All 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 44,995 - 44,995
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Avg Price
Used
$ 14,800
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (76%) |
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| Space and Access (66%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (70%) |
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Engine access
Having to reset the Si drive every time I get in because when I shut it off, the system goes to the default setting.
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Rear seat space
Rear spoiler
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SI Drive
Gear box
Driving position
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2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
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By Luc Gagné
Monday, June 02, 2008
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (70%) |
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| Accessories (72%) |
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| Space and Access (74%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (70%) |
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High noise levels at cruising speed
Low fuel economy
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Lack of precision from the manual gearbox
Readability of GPS navigation system
Quality of interior plastics
Clutch pedal travel
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Powerful engine
Progressive, fade-resistant brakes
Plenty of low- and mid-range torque
Comfortable, bolstered sport seats
Quality ride
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (85%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (90%) |
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| Safety (87%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (70%) |
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None
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Heating control for the front seats
Complexity of the audio system
Setup for the tachometer
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Styling, fit and finish
Performance and handling
Braking
Transmission
SI-Drive and differential adjustments
Comfort and quietness
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (70%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (76%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (70%) |
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Style? What style?
No paddle shifters on the steering wheel
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Rear suspension hops on bumpy roads
No sunroof for 2008
WRX is less distinctive
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Flawless handling
Lower base price
Vigorous accelerations (WRX)
AWD, of course
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2008 Subaru Impreza 5-door WRX
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By Amyot Bachand
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (86%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (70%) |
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No red lights
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Low seating for passengers
Fuel consumption
Body roll
Braking distances
Lack of a 6th speed (manual transmission)
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4wd system
Handling
Power
Style (Hatchback)
Accessories
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (66%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (87%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (90%) |
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| Safety (76%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (70%) |
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Interior needs proper arm rests
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Stereo system falls short of expectations
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Power delivery and performance in any weather, improved packaging and pricing, great ride and handling balance
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (67%) |
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| Accessories (60%) |
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| Space and Access (77%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (73%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (70%) |
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Needs proper arm-rests
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Mediocre stereo system
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Fantastic ride and handling, sporty feel to controls, reduced price for more equipment
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (70%) |
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| Space and Access (70%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (70%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (70%) |
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Awkward VDC system
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Rear visibility
Manual gearbox handling
Perfectible heater
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Effective AWD system
Safe road manners
Roomier interior
Heated front seats
Lot of torque at low and medium rpm
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (70%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (70%) |
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Disappointing all-out accelerations
Lack of attitude
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Complex torque management system
Uneasy rear-seat access
Softened styling
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Ultra-powerful brakes
Responsive steering
Flawless AWD system
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (86%) |
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| Space and Access (74%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (70%) |
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No red lights
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5 speed transmssion
braking
style
low seating for passengers
fuel consumption
Body roll
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4wd system
handling
power
acclerations
new interior
equipment
ride
front seating confort
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2008 Subaru Impreza 4-door 2.5i Sport
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By Amyot Bachand
Monday, December 24, 2007
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (75%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (70%) |
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None
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low seating position for passengers
lost of the station wagon model
automatic transmission
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4wdrive system
Handling
Style
new interior
convenience & equipment
fuel consumption (manual trans.)
smooth riding
driving position
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (75%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (70%) |
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No red lights
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Passenger seat
Automatic transmission
Fuel economy (autobox)
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Styling
Interior room and storage
Ride and handling
AWD
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (74%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (67%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (75%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (60%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (70%) |
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No red lights
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Passenger seat
Automatic transmission
Fuel economy (autobox)
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Styling
Interior room and storage
Ride and handling
AWD
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Auto journalist & Consumer Ratings
Similar to 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
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