The new Impreza has a longer wheelbase, creating more interior space. Subaru used new materials and styling to improve the look and feel of the interior, too.
The 2.5-liter Boxer engine has been modified to
improve emissions and fuel efficiency. It also have improved mid- to low-end torque. The 2.5-liter SOHC normally aspirated engine adopts a new intake port and other design changes that improve low-end torque and fuel efficiency.
Incorporating a newly designed intake manifold, intercooler and turbocharger, the 2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged also delivers improved torque and fuel economy.
Transmissions, both manual and automatic, have been modified for faster, more responsive shifting.
Interior Design
The new design also extends to the interior, where the highly regarded interior design of the Subaru Tribeca was obviously a strong influence. Similar to the Tribeca, the 2008 Impreza 2.5i and WRX feature a twin-cockpit design that is accentuated by inserts that look like brushed aluminum and flow across the dash into the center stack. The shape of the center stack creates more room by curving in at the bottom to allow a storage tray in front of the shifter.
The instrument cluster features three round gauges with red markings and the center stack provides a high position for good visibility of the optional navigation and information system screen.
To improve the feeling of the quality of the interior, high-grade plastics and double-stitched fabrics are used, and the windows now have door frames for improved body rigidity and quieter interior. While the exterior width of the Impreza remains the same as the previous generation, interior offers two inches of additional shoulder room in the front seats. The door panels included molded storage areas that can accommodate up to 24-ounce drink bottles.
The 2008 Impreza 2.5i and Impreza WRX will go on sale in the U.S. in late summer of 2007.
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