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2009 Subaru Impreza Review

Completely redesigned in the 2008 model year, the 2009 Subaru Impreza still found ways to come up with new angles, including new trims, more power and upgrades to standard equipment, and especially on the high end trims.

The Impreza is Subaru's compact, competing with the Chevy Cobalt, Pontiac Vibe, Ford Focus and Dodge Caliber, among American made cars. Overseas competition includes the Acura TSX, Honda Civic, MINI Cooper, Volkswagen GTI, Audi A3, Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Corolla, among others.

There are four engines in the Impreza, and all of them are 2.5 liter, H4 (a Subaru thing) gasoline powered. One of them is a standard engine with 170 horsepower and the other three are turbocharged with horsepower ratings of 224, 265 and 305. Thing is, you don't get any options in spite of all those engines. The engine you get depends on the trim you choose.

You do get some options with the transmissions, however. Most trims can choose from a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual, though three trims come only with the manual. There is also a six-speed manual, the only choice on the high end WRX STI.

As one would expect, fuel efficiency depends on the particular engine chosen. The regular engine gets a respectable 20 miles per gallon city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway with the manual transmission. This creeps down to 17 miles per gallon city and 23 miles per gallon highway with the 305 horsepower version.

There are six basic trims which, from low to high end, are 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, WRX, 2.5GT, WRX Premium and WRX STI. All except the WRX STI come in either four-door sedan or five-door hatchback, which Subaru calls a station wagon.

As with most of the Japanese built cars, the Impreza is a very safe vehicle. The NHTSA rating is five stars for everything except rollover and rear side impact collisions, which are both four-star. The Impreza also has top notch safety features, including child safety locks (great for what is obviously a first family car), antilock brakes with electronic braking assistance, traction and stability control, locking differential and, of course, airbags everywhere.

Since the Impreza was increased in size in the 2008 model year, fuel economy is a little below average for the small car class. The warranty also leaves room for improvement. However, with the more powerful engines there is horsepower to spare, giving an excellent power to weight ratio. Increasing the size of the car has also given it more legroom than most of its class.

Price on the base 2009 Subaru Impreza is also a plus, at only $17,495. All in all, it's classic Subaru and classic small car Japanese design, which is about as good as it gets.


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Comparable Price Range: Volvo V50, Honda Insight, Toyota Matrix,
Comparable Sedans: Honda Civic Hybrid, Mercury Grand Marquis, Ford Focus,
Premium Sedans: BMW M5, Jaguar XF, Acura RL,
2009 Subaru Impreza Specs
Doors:
4
Bodystyle:
Sedan
Drive:
4
Vehicle Class:
Compact Car
MPG:
17/23
Wheelbase:
103.1''
Overall Length:
180.3''
Cargo Capacity:
11.3 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity:
5/5
Front Headrooom:
40.3''
Front Legroom:
43.5''
Final Assembly Location:
Japan
Engine Size:
2.50L
Number of Cylinders:
4
Type:
Turbo Gas
Camshaft:
Dual Overhead Cam
Compression Ratio:
8.40
Horespower:
224 @5200rpm
ABS Brakes:
STD
Driver Air Bag:
STD
Passenger Air Bag:
STD
Side Air Bag:
STD
Child Safety Locks:
N/A
Integrated Safety Seats:
N/A
Overall Crash Rating:
Good
Height:
68.5''
Width:
58.1''
2009 Subaru Impreza Review

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Lease Offer. Sedans. ($349.00 per mo/36 mos/$2699.00* at Signing) (N/A Wagons) ($0.20 per mi Charge Over 36,000 mi) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
0.0% Financing. (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
College Student Cash. (Exp: 2/3/2010)

2009 Pontiac G6
Cash. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
5.9% Financing. (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2010 Toyota Camry
Cash. Models ex Hybrid in Central Atlantic, Cincinnati & Portland Regions. (N/A Hybrid) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
2.9% Financing. Models in New York Region. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
0.0% - 2.9% Financing. Models ex Hybrid in Cincinnati, Gulf States & Kansas City Regions. (N/A Hybrid) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Cash. Models ex Hybrid in Gulf States Region. (N/A Hybrid) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
2.9% Financing. Models ex Hybrid in Central Atlantic & Portland Regions. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
College Graduate Cash. (Exp: 3/31/2010)

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid
1.9% - 2.9% Financing. (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2009 Toyota Camry
College Graduate Cash. Models ex Hybrid. (N/A Hybrid) (Exp: 3/31/2010)

2009 Hyundai Sonata
Cash. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Military Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel or Spouse) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
College Graduate Cash. (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2009 Chevrolet Malibu
Cash. Hybrid. (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2009 Hyundai Azera
Cash. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Military Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel or Spouse) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
College Graduate Cash. (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2009 Dodge Charger
Military Cash. Base, SXT & R/T. (N/A SRT8) (Req's Proof of Past or Present Military Service) (Exp: 12/31/2009)

