Subaru Impreza (2006 – 2007) Review

2018 Subaru Impreza 2.0i SE 5dr Lineartronic

Subaru Impreza
2.0i SE 5dr Lineartronic
£14,399

Subaru Impreza (2006 – 2007) At A Glance

Rewarding to drive, especially on country roads. Solidly screwed together. Likely to prove reliable if it's like all previous Imprezas.

Cabin feels decidedly ordinary and isn't that roomy. Running costs are high.

On average it achieves 93% of the official MPG figure

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Subaru Impreza (2006 – 2007) models and specs

Dimensions
Length	4465 mm
Width	1695–1740 mm
Height	1440–1485 mm
Wheelbase	2525 mm

Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight	1310–1360 kg
Boot Space	356–1266 L
Warranty	3 years / 60000 miles
Servicing	12000 miles

Costs
List Price	£12,522–£16,752
Insurance Groups	-
Road Tax Bands	I–K
Official MPG	31.4–35.8 mpg

Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult	-
Child	-
Pedestrian	-
Overall	-

On sale until May 2007

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.5R Sports Wagon	£12,522	35.8 mpg	13.7 s
2.0 RX Sports Wagon	£16,752	31.4 mpg	8.8 s
2.0 RX Sports Wagon Auto	£16,752	-	-

Saloon
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
2.0 RX 4dr	£16,252	31.4 mpg	8.8 s
2.0 RX 4dr Auto	£16,252	-	-

On sale until April 2006

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
2.0R AWD Sports Wagon	£16,225	31.4 mpg	-
2.0R Sport AWD Sports Wagon	£16,725	31.4 mpg	-
2.0R Sport AWD Sports Wagon Auto	£16,725	-	-

Saloon
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
2.0R Sport AWD 4dr	£16,225	31.4 mpg	-
2.0R Sport AWD 4dr Auto	£16,225	-	-

January 2006

Impreza got new Subaru 'face' seen on concept cars like the Tribeca, and also a new engine line-up. Entry level £16,200 2.0R got new 160PS 4-cam non turbo boxer engine giving 130mph and 0-60 in 8.5 seconds.

October 2006

105PS 1.5 quad cam flat-four 4WD 1.5R Sports Wagon at very reasonable £12,495. Has dual range transfer box with high/low ratio, alloy wheels, climate control aircon, radio/cassette/CD player, front and rear electric windows, driver, passenger and side airbags. 105lb ft torque at 3,200rpm. 15" aloy wheels with 195/60 tyres. Two Isofix mountings in rear seat. 12 year no perforation warranty. Beats 1.6 versions of Fiat Sedici and Suzuki SX4 by virtue of low range box.

What to watch out for

01-01-0001:

For economy reasons, the alternator does not start recharging the battery until the engine is fully to temperature, resulting in flat batteries for cars driven short distances from cold. The answer is to switch on the side lights or headlights creating a need for power that clutches the alternator on so it recharges the battery.