1993-2001 Subaru Impreza: Overview

Updated: 12/17/09

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2001 Subaru Impreza
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1993-2001 Subaru Impreza 

  • Price Range:  $600 - $4,400
CG Rating

39

out of 100

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Pros

  • All-wheel drive (AWD models)
  • Optional antilock brakes
  • Instruments/controls
  • Airbags, dual (later models)

Cons

  • Acceleration (early AWD models)
  • Cargo room
  • Rear-seat entry/exit
  • Rear-seat room

Vehicle Highlights

Replacing Subaru's aging Loyale, the subcompact Impreza came in 4-door sedan and station wagon form, with standard front drive or optional permanently engaged all-wheel drive. Sales began in spring of 1993. Both body styles came in L or step-up LS trim, and seated five. A driver-side airbag was standard; antilock braking standard on the LS. Sole engine at first was a horizontally opposed 1.8-liter 4-cylinder, developing 110 horsepower. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard on base/L models; electronically controlled 4-speed automatic optional on the L (but standard on LS).

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category Subaru Impreza AWD sedan automatic Rating
Performance 3
Fuel Economy 6
Ride Quality 4
Steering/Handling/Braking 4
Quietness 4
Controls/Materials 5
Interior Room 4
Room/Comfort (rear) 3
Cargo Capacity 2
Value within Class 4
Total Score: 39

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