2010 Ford Fusion
Cash. S, SE, SEL & Sport. (N/A Hybrid) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Bonus Cash. S, SE, SEL & Sport. (N/A Hybrid) (Req's Financing Through Ford Credit) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
0.0% - 5.9% Financing. S, SE, SEL & Sport ex in Central, Great Lakes & Midwest Regions. (N/A Hybrid) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Military Cash. S, SE, SEL & Sport. (N/A Hybrid) (Available to Active Military Personnel, National guard or Reservists) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
0.0% - 4.9% Financing. S, SE, SEL & Sport in Central, Great Lakes & Midwest Regions. (N/A Hybrid) (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2009 Chrysler Sebring
Military Cash. (Req's Proof of Past or Present Military Service) (Exp: 12/31/2009)

2010 Hyundai Sonata
Military Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel or Spouse) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Loyalty Rebate. (Available to Current Hyundai Owners) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Cash. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
College Graduate Cash. (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2010 Honda Civic Hybrid
1.9% - 2.9% Financing. (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2009 Volkswagen GLI
Lease Offer. Models w/Manual Trans. ($279.00 per mo/36 mos/$2599.00* at Signing) (N/A Models w/Auto Trans) ($0.20 per mi Charge Over 36,000 mi) (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2010 Mercury Milan
Bonus Cash. Base, Premier. (N/A Hybrid) (Req's Financing through Ford Credit) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Military Cash. Base, Premier. (N/A Hybrid) (Available to Active Military Personnel, National Guard or Reservists) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
0.0% - 5.9% Financing. Base & Premier ex in Central, Great Lakes & Midwest Regions. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
0.0% - 4.9% Financing. Base & Premier in Central, Great Lakes & Midwest Regions. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Cash. Base, Premier. (N/A Hybrid) (Incentive Combinations & Availablity May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors -- See Dealer for Details) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
College Student Cash. Base, Premier. (N/A Hybrid) (Exp: 2/3/2010)

2010 Chevrolet Malibu
Cash. LS, LT & LTZ. (N/A Hybrid) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
3.9% - 5.9% Financing. LS, LT & LTZ. (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2009 Mercury Milan
Military Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel, National Guard or Reservists) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
College Student Cash. (Exp: 2/3/2010)

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
0.0% - 1.9% Financing. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Cash. Base, S, SE & SL. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
College Grad Cash. Sedans ex Hybrid. (N/A Hybrid or Coupes) (Exp: 1/4/2010)

2010 Subaru Legacy
3.9% Short Term Financing. (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
Bonus Cash. (Req's Financing through Ford Credit) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
0.0% - 5.9% Financing. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Cash. (Incentive Combinations & Availablity May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors -- See Dealer for Details) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Military Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel, National Guard or Reservists) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
College Student Cash. (Exp: 2/3/2010)

2009 Mitsubishi Galant
Cash. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Loyalty Rebate. (Available to Current Mitsubishi Owners or Lessees) (Exp: 11/2/2009)
0.0% Financing. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Military Cash. (Available to Active Military Only) (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2009 Pontiac G8
Cash. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
5.9% Financing. (Exp: 11/2/2009)

2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid
2.9% Financing. Models in New York Region. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
College Graduate Cash. (Exp: 3/31/2010)

2009 Nissan Altima Sedan
0.0% - 1.9% Financing. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
Cash. Base, S, SE & SL. (Exp: 11/2/2009)
College Grad Cash. Sedans ex Hybrid. (N/A Hybrid or Coupes) (Exp: 1/4/2010)
2009 Subaru Impreza Pricing
2.5GT
Base Invoice Price: $25,510
Base List Price: $26,995
Destination Charge: $665>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,540
Dealer Holdback: $810
Target Price: $25,975
Options
2.5i
Base Invoice Price: $16,734
Base List Price: $17,495
Destination Charge: $665>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,040
Dealer Holdback: $525
Target Price: $16,977
Options
2.5i w/Navigation System & Sirius Radio
Base Invoice Price: $21,349
Base List Price: $22,495
Destination Charge: $665>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,302
Dealer Holdback: $675
Target Price: $21,702
Options
2.5i w/Premium Pkg
Base Invoice Price: $18,584
Base List Price: $19,495
Destination Charge: $665>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,144
Dealer Holdback: $585
Target Price: $18,869
Options
WRX
Base Invoice Price: $23,617
Base List Price: $24,995
Destination Charge: $665>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,432
Dealer Holdback: $750
Target Price: $24,032
Options
WRX w/Navigation System & Sirius Radio
Base Invoice Price: $27,771
Base List Price: $29,495
Destination Charge: $665>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,670
Dealer Holdback: $885
Target Price: $28,304
Options
WRX w/Premium Pkg
Base Invoice Price: $25,925
Base List Price: $27,495
Destination Charge: $665>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,565
Dealer Holdback: $825
Target Price: $26,404
Options
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