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2001 Subaru Impreza Road Test
Date Published: 7/31/08
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Our road test for the 2001 Subaru Impreza includes a full evaluation of the
2001 Subaru Impreza from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and
handling performance for the 2001 Subaru Impreza, but also interior cabin
and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the
2001 Subaru Impreza help you decide if a 2001 Subaru Impreza is right for
you.
2001 Subaru Impreza Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| All-wheel drive | Rear-seat room |
| Cargo room (wagons) | Engine noise |
| Maneuverability | Rear-seat entry/exit |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
The 2.2-liter engine provides adequate acceleration, and the 2.5 makes for spritely performance.
| L cpe, man. | L sdn, auto. | 2.4 RS cpe, man. | Outback Sport | Class Average |
| 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3.7 |
The 2.2-liter engine provides adequate acceleration, and the 2.5 makes for spritely performance.
Fuel Economy
Our test '99 Outback Sport averaged 24.8 mpg with manual shift, 21.5 mpg with automatic. Five-speed RSs averaged around 22 mpg.
| L cpe, man. | L sdn, auto. | 2.4 RS cpe, man. | Outback Sport | Class Average |
| 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6.8 |
Our test '99 Outback Sport averaged 24.8 mpg with manual shift, 21.5 mpg with automatic. Five-speed RSs averaged around 22 mpg.
Ride Quality
Firm, bordering on choppy, but not harsh.
| L cpe, man. | L sdn, auto. | 2.4 RS cpe, man. | Outback Sport | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3.7 |
Firm, bordering on choppy, but not harsh.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Standard all-wheel-drive traction makes any Impreza nimble and surefooted.
| L cpe, man. | L sdn, auto. | 2.4 RS cpe, man. | Outback Sport | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4.2 |
Standard all-wheel-drive traction makes any Impreza nimble and surefooted.
Quietness
Road noise can get annoying at highway speeds, as can the rough and loud engine.
| L cpe, man. | L sdn, auto. | 2.4 RS cpe, man. | Outback Sport | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
Road noise can get annoying at highway speeds, as can the rough and loud engine.
Controls
Audio controls are tiny and poorly-marked, but the dashboard layout is otherwise effective.
| L cpe, man. | L sdn, auto. | 2.4 RS cpe, man. | Outback Sport | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.5 |
Audio controls are tiny and poorly-marked, but the dashboard layout is otherwise effective.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Leg room is only adequate, but head room is good.
| L cpe, man. | L sdn, auto. | 2.4 RS cpe, man. | Outback Sport | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.3 |
Leg room is only adequate, but head room is good.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Leg room is tight even for a subcompact, and entry/exit suffers from narrow door swings and entryways.
| L cpe, man. | L sdn, auto. | 2.4 RS cpe, man. | Outback Sport | Class Average |
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.1 |
Leg room is tight even for a subcompact, and entry/exit suffers from narrow door swings and entryways.
Cargo Room
Small, even on wagons.
| L cpe, man. | L sdn, auto. | 2.4 RS cpe, man. | Outback Sport | Class Average |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3.3 |
Small, even on wagons.
Value within Class
No Impreza is exactly cheap, but their AWD is unique among subcompacts, and a big plus in snow-prone areas.
| L cpe, man. | L sdn, auto. | 2.4 RS cpe, man. | Outback Sport | Class Average |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4.6 |
No Impreza is exactly cheap, but their AWD is unique among subcompacts, and a big plus in snow-prone areas.
Total Score
| L cpe, man. | L sdn, auto. | 2.4 RS cpe, man. | Outback Sport | Class Average |
| 39 | 39 | 41 | 44 | 42.8 |
Scores for all Compact Cars
| Low Score | 26 | |
| Average Score | 42 | |
| High Score | 59 |
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