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

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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%

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4-speed automatic was outdated by this time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%

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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Variants shown:

1.5

1.5 AT

2.0

2.0 AT

WRX

WRX STI

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External Reviews

carmagazine^[1]

Reviewer score 50% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

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.

Pros

Fantastic four-wheel drive
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Lack of grunt
Not very fun to drive

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References

^ Subaru Impreza 1.5R (2006) review. [carmagazine].

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