Competition is plentiful, but sporty-driving rivals for the 2.5i sedan include the $20,298 Mitsubishi Lancer SE, the $20,245 Suzuki SX4 Sport with ESP, the $19,395 Mazda3 GS and the new 2011 Jetta 2.5L Comfortline which costs $21,175. Of course, the list also includes the Honda Civic, the Toyota Corolla, the Ford Focus, the Nissan Sentra and the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze.
Basically, the Impreza is a little light on features, but emphasizes safety with its standard stability control and all-wheel drive. Wanting more equipment means stepping up to the 2.5i Sport trim, which costs $3,700 more.
Luckily, the 2011 Impreza is arriving as you read these lines, as does a new $1,000 Convenience Package that adds wheel-mounted audio controls, Bluetooth connectivity with streaming audio, a USB port, 16-inch alloy wheels as well as a leather-wrapped wheel and shift knob. That’s a good deal.
The Subaru Impreza can hold its own in the crowded compact sedan category, and new-car buyers shouldn’t be cautious of its base price, which is higher than most of the competition because there is no stripper model. Besides the slightly bland styling and perfectible seats, the Impreza is a well-crafted and safe automobile that performs its duty very well.
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| The Impreza is the only affordable compact sedan that offers all-wheel drive. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
Basically, the Impreza is a little light on features, but emphasizes safety with its standard stability control and all-wheel drive. Wanting more equipment means stepping up to the 2.5i Sport trim, which costs $3,700 more.
Luckily, the 2011 Impreza is arriving as you read these lines, as does a new $1,000 Convenience Package that adds wheel-mounted audio controls, Bluetooth connectivity with streaming audio, a USB port, 16-inch alloy wheels as well as a leather-wrapped wheel and shift knob. That’s a good deal.
The Subaru Impreza can hold its own in the crowded compact sedan category, and new-car buyers shouldn’t be cautious of its base price, which is higher than most of the competition because there is no stripper model. Besides the slightly bland styling and perfectible seats, the Impreza is a well-crafted and safe automobile that performs its duty very well.
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