Verdict
C
BHP
148 bhp
0–60
9.7 s
Top speed
121 mph
MPG
28 mpg (US)
Used
$2,500-$7,000
Strengths
- Hatch only - more practical
- Boxer Diesel arrived UK
- Permanent AWD
Weaknesses
- Saloon dropped (UK)
- EJ25 head gaskets
- Cabin still grey
Notable tech
- Third-gen Impreza (GE / GH)
- Hatchback only (UK)
- EJ20 / EJ25 boxer petrol
- EE20 2.0D Boxer Diesel from 2009
- Permanent AWD
Common issues
- EJ25 head gasket
- Wheel bearings noisy
- Diff bushes wear
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across GE's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.5 NA
BHP105
Torque143 Nm
0–6012.4 s
Top109 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
2.0 NA
BHP148
Torque196 Nm
0–609.7 s
Top121 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
2.0D Boxer Diesel
BHP148
Torque350 Nm
0–608.8 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)41 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT