2011 Subaru Impreza – Wide Range Of Styles And Impressive Performance

First Look

The 2011 Subaru Impreza is like the cereal segment of any supermarket; and we are saying it because when you’ll look that this vehicle closely you’ll find that the 2011 Subaru Impreza lineup offers something for everyone. Starting from, the viciously fast WRX STI sedan to the reasonable base Impreza 2.5i hatchback, every model of the lineup offers so much that it will lure all sorts of consumers in market. Now considering such a wide-ranging lineup available in market, one could take time to actually figure out exactly what kind of Impreza does you want.

The 2011 Impreza incorporates plethora of changes, which you won’t pay attention to. all the Impreza model, except for the base model gets a modernized audio system, which features Bluetooth connectivity and iPod integration, as standard equipment; but that the sound quality is always subpar. The car also gets a new option for a removable and reasonably priced (but seller-installed) TomTom navigation system.

What’s New for 2011 Subaru Impreza?

The 2011 Subaru Impreza gets modernized audio features, a sedan edition of the WRX STI and STI-inspired styling for the WRX for the model year 2011. The Impreza lineup loses the 2.5 GT.

Body Styling and Features

The 2011 Subaru Impreza has been launched in four-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles. The car is available in 2.5i; Outback Sport, 2.5i Premium, WRX Premium, WRX, WRX STI, WRX STI Limited and WRX Limited trim levels. The Outback Spot trim level of the car is available in hatchback version only, while the WRX STI Limited trim is available only in sedan version.

The 2.5i comes fitted with standard equipments like 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, complete power accessories, cruise control, air-conditioning, a tilt steering column, a four-speaker stereo having CD player and a 60/40-split-folding rear seat.

The 2.5i Premium brings a leather-swathed steering wheel, 16-inch alloy wheels and a six-speaker stereo having a CD player, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port and auxiliary audio jack, in addition to all those aforementioned features.

The Outback Sport trim is identical to the 2.5i Premium trim, but comes with 17 inch alloy wheels, Foglights, an elevated suspension providing more ground clearance, buffer under-guards, roof rails, unusual interior upholstery, a standard All Weather package (heated mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer and heated front seats) and restricted exterior trim.

The WRX primarily is a high-performance variant of the Impreza which has a turbocharged engine, a five-speed manual transmission (automatic transmission is not is available), a more insistently tuned suspension, summer tires, special WRX trim, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column and body styling. The WRX Premium brings the additional items from the 2.5i Premium in addition to the sunroof package. Some optional equipments includes a dash-mounted navigation system, a turbo boost gauge and short-throw shifter. Move up to Limited trim and you’ll get xenon headlights and leather upholstery.

The WRX STI trim is similarly equipped as the WRX, but it enhances the performance ante even more. The trim comes with 18-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, high-performance tires, rear and front limited-slip differentials, an even more assertively tuned suspension, leather upholstery, xenon headlights, a better hood scoop, sport seats and faux-suede and SI-Drive vehicle settings.

The WRX STI Limited trim brings Foglights, the sunroof package, 18-inch BBS wheels, and leather upholstery. Also optional here is a navigation system.

Under The Hood

All the 2011 Subaru Impreza are all-wheel drive as their standard drive options. The 2.5i and Outback Sport trims of the car have a 2.5-liter straight opposed (boxer) four-cylinder engine, which generates power of 170 horses and maximum torque of 170 pound-feet. The standard transmission here is a five-speed manual transmission having hill-start assist. The optional transmission here is a four-speed automatic transmission.

The WRX has a turbocharged edition of 2.5 liter engine generating 265 horsepower and 244 lb-ft of torque. The turbocharged engine here is mated with a five-speed manual transmission, and that is the lone choice here. The Impreza sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in a quick 5.3 seconds, while delivered the estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg combined.

Safety Equipments

Safety in 2011 Subaru Impreza gets ensured by stability control, antilock disc brakes, side curtain airbags, active front head restraints and front-seat side airbags to help alleviate crash-induced whiplash.