2010 Subaru Impreza Review

Estimated by the EPA to deliver 20 mpg in the cities and 27 on the highways, the 2010 Subaru Impreza saves you money at the pumps. The Impreza is available as either a hatchback or sedan, both with standard seating for five. Symmetrical All-wheel Drive from Subaru joins in with a smooth-shifting 5-speed manual gearbox to produce a fluent, dependable ride quality. For those that live in regions where the terrain can be steep, wet, slippery or otherwise adverse, the Impreza offers confident performance and double 5-Star safety ratings from the NHTSA. Manufacturer's suggested retail pricing ranges from $17,495 up to $28,995.

Major league players like the Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta and the Mazda Mazda3 compete with the 2010 Impreza from Subaru. All listed feature base retail pricing within $500 of one another. The Impreza's is available in 12 separate trims. All feature a 2.5L H4 engine, but it is available in 3 different versions. Base versions generate 170 horses at 6000 RPM and 170 lb-ft of torque at 4400. The turbocharged GT Impreza cranks out 224 ponies at 5200 RPM and 226 lb-ft of twist at 2800. Lastly, WRX trims feature a powerful 265hp version that generates 244 lb-ft of spin power at 6000 RPM.

When equipped with the optional automatic transmission, the Subaru Impreza 2010 drops slightly in fuel economy to 20/26 mpg city/highway. That's still enough to allow travel for more than 400 highway miles per 16.9-gallon fuel tank. While traveling, all occupants will be taken care of very well with standard features for safety including;

• 6 airbags;
• 4-wheel antilock braking;
• Electronic brake assist;
• Electronic traction control;
• Electronic stability control;
• Content theft deterrent system;
• Rear child safety seats;
• Height-adjustable safety belts with pretensioners;
• Ignition disable;
• Tire pressure monitoring;
• And more...

That list of standard safety features makes finding inexpensive auto insurance so much easier! The Impreza by Subaru for 2010 is also a vehicle that's easily integrated into your family's versatile lifestyle. The impressive Impreza AWD system is a high performer; generating driver and passenger confidence readily. It's also easy to get in and out of the Impreza. Comfortable interior measurements include:

• 40 inches of headroom (38 rear);
• 55 inches of shoulder room (53 rear);
• 53 inches of hip room (53 rear);
• 43.5 inches of legroom (33.5 rear);
• 19.0 up to 44.4 cubic feet of luggage capacity (hatchback trims);
• 11.3 cubic feet of luggage capacity in sedan trims;

On the outside, the Impreza measures 173.8 inches in overall length, 68.5 inches in width and 58.1 inches in height (all trims). Trim-dependent curb weights range from 3920 up to 4050 pounds. A 103.1-inch wheelbase balances the Impreza at 6.1 inches off the ground. Explore the standard and optional amenities of the 2010 Subaru Impreza further today and learn why it's one of the most simplistic, effective and value-packed vehicles available in its class.