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******* Start your Impreza Research here scroll down for a brief summary of the yearly changes 2009- WRX, 2.5GT, STI  I 2.5i, Premium, Outback Sport 09 WRX exterior photos; interior photos;  09 photo pages 2.5i and Premium - Outback Sport 2008 WRX and STI specs, WRX photos1 (the outside); WRX photos2 (the inside); STI photos1, photos2; Navigation Audio system 2008 Outback Sport, 2.5i specs, photos1 (exterior), photos2 (interior), Navigation Audio system 2007 WRX STI specs, photos; Outback Sport, 2.5i specs  2006 WRX STi specs, photos; Outback Sport, 2.5i specs, photos 2005 WRX-STi specs,photos; Outback Sport, RS specs, photos 2004 Outback Sport, RS, TS; WRX STi; 04 photos 2003 specs, features, options  2002 specs, features, options  2001-1999 specs, features, options  1998-97 specs, features, options  1999-93 specs, features, options  sitemap ****** Please read- this unofficial independent Subaru research site by Joe Spitz is designed to help you learn about Subarus. It is not sponsored, authorized, supported or approved of by Subaru or any dealer and is not connected to, or affiliated with, any dealer. Always contact your local dealer.  Information always subject to change, correction. 2008 WRX Premium 4 door sedan 2009, 2008 STI 5 door superwagon unofficial page by Joe Spitz who is solely responsible for all content! This site is not authorized, approved, paid for or sponsored by SoA or any dealership It is designed to help you learn about Subarus. All info subject to change, correction Joe Spitz, fleet-internet sales manager at a Seattle area Subaru dealer  Buying a Subaru? Discounted prices, comments: Contact all photos, text, info © Joe Spitz,  unauthorized copying prohibited. you are here http://www.cars101.com/impreza.html v  6.1.09 2007 STI Limited Outback Sport

About the Subaru Impreza

What's new
The Impreza is made in Japan. Introduced in 1993, it's a made up name. Impreza is event in Polish, Impresa is achievement in Italian.

2008
12.6.08 New accessories for Imprezas and Foresters. Interior illumination footwell lighting (a soft red or blue light) for 2009/8 Imprezas and 09 Foresters, and Reverse Assist Sensor (back-up beeper) available on the 09 Forester. These are worth considering and can be dealer installed. The STI 2009/2008 has standard footwell lighting and the Tribeca has optional reverse assist sensors if you want to see them.
11.4.08 rebates. the The 08 STI gets blow-out incentives! 0% for 60 months, plus dealer volume bonus $0-2500-3500-5000 through 1.2.089. 08 WRXs get $2500. Over 720 STIs are sold in November 08 as a result of this huge incentive!
10.10.08 09 STIs will be the same as 08 model, with no changes
9.13.08 Imprezas are arriving, all models (except STI, no details on the 09 yet).
8.26.08 Prices announced. The new 09 WRX price goes up $645, the 2.5GT goes down $455. Destination goes up $20. No changes announced for the STI

7.31.08
2009 WRX. It's official, the 09 WRX will have more power. The first one will be shown the X Games in Los Angeles July 31. With a larger turbo and easier flowing catalytic converter, it now makes 265horsepower@6000rpm and 244 ft torque @4000rpm (up from 224hp@5200rpm, 226torque@2800rpm).
The 09 WRX also gets revised suspension with larger stabilizer bars and stiffer springs, lower profile 225/45R 17" all season Dunlop SP Sport 1 tires with new gray alloys, new grill (think Tribeca?), upgraded tilt and telescoping leather wrapped steering wheel with red stitching, side moldings, and carbon black checkered cloth with red stitching.
The 09 Premium package picks up a new sunroof, plus fog lights, All Weather package, aero package, upgraded stereo..
All new 2.5i GT Premium 4 and 5 door models have the automatic 4speed Sportshift trans and the 224hp and 226ft torque like the current 08s have.
Dark carpeting is standard with all interiors.
Stay tuned for more details.

2009 2.5i, Premium, Outback Sport. Few changes. 2.5i gets VDC, rear disc brakes, brake assist, incline start on manual transmissions, body colored door handles and outside mirrors, and raised lip on the center console. Premium gets a power sunroof. Outback Sport gets chrome door handles.  Dark carpeting is standard with all interiors. New colors: paprika red pearl, sunlight gold opal, and sage green with silver 2tone on the Outback Sport

2008 model information The 2008 Impreza is all new and now based on the Legacy platform, so it really is totally different. All models include front, side, and front and side rear curtain airbags, Immobilizer chipped key, anti-lock brakes, power windows-locks-mirrors, a/c etc etc. The ride is significantly smoother than previous models, there is finally more back seat room, the rear seats fold flat in sedans (long overdue).
There is a 4 door sedan and 5 door wagon. List prices start at $17640 for the 2.5i sedan, $18140 for the 5 door 2.5i wagon. The optional automatic transmission is now the SportShift with manual mode. VDC (vehicle dynamics control) is available on all models except the base 2.5i. Navigation-DVD audio system is available on the 2.5i Premium and has very good resolution, tilting screen and more. Navigation does not include Hawaii, Alaska.
The Outback Sport 5 door wagon has standard All Weather Pkg with heated seats, heated front wiper de-icer and heated defrosting outside mirrors.
Roof Rack is now available on all models including sedan, and is quick on-off.
The WRX is available as a 4 door sedan and 5 door wagon. The ride is no longer as 'firm', it is definitely smoother and more refined. Navigation is available on top of the line model. List price for the sedan starts at $24995, wagon starts at $25495. VDC is standard on all models. The STI sedan is gone, replaced by the 5 door wagon, and is available in 3 models. List prices start at list price $35,640 with 5 spoke alloys, upgrades include a forged BBS wheel and fog light package, and Navigation is available.
 

