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Subaru Impreza 3 (GE)

Compact Sedan

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Subaru Impreza III (code GE) is an affordable compact sports sedan in production from 2008 to 2011. It is available with a range of flat-4 engine that displaced 1.5L to 2.5L.

Compared to the 2nd-gen Impreza, the Gen3 model is an evolution rather than revolution. The engines received some further uprating, but the general formula has been kept: On the one hand, the symmetric AWD and flat-4 combo 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.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Subaru Impreza III Sedan uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Regrettably, the automatic models retained the old 4-speed unit.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 41%

Pros

Uprated engine options
Tantalizing WRX STI

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Poor automatic transmission

What external reviewers found

External score 67%

Pros

Fantastic performance
Comfortable to drive
Powerful engine
More fun to drive than Evo

Cons

Not as exciting as the Evo X
More expensive than the Evo X FQ-360
Pricier than the STi

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.5

1.5 AT

2.0

2.0 AT

2.5

2.5 AT

WRX 224hp

WRX 224hp AT

WRX 265hp

WRX STI

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External Reviews

carmagazine^[1]

Reviewer score 52% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

UK-specification STi gets 2457cc, 297bhp flat-four instead of Japanese-spec 2.0-litre. Engine, gearbox and driver-controlled centre differential are largely the same as before. New variable throttle mapping and new double-wishbone rear suspension. Subaru claims 4.8 seconds to 60mph and 155mph.

Pros

Powerful engine
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Not as exciting as the Evo X
Pricier than the STi

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References

^ Subaru Impreza 2.5 WRX STi Type UK (2008) review. [carmagazine].

Subaru Impreza 3 (GE)

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carmagazine^[1]