We have had a "53" plate Impreza 1.6 in the family for about two months. First impressions of the Impreza are quite favourable, even my 21 year old daughter will drive the car without too much complaint, so whilst its ugly it's not ugly enough to make you turn the other way! When you open ... Read review
Advantages: four wheel drive, well built, reliability Disadvantages: Some consider it to be ugly ?
We have had a "53" plate Impreza 1.6 in the family for about two months. First impressions of the Impreza are quite favourable, even my 21 year old daughter will drive the car without too much complaint, so whilst its ugly it's not ugly enough to make you turn the other way! When you open the drivers door and sit behind the wheel you are pleasantly surprised by the quality of the plastics. The instrumentation all feels well made and the ... ...key and the car bursts into life you would be forgiven for thinking that your 1.6 petrol was in fact actually a diesel as the four cylinder boxer engine sounds quite harsh and throaty. On the road the Impreza is, by my mind, a little underpowered and you really have to take it by the throat to get any real performance. The Handling is good and the four wheel drive system ensures that the car feels very safe. There is a touch of understeer at anything ... more
We have had a "53" plate Impreza 1.6 in the family for about two months. First impressions of the Impreza are quite favourable, even my 21 year old daughter will drive the car without too much complaint, so whilst its ugly it's not ugly enough to make you turn the other way! When you open the drivers door and sit behind the wheel you are pleasantly surprised by the quality of the plastics. The instrumentation all feels well made and the seating is plush yet serviceable. When you turn the key and the car bursts into life you would be forgiven for thinking that your 1.6 petrol was in fact actually a diesel as the four cylinder boxer engine sounds quite harsh and throaty. On the road the Impreza is, by my mind, a little underpowered and you really have to take it by the throat to get any real performance. The Handling is good and the four wheel drive system ensures that the car feels very safe. There is a touch of understeer at anything other than a gentle pace but this may be down to the tyres on my particular car. The ride is fairly good and soaks up all but the biggest of pot holes. To summarise, a good serviceable car which is practical and safe with adequate performance and good comfort levels.
Advantages: For those who want a subaru for ordinary road use Disadvantages: nothing but could be a little faster
This car is a perfect road car it is comfortable and has a lot of good gaditary. The control is amazing along with the grip and cornering is 2nd to none. the car is reliable like all subarus and is relitevely cheap compared to all the other models that are available to buy at this moment in time. The car is best in blue with the gold trims as that is what subarus are famous for this car is a blinder and is recommended to any japanese car lover. A ...
jonny1029384756 04.06.2004
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