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Subaru Forester
The new Forester has realized ideal proportions that provide ample interior space and offer improved utility without

substantially enlarging the body size.

Compared to the previous model, the new Forester is 110 mm taller (excluding the roof rail) and 45 mm wider, and its Read the rest of this entry »

Subaru Impreza WRX STi
The new Subaru Impreza WRX STi was developed with the eternal theme and essence of the driverʼs car, the “total driving control,” that the preceding Subaru Impreza WRX STi models also pursued. This AWD sports model gives maximum driving pleasure through its combination of power, performance, handling and ride capabilities thanks to engineering exclusively designed for the Subaru Impreza WRX STi and its five-door package. It also balances excellent safety and environmental aspects at a high level.

Styling

Using a new five-door body style developed from the Impreza model, the new Subaru Impreza WRX STi displays a powerful design language that speaks directly to its performance credentials, integrating function and beauty. Adopting shortened front and rear overhangs, a longer wheelbase and widened body flares, the Subaru Impreza WRX STi clearly embodies driving performance in dynamic exterior design that delivers as overwhelming presence and beauty.

Performance

The new Horizontally-Opposed 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine was developed exclusively for the new Subaru Impreza WRX STi. By further improving the basic performance of the engine, and mating it to SI-DRIVE (SUBARU Intelligent Drive), the Subaru Impreza WRX STi offers not only outright performance as might be expected, but also delivers excellent handling under extreme as well as normal driving conditions. Featuring Subaru’s unique Symmetrical AWD and specially developed in-house 6-speed manual transmission as its base technologies, multi mode DCCD (Driver’s Control Center Differential) and VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control), which control traction and stability more precisely, have also been added to Subaru Impreza WRX STi. To complete its performance credentials, the evolved chassis by “Subaru Dynamic Chassis Control Concept” has dramatically improved road-hugging capability and will provide exhilaration and confidence in every driving situation.

Technical specification

Body size (length×width×height): 4415×1795×1475mm
Wheel-base: 2625mm
Track(front/rear): 1530/1540mm
Engine Type: Dual AVCS 16-Valve DOHC Horizontally-Opposed 4-cylinder twin scroll Turbo
Capacity: 1994cc
Suspension (front / rear: Reverse type strut/Double wishbone
Tire Size: 245/40R18

2008 Subaru Impreza Summary
The 2008 Impreza is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, sports sedan, or wagon, available in 4 trims, ranging from the 2.5i Sedan to the WRX Wagon.

Upon introduction, the 2.5i Sedan is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4, 170-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. The WRX Wagon is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4, 224-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

The 2008 Impreza is redesigned for 2008.
An alright car for its price

The car might be a deceint car to lease but not really worth buying. Its not as fast as they make it seem. Doesnt seem like a reliable car. Had it for about 5 days before I returned mine. Not a car I would buy. I just rented it

fun to drive for a great price
Pros: well priced for an average person that loves to drive. handles great, speed response, no need to say
Cons: gas mileage is ok. seats are not comfortable and has lots of blind spots.

This is a fun car to drive. the turbo makes it interesting. handles great and there are very few things that I dislike personally. for 2008 the model looks much better (I think).
Speeds up when in need and it is small enough to sneak by in rush hour traffic.
love to drive it even when bumper to bumper. the fully loaded with Nav is great. I don’t like the fact that while you drive you can’t look at some things on the screen and/or DVD. why even have that feature when you can’t watch?
STi without a doubt.
Pros: a lot of car for your money (AWD = nice!)
Cons: weak transmissions, & doors/trunk feel cheap/light/flimsy

I cant agree more that the standard WRX transmsissions are junk if you ever plan to modify the car at all. just start with an STi even if you have to buy a used one. I just bought a used ‘04 STi and am amazed at how much more performance this offers compared to the WRX. On the STi everything is better (HIDs, steering, suspension, brakes, exhaust, motor, trans, etc) and its hard to believe they start out from the same chassis, just incredible, the STi is miles ahead of the WRX! Its sad to see the new WRX keeping in the tradition of weak transmissions… I hope they have used more STi parts on the new WRX, not sure whats brogut over besides the 2.5L motor, maybe the quick ratio stering rack? And I think the redesign of the Impreza is hideous, I’m sure it will grow on me over time but man it looks horrible, especially on skinny little econo-tires, yuck. Hope we get the new STi in the 5-door trim, that will sell like hotcakes here in the US.

Subaru is gone

Pros: I now look like a hatch and a corolla
Cons: Subaru is dead

Looks like a hatch and a corolla. Looks like the marketing dept is trying to experiment because it cannot keep up with the EVO

my wrx
Pros: good performance, very good acceleration, good brakes
Cons: ride is too tough, its not very good looking

i love how it feel to ride this car, the ride is too tough, but it makes up for it with great acceleration and great engine noise, as well as 4 wheel drive, so it has great handling

WRx or Speed3
Pros: ADW, turbo, good looking
Cons: turbo lag, intial drag time, un enthusiatic interior

I am a great Subie fan ever since they won the FIA world rally championship. My previous car was the Mazdaspeed3 which is fast but I feel will not take this car at the turns. Somehow, the WRX is slower than the Speed3 from 0-60 but make a turn and wrx blows the mazda away.

I also feel the WRX is more comfortable but the interior is more ugly than the Mazdasp3.

Since I live in Canada, give us some snow, and miserable Canadian winter, and the WRX laughs all the way home.

Cost is high, a bit more than the Mazdasp3 but if you have a family and want some thrills on the weekend, this car meet the bill.

Leave the Speed 3 for the youngsters.

Crash test also puts confidence in this car.

Even Better Than The 2007
Pros: Fast, good-looking, good fuel economy
Cons: None so far

The 2008 WRX sedan is roomier than the 2007, but is just as quick and handles better. EPA gas mileage on the sticker looks worse than in 2007, yet this time it understates reality. I’m getting 24.5 mpg within the first 1,000 miles, without much freeway driving. It’s hard to find a flaw so far. Great car, great value.
 

Subaru G4e Concept
The Subaru G4e Concept is a futuristic environment-friendly concept electric vehicle (EV).

The traditional perception of electric vehicles’ being “heavy” and “cramped” is reversed by realizing packaging which accommodates five passengers, with batteries stored underneath the floor.

An image of heading toward the future is expressed by the triangle-shaped body.

Thanks to the adoption of high-performance next-generation lithium-ion batteries and lightened body weight, FHI expects this EV to be able to travel 200 kilometers per charge.

Subaru Exiga Concept
The Subaru Exiga Concept is a 7-seater touring wagon, which has achieved a roomy interior that can comfortably accommodate seven adult passengers and also offers exhilarating driving performance. FHI’s many years of technical expertise in packaging for touring wagons, an underslung Horizontally- Opposed engine with excellent balance and a Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system underpinned by the engine are combined in this concept car.

Thanks to its ultra-large glass roof and theater layout with front-to-rear hip point distance, openness and comfort permeate the interior space, where passengers can enjoy a good view from any seat.

Powerful yet smooth driving thanks to the 2.0-liter Horizontally-Opposed turbo engine mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission that makes precise control possible.

The body coated in a vivid “candy red pearl” coloring expresses an uplifting feeling that makes the car’s presence felt.