Subaru Impreza 2 (GD) / Saab 9-2X facelift 2 Sedan (2005-2007)
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Subaru Impreza II (code GD series) facelift 2 is an affordable compact sedan in production from 2005 to 2007. It is available with a range of flat-4 engines that displaced 1.5L to 2.5L.
Compared to the 1st facelift, the facelift 2 gave the Gen2 Impreza an even more aggressive front fascia. Engine outputs are also higher, with the WRX STI producing what many naturally V8s from just a decade ago were making.
The same Subaru "formula for success" with flat-4 engine and symmetric AWD remained: On the one hand, this left the vehicle with a lot of weight over the
front axle; on the other hand, the lower center of gravity of the
engine, combined with the powerful AWD system, allowed the Impreza to
handle a lot better than one would expect.
GM also marketed this facelift model of the Impreza II as Saab 9-2X in North American.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 45% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great handling characteristics
- Uprated powertrain options
- Powerful AWD system
Cons
- 4-speed automatic was outdated by this time
- Lacks modern refinements
- Limited by MacPherson strut front suspensions
What external reviewers found***
External score 63% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb handling
- Fantastic performance
- Fantastic four-wheel drive
- Punchy and fun to drive
Cons
- Lacklustre engine
- Not as fast as the old STi
- Not very fun to drive
- Interior feels dated
- The boot feels tinny
- Lack of grunt
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Specifications
1.5 | 1.5 AT | 2.0 | 2.0 AT | WRX | WRX STI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cargo Capacity | 401 L / 14.2 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coolant Capacity | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.8 L / 8.2 qt | 7.7 L / 8.1 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.2 L / 4.4 qt | 4.2 L / 4.4 qt | 4.2 L / 4.4 qt | 4.2 L / 4.4 qt | 4.3 L / 4.5 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Capacity | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payload | 440 kg / 970 lbs | 420 kg / 926 lbs | 455 kg / 1003 lbs | 480 kg / 1058 lbs | 405 kg / 893 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Drum | Drum | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tire Size | 195/60 R15 | 195/60 R15 | 205/50 R16 | 205/50 R16 | 215/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turning Circle | 11.2 m / 36.7 ft | 11.2 m / 36.7 ft | 11.2 m / 36.7 ft | 11.2 m / 36.7 ft | 11.8 m / 38.7 ft | 12.4 m / 40.7 ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ground Clearance | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 155 mm / 6.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 4465 mm / 175.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 1740 mm / 68.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Front | 1485.0 mm / 58.5 in | 1485.0 mm / 58.5 in | 1485.0 mm / 58.5 in | 1485.0 mm / 58.5 in | 1485.0 mm / 58.5 in | 1490.0 mm / 58.7 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1475.0 mm / 58.1 in | 1475.0 mm / 58.1 in | 1475.0 mm / 58.1 in | 1475.0 mm / 58.1 in | 1480.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 1280.0 kg / 2821.9 lbs | 1300.0 kg / 2866.0 lbs | 1255.0 kg / 2766.8 lbs | 1305.0 kg / 2877.0 lbs | 1370.0 kg / 3020.3 lbs | 1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheel Size | 6J x 15 | 6J x 15 | 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J x 16 | 7J x 17 | 8J x 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 2525 mm / 99.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 12.4 sec | 14.8 sec | 8.8 sec | 11.6 sec | 5.9 sec | 5.4 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 11.8 sec | 14.1 sec | 8.4 sec | 11.0 sec | 5.6 sec | 5.1 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CO2 Emission | 184 g/km | 190 g/km | 214 g/km | 207 g/km | 244 g/km | 257 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Economy | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (combined) | 12.5 L/100km / 18.8 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (combined) | 12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (combined) | 14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway) | 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) | 15.3 L/100km / 15.4 MPG (urban) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top Speed | 175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph | 170.0 km/h / 105.6 mph | 210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph | 191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph | 230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph | 255.0 km/h / 158.4 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Towing Capacity | 500 kg / 1102 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 500 kg / 1102 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 500 kg / 1102 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 500 kg / 1102 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 500 kg / 1102 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 500 kg / 1102 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emission Standard | Euro 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | EJ15 | EJ15 | EJ20 | EJ20 | EJ25 | EJ257 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Bore | 77.7 mm / 3.1 in | 77.7 mm / 3.1 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 99.5 mm / 3.9 in | 99.5 mm / 3.9 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.1:1 | 11.1:1 | 11.1:1 | 8.4:1 | 8.2:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Displacement | 1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc | 1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc | 2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc | 2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6400 rpm | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6400 rpm | 160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 6400 rpm | 160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 6400 rpm | 230.0 hp / 171.5 kW @ 5600 rpm | 280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 5600 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 80.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 80.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 93.6 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 114.0 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Stroke | 79.0 mm / 3.1 in | 79.0 mm / 3.1 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 79.0 mm / 3.1 in | 79.0 mm / 3.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Torque | 142 Nm / 104.7 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 142 Nm / 104.7 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 186 Nm / 137.2 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 186 Nm / 137.2 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 392 Nm / 289.1 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability | 2006 ~ 2007 | 2006 ~ 2007 | 2005 ~ 2007 | 2005 ~ 2007 | 2005 ~ 2007 | 2005 ~ 2007 |
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carmagazine[1]
Reviewer score 50%There are no turbos, just 104bhp and it takes 13.7sec to get to 62mph. Four-wheel drive naturally, with a lever to switch between high and low ratios. Climate control, a CD player, four electric windows, alloy wheels and a brace of airbags.
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Pros
- Fantastic four-wheel drive
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lack of grunt
- Not very fun to drive
carmagazine[2]
Reviewer score 62%1.5 or 2.0 petrol versions of the new Impreza will be on sale in the UK from later this year. A diesel version will follow next year, but for now the 1.5R is the hottest version you'll be able to buy. With 148bhp and 145lb ft of torque fans of hot Imprezas are going to be seriously underwhelmed.
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Pros
- Powerful turbo flat four
- Comfortable to drive
- Excellent handling
Cons
- Cheap-feeling switches
- Alternatives are more fun to drive
carmagazine[3]
Reviewer score 67%This one's the RB320, built as a tribute to the late former WRC champ Richard Burns who died in 2005. The body control is simply sensational and this one doesn't seem to suffer as much vertical pogo-ing as our old long-term STi. But it's not just the price that's retro: the cabin feels dated and the boot feels MkII Escort tinny when you shut it.
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Pros
- Fantastic performance
- Punchy and fun to drive
Cons
- Interior feels dated
- The boot feels tinny
carmagazine[4]
Reviewer score 73%New 2.5-litre engine has a twin-scroll turbocharger, a bigger intercooler and variable valve timing on both inlet and exhaust sides. Engine also sits 22mm lower for a better centre of gravity. Despite being more refined and having more kit than the old car, the new STi is fractionally lighter than the one it replaces.
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Pros
- Sleek, refined looks
- Superb handling
- Excellent handling
Cons
- Not as fast as the old STi
- Lacklustre engine
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References
- ^ Subaru Impreza 1.5R (2006) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/subaru/subaru-impreza-15r-2006-review/. 2006-11-22. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- ^ Subaru Impreza 2.0R (2007) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/subaru/subaru-impreza-20r-2007-review/. 2007-08-31. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- ^ Subaru Impreza RB320 review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/subaru/subaru-impreza-rb320-review/. 2007-04-26. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- ^ Subaru Impreza WRX STi review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/subaru/subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-review/. 2007-11-09. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
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