Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Winter 2010/2011 | Page 24
IMPREZA
Selected highlights:
• Sporty 4- or 5-door models
• iPod®/USB audio integration
and Bluetooth® connectivity
• 60/40-split flat-folding seats
for fun on the go
• Sunroof
2011 SUBARU IMPREZA:
Efficiency, fun and frivolity
First introduced to the Canadian market for the 1993 model
year, the Subaru Impreza is now in its third incarnation and it’s
better than ever. Introduced in 2007, the latest generation of
the Impreza has since undergone some minor revisions that
combine to make this compact car one of the best deals on
the road today.
Available in 4-door or 5-door body styles, this potent little
number offers plenty of fun behind the wheel, along with the
confidence of Subaru symmetrical full-time AWD and the
power and performance of the SUBARU BOXER engine. All
versions receive a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine that is tuned for
a winning combination of performance and efficiency; engine
output is rated at 170 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque.
The low centre of gravity of the horizontally opposed
SUBARU BOXER engine also helps out by giving the Impreza
sharp handling characteristics. This sets the stage for the fully
independent suspension system that makes this Subaru a joy
to drive along perfect winding roads, over brutal potholes
and across anything in between.
In other news, last year’s edition was named Best
Mid-Compact Car by the Automotive Lease Guide, an
award honouring the Impreza for its strong residual value.
The car also earned a Top Safety Pick1 by the IIHS and three
5-star ratings2 from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration).
For 2011, the Impreza is now available with a Convenience
Package that includes more options, such as Bluetooth
hands-free calling, 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, MediaHub
for iPod/USB audio integration and Bluetooth streaming audio.
To sum up, then, the Subaru Impreza is an even more
intriguing entry into the compact car segment and a serious
competitor in the bang-for-your-buck sweepstakes.
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