http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ru_impreza_wrx
This actually looks pretty nice !
MPG is not so nice , other reviews got 20 in there test drives .

 

i think your nearest optical store has some back to school sale going on.

 

OK OK how bout' better than last version .

 

Atleast they lost the distinctive grill they tried to brand with a year or so ago. That was ugly. Also personal preference but I think the clear tail lights ruin an otherwise okay looking rear.

 

As to the MPG, I had a 2003 Forrester XT (with the turbo) and I got about 17 mpg. Different car I know but I was dissappointed with that aspect of the car.

 

They say the engine has'nt changed just tuned different .

 

this was the main reason why i didn't get the turbo version when i
bought my LegacyWagon 2 yrs ago.

even with my NA 2.5i SE i can only get about 23mpg on surface
roads. which is fine for me cause it eats regular gas.

only about $35-38 per fillup and lasts me 3.5weeks. not bad!

 

I like the new Impreza hatchback. The worst aspect are those darned clear tail lights, YUCK!

It's the same engine that's been tuned to move the torque down lower in the rev range. Me thinks it may have a smaller turbo to accomplish that.

We've got a 2005 Forester XT. It's a wonderful car. With 4 snow tires on it there's almost nothing that will stop it. But unless you drive like granny you'll be burning lots of gas. