ25), rather than the twin-scroll turbo 2.0 L engine sold elsewhere. All 2006 American Imprezas use some form of the 2.5 L EJ25 engine since naturally aspirated and turbo charged are available. A naturally-aspirated engine or normally-aspirated engine (NA - aspiration meaning breathing) refers to an internal combustion engine (normally petrol or diesel powered) that is neither turbocharged nor supercharged. ...

Some customers' and the press' negative reaction to the New Age Impreza's styling forced Subaru to facelift the car by 2003, with more conventional, squarer headlamps, nicknamed 'blob eyes'. All 2006 Imprezas, including the performance models, have been redesigned again with the controversial "jet intake and wings" grille first debuted on the Subaru B9 Tribeca crossover SUV, along with new headlights (76.214.168.105"VAG eyes"76.214.168.105), taillights, and bumpers. Opinion on this style is split, but is generally regarded as better applied on the Impreza than the Tribeca. For MY08, it has been announced that Subaru will be dropping the grille from the upcoming Impreza redesign. The Subaru B9 Tribeca is a five- or seven-seat mid-size, luxury crossover SUV which was launched for the 2006 model year and went on sale in June 2005 in the United States. ... A crossover SUV (also called CUV for Crossover Utility Vehicle) or XUV (not to be confused with GMCs Envoy XUV) is an automobile with a sport utility vehicle appearance but is built upon a more economical and fuel-efficient unibody construction. ...

The most basic Impreza in Japan is 1.5 i with 1.5 liter EJ15 SOHC engine. The 1.5 R comes with the 1.5 L DOHC engine with AVCS, but is only available with automatic transmission, whereas the 1.5i model is available with either automatic or manual transmission. For both models, AWD and 2WD versions are available. Option packages for either the 1.5i or 1.5R include wheel type, size, bucket seats, and white LED illuminated gauge meters. Active Valve Control System (AVCS) is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Subaru. ...

In 2005, Subaru made their AVCS standard on all engines used in the Impreza. Active Valve Control System (AVCS) is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Subaru. ...

For export market, the all-wheel drive 1.6 TS is offered in Singapore and other Asian countries. The 1.5 sedan is normal body similar to the Sports Wagon. The TS shares wide body with WRX and WRX STI.

Subaru seem to be trying to get away from the 'boy racer' image of the Impreza and to pursue a more mainstream, more conservative market - hence the introduction of the 1.5R to Europe in 2007, and the more discrete Spec D variant of the WRX STi. In contrast to its great rival the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, the Impreza is increasingly being positioned as a 'practical' performance car - the suspension for instance is more accommodating of everyday roads than the more track-oriented Evo.

2005

Models offered in Australia in 2005 included the GX (2.0 L engine, this model has become the baseline Impreza in Australia), RV (2.0 L engine, styled for active lifestyles), RS (2.5 L engine, sport model) along with the WRX and STi version thereof. The RX model has been abandoned in Australia, and its position in the Impreza line-up has been subsumed by the GX (which had formerly been a sparsely outfitted budget model). The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ...

2006-2007

In late 2005 a new range was released; including the entry-level 2.0i (formerly GX), RV, 2.0R (formerly RS), WRX and WRX STi models. The 2.0R changed from a 2.5 L engine to a slightly more powerful 2.0 L engine; while the turbocharged WRX changed from a 2.0 L engine to a 2.5 L engine. The automatic transmission was dropped from the WRX despite the popularity of the sports shift automatic in other Subarus such as the Outback. In 2006 the automatic transmission was added to the Limited package which includes heated leather seats, heated mirrors, heated wiper blades, and a moonroof. Side airbags were added as standard across the range. Subaru Impreza WRX has been bought by French Gendarmerie for its Motorway patrols. At the New York Auto Show, Subaru introduced a new WRX. The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... See also the smaller Impreza-based Subaru Outback Sport Subaru introduced the all-wheel-drive Outback to the US market in 1994 as a 1995 model, deriving the model almost completely from the Subaru Legacy. ... Gendarmes Gendarmes guarding the Paris Hall of Justice Gendarmerie motorcyclists police the roads and autoroutes of rural France. ...

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Third generation - "GE"/"GH"

Third generation
Production	2007- Present
Assembly	Ōta, Gunma, Japan
Body style(s)	4–door sedan 5–door hatchback
Layout	Front engine / four wheel drive
Engine(s)	2.5 L 170 hp H4 (2.5i) 2.5 L Turbo-charged 224 hp H4 (WRX)
Transmission(s)	4–speed automatic (w/SPORTSHIFT manual-mode) or 5–speed manual
Wheelbase	103.1 in (2620 mm)
Length	sedan: 180.3 in (4580 mm) hatchback: 173.8 in (4415 mm)
Width	68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height	58.1 in (1475 mm)
Related	Subaru Forester Subaru Impreza WRX Subaru Impreza WRX STi

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2007

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2008 Subaru Impreza hatchback

The new base model Impreza is 50 mm shorter than its previous version but is wider and has a longer wheel base. The dashboard in the Impreza is much more open and is easier to configure. Also for the first time the windows now have frames on them to improve NVH levels and rigidity of the car. ^[5] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 554 pixelsFull resolution (2460 × 1704 pixels, file size: 317 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 554 pixelsFull resolution (2460 × 1704 pixels, file size: 317 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ...

