Discount
Subaru
Quotes
2005 Subaru Impreza Review
 |
MSRP $18,095 - $32,295 Invoice $16,862 - $30,105 Available Trims |
| Pictures Prices Warranty | |
| Available as a four-door sedan or wagon, the Impreza is Subaru's smallest model in this country. The only engine offered is a 165-horsepower horizontally opposed four. This engine can throb at times, but delivers a good performance with the four-speed automatic or five-speed manual.
Handling is good. Cornering capabilities are above average for the compact class and the Impreza is acceptably nimble around town. Front seat room is good for people just over six-feet tall. The back seat is cramped by any standard and the trunk is small. Wagons are roomier and the only model with folding second seats. Conclusion: A good solid subcompact with the added advantage of standard all-wheel drive. The Impreza WRX and WRX STi are high performance cars masquerading as subcompact sedans and wagons. Engines are turbocharded to produce 227 or 300 horsepower. Both models accelerate impressively, though turbo lag and some bogging down when starting out seem to be the rule. Once underway, however, the WRX is fast, the STi is faster yet. WRX buyers can have a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual The WRX STi comes only with a six-speed manual. Handling is very good. These cars stick impressively in corners, have a nice balance and offer very good steering feedback. The ride is abrupt at times, but, considering the performance, acceptable. Front seat room is good for people just over six-feet tall. The back seat is cramped by any standard and the trunk is small. Wagons are roomier and the only model with folding second seats. Conclusion: One of the best fun-to-drive cars around, the WRX is undoubtedly the better choice for all but the most jaded power addicts. These people will opt for the much more expensive STi. |
|
Save as much as $6,982 on your new car.
Get competing price quotes from car dealers in your area or you may over pay by thousands.
Online price quotes serives such as Car Works, Invoice Dealers, Edmunds Auto Web and Autos.com can give you independent price quotes from Acura dealers in your area.
Would you like to save as much as $6,892 on your new car? Check out our car buying survival guides and learn the insider secrets no car dealers want you to know. 3 Minute Guide, Auto Prices Guide and Car Loan Guides.
Available Trims
| Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Sedan |
| Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Sport Package Sedan |
| Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Sport Wagon |
| Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan |
| Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon |
| Subaru Impreza WRX STi |
"Five Car" rated price quote services
Editors note: Based on the feedback of our readers and our own extensive internal testing we have awarded five new car prices quote services our "Five Car" rating. If you get a price quote from at least three (and ideally all five) of these services you will be well on your way to saving serveral thousand dollars on your new car.
Car Works - Super fast 1 minute form. Top rated by our readers. Very low quotes.
Invoice Dealers - Second largest dealer network in America. Very, very low quotes.
Autos.com - Editorial staff's top pick. Great dealer network. Very low quotes.
Edmunds - Great research. Top auto resource. Very low quotes.
Auto Web - Largest dealer network in America. Very low quotes.
Site Links
Car Buying Tips | New Car Price Quotes | New Car Financing | Auto Prices | Sell my Car? | New Car Purchase | Car Articles
Quick Quotes
Price Quotes! Free Credit Report! Auto Loan Quotes! Auto Warranty Quotes!Expert Guides
Car Buying Guide Auto Insurance Guide Auto Warranty Guide New Car Reviews Car Dealer Scams4 Steps to Savings
1. Get Best Financing 2. Find Lowest Price 3. Sell Your Car 4. Buy New CarLibrary 101
Articles Archive Auto Dealer Directory
In a Hurry?
3 Minute Guide
Site Resources
Webmasters, submit your site to for possible inclusion in our directory.
Share this site by pasting this code on your site.
Read our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy statements.
Visit our partner listings.
Learn more About Us or Contact Us