2006 Subaru Impreza Overview

Introduction

The Subaru Impreza models are good fun to drive and quite practical, with decent room in the back seat and good gas mileage. The standard fulltime all-wheel-drive system is legitimately a safety, performance and foul-weather advantage.

Subaru's Impreza line has 10 models, both sedans and wagons. All are powered by a variant of Subaru's 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine. All come standard with full-time all-wheel drive and a manual transmission. A four-speed automatic is optional on most. Safety features on all models include dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, and seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters for the front seats. ABS comes standard and features four sensors and four channels. Electronic brake-force distribution also allows for better emergency braking.

For 2006, the Subaru Impreza models have been restyled front and rear. Power has increased at least slightly across the board. The body structure has been improved and the suspension refined. There's more standard equipment, more safety equipment, and more new technology.

Subaru Imprezas are good fun to drive and quite practical, with decent room in the back seat and good gas mileage. The standard fulltime all-wheel-drive system is legitimately a safety, performance and foul-weather advantage.

The Impreza's line has grown to the point where you almost need a program to tell the players. There are currently 10 models, both sedans and wagons. All are powered by a variant of Subaru's 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine. All come standard with full-time all-wheel drive and a manual transmission. A four-speed automatic is optional on most. Safety features on all models include dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, and seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters for the front seats. ABS comes standard and features four sensors and four channels.

The Subaru Impreza is a carryover from 2006.

The Impreza has been redesigned for 2008. Featuring an all-new exterior appearance and new interior which has a higher level of fit and finish.

The base Impreza model features a 173-hp four-cylinder, engine with the option of either an automatic or manual transmission. The sporty WRX model comes with a turbocharged version that gets 224 horsepower. All versions are all-wheel drive and come in either hatchback or sedan form. The redesign gives the Impreza an appearance far different from that of its predecessor, as it is now rounder and subtler and sits on a longer wheelbase. Most noticeably, the grille features just one frame instead of three. The interior provides added comfort and luxury. Safety features such as six airbags and four-wheel antilock disc brakes are standard.

The Impreza receives an exterior redesign and some interior changes for 2008.

The Subaru Impreza offers all-weather capability at a reasonable price.

The base Impreza model features a 170-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a standard 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed automatic. The new GT trim features a turbocharged version producing 224-hp. WRX models have 265-hp under the hood. All Impreza's are all-wheel drive and can be had either as a hatchback or sedan. Safety features such as six airbags, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, traction-control and stability-control are standard

A new GT trim and a bump in power for the WRX are the most notable additions to the 2009 Impreza line-up.

The Impreza is available either as a sedan or hatchback with seating for 5. All Impreza's feature Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The Impreza 2.5i trim features a 170-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a standard 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed automatic. The GT trim features a turbocharged version producing 224-hp. WRX models have 265-hp under the hood. Safety features such as six airbags, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, traction-control and stability-control are standard.

The Impreza line-up carries over into 2010 with minimal changes.