In its home market the range comprises the 1.5 litre 15S, the 2.0 litre 20S and the 2.0 litre turbocharged S-GT. Variations are found in other markets around the world: In Australia the range at launch included three 2.0 litre models (the R, RX and RS) and a 2.5 litre turbocharged WRX.

In the North American market (the only one which receives the sedan variants), the model range consists of the 2.5 litre 2.5i and Outback Sport and the 2.5 litre turbocharged WRX. The new Impreza is offered as both a 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback. The EJ253 engine carries over from the previous generation to power the 2.5i and the EJ255 engine carries over from the previous generation (although it now uses many external engine components from the Legacy GT) to power the turbocharged WRX trim levels. The Legacy is a mid-size car introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru in February 1989 as a larger, upscale companion to the companys Leone/Loyale and currently serves as the flagship model in the Subaru range. ... For the high-performance version of the Impreza WRX, see the Subaru Impreza WRX STI The Subaru Impreza WRX, is a turbocharged version of the Subaru Impreza, an all-wheel drive automobile. ...

From September 2007 the Impreza range in Australia has been changed with models designated R, RX, RS and WRX. Initially only hatch models will be offered, and a sedan version will be available in 2008. The R, RX and RS all share the same engine - a new 2.0 L, with 110kW @ 6400 RPM and 196Nm @ 3200 RPM. Subaru recommend that the new engines be run on 95 RON premium unleaded fuel. Another noticeable difference from the Japanese Impreza is the removal of the "Engine Start" button from the Australian model. The iconic WRX has largely unchanged engine power output of 169kW and 320nM from its 2.5 L engine. As with previous versions, there will only be a manual version of the WRX. The weight of the car also has been lightened to just 1400KG, and gives the WRX a 0-100KM/h time of 5.8 seconds.

The latest-generation of the STi (which will be in hatchback guise only) is due to be debuted in the Tokyo Auto Show in October 2007. The release date for a U.S. launch is expected to be in March 2008.

Safety

Safety of the car has been increased with range wide inclusion of Stability/Traction control as standard in some markets. In early September 2007, the IIHS crash-tested the 2.5i 5-door Impreza and gave it the highest ranking available due to the test results the car achieved, continuing Subaru reputation for producing cars that consistently earn the institutes highest rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a U.S. non-profit organization funded by auto insurers. ...

The Impreza also achieved a 5 Star Safety Rating, and a 4 Star Pedestrian Safety rating in the ANCAP crash tests.. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is an automobile organisation operated to give consumers coherent results on the protection given by vehicles in front and side impact collisions. ...

Derivations

Subaru used the Impreza chassis for the mechanical underpinnings of the Forester, a small crossover SUV designed to compete in the segment comprising the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape. The Subaru Forester, is a compact crossover SUV produced since 1997 by the Japanese automaker Subaru. ... A crossover SUV (also called CUV for Crossover Utility Vehicle) or XUV (not to be confused with GMCs Envoy XUV) is an automobile with a sport utility vehicle appearance but is built upon a more economical and fuel-efficient unibody construction. ... The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1996. ... The Ford Escape (designated U204) is a compact SUV sold by the automaker Ford Motor Company beginning in the 2001 model year and priced below the Ford Explorer. ...

As a result of GM's investment in Fuji Heavy Industries and ownership of Saab, the hatchback—or Impreza Wagon—formed the basis of the Saab 9-2X released in 2005 (given the tongue-in-cheek moniker "Saabaru") which was discontinued in 2006 due to the dissolution of the Subaru-GM partnership. There is also the Saab 92, from the 1950s. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Subaru sold a cosmetically changed sedan and wagon in Asia called the Subaru CasaBlanca.

Collectibles

• AUTOart made and makes numerous die cast 1/18, 1/43 and 1/64 models of the Impreza WRX, some of them rally cars with livery, and some stock (including wagons), as well as 1/24 and 1/32 slot car and radio control models of Impreza WRX rally cars.
• Maisto makes a die cast 1/24 Impreza WRX sedan. There are multiple versions with different liveries and spoiler setups.
• Fujimi build many examples of plastic kit Imprezas, in all bodystyles.
• Takara makes a Choro-Q of the 2.5RS coupe and 2006 WRX with new grille
• Revell makes a 1/25 scale diecast-bodied kit of a 2003-2005 non-STi WRX sedan- this is full US specification, left hand drive only and without the turn signal repeaters in the front fenders.
• Hasbro sells "Transformers Alternators" in the shape of Subaru WRXs Such as rally car painted "Smokescreen" and black with flames character "Riccochet" These are available in North America.

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References

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External links

• Official Subaru websites: America, Japan, and Australia
• Subaru Impreza at the Open Directory Project