Subaru Impreza is a compact character of a sports car manufactured by Subaru of company Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), Japan. Impreza was first launched in Japan in late 1992, and began to enter export markets in 1993. All Impreza using a 4-cylinder engine with Boxer configuration.
In general Impreza 4WD Mover Symmetrical All Wheel Drive, although there is a cheaper version with front-wheel drive.
Subaru Impreza WRX are highly capable is very popular in the arena of the world rally championship / World Rally Championship (WRC).
With a distinctive blue color, for the Impreza WRC prepared by Subaru Technica International (STI) with Prodrive from the UK. Officially joined Subaru Impreza WRC from 1993 until 2008.Pasar great for Subaru Impreza are Japan, United Kingdom, United States, and Australia.
Subaru Impreza First Generation (1993-2001)
Subaru Impreza is made in the form of Sedan, Coupe, and SportWagon with a 1500 cc petrol engine, 1600 cc, 1800 cc, 2000 cc, normally aspirated and 2500 cc and 2000 cc turbo EJ20 type.
For the Japanese domestic market, the Impreza is offered in various versions ranging from FC, FS, and FX with a choice of front-wheel drive 1500 cc engine or drive all-wheel drive with a 1600 cc engine. Over it is a model HX with a 1800 cc engine, HX Limited 2000 cc, and then the WRX with a turbo engine 2000 cc.
In 1994, began production Impreza WRX STI with engine power greater than the WRX, and WRX RA is also available which are sold to consumers to be modified into a car rally. The new model for 1995 is 2 door Impreza coupe in Japan called the Impreza Retna.
Based Retna Coupe 2-door, Impreza WRX Type R was introduced in early 1997, and the Casablanca-based Impreza Sport Wagon with round headlights and grille of the present classical style in 1998.
In the UK, Subaru Impreza WRX is very popular and in addition to regular WRX STI version is also available and some limited edition like Terzo, P1, and RB5. The most powerful Impreza WRX STI 22B is present in the form of wide body and Coupe 2200 cc turbo engine.
In the United States Impreza initially marketed as a compact car at an affordable price and has optional all-wheel drive is very useful in snowy regions. First-generation WRX sports model is not marketed. Trim levels for the United States is the Standard, L, and LS.
Machines used is 1800 cc and 2200 cc. While the sporty model for this country is 2.5 RS Coupe and Sedan form that also berpenggerak 4WD but with a normally aspirated 2500 cc engine. Impreza Wagon called the Outback Sport SUV style.
Colin McRae became world champion in the 1995 World Rally Championship with the Impreza WRX driving a 555, and the manufacturer of Subaru became world champion for 1995, 1996, and 1997.
Subaru Impreza The Second Generation (2001-2007)Impreza comes with a large round headlights bug eyes that make it unique but odd, so the facelift for the 2003 model gets a more conventional headlights crocodile eyes, and a second facelift in 2006 with hawk eyes headlights and grille that looks like an airplane.
For the Japanese domestic market, the cheapest model 1.5 i with 1500 cc SOHC engine and 1.5 R the middle class with a 1500 cc DOHC engine complete with the famous line of the Impreza WRX and WRX STI. As the iconic rally car, the Impreza WRX STI also has a wide range of variants such as WRX STI Spec C WRX STI V-Limited, WRX STi WR-Limited, and the WRX STI Type RA-R.
For the first time the Impreza WRX was officially marketed in the U.S. starting in 2002 model with 2000 cc turbo engine, while the WRX STI is on sale from the 2004 model turbo EJ257 engine with a capacity of 2500 cc.
Outside the U.S., continue to use the WRX STI EJ20 turbo engine capacity 2000 cc power greater than similar machines at regular WRX. Besides WRX and WRX STI, Impreza in America is also available in RS trim levels which later became 2.5i and Outback Sport.
Australia is a big enough market for the Subaru Impreza which marketed the GX type (the least expensive model), RS (middle-class sporty models), RV (Wagon model which is equivalent to the Outback Sport), as well as the WRX and WRX STI. At the end of 2005, a facelift version 2.0i and 2.0R replaces the GX and RS models.
Like the other versions, the Impreza WRX STI (now written with the letter "I" large) also got a facelift in 2005 to model year 2006. WRX STI comes with a spoiler above the rear glass and the Driver Controlled Centre Differential (DCCD), which has been perfected. DCCD is a tool that can distribute torque to the front and rear differential in accordance with the conditions required.
For 2006, America WRX gets two additional variants, namely WRX TR (Tuner Ready) which is lighter and specialized to be modified, and the WRX Limited luxurious and equipped with leather seats, heater in the front seat, and sunroof. While the WRX STI Limited model year 2007 also comes with luxurious equipment and a smaller rear spoiler. Starting model year 2006, all Impreza in America 2500 cc engine. The model normally aspirated 2.5i engine EJ253, and EJ255 WRX turbo engines.
