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Key specifications

Highlights
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
23 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
142 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity
Engine
149 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
142 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.2L/135
Displacement
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
Suspension
w/Parallel Links
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Lower L-Arms
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Electrical
75
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
356
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Engine

149 @ 3600 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
142 @ 5600 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.2L/135 Displacement
Gas Flat 4 Cyl Engine Type

Suspension

w/Parallel Links Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Lower L-Arms Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut-Type Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut Suspension Type - Front

Weight & Capacity

N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
150 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,730 lbs Base Curb Weight

Electrical

75 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
356 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Yes Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x 0.94 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available Brake ABS System
Power Brake Type

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 years / 80,000 miles
Basic
Coverage available for purchase
Dealer certification
152-point inspection

Consumer reviews

4.4 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
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Comfort 3.8
Interior 3.6
Performance 4.1
Value 4.2
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.1

Most recent

Exactly what you expect (Stock-Car)

My current Subaru Impreza WRX 2001 is fully stock. I use it in the summer as a daily drive and is in storage during the winter. The reason is that the paint at this age is a bit more fragile, this is normal but with polishing and keeping it clean it stays great. There are known problems you will run into at cars of this age but, if you treat it well it will never leave you stranded. Great in the safety department with the standard roll-cage build within the interior. The overall look of the car is awesome, it is an icon from the rally world. Do not forget the sound, the 4-piston boxer engine with the horizontal pistons makes a great sound. The spark plugs require replacement after 20.000 miles in general. After 19 years I had to replace the battery and oil-pan, it surprised me allot. The car handles great, the AWD gives you the power you need for winter weather. Currently owning the car for nearly a year, just needs replacement tires and I will be ready for the summer. If you are looking
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 3.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 3.0
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Loads of fun and potential

You can do so much with this car. I got 27mpg on the hwy and bad weather is a joke with this car. But with mods like turbo, brembros, suspension and wide body and a 6sp, this thing is nothing short of a legend.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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2001 Subaru Impreza review: Our expert's take

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A tip to the design gurus at Subaru: Your brand-spanking new Impreza WRX desperately needs one of those construction-zone orange signs plastered to its front end. Consider it a little extra liability insurance.

“WARNING: Sedan in rearview mirror is nowhere near what it appears.”

Dropped jaws, strange glances and wide smiles don’t cover the range of emotions the unassuming little Impreza produced during 200 miles of wind-in-your-hair fun.

One mile in the redesigned 2002 Impreza is enough to confirm this: The WRX is a fraud. It rolls into town shaped like a loaf of bread. It slices the competition at the turn of a key.

It comes with a turbo and 227 ponies under the hood. It comes with a hood scoop! Did somebody say Subaru?

It’s been a long time since the Japanese car company with a flair for four-wheel drive produced a sports-sedan heart pounder that rides like a heat-seeking missile. In the WRX (the “WR” stands for “World Rally” after Subaru’s European road races) it combines both.

Worried about rain or snow? The Impreza’s all-wheel-drive is all over it. Concerned about beating a BMW off the stoplight? Got it. Want one even better? It might be the most affordable rocket on the road.

With that much pull out of a 2.0liter, flat four-cylinder engine, with such little curb weight – at 3,000 pounds it has more horsepower per pound than an Audi S4 or BMW 330xi – and with a crisp shifter, pinpoint handling and roller coaster acceleration, you expect BMW prices. What you pay is $24,000.

Sneaky Impreza. What you see isn’t nearly what you get.

And let’s talk about what you see.

If the Impreza were a beauty contestant, she wouldn’t make it to the swimsuit competition.

It’s not that the WRX is ugly. Just boxy. When Subaru decided it wanted to bring its high-power sports sedan from overseas to America, it forgot that style is sometimes as important as substance – especially for Madison Avenue or buyers in Madison, Wis.

Square and snub-nosed, the WRX won’t earn whistles from the corner – it looks more like a suppedup, squared-off Dodge Neon – but it will earn you bragging rights over your Porsche and Audi friends.

Mash the pedal and watch them in the rearview mirror. Thanks to a five-speed manual and that turbo that loves to rev, the Impreza does 0-to-60 mph in under six seconds and the quarter mile in under 15. In layman’s terms: Faster than a Porsche Boxster. And a BMW Z3. And an Audi A4 2.8 Quattro. And on . . . and on . . . and on.

There is some turbo lag from first to second gear – a slight pause in pure acceleration before the turbo starts spinning and whining – but it’s worth the wait. Hit 2,4000 rpm and the torque really grabs you. Hit 4k and it swells up and hurtles you back into the Impreza’s racing-inspired bucket seats.

Car enthusiasts, line up to the left.

But an important note: You’ve got to be one to truly love this machine.

This is no Caddy in disguise. With its cloth seats, racy drilled-aluminum pedals and functional layout, everything is first-rate – but not 5star. Faux wood, leather lumbar and a luxury-liner ride are not included with the price.

Interior materials are above the subcompact norm, but don’t expect a sunroof, rear-deck spoiler or highfi stereo. Based on an affordable frame, body construction is not for the faint of heart. Doors are light and rattle when slammed shut. The trunk lid seems thin.

For Subaru, it’s all about body weight.

With all that power, and not a lot of tow, the Impreza is meant to be driven. Period. With a short wheelbase, handling is razor-tight, steering is nicely weighted and the suspension is stiff. The shifter is also seamless with short, sure throws reminiscent of a Honda S2000. And the all-wheel-drive gives you piece of mind when you hit some rough spots in the road.

Sixteen-inch Bridgestone Potenza tires carry four-wheel disc brakes with twin-piston front calipers giving you th tential for some rally-esque driving, balance and stick without too much rubber. Stability and traction control give you security.

Back seat room, you’ll have to fight over.

Where the Impreza scores in the fun quotient it lags in family hauling. Rear-seat room is at a premium in the WRX – more cramped than comfy. And although there is plenty of head and leg room up front, rear door openings are tight and space is limited.

Standard equipment includes power windows and locks, anti-lock brakes, front and side airbags, an indash, six-disc CD player and a rearseat pass-through for long cargo, like skis.

And for $24,520 topped out, this is a performer that should provide plenty of extra cash for those wintery vacations north – a unique sport sedan value in a valley of lookalikes.

Affordable, safe, understated yet fun.

Consider yourself warned.

2002 Subaru Impreza WRX

Vehicle type: All-wheel-drive, front engine, four-door, five-passenger sports sedan.

Standard equipment: Air conditioning; four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes; limited-slip differential; front and side air bags; fog lights; 16-inch alloy wheels; AM/FM/cassette/six-CD audio; cruise control; power locks, mirrors and windows; remote keyless entry; daytime running lights.

Competition: Acura Integra Type R, Volkswagen GTI, Toyota Celica GT-S

Engine: 227 horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder

Torque: 217 foot-lbs. @ 4,000 rpm

Wheelbase: 99.4 inches

Length: 173.4 inches

MPG rating: 20 mpg city/27 mpg highway

Manufactured: Japan

Warranty: Basic warranty is three years/36,000 miles; the drivetrain is five years/60,000 miles; body corrosion is five years/unlimited miles and roadside assistance is three years/36,000 miles.

Base price: $23,995

Price as tested (including options, destination and delivery): $24,520

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