Impreza Car Photos

Subaru has shown for first time the all-new Impreza, which makes its world premier at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The 2012 model Impreza features specially designed interior space with quality and refinement attention, new engines and transmissions, and refined AWD chassis for even better ride and handling. The all new Subaru Impreza conveys a bolder design that emphasizes its sporty...

The only criticism comes when you’re sat at idle as the Impreza has an annoying habit of revving itself ever so slightly, as if a gremlin is blipping the throttle. The noise insulation isn’t quite as impressive as on other makes, so you can hear this revving more than you would on other cars.

But overall the car is happier in its own skin. If only it were cheaper. It comes well-specced even in the basic RC trim but diesels are meant to be a cheap way to get about. The Impreza’s high running costs and initial price put paid to that. Fair enough to pay over the odds if you’re splashing out on a rally-bred special, but a diesel hatch? No thanks.








While the Impreza’s 2.0-litre motor ticks all the right boxes for power (148bhp) and torque (258lb ft), it spews out too much CO2, and the fuel economy isn’t good enough – 155g/km and 47.9mpg respectively. Both are worse than more powerful rivals like the Audi A3 170 TDI quattro, and the Impreza is also quite expensive. So it’s style and perceived quality in the Audi, versus fun and reliability in the Subaru.