Impreza 3 generation. All reviews of owners about Subaru Impreza III

Often, modernization is used only as an advertising move, since new bumpers and headlights do not affect the consumer quality of the machine. In the case of "Impreza WRX STI", it also did not cost without cosmetic strokes, but the Japanese focused on much more important things. Seriously changed the suspension, transmission and added to the gamma of a new generation of the model another version of the "Sedan".

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In the previous issue of the buyer's notepad, we presented the most popular compact class sedans worth from 500 to 600 thousand rubles for basic performance. Now we finish the following topic in the review also included cars in the Sedan Body, but from a higher price category.

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Thin setting (Impreza WRX STI (2011)) Test Drive

The premiere of Subaru WRX STI of the next model year took place within the framework of the Moscow International Auto Show. Now the time of the riding presentation of this sporting news has come.

In the European market, almost all companies offer diesel versions of their cars. Without having such a motor in the range, it is impossible to count on successful sales. Realizing this, the company "SUBARU" presented the first diesel in its history. At first they were provided with a crossover "Forester", and now they started set to "Impreza".

General information about the car

Subaru Impreza Third Generation - All-wheel drive car class C with rally genes. Produced in the body of the hatchback and sedan. Absolutely new Dapleny car caused a lot of disputes in the width of the fans of the brand. The production of the model was established at the Gunma Yajima Factory plant in the Japanese city of Ootasi.

The third generation Subaru Impreza car was represented in April 2007 at the auto show in New York. The model was offered in the body of hatchback for buyers in Europe, in the body of a sedan - for the United States. In 2008, Sedan appeared in the car dealerships of Europe.

The car was developed as part of the concept of "Sports car for every day." In front of the engineers there was a challenge to develop a beautiful and practical car, retaining the value of the SUBARU brand - powerful motors, four-wheel drive and excellent handling.

In 2010, the model was restyled. The design of the front part has changed, two new engines and a stepless gearbox appeared, the suspension was improved.

Also in 2010, a crossover on the base of the Impreza, called Impreza XV was presented. It has increased clearance up to 185 mm and the suspension is reconfigured.

In 2011, an impregnation of the fourth generation was presented at the auto show in New York.

Technological features and characteristics

The model is built on the modified second-generation Impreza platform. In length, the car rose by 115 mm. 95 mm engineers increased the wheelbase. The design turned out rather unusual, especially in comparison with predecessors.

Compared to the second generation model in the cabin, there was more space, and the new design of the rear suspension allowed to increase the useful volume of the luggage compartment. The rear doors began to open an angle of 75 °, which facilitated the landing and disembarking of the rear passengers.

Engines models got from the predecessor. Atmospheric opposite gasoline working volume 1.5 liters (107l.s.), 2.0 l (150 hp) and turbocharged Motor 2.5 liters (230 hp). A four-step automatic and five-speed manual gearbox with a downside range were offered. In 2009, a new two-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 150 hp appeared in Europe, which was aggregated with a six-speed manual transmission.

In 2010, the engine with a volume of 1.5 liters (107 hp) changed more modern 1.6 liters (114 hp), with chain drive drive and phase inspections on the inlet and release. Thanks to the new lightweight pistons and rods and the special coating of the engine elements, it was possible to reduce friction losses by 28%. The new engine has become 10% more economical. There was also an opportunity to purchase an impedition with a stepless variator.

A symmetric system of the full drive is installed on the car - the distribution of torque between the front and rear axles is 50:50. On the model with a manual gearbox, a full drive system is installed with an inter-axis differential and an ussociate.

The front suspension remained the same - type, without a subframe. A completely new rear independent suspension was developed on dual parallel A-shaped levers. During the restyling, the suspension was improved, it was equipped with new shock absorbers and springs with greater energy intensity. The front levers were replaced with more rigid. Increased the rigidity of the rear subframe bushings and the transverse stability stabilizer.

In order to improve the safety of passengers, I had to abandon branded cramless doors. Front engine mount for better stability of the car in turns lowered by 22 mm. The clearance of the car is only 155 mm.

Interesting Facts

Lineartronic, installed on the impex, is the only stepless gearbox with a longitudinal location in a full-drive pair. Transforming time in manual mode - 0.1 sec;

Translated from the Italian "IMPRESA" - the thirst for success;

SUBARU EE model engine is the first and unique opposite diesel engine in the world. Thanks to the opposite diagram, the perfect balancing of the motor was achieved and the problem of motor vibrations was solved;

Pros and cons in comparison with classmates

Among the advantages of Subaru Impreza third generation should be highlighted, first of all, a four-wheel drive - the car behaves confidently on any road surface. Fully independent suspension confidently swallows all pits and pita linen bumps.

People of any growth and configuration are pretty comfortable in the car's cabin. All cladding and panels are fitted well - there are no slots and screens. Auto blowers, as a rule, are interested in the most powerful versions of the model.

The flaws of the third-generation impening can be attributed to high cost and controversial design. On cars in the body, the sedan is too narrow the opening of the trunk - it is difficult to load large-sized things. A large drawback is the lack of good specialists in the regions of the repair and maintenance of cars of this brand.

Target audience, numbers and awards

Subaru Impreza Third Generation, first of all, attracts the views of young people with an active life position. The lack of comfort in it is compensated by excellent dynamics and excellent handling. As a rule, drivers who once appreciated the advantages of this model, with great reluctance transplanted on cars of another brand.

In 2008, in the UK, the pilot from Sweden Patrick Flodin by car Subaru Impreza 2007 model year, won gold in the class of serial cars.

The third generation Subaru Impreza received excellent marks in crash tests of various independent organizations. The American Institute of Automotive Security IIHS in 2007 called this model as best among classmates based on the results of frontal, side and rear crash tests.

Impreza was recognized by the 2009 Wheels Magazine magazine. The car is designed primarily on the lovers of the Subaru brand. These are usually young people leading an active lifestyle.

I am not a letter master, so do not judge strictly.

I live near Norway, on the small island of Spitzbergen. From Avtovyalth - Toyota, Suzuki and Subaru (I have a type of availability of service centers). I will not describe my last experience of the ownership of the car (it is simply no, rather small), so after the accumulation of a certain amount rushed asking adults about a particular car brand. Conclusion: it was not worth it to do, because I still did in my own way))).

And that day came - I am in the Subaru Motor Show. The choice was between the Imprem WRX and 2 liter diesel impreza. I will draw the attention of local critics, which chose that car that could get faster. WRX should have been waiting for half a year. In Norway, it is not very buying it (and drive it from there), therefore it is necessary to make an application for the plant, and the second option is 1 month. Made a payment and looked forward to the arrival of the day when the ship comes with a car.

Strengths:

• Controllability
• Low fuel consumption (mixed about 10)
• Very popular in the country of residence. I do not think that it is difficult to sell

Weak sides:

• Noise insulation
• Dear spare parts and service

It is believed that the choice of the car speaks of the character of its owner.

Status, drive, thrift or desire stand out ... Yes, you never know what goals we put, buying another car.

I have long wanted impreza, it is in this body.

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• Low it

Feedback Subaru 2.5 WRX (Subaru Impreza) 2008 Part 2

So continued. After 5,000 running, I started to turn the motor in full. The officials are recommended to pass through every 15,000 - nonsense! The oil, which they pour - Motul, is undoubtedly very high-quality oil, but only the first 4000 km. Then it becomes liquid and black. Trainings on Motul 15000 km without replacing with a level on the dipstick closer to the middle of the maximum, I put the engine. Tested the connecting rod insert, and all this due to the fact that there was fasting oil. The motor was changed under warranty in two weeks without any questions.

I have already started driving a new engine differently. I do not know how much it is right, but I tried not to keep the engine when running in the same turns, but to change them from 2000 to 4000. Several nights in the Moscow Ring Road and the runoff is passed. Now the car is very pleased. Now I am changing the oil every 7500 km and not Motul, but Mobile, with it the engine works much quieter. Now put 4 piston brakes, because Stock Anything. After one exconlement from 180 to 40 km / h, they refused to work. The brakes with a large diameter of the disk (instead of 300 mm - now 330 mm) are impactable much more efficient and not so hot. And I still want to notice about the manageability. If earlier I wrote that the handling is excellent, then after some time it began to miss it. Large rolls on turns. Now I put an adjustable HKS HYPERMAX III suspension, it became another thing, the car takes turns as on the rails, the only thing that rubber is not enough - narrow.

And how on this car ride in the winter. A little bit of a brand in turn, and you already in the controlled drift - breathing captures, and the roar of the motor is a fairy tale))) in the winter Subaru, a real lighter. You can get a lot of pleasure from her driving. Rode in winter on various trained tracks (leader, mechkovo ...) - forget about everything!

Strengths:

• Controllability
• Braking
• Dynamic acceleration
• Comfortable seats
• Mechanics)))
• Safety

Weak sides:

• Music
• Little trunk

Feedback Subaru Impreza 2.5T WRX (Subaru Impreza) 2008 Part 5

Hello, autoforumes.

Continue the story about the life of the WRX.

After 2.5 years after the purchase, I ran into the classic Itchy WRX of the Wood - I would like to quickly, postpowder, subremitter, i.e.sti. Prepacitance of insane raising for new cars in the last 16 years, to take a new juggling, Ab.U. reluctance. Therefore, I decided to start limited to the tuning of the available car, namely the so-called "Stage 1".

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Feedback Subaru Impreza 1.5R Comfort (Subaru Impreza) 2008

Behind the wheel of the car fell by chance. I came to visit and managed to get behind the wheel. The feedback naturally cannot be complete, because it reflects a very short episode of dating. Written in the most vivid impressions. Some little things will be missed.

- Appearance. Perhaps the fans of the brand did not really like the car, he did not cause any rejection. But at the same time, considering the cost of the machine, then perhaps the car should be brighter. Muscular design in other versions of the Impreza is more interesting, IMHO.

- Trunk. Very small. I even looked at the trunk under the floor, but there is no spare place and place. For a small boot, it will be born. A large family in the car will be difficult will place things. But I liked the curtain closing the trunk. Very convenient and functional.

Strengths:

• Magnificent handling
• Four-wheel drive
• The presence of a lower row
• Excellent visibility
• Weak cost loss in the secondary market
• Economy
• High quality assembly

Weak sides:

• The engine does not pull on the nizakh
• Very specific box
• High price
• Cheap materials in the finish
• Small trunk and salon

Feedback Subaru Impreza WRX (Subaru Impreza) 2009 Part 2

Winter passed, 6 months and 6 thousand kilometers, now you can write a review and in more detail and without enthusiastic post-care snot).

So, Subaru ImprezaWRX. , 265LS, sedan, 5Te mechanic, four-wheel drive 50/50 with self-locking inter-axis differential, 8 pillows, single-wall climate, xenon, electric glass, mirrors, heated zone of glass wrappers, 6 disk CD /MP 3 changer, salon rag.

Behind the wheel.

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Feedback Subaru Impreza 2.0R Luxury (Subaru Impreza) 2008 Part 2

So, impedition is almost 3 years. Time to sum up and say goodbye to warranty.

The overall impression remains the same as immediately after the purchase: Subaru Impreza is a strange car with a wonderful energy-intensive suspension, loving high engine speed, spacious interior and microscopic trunk, good handling with enough sluggish acceleration ... This is a city car for people who are not burdened large Family not loving active rest, but wishing to ride on roads for any weather.

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Feedback Subaru Impreza 2.5T WRX (Subaru Impreza) 2008 Part 4

Feedback Subaru Impreza WRX (Subaru Impreza) 2008 Part 3

Good afternoon, dear site visitors.

So, the turbomashine has slipped 30000 km, having passed the next one (30,000), in which the following was done by the Regulations:

• replacing motor oil (Mobil 1 5W-30 ESP Formula),
• replacing antifreeze (Mobil Extra)
• replacing the brake fluid (Mobil Brake Fluid Dot4),
• replacing filters of salon and air,
• inspection "Total and All".

Outside the regulations, the bushings of the front and rear stabilizers were replaced, since in view of our broken sleeves, the sleeves "ordered long to live" shortly before that.

There are no more problems with a car for me nor servicemen dealer detected.

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Feedback Subaru Impreza WRX (Subaru Impreza) 2009

So, the dream of idiot came true).

Hello.

Strengths:

• Four-wheel drive
• Dynamics

Weak sides:

They say that the service is on her dear and sell it later)

Feedback Subaru Impreza 2.0R Luxury (Subaru Impreza) 2008

The first part was written in autumn, and then winter 2010 came, which showed the correctness of my choice of cars. Despite the small clearance, the Impreza never dropped, confidently overcame the St. Petersburg courtyard driven by the snow, not allowing drifts to overthrow the other representatives of their class on the snowy kashe. And once signed by Santa Fe, whose owner first did not miss us on the way out of the courtyard, and then he fell into the snow and resorted to help the shovel. It turned out that his Santa is a monopriferous American. While he was filming, the Imprem showed him his tail and proudly retired, throwing into the air of the Key of Snow with all four wheels.

