Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Winter 2011/2012 | Page 20

IMPREZA

with the Lineartronic CVT promises to be the
most efficient gasoline-powered all-wheel-drive
passenger car in North America.*
This improvement has come about not
just due to gains in engine and transmission
performance, but also from more efficient
power steering and braking systems, as well
as a revised tire design. The net effect:
The Impreza equipped with the CVT can
now travel 1,000 km† on a single tank of

4.3-INCH MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY
This 4.3-inch colour multi-function monitor shows
the time, temperature, safety and maintenance
announcements, and personal anniversary
reminders. The display also features an advanced
environmental efficiency display to track fuel
efficiency or compare the efficiency of different trips.

MEDIAHUB
Plug your iPod® or other mobile music device
into the standard auxiliary audio input jack or
available MediaHub with USB port and Bluetooth®
streaming audio to dial up the fun-to-drive ratio
even further.

fuel — even though the fuel tank size has
been reduced from 64 to 55 litres!
Of course, there are other reasons for
the average Subaru fan to be excited about
this dynamic new car, starting with the
sportier exterior design. Building on the
design language introduced with the Subaru
Legacy, the new Impreza cuts a bold swath
with its new hexagonal front grille, hawk-eye
headlights and powerful wheel arches. A
brand new selection of 15-, 16- or 17-inch
wheels is available to enhance the car’s
sporty image.
Both the 4-and 5-door versions of the

PIONEER® DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM

BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE SYSTEMS

This AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA system offers
iPod®/USB audio integration with text display,
auxiliary audio input and steering wheel-integrated
audio controls, letting you pump up the volume
and share your music with the world. The system
also plays DivX® files and DVD discs, turning your
car into a drive-in theatre in a snap.

Safe, hands-free calls are a breeze with advanced
technologies that enable you to access your
Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. All of our
systems can be paired with multiple phones, store
multiple numbers and function in English or French.
Select models include voice-activation and steering
wheel controls for even more convenience.

Not all selected features are standard on all models.

Impreza also feature an enlarged glass
area and 20% larger side mirrors for better
visibility, a more raked windshield, larger
rear doors, doors that open wider for easier
access, and a longer wheelbase to create
more interior space. This space has definitely
been put to good use: Although the car’s
length and width remain the same as with the
previous version, there’s more wiggle room
for all passengers.
The new, scalloped-style front seat
backrests have contributed as well, giving

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