Imprezive - The Refinement

That New Car Smell
'08 Subaru Impreza WRX

The Sticker $24,350
Under The Hood 2.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally oposed turbo
The Power 224 hp @ 5200 rpm, 226 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Scale Tipping 3,142 lbs (5-speed manual)
Layout Front engine, AWD
Gearbox 5-speed manual transmission (available 4-speed automatic)
Stiff Stuff Front: independent MacPherson strut with multiply-phase valving and coil springs; Rear: double-wishbone type; stabilizer bars
Rollers 17x7.0JJ aluminum alloy wheels; 205/50R17 Bridgestone RE92A M+S all-season tires
Stoppers Power assisted 4-wheel disc with standard 4-channel, 4 sensor ABS with EBD; 11.6-inch ventilated front and 11.3-inch solid rear discs; dual piston front and single-piston rear calipers
At The Pump EPA 19 mpg city, 24 mpg highway (5-speed manual)
The Pack Honda Civic Si Sedan; Mitsubishi Lancer GTS; Volkswagen GTI
Deep Thoughts Mild show with wild go-all of which leaves a rather plain, vanilla taste in our mouths. We know the car is better than the last generation, but the riceboy in us wants a little more spice in the tofu.

By Nads

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