In the frosts, it always started confidently. Once it stopped closing with the driver of the driver's door. The problem was solved at the dealer after washing and warming - frozen contacts. Consumption in the city in the most cruel snowfalls grown to 14 liters, a long-term movement was affected by 1-2 transmission. Climate control, heating of the seats, mirrors functioned adequately. To work and on business went in a light jacket, and on a long trip it was warm and without outerwear. Winter studded tires (Yokohama) turned out to be noisy, I had to put up with this. In the grindiness of the snowy courtyards, it was fine damage (dent on the rear right door, moving to the rear wing), which was eliminated from the Casco dealer.

In May, it was 15 thousand. The cost is large (11,500 rubles), but not expedient. The most expensive detail was the cabin filter (2600 p). Next time I will buy it elsewhere (from 500 rubles), the benefit of the dealer does not yet be reborn. The other day I received the first unpleasant impression of the car - I found three drums on the trunk lid from under a number frame. A detailed examination showed that the frame installed at the dealer at each side of the trunk strikes the trunk lid. In this case, the protruding three latches of the frame struck the paint layer to the metal. I will try to repaired under warranty.

Strengths:

• Four-wheel drive

Weak sides:

• Weak paintwork

Feedback Subaru Impreza WRX (Subaru Impreza) 2008 Part 2

15.05.2010

Good afternoon, lady and gentlemen!

So, the "pearl" continues to roll around the cities and weighs of the central and north-western part of all Russia ... The machine runs up (according to OD, completely "rolls out" about 9000 km of mileage). 8500 miles of mileage added 350 ml of oil into the engine (Mobil 1 0W-40), i.e. This consumption after replacing the oil at the "trigger" of the one-1600 km.

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Feedback Subaru Impreza 2.5T WRX (Subaru Impreza) 2008

Became the happy owner of this little animals))) before that there was a Mazda 3 2.0 Sport 150 horses ... the machine is nothing such, but this ... a completely different level))) Yes, the salon could have made a bit down (at least plastic to use it), but is it For this buy it? The dealer did the protection of the crankcase and differential, made the toning of the rear windows and hung the mudguards (by the way, very help from dirt on the rear window). Tires bought winter not studded, on spikes, he was driving - nafig-nafig, useless, dangerous thing ... True, the dealer is not bad so much - I installed a turbo-timer (along with the signal) and fur. Protection on the box ... Only so it was installed that it works (the key turns and pulls out) only on 4 transmission ... So I sit and wait until the machine is cut down, and only then I close the box ... well, it is okay, I will soon change.

The run-in passed strictly according to the book (3-4 tons of revolutions), although I really wanted to try it in the case ... it was all right, and began to try it in business. Acceleration is gorgeous ... rode, naturally, only in winter, so I haven't understood it until the end or felt acceleration. When there is a dry asphalt, and now I'm still watching it)), then I do the following: I stand on the traffic light, I raise the speed up to 2800-3000, somewhere, no more ... Green light, Luguummammmmmmmm, the arrow ranges a little bit between 3000-3500 ... And then the main thing is to catch the moment when the shooter arrives to 5,000, switch to the second and quickly release the grip and the Gat's Glitter. Then it turns out the perfect switching and the effect of constant indentation into the seat without any jerks and some more labudi ... mmm, kayyifeffff.

Now I go to 16 205/55, with maneuvering to the left-right, housing is observed))) as if it is so gripped after rebuilding. I read in a variety of test drives that she has some kind of roll ... So far I can say anything about it: 1. I do not put 17, in summer and everything will be clear. 2. Not that coverage - again all in the summer ... at 80-90 I went on a radius on the CAD ... everything keeps and does not scalin anywhere ... I like it very much. Drifted near Real in the snow ... Damn, Office management: Wanted here - I went here, I wanted here - I went here, work on the spot - please ... and everything on the 2nd gear to 3000 turns ... I drive 80 km in 4 km ... I do not drive around the city in turbo-beam. A knowledgeable person said that in turbo plane or gas to the floor, or without gas ... otherwise it is harmful to the turbine. Therefore, around the city up to 3000 revolutions (3000 inclusive). But in the evening, when the cars are smaller, or somewhere during rebuilding, I give a gas station to 5000, so as not to forget)))

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Feedback Subaru Impreza 1.5R (Subaru Impreza) 2008 Part 2

Here you go! 30 Tyk behind!

