Subaru Impreza WRX

The Impreza WRX is the performance version of Subaru’s Impreza all-wheel-drive compact, offered in sedan and hatchback version with the rally-inspired high-performance WRX STI at the top of the lineup. Redesigned for 2008, Subaru boosted the performance of the Impreza WRX for 2009 and added the 2.5 GT to the Impreza lineup, powered by the previous 224-horsepower WRX engine combined with an automatic transmission. The WRX was introduced for the 2002 model year when the Impreza 2-door was discontinued and Impreza was only offered as a 4-door sedan or wagon. The powerful WRX STi was added for 2004. For 2008 the Impreza was totally redesigned with a longer wheelbase that improves ride, interior space and utility. The new 4-door is 4.5 inches longer than the previous sedan and 6.5 inches longer than the 5-door models. The 4-door sedan shares the same design in the front with the 5-door but is differentiated by red light lenses and a chrome strip below the trunk at the rear.