The seats are upholstered in unique perforated blue high-grip Ecsaine fabric with contrasting black knit bolsters, complemented by matching blue door trim and blue floor carpeting. The only problem with the car is that it's not roomy in the back. Two people can carry all the luggage they'll conceivably need for a trip of any length, traveling comfortably throughout, with room to pick up a hitchhiker if they wish. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Some sheetmetal was massaged to improve high-speed aerodynamics of the World Rally Championship race cars.
This thing can really move, and acceleration is nothing short of breath-taking. Skip to details on the:. Some sheetmetal was massaged to improve high-speed aerodynamics of the World Rally Championship race cars. And there's an added benefit to this good low-end response. Those techniques have one key advantage: more strength and rigidity without an undue increase in weight. The fuel economy on this car is fair, and lower than the others in its class but this is because it is all wheel drive, but still not that bad in the mid 20's.
The new grille is flanked by comma-shaped light clusters, encased in tinted lenses. It's almost as if years of incremental improvement have somehow reached critical mass and moved Impreza up a level or two. With the rear seat in place, the Impreza wagon has more than twice the cargo space of the sedan 23. The Outback Sport also has 12-volt power point in the cargo area. The system determines the ideal power distribution in response to vehicle acceleration, deceleration, steering angle, cornering force and wheel slippage. By that figure, the Impreza 2. Imprezas have always been fun.
InstalledOptionsFilter selectedInstalledOptionIdList, installedOptionIdToLabelMap, possiblyDroppedOptionsMap ; installedOptionsFilter. The 17-inch spoke wheels add purpose. And there's an added benefit to this good low-end response. Interior Features The 2006 Subaru Impreza sports new fabrics and subtle new features inside, yet the effect of these and some hidden noise-suppression improvements add up to a sum greater than the parts. Any Impreza is very stable and forgiving, thanks to its all-wheel-drive system, which improves both performance and all-road capability and in certain respects adds a margin of safety. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Cons: The main con is the throttle by wire system.
It's the 2006 package and continues a fun run that began in 1994. The suspension was revised, and a new helical-type limited-slip front differential and an aero underbody cover were installed. Still, a horsepower is a horsepower, and we'd rather have more than less. All models have been restyled front and rear. Cons: The main con is the throttle by wire system.
Output of the non-turbo engine has grown from 165 to 173 hp, courtesy of a new i-Active Valve Lift System. Who knew half a litre could be so intoxicating? Remedy Subaru will notify their owners. Now that I have the '06, I really do feel that it was worth all the waiting, and all the saving up. The side molding, bumpers and lower body are finished in steely gray metallic, and the rear bumper has a truck-style vinyl pad, or step. The series forbids altering the production-car bodywork above bumper height. They are a great car. Nothing new in the auto world.
On the outgoing car, very few people opted for the automatic transmission. All three primary gauges feature aluminum trim rings. They're the least expensive all-wheel-drive sedan and wagon available in the United States. The front seats in the 2. The Outback Sport also has 12-volt power point in the cargo area. Wagons gain cargo-area utility bars, and an air filtration system is installed in Imprezas with the non-turbo engine. Every Impreza still has the advantage of all-wheel-drive and Subaru deserves big ticks for its constant and successful update work, but we are still left wondering how much more can be done.
Transmission: Five-speed manual Wheelbase: 2,525 mm 99. Wagons gain cargo-area utility bars, and an air filtration system is installed in Imprezas with the non-turbo engine. All Imprezas get the new corporate airplane face, which works better on this lower-nose car than on the high-rise Tribeca. Many automakers build all-wheel-drive sedans now, but Subaru has been powering all four corners for years, and its expertise shows. With 11 cubic feet of storage space, the trunk is as roomy as it gets in this class. It's almost as if years of incremental improvement have somehow reached critical mass and moved Impreza up a level or two.
In terms of safety, value for money, equipment level, it is still a very competitive vehicle in the small-car market. The purchase price includes 24-hour roadside assistance for the duration of the three-year, 36,000-mile warranty. TransmissionFilter selectedTransmissionList, transmissionTemplate ; } listingsSearchManager. DoorsFilter selectedDoorsList, null ; doorsFilter. There are three three-point seatbelts in back, but the Impreza is too narrow for adults to use all of them at the same time, unless those three people are on very, very good terms.