2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan review from North America
"A very well-built little car for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car came out of the dealership new with a malfunctioning "check engine" light that was repaired at the dealership for free by tightening a connector under the dash. There have been no other problems with the new Impreza, which runs great.
General comments?
My new Impreza 2.5's handling, acceleration, comfort, and drivability are great; better than I expected for this mundane sedan rather than the WRX or WRX STI's. The interior is comfortable, and the front seats are very comfortable on long drives. I do wish the car would be a little better on gas, but that is a minor trade-off for more power from the engine than my last car (my 2000 Sunfire) and the Subaru's AWD.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Liter Flat Four Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 220 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1944 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Sunfire |
| Date of Entry | 1st April, 2006 |