What Jason liked about the Subaru Impreza WRX:
- Fast, without the turbo lag
- Great fun on curvy roads
- Elegant looks
What he didn't like:
- Pricey
- Mediocre fuel economy
- You mean I could have more power?
Who should buy the Subaru Impreza WRX:
Sane drivers with a rational need for speed, balanced by comfort and agility
Who should not buy the Impreza WRX:
Insane drivers with an irrational need for speed
Details and specs:
- Body style: 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: (one)
- Price range: $24,995 - $29,595
- Model tested/price: Impreza WRX w/ Satellite Radio & Navigation Package, $29,833
- Base engine: 2.5 liter turbocharged horizontally-opposed 4-cylinder, 224 horsepower @ 5200 RPM, 226 lb-ft @ 2,800 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, all-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 19 MPG city/24 MPG highway (manual), 20/25 (automatic)
- Where built: 100% of content from Japan/Final assembly in Vancouver, WA
- Standard safety equipment: Front air bags, front seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, two-row side-curtain air bags, electronic stability control.
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows, tilt/telescope steering column, auxiliary audio input, heated front seats
- Major options: GPS navigation, Sirius satellite radio
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited miles outer-body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 3 year/36,000 miles roadside assistance.