About everything in order.

The dealer divorce on TO-0 (1500 km) will remain Russian know-how!)) Lord, do not enter on this nonsense. Oils, poured into the engine and the box (and I note that in my case the native zhapanski), greatly wait to the first planned then (the masters themselves say), and the car does not fly away from any warranty!

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Feedback Subaru Impreza WRX (Subaru Impreza) 2008

Good afternoon, dear site visitors!

"Black Pearl" is the name of the color of the Subaru range. More precisely: Obsidian Black Pearl ... Since the mileage is still very small (in fact, only running in), it is unlikely that I can tell a long time about the virtues, disadvantages, etc. So far, only the first impressions ...

After purchase, they immediately set: aluminum protection of the pallet and rear differential, as well as a signaling with a turbo-timer ....

Strengths:

• Dynamics
• Symmetric full drive
• Ergonomics
• Appearance

Weak sides:

• Little trunk (but still it's a hatchback)

Feedback Subaru Impreza 2.5T WRX (Subaru Impreza) 2008 Part 3

So, almost 11 months of use, Mileage 15 000K, recently passed TO-1, the issue price is 9 000r.

What they were doing:

- replaced the engine oil (from the previous replacement of oil at 7 500k ate somewhere grams 500, so I think that Zhora is not).

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Feedback Subaru Impreza 1.5R (Subaru Impreza) 2008

The car purchased in the cabin new in July 2009. Prior to that were VAZ 2105, Toyota Karina 1990 and Daewoo Nexia 2004. After Toyota, who had to part because of the breakdown, Nexia was considered as a temporary option until the money for a modern car would appear (the purchase on credit did not consider in principle).

While copied to the car, reread a lot of magazines, especially sections about typical breakdowns and problems, reliability of certain cars. And so, when he could already choose between new focus, Astro, Lacetti, fawn, octays, etc., suddenly realized that among all this manifold, nothing clings me. It was completely decided to give up the purchase and ride further on the "Ksyuh", as completely spontaneously jumped into the Sabar salon. Immediately received a clock test drive on an impedition 1.5. After the test drive, I realized that this is the most machine that I need. Brought to the salon to his wife. The hatchback died immediately because of a small trunk and a ceiling low over the rear seats. I wanted to take a 2 liter impedition, but with the body of the sedan there was only 1.5 liters. The lack of power, which affects the wagons of the truck on the highway, compensate for the experience and active work of the MCP handle.

In the choice between the capacity and practicality, the latter preferences. In the cabin offered a 9% discount on a car with a cruise control, a leather steering wheel and 6 airbags. Alloy wheels, climate control, music were already in the database. The car itself cost 616 thousand with the protection of the crankcase, the mudguards, signaling and insurance invested at 700 thousand. It was pleasantly surprised by CASCO - with my experience of 23 years old, it was 33 thousand, and after a month she paid off (changed the insurer who was cracked from the frontal pebble glass). For incomplete 5 months rolled more than 10 thousand km. There were long-distance travel from 600 to 1200 km one way, as well as windings to the cottage for 100 km from Peter, and of course daily traffic in the city to work and back. Fuel consumption per city is 7-8 liters per hundred, in the city of 11-13 liters. Now the average consumption on a computer for 10 thousand km - 8.8.

Strengths:

• Four-wheel drive
• Excellent regular lighting
Strengths:

Now about the car. The car is good - you can not say anything, in a faster and fast. Excellent visibility and convenient landing, and in general, ergonomics and ease of use of the main elements of complaints are not called. You can only sing on a fuzzy temperature indication at climate control. Comfort at level, especially against the rest of Subaru. With these all positive qualities, poor decoration and almost missing trunk are particularly annoyed. But in general, everything is very and very good. If you do not forget about the clearance of 155 mm, you can carefully move from the asphalt, and in the winter four-wheel drive - there is a four-wheel drive. Behind the place is enough for a golf class, the truth is there are no amenities, even the armrest. The light was no, nothing that xenon. I raised and regulated myself on the stand, because the dealer did not contact this simple task.

About maintenance. Everything is as always at Subaru. There is nothing expensive and more.

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Weak sides:

• Single official dealer