Subaru Impreza WRX

Guide Note

The Impreza WRX is the tuned rally-inspired version of the Subaru Impreza.

Fast Facts

1. Class: Compact, mid-range, sports
2. Passengers: 5
3. Engine: 2.5 Liter I4
4. Transmission: 4-speed auto, 5-speed manual
5. Fuel Efficiency: 19/24 mpg (manual), 20/25 mpg (auto) both require premium fuel
6. Power: 224 HP
7. Torque: 226 lb-ft
8. MSRP: $24,995-$29,095

• "For better or worse, these sporty compacts have a softer, more mainstream feel to them than their edgy predecessors. They still don't quite match the refinement of the Mazdaspeed 3 or Volkswagen GTI, but WRX models are fun to drive and boast standard all-wheel drive..."—ConsumerGuide¹

• "Though the standard WRX may have gotten too mainstream for its hard-core fans, those Subie zealots would be hard-pressed to find fault with the new STI."—Edmunds.com²

• "Extensively redesigned for 2008, the entry Subie is longer, taller, and wider, with a stretched wheelbase. Chassis rigidity has been increased and mass has been reduced, according to Subaru."—Car and Driver³

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