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Subaru Impreza 2 (GD) / Saab 9-2X facelift 2 Sedan (2005-2007)

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Product Overview

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  • 4-speed automatic was outdated by this time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

1.51.5 AT2.02.0 ATWRXWRX STI

Capacity

Cargo Capacity401 L / 14.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.0 L / 7.4 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt7.7 L / 8.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt
Fuel Capacity50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal60.0 L / 15.9 gal60.0 L / 15.9 gal60.0 L / 15.9 gal60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers5
Payload440 kg / 970 lbs420 kg / 926 lbs455 kg / 1003 lbs480 kg / 1058 lbs405 kg / 893 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDrumDrumDiscDiscVentilated discsVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontSpring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Suspension | RearSpring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Tire Size195/60 R15195/60 R15205/50 R16205/50 R16215/45 R17225/45 R17
Turning Circle11.2 m / 36.7 ft11.2 m / 36.7 ft11.2 m / 36.7 ft11.2 m / 36.7 ft11.8 m / 38.7 ft12.4 m / 40.7 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance155 mm / 6.1 in155 mm / 6.1 in150 mm / 5.9 in150 mm / 5.9 in155 mm / 6.1 in155 mm / 6.1 in
Size | Height1440 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Length4465 mm / 175.8 in
Size | Width1740 mm / 68.5 in
Track Width | Front1485.0 mm / 58.5 in1485.0 mm / 58.5 in1485.0 mm / 58.5 in1485.0 mm / 58.5 in1485.0 mm / 58.5 in1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
Track Width | Rear1475.0 mm / 58.1 in1475.0 mm / 58.1 in1475.0 mm / 58.1 in1475.0 mm / 58.1 in1480.0 mm / 58.3 in1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Weight1280.0 kg / 2821.9 lbs1300.0 kg / 2866.0 lbs1255.0 kg / 2766.8 lbs1305.0 kg / 2877.0 lbs1370.0 kg / 3020.3 lbs1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs
Wheel Size6J x 156J x 156.5J x 166.5J x 167J x 178J x 17
Wheelbase2525 mm / 99.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h12.4 sec14.8 sec8.8 sec11.6 sec5.9 sec5.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph11.8 sec14.1 sec8.4 sec11.0 sec5.6 sec5.1 sec
CO2 Emission184 g/km190 g/km214 g/km207 g/km244 g/km257 g/km
Fuel Economy7.9 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 Speed175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph170.0 km/h / 105.6 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph255.0 km/h / 158.4 mph
Towing Capacity500 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 LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineEJ15EJ15EJ20EJ20EJ25EJ257
Engine | Bore77.7 mm / 3.1 in77.7 mm / 3.1 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.1:110.1:111.1:111.1:18.4:18.2:1
Engine | Displacement1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc
Engine | Power105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6400 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 6400 rpm160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 6400 rpm160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 6400 rpm230.0 hp / 171.5 kW @ 5600 rpm280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in80.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in80.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in93.6 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in114.0 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque142 Nm / 104.7 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm142 Nm / 104.7 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm186 Nm / 137.2 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm186 Nm / 137.2 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm392 Nm / 289.1 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed4-speed5-speed4-speed5-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualManual

Production

Availability2006 ~ 20072006 ~ 20072005 ~ 20072005 ~ 20072005 ~ 20072005 ~ 2007
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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 50%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic four-wheel drive
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Lack of grunt
  • Not very fun to drive

carmagazine[2]

Reviewer score 62%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
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%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic performance
  • Punchy and fun to drive
Cons
  • Interior feels dated
  • The boot feels tinny

carmagazine[4]

Reviewer score 73%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek, refined looks
  • Superb handling
  • Excellent handling
Cons
  • Not as fast as the old STi
  • Lacklustre engine

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References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Subaru Impreza RB320 review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/subaru/subaru-impreza-rb320-review/. 2007-04-26. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  4. ^ 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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