2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Review

The Subaru Impreza WRX has been totally revamped for the 2008 model year and is an affordably priced all wheel drive compact car. The WRX is the top of the line Impreza and is equipped with a fuel efficient 2.5 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine that delivers 224 horsepower to all four wheels via a 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission with over ride capabilities that allow for manual shifting when desired. Available as either a 4 door sedan or a 5 door hatchback, there is more than ample passenger room for a small car in both the front and back and a relatively large amount of cargo space.

The sedan and hatchback both come equipped with a fairly admirable amount of options, including eye appealing 10 spoke 17 inch aluminum alloy wheels, two tone exterior, sport tuned suspension, heated exterior mirrors, heated sport designed front seats with premium cloth upholstery, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, automatic climate control, and a sharp looking luminescent instrument panel. In typical Subaru fashion, all components and materials are high quality. If you want more features, a premium option package is available to add sport features such as fog lights, rear spoiler and an outstanding premium audio system with steering wheel mounted audio controls. A satellite radio and navigation system options package is also available.

Unlike previous generations, the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX is no longer designed and marketed only to race car enthusiasts and has now been toned down a bit to be more acceptable to a larger and more mainstream marketplace without entirely losing the sport car look and feel. The result is an overall better car that is more comfortable and refined with increased access and room for passengers and cargo. Additional Impreza models include the base model 2.5i, Outback Sport and the high performance WRX STI.