2010 Subaru Impreza
MSRP
$21,895
drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
epa classification
Small Station Wagon
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
10.6
energuide estimate - hwy
7.5
engine type
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
displacement
2.5L/-TBD-
sae net horsepower @ rpm
170 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
170 @ 4400
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
64
wheelbase
103.1
length, overall
173.8
width, max w/o mirrors
68.5
height, overall
58.1
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4232
Passenger Volume
94.6
Base Curb Weight
3064
Cruising Range - City
1419.41
Cruising Range - Hwy
2006.09
Fuel System
SMPI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.45
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.06
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.09
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.78
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.33
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.11
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Lower L-Arm
Front Tire Size
P205/55VR16
Rear Tire Size
P205/55VR16
Spare Tire Size
T125/70MD17
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size
17 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34.8
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.9 x 0.94
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x 0.39
Front Head Room
40.3
Front Leg Room
43.5
Front Shoulder Room
54.8
Front Hip Room
53.4
Second Head Room
37.6
Second Leg Room
33.5
Second Shoulder Room
53.2
Second Hip Room
53.3
Track Width, Front
58.9
Track Width, Rear
58.9
Min Ground Clearance
6.1
Rear Door Opening Height
26.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
60.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
31.7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
41.3
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
42.0
Cargo Box (Area) Height
26.6
Liftover Height
27.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
19.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
53.9
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The Subaru Impreza hatchback won’t see many changes for 2010, after significant changes and upgrades in ’08. The 170-hp 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer engine provides good torque, and it comes with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic with standard all-wheel drive. The Impreza is a solid driver, with good steering and go-anywhere feel. The cabin is plasticky, but can be optioned out with leather seats, satellite and more. Rear-seat passengers are well cared for too, and the cargo area is generous.

Pros

Rally-inspired performance

Cons

Homely design