Verdict
C
BHP
125 bhp
0–60
11.0 s
Top speed
112 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$1,900-$6,400
Strengths
- Bug-eye / blob-eye / hawk-eye eras
- Saloon and Sport Wagon estate
- AWD baseline
Weaknesses
- EJ25 head gasket failures
- Rust still
- Cabin grey
Notable tech
- Second-gen Impreza (GD / GG)
- Saloon and Sport Wagon estate
- Bug-eye 2000-2002 / Blob-eye 2002-2005 / Hawk-eye 2005-2007
- EJ20 / EJ25 boxer petrol
- Permanent AWD
Common issues
- EJ25 head gasket
- Subframe corrosion
- Steering rack knocking
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across GD's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.5 NA
BHP99
Torque136 Nm
0–6012.0 s
Top107 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox5MT
2.0 NA EJ20
BHP125
Torque186 Nm
0–6011.0 s
Top112 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
2.5 NA EJ25
BHP168
Torque226 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT