Introduction
Since the 1990s, Subaru Impreza – especially jumped up WRX version – has had a cult like following, initially fueled by its success in Subaru Impreza.
both real (the World Rally Championship) and pretense (Gran Turismo) racing. Earlier this decade, the WRX finally made it Subaru Impreza Stateside, offers both Speed Channel and PlayStation junkies something a little more satisfying to manipulate Subaru Impreza with their hands other than a television remote control or video game software controller.

However, last year’s complete redesign of the Impreza LINEUP left them die-hard fans angry at the Japanese performance car gods for softening the WRX almost beyond recognition. 2009 Subaru Impreza should allay their concerns that WRX model is back to his rip-cord things autonomous, and the base Impreza continues to be an exciting alternative to the compact-car status quo.
Last year’s WRX was actually a head-scratch. On top of bland exterior styling endemic to all new Imprezas, Subaru thought it would be a good idea to soften the suspension of the edgy turbocharged model. Like lukewarm styling, the latter “improvement” was allegedly intended to imbu with a brSubaru Impreza oader appeal to the masses. Car ride quality was no doubt improved, but it gave this former street Thug all the attitude of a Corolla, though one with a turbo charged engine Subaru Impreza.
Fortunately, the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX got its Mojo back, thanks to a firmer suspension and 41 more hp.
As if to emphasize its high-performance rediscovered identity WRX is now only available with a manual transmission Subaru Impreza. However, last year’s edition of the softer, gentler, less powerful WRX with automatic transmission actually continue on rechristened as Impreza 2.5 GT.
As for the regular 2009 Subaru Impreza, it’s a midpacker in the highly Subaru Impreza competitive compact segment. Strong engine, standard all-wheel drive and solid crash test Subaru Impreza scores are certainly points in his service. But compared with competitors like Mazda 3, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mitsubishi Lancer and Volkswagen Jetta Subaru Impreza these assets are offset by subpar fuel economy an Subaru Impreza utdated automatic transmission and the lack of a few high-tech features such as fully integrated Bluetooth (you need to buy the microphone separately ), keyless entry and ignition Subaru Impreza and a hard-drive-based navigation system. As a high street Rod, the WRX (or even more capable WRX STI) is a top choice Subaru Impreza. As a compact sedan or Subaru Impreza hatchback, the regular Impreza with its own, but we would recommend taking a close look at its many attractive rivals as well Subaru Impreza.
Body style, trim levels and Options
2009 Subaru Impreza is available as a compact sedan or a four-door hatchback Subaru Impreza. There are five trim levels: 2.5 in outback Sport, 2.5 GT, WRX and WRX STI.
2.5 I Base models come with 16-inch steel wheels, air conditioning Subaru Impreza a CD/MP3 player, cruise control, tilt steering and full power accessories. A touch of luxury is available via the premium package that adds foglights alloy wheels, a Subaru Impreza power sunroof, an upgraded 10-speaker audio system (with a CD changer auxiliary input jack and steering wheel-mounted controls) and a leather-wrapped Subaru Impreza steering wheel and shift knob. The premium package is also the only way to get the optional satellite radio and Subaru Impreza navigation system.
The outback Sport comes in hatchback body style only and Subaru Impreza.
features a lot of 2.5 in the premium package as standard equipment Subaru Impreza along with a raised suspension for extra ground Subaru Impreza clearance, 17-inch alloy wheels, a chrome grille, a two-tone exterior color scheme, heated outside Subaru Impreza mirrors, heated front seats unique cloth upholstery and a windshield wiper de-ICER. 2.5 GT is essentially last year’s WRX with automatic transmission and comes with a 224-hp turbocharged engine Subaru Impreza 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, a power sunroof, heated front seats, automatic climate control and electrical gauges.
The Impreza WRX features a 265-hp turbocharged engine, an aero-medical body kit (including front and rear spoilers and side marker lights ground effects), 17-inch alloy Subaru Imprezawheels fitted with high performance tires, a sport-tuned Subaru Impreza suspension, sport front seats and a tilt-and – telescoping function steering wheel with audio controls Subaru Impreza. As with 2.5, is there a prize package for the WRX, Subaru Impreza which adds a power sunroof, the upgraded audio system Subaru Impreza heated front seats and side mirrors and a windshield wiper de-ICER.
The WRX STI ups ante with even more power, front and rear limited-slip differentials, unique body styling, an upgraded suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brakes, aggressive sport seats with Alcantara upholstery and a CD changer. STB also SI-Drive, a three-mode system that allows the driver to modulate the throttle response. BBS package adds BBS wheels and foglights; BBS and navigation package includes the previous items plus a navigation system (which replaces the CD changer with single CD player), a trip computer and Bluetooth connection.
Power Trains and Performance
Impreza 2.5 I and outback Sport models are powered by a horizontally opposed 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 170 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. The Impreza 2.5 GT receives a turbo charged version of this engine that produces 224 hp and 226 lb-ft of torque. The WRX has a higher-output 2.5-liter turbo rated at 265 hp and 244 lb-ft. The WRX STI is more potent still, with 305 hp and 290 lb-ft. All engines send their power to all four wheels. Transmission choices for 2.5 and outback Sport is a five-speed manual with slope start assist (which holds brake pressure for about one second when the clutch is depressed to simplify start-up) or a four-speed automatic with manual shift control . 2.5 GT comes only with automatic and WRX five-speed manual only. The WRX STI comes with an exclusive six-speed manual transmission.
The performance of the non-turbocharged Impreza models are adequate, with Subaru’s distinctive boxer growl, but the turbocharged 2.5 GT and WRX provide more interesting results. The WRX STI is faster still; in proficiency testing, we hustled the top dog Impreza at 60 km / h in just 4.8 seconds and flew through the quarter-mile in 13.3 ticks.
EPA fuel economy estimates for 2009 Subaru Impreza starts at 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined for non-turbocharged Imprezas manual shift, and they go down there. The automatic transmission exacts a 1-mpg penalty of road base models and 2.5 GT model watches at 19/24/21 mpg. The WRX is rated at 18/25/21 mpg, and STI predictably brings the rear of 17/23/19 mpg. These assessments are generally below average, particularly for the base Impreza.
Security
Standard on all Impreza models Anti-lock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints to help mitigate the crash-induced whiplash.
In government crash tests, the Impreza scored a perfect five stars across the board for the driver and passenger frontal and Side Airbags impacts and four stars for rear impact. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety test frequency Impreza earned the top rating of “good” for frontal offset and side marker lamps impact.
Interior Design and characteristics
Larger door openings and rear doors open 75 degrees to allow easy access to the 2009 Subaru Impreza car. The doors are framed side windows – a first for the Impreza and a rarity among Subarus – to help calm home. A 60/40 split-folding rear seat comes in sedan and four-door vippedør. Overall interior material quality is good, and the gauges and center stack are attractively designed. As such, the Impreza’s interior look and feel a cut above that many rivals.
Driving Impressions
The base Impreza handles satisfactorily for a compact car, and its tenacious all-wheel-drive grip is a blessing in both spirited cornering and cold weather driving. The naturally aspirated 2.5-liter boxer has more aural character than your typical economy car four-cylinder, and it gives enough punch when called upon. The “new” 2.5 GT is essentially last year’s WRX with automatic transmission, which means that it is morally defensible fast in a straight line, but its results are significantly blunted by the lazy four-speed auto. In addition, the GT (like the previous WRX) are uninspiring, when the roads are twisty, because of its incongruously soft suspension. The WRX is reborn, however, back with a vengeance, and offers upgraded power (not that it was just slow in the first instance) and considerably more athletic and confidence-inspiring moves through the corners, thanks to firmer suspension and dedicated Subaru Impreza(summer only) performance criteria tires . The WRX STI kicks it up a few more notches from its twin limited-slip differentials, powerful Brembo brakes, short throw six-speed manual shifter and potent rush of acceleration Subaru Impreza when the throttle is tickled.
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