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News Used Motorcar Review - Subaru Impreza (2012-2016)

This unnoticed model gets a finale review.

2012-2016 Subaru Impreza

History
The Subaru Impreza would e'er endure remembered inwards this set-up: coloring bluish body, aureate rims, a huge spoiler, too an aggressive grille that is e'er driven inwards the harshest conditions that's shown on TV. What yous don't know that there's a route friendly version which doesn't convey the things (except for the coloring option) mentioned inwards a higher house which costs less too for the Japanese, available front end bike receive piece the repose gets all bike receive versions.

H5N1 regular version of the Impreza isn't available inwards the Philippine marketplace position until the tertiary generation inwards 2008, prior to this appointment nearly models which were made available are the WRX too WRX STI. Despite the toll tag, it became a hitting for Motor Image Pilipinas too was mutual inwards the affluent areas of the metropolis. July 2012 saw the launch of the 4th generation Impreza but it is at nowadays trimmed to a selection of a sedan version, the hatchback is killed but resurrected equally the XV piece the WRX STI weren't given a redesign until 2014. Although its toll hovers at the 1000000 peso range, it wasn't that a hitting only similar before.

At launch, Impreza models tin move endure had with either a stick shift or a CVT, with the onetime choice beingness killed inwards favor of a cheaper model inwards March 2014.

Value too Costs
Subaru models, with the exemption of its rally bred siblings, are known for their misfortunate resale value, which is an payoff for the minute mitt motorcar buyer. With a toll make of P660,000-P980,000, this is a fine vehicle if yous desire something fun to receive yet uncommon with the metropolis streets. Other similar sized vehicles of the same fourth dimension catamenia are sold inwards this make but they produce non come upwards with all bike drive.

Compared to its Japanese rivals, maintaining 1 is somewhat pricier due to the presence of an all bike receive system. H5N1 occupation betoken of this vehicle is its AC system, which has a style to fail.

Exterior too Interior
While the front end grille has an aggressive opinion may hold off placidity for some, the raise has around resemblance over its XV brother. Sure, this is non the WRX STI model that yous are staring at, but rather intend of this equally matured looking.

If yous intend that going for this vehicle volition payoff yous with a special interior, intend again. Although interior character is excellent, it feels ordinary than before. Despite this, yous larn side airbags with curtain, cruise control, multi data display, HID headlamps, too an automatic climate control. Space is decent enough, which is a expert thing.

Engine
Just similar the model it replaced, it is powered past times a 2.0 but at nowadays from a dissimilar engine family. The FB 2.0 4-cylinder with 148hp at 6,200rpm too 196Nm at 4,200rpm is all new, developed inwards 2010 (the EJ has been inwards utilization since 1989) too has seen usage inwards the Forester. Acceleration is decent enough, despite the conservative figures. Transmission options include a 6 speed manual or a continuously variable transmission.

Driving Impressions
Thanks to the create all bike drive, fifty-fifty when driving at high speeds on inclement weather, stability is there. As usual, treatment is its forte specially that it is balanced when tackling corners too is stable when driven on a straight off line. The intermission is tuned for fun driving, too that's a expert thing. But for your usual metropolis driving, this may seek also much.

Verdict
Despite the fact that its outside may non hold off flashy too the interior isn't that premium feeling, the Impreza's skills lies inside, with Subaru's famed all bike receive organization too a communicative chassis, it is even too then 1 standout. However, at that topographic point are rivals that does these things well, fifty-fifty if they are powered with only 2 front end wheels.

The Good:
  • Still fun to drive
  • Available all bike drive
  • Feature loaded
The Bad:
  • Bland pattern within too out
  • Fuel economy
  • Cabin character non that premium feeling
The Pick: Any variant volition do

THE SPECS
Engine: 1,995cc FB20B I4 gasoline
Power: 148hp @ 6,200rpm
Torque: 196Nm @ 4,200rpm
Fuel Consumption: 7-10km/L (city), 10-12km/L (highway) (*estimated too varies)
Transmission: 6-speed manual (dropped inwards 2014), Continously Variable Transmission
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, raise double wishbone

MORE INFO
Price (New): P1,128,000-P1,298,000
Price (Now): P660,000-P980,000
On Sale: 2012-2016
Rivals: Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer EX, Nissan Sylphy, Suzuki Kizashi, Toyota Corolla Altis
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