2009 Subaru Impreza R AWD sedan from Egypt - Comments

- The suspension is very soft compared to the 07 & 05 Impreza. This makes the car more comfortable, but the driver feels a bit of under steer at speeds over 140 km/h on hard corners.

- The hand brake position will annoy you for some time, then you will adapt its strange position near the driver's leg.

- It's not (eye-catching car) like the previous Impreza models (2005-2007).

- Subaru needs to give more attention to the Impreza's keys (really, the 2009 key looks cheap and a shame compared to Chinese cars and other European cars like the Focus).

- The 1.5 models are not available with sunroof models, and there's only one color trim for the interior.

- The new technology (AVCS automatic valve control system) reduces the fuel consumption on city roads, but it makes the car acceleration not good (I have the manual transmission gear box).

--- For me, no other issues till now.

- Subaru really made this car more comfortable than previous Impreza models.

- The 1.5R engine is very quiet under 3000 k RPM, and very aggressive over 4000 k RPM, with a really strong unique Boxer sound.

- The stock CD-MP3 player really cool and strong regarding the 4 stock speakers.

- The sedan looks more luxurious, and the hatch looks more sportive and stylish.

- The AWD gives the car more stability and pretty handling compared to other Japanese cars in the market e.g. Civic, Lancer, Corolla and Mazda3.

- The interior looks cool and uses good materials of plastic (not a cheap ones)

- The only car in this price category with AWD boxer engine.

Agree with you man.

I own a 2008 Hb and it's a cool car.

At 9000Km I had problems with the brake rotors and calipers, and the dealer fixed the problem.

It was a major problem in these models. Now everything is OK.

I have the high line model Rk and I think the acceleration is good for automatic pit, you may need to use octane 95 if you don't agree. Acceleration and engine sound really become better when I upgraded to 95 gasoline.

Hi man, I'm thinking of getting one of these Impreza 1.5Rs. How is the engine with 4 people inside the car??

I think this sedan is a cool car. I'm thinkin about buying this car. I really would have preferred like the 2004-2007 models. I test drove one today it gives a great ride. I'm a little worried though about the engine size, it seemed to be powerful. can someone tell me about the performance and what can I put on the car in terms of modifying it. please.

The Subaru Impreza has a Boxer 4 engine I believe. It makes about 276 HP, and you can put plenty of performance goodies on it. Suspension kits, turbo's, exhausts, you name it. It's just like any other car, it just has a unique engine style.