Subaru Impreza The Third Generation (2008-2011)
The third generation Impreza is completely different from its predecessor. With the concept of Active Styling, Impreza Hatchback provides practicality with an easily accessible luggage space. The compact body size, Boxer engine, and SI-Chassis (Subaru Intelligent Chassis Design) are lightweight and sturdy making it stable, agile, safe, and fun to drive.
Latest Impreza comes with VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) electronically controlled to monitor the motion of the wheels, steering position, and style in all directions so as to make the car remains stable in all road conditions.
In Japan, the Impreza 1.5i hatchback variant is present in (L and S Package), 2.0i (L and S Package), 2.0 S-GT, and 2.0 WRX STI. Impreza 4-door sedan called the Impreza Anesis available in 1.5i and 2.0i variant. Impreza sedan has opera window on the C-pillars and trunk wider. WRX STI has fenders are wider than the WRX model and other models.
Impreza WRX 5 speed manual transmission, and WRX STI with a 6 speed manual. While the non-turbo engine model 1500, 2000, and 2000 cc one uses 5 speed manual transmission or four speed automatic. For the Impreza 1.5 R and 2.0 R, manual transmission-equipped Dual Range, while all models are equipped with SportShift automatic use.
The most expensive model, the Impreza WRX STI was initially only available in hatchback form wide body.
For the domestic market of Japan, WRX STI 2.0-liter engine with twin scroll turbo, while for the export market 2.5-liter engine with a single scroll turbo. Impreza WRX STI equipped with high technology such as Multi-Mode DCCD with the "manual" and "automatic" mode: "auto", "auto +", "auto-" which can be selected to distribute the torque through the center differential according to road conditions and the character driving , Multi-mode VDC with mode "Normal", "Traction", and "Off", and Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) with 3 modes namely "Intelligent", "Sport", and "Sport Sharp".
For the Australian market, the model WRX and a cheaper version like the RX, RS, and R is present in the form of semi-Wagon Hatchback and Sedan. Impreza RS sedan and hatchback comes with fog lights, alloy wheels, and side spoilers, but do not have the scoop on the hood like the WRX and WRX STI.
Besides WRX and WRX STI, Impreza with a turbo engine is also present in the new type of S-GT with automatic transmission is equipped with paddle shift. While the WRX STI with SportShift 5 speed automatic that is named WRX STI A-Line was originally only sold in Japan and Singapore.
Especially for the Japanese domestic market, Impreza WRX STI spec C was launched in July 2009 in a limited number of 900 units. This model has a change on the engine, suspension, power steering to be more responsive and stable. Aluminum hood make it lighter.
In the United States, the Impreza is a new model for model year 2008, and attended the 2.5i trim levels, 2.5 Outback Sport, WRX and WRX STI. For the 2009 model year plus WRX 2.5GT the same as in 2008 but with automatic transmission. While the WRX gets a more powerful turbo engine.
At the auto show in Geneva in 2010, is shown Impreza XV-style crossover with over fenders and roof rail. The concept is similar to the Outback Sport in America.
Impreza facelift for model year 2011 was introduced earlier in the auto show 2010 New York International Auto Show. Impreza WRX sedan and hatchback gets a "wide body" with a new front bumper is more aggressive.
The new model is launched Impreza WRX STI Sedan 4 door "wide body" which has a large rear spoiler STI Sedan model generation as his predecessor. Hatchback STI also gets a new bumper is the same as the sedan models.
To improve stability, STI 2011 model year comes with a thicker stabilizer bar, as well as a tougher and a new pillow ball bushings on the suspension system.
Cosworth Impreza STI CS400As the name implies, this is a modified Impreza STI by Cosworth, the specialist modifications and racing engine maker from England. Marketed only for the UK market in a limited number of 75 units, Impreza STI has the power of 400 PS turbo engine and a modified.
The suspension was also modified by using artificial Bilstein shock absorbers and Eibach per man-made so it is more stable. Impreza CS400 has a grille, front bumper, and 18-inch alloy wheels that are different from regular STI, and also coupled with the spoiler below the rear glass.
In it installed seats made by Recaro leather with Cosworth emblems, black dashboard panels shiny like a piano, and carpets are also labeled Cosworth.
Subaru Impreza Fourth Generation (2012)
Subaru Impreza Sedan and Hatchback is shown on the latest generation of the New York auto show 2011, and planned to go on sale late in 2011 for model year 2012. For the American market, this car uses a new type of engine capacity of 2000cc FB20.