12/21/06 New mid-year 2007 model announced: 2.5i SE sedan with upgraded stereo, moonroof, climate control
Updated August 21 with 2007 prices and features. Cars expected in August. A few new colors. STI Limited is the same price as the STI! Price drop $300 on 2.5is. Other prices remain the same. 2.5i gets storage box instead of ashtray, new gray interior trim, Outback Sport SE gets iPod auxiliary plug instead of ashtray, MP3, Sirius radio (subscription required), climate control, 240 watt CD changer, subwoofer/amp. WRX, STI get 120 watt CD changer, MP3, auxiliary input plug, Sirius radio pre-wired, leather wrapped steering wheel.
2007 STI Limited model, 800 to be produced, individually numbered, Satin White or Urban Gray, with silver 17" alloys. A small rear trunk lip spoiler  and no roof vane spoiler, black painted brake calipers w/ white lettering. Other upgrades are leather heated seats, sunroof, fog lights, iPod plug, fog lights, upgraded carpeting, sound installation, darker metallic trim, auto dimming mirror/compass. STI gold or silver wheels are now color specific, see colors below
 

2006 available starting late July
Update March 2006 Subaru Impreza is a 'gold standard among small cars' from IIHS.org, a Top Safety Pick
New front end on all models. All models now have dual stage front airbags, new tailights, center armrest, outside temperature guage, air filtration, front seatback net, and front and side airbags.
Models grow 2" to 175.8 from 173.8
WRX is available in 2 new models for a total of 3 models. New for 2005 is a base WRX TR (Tuner Ready) sedan and a WRX Limited sedan and wagon (replaces the previous Premium sedan), in addition to the standard WRX sedan and wagon.
The WRX with automatic transmission is available in Limited only.
All WRXs get new larger 2.5L engine with 230hp and Active Valves, 17" 7spoke alloys, engine immobilizer key, 4 piston front, 2 piston rear brakes with red painted calipers, Body colored side ground effects, leather steering wheel...
New for 2006 WRX Limited package finally available on sedan and wagon, includes leather (a first on the WRX), sunroof, all weather package and more
STi renamed STI (capital I) and gets new day-time running lights (DRL), lower profile hood scoop, steering wheel sensor added to improve the DCCDs response in cornering, roof-vane spoiler.
RS sedan and wagon models renamed 2.5i (like the Legacy/Outbacks) and the 2.5L horsepower is increased to 173 (from 165hp) with the addition of i-active valves.
Impreza 2.5i sedan and wagon now have 16" alloys, air filtration and either gray or beige interior.
Outback Sport continues with an optional Special Edition SE discount package with leather steering wheel and shift knob, 260 watt CD changer with subwoofer and 6 speakers, armrest, auto dimming mirror/compass and rear spoiler.

2005
WRX gets new design 16" alloy wheels, climate control with air filtration, smoke headlight lens, new door panel armrests with power mirror controls, body colored lower trim replaces black, upgraded speakers, silver stereo CD changer, re-designed keyless remote fob, new center console with 2 cupdolders, new color.
STi gets Helical Front differential, rear wheel arch fender flares, CD changer, Immobilizer keys, new remote entry fob, new climate control buttons, new door armrests with power mirror controls, new center console
The low priced TS wagon renamed RS wagon and the RS sedan/wagon are the lowest price Subaru for 05. The RS sedan has actually dropped in price. New models: RS sedan has optional Sport Package model and  Outback Sport has optional Special Edition (SE) package (late availability, August 2004?). New colors.

2004: All Imprezas get a new front end with new larger headlights, rear end and tailights, new seats, new dashboard gauges, and of course the new for US 300 hp WRX STi. WRX gets optional Premium Sedan including All Weather pkg, sunroof and spoiler. WRX available April 2003, STi in May in very limited quantities

2003: very few changes. TS  gets cruise control, RS and Outback get keyless entry and dual vanity mirrors, RS gets trunk light, WRX gets illuminated ignition key ring and new limited production Sonic Yellow color. Yellow is available in both sedan and wagon, but the sedan is only available with the rear spoiler and has a separate model code. App 1,500 yellow WRXs will be made.

2002 is the first major re-design, turbo rally WRX finally availble in the US/Canada. Models available: wagons- TS, Outback Sport, and WRX turbo. Sedans- RS, and WRX turbo sedan. See spec pages for yearly changes.

1993 introduced

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