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    Subaru Impreza WRX/STi

    EPA MPG: 23 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Road Test

    This iteration of the WRX is roomier, quieter, more comfortable and more refined than its predecessor. But it has lost some of the sportiness that made the original fun to drive. Make no mistake however, it's still a practical, affordable semi-sporty sedan that's quick and fairly agile. The WRX got a horsepower boost for the 2009 model year. Subaru also claims to have retuned the suspension for improved handling.

    2008 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

    This Car
    NA
    vs. Similar Cars

    Crash Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Crash Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Subaru vs. Other New Car Brands

    Subaru vs. Other New Car Brands

    Crash Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    2008 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

    Features & Specs
    Body Style
      wagon
      sedan
    Seating
    2 front, 3 rear
    Drive Wheels
    AWD
    Engines Available
    • 2.5-liter 4 turbo (305 hp)
    • 2.5-liter 4 turbo (224 hp)
    Transmissions Available
    • 5-speed manual
    • 6-speed manual
    Warranty
    Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

    In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

    Read more about extended warranties
    Model History