Consumer Reports Reviews the Subaru Impreza WRX
The Subaru Impreza WRX is a sedan, wagon offered in a 4dr Man WRX STI, 4dr Man WRX, 4dr Man WRX Premium, 4dr Man WRX Limited, 4dr Man WRX STI Limited, 5dr Man WRX, 5dr Man WRX Premium, 5dr Man WRX Limited and 5dr Man WRX STI. The powertrains include 2.5-liter 4 turbo (265 hp) and 2.5-liter 4 turbo (305 hp) engines, and 5-speed manual and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 18 mpg city to 25 mpg highway. The Impreza WRX/STi sedan WRX 4-cyl MT uses Premium fuel.
Competing models include Scion FR-S, BMW 1 Series and Mini Cooper.
Last Model Reviewed: 2009
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