2008 Subaru Impreza sedan launched
September 8, 2008 by George Skentzos
The controversial new generation Impreza has returned for 2008 with a more recognisable profile.
Subaru has now officially released the sedan variant of its all-wheel drive Impreza range – carrying a price tag identical to that of the equivalent model hatch.
Buyers of the Impreza R, RX and RS variants now have the option between either a hatch or sedan without having to take into consideration any price premium.
The sedan model still boasts a five-star crashworthiness rating for occupant safety from ANCAP with Subaru’s Vehicle Dynamics Control stability system standard on all models.
The new generation Impreza has averaged more than 1000 sales per month with year-to-date sales up 12.5 percent – and that’s without a sedan model, until now.
“Impreza is one of Australia’s fastest-growing models of 2008. We can only see that improving with the addition of the naturally aspirated sedan versions.”
The Impreza sedan is 35mm higher with a wheelbase 95mm longer than the previous model which provides extra head and leg room.
The boot space has also increased by 45mm with more useable space thanks to the double wishbone rear suspension, with a split/fold rear seat included for the first time for even greater cargo carrying flexibility.
All naturally aspirated variants offer the choice of five speed manual and four speed SPORTSHIFT automatic transmissions.
The turbocharged Impreza WRX sedan is set to make its Australian debut in December along with a new list of options for the RX and RS variants.
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Being a big Impreza fan myself. i reckon that subaru has gone the wrong way about this car. Sure the chassis is better than it was and the numbers have improved, but styling doesn’t appeal to me.
They’ve gone with cheap details and the rear looks like a kia rio sedan. your not getting anywhere with that kind of styling on a great car.
But i can’t wait til the STi version comes out!! hopefully the styling will look fantastic. (as they’ve done with the hatch)
My first thought, without reading the comments, was:
“Hideous – Hyundai”.
It looks nothing like what a Subaru should. No way would you catch me looking at one of these when I go to buy a new car! How sad Subaru!
Never been a fan of Subarus really – however now have the RS Sedan in black and, whilst there are better cars on the market, this car provides all you need in a family car. I dont think it looks at all bad, much better in reality than it seems to be given credit for, and provides a 5 star safety rating…for a wife and baby to drive around in you couldnt ask for more. Depends on what you want I guess?
reminds me of a Camry, any one else?
hatch and sedan look disgusting. Bet ya all mothers think its “cute” pfftttt……. and die hard fans will be trying 2 justify it. What the hell were they thinkin? throw a match on it and start again.