Subaru has launched a totally new Impreza with roomier five-door body plus multi-link rear suspension, which is claimed to give for outstanding ride and refinement. The new models, due here in October, boasts improved fuel economy, higher torque, more flexible ‘boxer’ engines and enhanced customer appeal.

The standard equipment includes: AWD with dual-range low-ratio transfer ’box, alloy wheels, climate-control air-conditioning, radio/CD player, height and reach steering wheel adjustment, foglamps, front and rear electric windows, driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags plus vehicle information display, cruise control and Xenon headlamps.

Subaru’s new Impreza offers all its traditional strengths of outstanding handling and active safety thanks to symmetrical all-wheel drive but in a new, more practical package.

Both are claimed to enjoy enhanced fuel economy and driveability thanks to improved ‘boxer’ engines which having their cylinders horizontally-opposed, give the car a lower centre of gravity for improved grip, reduced body roll and more agile steering response. This is further aided by the engine and transmission now being placed almost 0.5 ins (10 mm) lower in the platform.

Most models are lighter than their predecessors and enjoy improved aerodynamics – down from 0.36 to 0.34 for the 1.5R, for example. All new Imprezas share a five-door body, which is shorter and wider than the previous Sport Wagon and offers substantially improved interior space thanks – in part – to a 3.7 ins (95 mm) longer wheelbase.
Interior width is around 45mm greater, while a compact new multi-link rear suspension allows boot space to grow by a substantial 538 litres with the rear seat upright.

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