Review Car

2011 Subaru Impreza

Although not nearly as fast, 2011 Subaru Impreza is equally enjoyable to toss around on a twisty road. The 2011 2011 Impreza’s closest competitors include the Acura 3.2 TL, the Mitsubishi Diamante, and the Volvo S60. Upon introduction, the 2.5 TS Sport Wagon is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4, 165-horsepower engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

The WRX STi is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4, 300-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2011 2011 Subaru Impreza is freshened for 2011.

For 2011 Subaru Imprezas sport revised front and rear fascias — gone are the oddball circular headlamps in favor of a more mainstream wedge-shaped design. All Imprezas have four-wheel antilock disc brakes, three-point seatbelts for rear passengers and pre-tensioners and force limiters for the front seatbelts. Side air bags are standard. Impreza’s dash is modern in appearance and the materials used are of good quality. For cargo, the wagons can hold 27.9 cubic feet of belongings, or 61.6 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat. A smaller, though more powerful, engine can be found in the Impreza sedan and wagon. Standard equipment levels are above average. It has air conditioning; keyless entry; a height-adjustable driver seat; 15-inch wheels; power windows, locks and mirrors; and a CD player. Inside the cockpit are alloy pedals, a six-disc CD changer, sport seats and a Momo leather-wrapped steering wheel. There’s no question that The 2011 Subaru Impreza sedan and wagon are an absolute blast to drive. Slight turbo lag results in soft power delivery at low rpm, but once past 3,000 rpm, the WRX blasts off. Handling is superb thanks to a well-tuned suspension, grippy tires and the standard all-wheel drive. Impreza has the performance hardware mentioned earlier as well as a functional hood scoop, a limited-slip rear differential, an even stiffer suspension, bigger brakes and the option of 17-inch wheels, heated seat and mirrors, a sunroof and a trunk spoiler. For cargo, the wagons can hold 27.9 cubic feet of belongings, or 61.6 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat.