With an all-new skin complemented by a new 2.0-liter flat four, the 2012 Subaru Impreza turns in an impressive performance among similarly sized and priced compacts.
Borrowing styling cues from the larger Legacy, the new Impreza has crisp character lines and pronounced wheel arches that contribute to a beefy stance. Compared to earlier generations, the car has shed its cute quirkiness in favor of a more conventional three-box sedan and 5-door hatch silhouette.
Among the more interesting details is the fact that the outside rearview mirrors have been moved off the door glass to the door itself. As a result, forward visibility is greatly enhanced due to the large fixed quarter windows, low beltline and A-pillars made thinner through the use of high strength steel.
Other structural changes that contribute to better visibility and improved cabin egress are 1-in. lower door sills (again thanks to the use of the high strength steel) and a 1-in. higher hip point. So instead of plopping down into the driver’s side bucket, it’s more of a slide over with a nice command-of-the-road seating position.
The fresh look outside is carried through the interior with greater use of soft touch material on the dash, doors and center console armrest. There’s also plenty of cubbies and storage compartments for everything from water bottles to iPods. (more)
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