| Production | 2001–2007 |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Ota, Gunma, Japan |
| Body style(s) | 4–door sedan 5–door station wagon |
| Layout | Boxer Front engine / four wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 2.0 L 125hp (GX) 2.5 L 165 hp H4 (2001-05) 2.5 L 173 hp H4 (2006-07) 2.0/2.5 L Turbo-charged 227 hp H4 (WRX 2002-07) 2.5 L Turbo-charged 300 hp H4 (WRX STi 2004-07) |
| Transmission(s) | 4–speed automatic 5–speed manual 6–speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Length | 173.4 in (2002–03) 173.8 in (2004–05) 175.8 in (2006–07) |
| Width | 66.7 in (wagon, 2006–07 sedan) 68.1 in (2002–03 sedan) 68.5 in (2004-05 sedan) 67.3 in (Outback Sport) |
| Height | 58.5 in (2002–05 wagon) 57.7 in (2005–07) 56.7 in (2002–05 sedan) 60.6 in (2004-07 Outback Sport) 60.2 in (2002-03 Outback Sport) |
| Related | Subaru Forester Saab 9-2X |
Subaru introduced the "New Age" Impreza to the world market in 2001. The second generation Impreza was intended to be larger, safer, stiffer, more refined, and more responsive. For many enthusiasts, the changes in the new car made it less desirable because it was heavier and slower with less of a raw edge to it. The WRX Sedan had a 20 mm wider track than its predecessor to aid handling, while the wagon remained the same. The coupe model was no longer available. The ovoid headlamp "bug-eyed" styling of the New Age Impreza was polarizing, but the improvements to the car brought greater mainstream acceptance.
In the United States, release of the basic 227 bhp (169 kW; 230 PS) 2.0 L turbocharged Impreza, the WRX, did not occur until the 2002 model year, and the Impreza WRX STi was delayed until the 2004 model year. The US version of the STi includes various departures from the Japanese and European counterparts, such as a turbocharged 2.5 L EJ257 engine, rather than the twin scroll turbo 2.0 L engine sold elsewhere. All 2006 American Imprezas use some form of the 2.5 L EJ25 engine since naturally aspirated and turbo charged are available. for more information clcik here
