1993-2001 Subaru Impreza: Overview
Updated: 11/23/08
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Pros
- Airbags, dual (later models)
- Optional antilock brakes
- All-wheel drive (AWD models)
- Instruments/controls
Cons
- Acceleration (early AWD models)
- Rear-seat entry/exit
- Rear-seat room
- Cargo 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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