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This report provides a quick overview of the features and specs for the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STi. Get our expert review of the Subaru here.
By Cars.com StaffCars.com
September 15, 2008
The Impreza is available as a sedan or hatchback. Trim levels include the naturally aspirated four-cylinder 2.5i and Outback Sport, as well as turbocharged 2.5GT and WRX models. All can be had with a manual or automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is standard. Competitors include the Mazda3 and Volkswagen Jetta. A 300-horsepower Impreza WRX STI topped the previous model line, but Subaru has not yet released details on the STI version for 2009. (Skip to details on the Impreza Outback Sport and WRX) New for 2009 The Impreza gets brake assist and incline-start assist, plus a new sport 2.5GT option. The WRX gets an added boost of power as well as some sporty tuning changes. Exterior Like the previous Impreza, this one comes in both hatchback and sedan body styles. The sedan is 180.3 inches long and 68.5 inches wide; the hatchback is 173.8 inches long and the same width as the sedan. The sedan is the longest and narrowest of the competition.
The interior has a businesslike austerity to it. Metallic inlays flank the center controls, and the center console houses an optional navigation system. All models come with a 60/40-split fold-down backseat. The hatch gets a cargo area cover and tie-down hooks. Both models provide 94.4 cubic feet of passenger volume, and there's 11.3 cubic feet of cargo space in the sedan's trunk. That number jumps to 19 cubic feet in the hatch. These numbers are competitive with the competition.
All models now get four disc brakes instead of last year's rear drum setup, providing better performance.
All Imprezas include an impressive array of safety features. Impreza Outback Sport The Impreza Outback Sport is a more rugged Impreza, similar to how Volvo distinguishes the V70 from the XC70. It's only available as a four-door hatchback featuring a two-tone appearance, with the lower section of the body a contrasting silver hue.
The WRX is the sportiest Impreza, competing with the Mazdaspeed3 and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. For 2009, the WRX gets a more powerful version of the turbocharged four-cylinder engine. New suspension tuning has higher-rate springs, larger-diameter stabilizer bars and dedicated damping force tuning for sharper handling response. Newly standard is an Aero Package featuring an STI-type grille with a WRX badge; new tailpipe tips for WRX four-door sedans; and aluminum-alloy pedal covers, including one for the driver's footrest. The WRX is available in both hatchback and sedan forms, but only comes with the five-speed manual transmission.
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