Pros:
- Outstanding traction in wet or dry
- Loaded with safety featuers
- Powerful engine
Cons:
- Anonymous styling
- Mediocre fuel economy
Everyone who recognizes their own mortality
Who should not buy the Subaru Impreza 2.5i:
Those willing to take a chance on something more stylish
Details and specs:
- Body style: 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: One
- Price range (including options): $17,640 - $22,640
- Test car price: $20,140
- Base engine: 2.5 liter horizontally-opposed 4 cylinder, 170 hp @ 6000 RPM, 170 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, all-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 20 MPG city/17 MPG highway
- Where built: Japan
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes
- Optional safety equipment: Electronic stability control
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks, and mirrors, CD/MP3 player, cruise control, air conditioning
- Major options: Navigation system, Sirius satellite radio, sport-tuned suspension, upgraded stereo
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 3 years/36,000 miles roadside assistance
