Top 3 things you need to know about the Subaru Impreza

 

A brief history

Subaru became a popular brand during the early ‘90s when they took part in the World Rally Championship. The sport saw purpose-built machines battle it out over rough terrain. Much of the technology used in the rally cars made it to the showroom floor. Subaru appealed to a younger, more youthful audience, their cars were easy to modify and thanks to advanced all-wheel-drive systems they were fast in all conditions.

 

However, change was unavoidable and the brand had to alter its focus. Demand for crossovers and SUV’s increased and Subaru decided to focus its attention on building vehicles that would appeal to a wider, more rounded audience. The overly sporty designs gave way for more mature features. The brand started implementing more comfort features to appeal to those wanting a vehicle for everyday use, one that didn’t shout but instead flew under the radar. The Subaru Impreza is one such car, a car that has won numerous awards in the United States of America. Should it be on your shopping list? Yes and here is why.

 

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South African drivers are not all that focused behind the wheel. Our roads are not in the best of shape and these issues can lead to a stressful driving experience for many. Subaru has in recent years made safety their main priority. The Impreza features a host of active and passive safety features that help keep you safe when you are behind the wheel. Some of these include the brand's impressive advanced driver assists system called EYESIGHT. This system included active cruise control which monitors forward traffic and can automatically adjust the cars speed to maintain a safe following distance when cruise control is active. It also monitors forward traffic when the driver might not be paying attention by offering pre-collision warning in the form of an alarm and lights on the dashboard. If no action is taken the car will automatically apply the brakes. This can either prevent a collision or reduce the severity depending on the vehicle speed.  

 

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The Subaru Impreza is the only car in its segment to offer Symmetrical-All Wheel Drive. The full-time all-wheel-drive system helps provide ample grip in wet and dry condition as well as over various terrain. The car also features a Boxer engine which means that the car’s engine is mounted flat. This helps improve stability in emergencies and helps designers create a more aerodynamic body structure which aids in reducing fuel consumption.  

 

 

Inside the Subaru, one will find a host of luxury features such as push-button start and an 8” high-resolution touchscreen infotainment system which can support Apple CarPlay. It also features Bluetooth, USB/Aux and CD compatibility. Other niceties include leather trim throughout the cabin, a redesigned ventilation system that evenly distributes air more effectively as well as a 460-litre luggage space as well as 60/40 split-folding rear seats which increased that capacity.

The Subaru Impreza offers the above and a whole lot more. Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre Horizontally-Opposed 4 cylinder engine that develops 115kW and 196Nm of torque as well as a CVT gearbox. There are also two models on offer when looking at new options in the form of the 2.0i-CVT at R404 000* and the 2.0i-S ES (Eyesight) CVT for R464 000.

 

If it is used options that you are after then you can browse a wide variety on our website here

*Prices stated as per Subaru.co.za at the time of writing the article

 

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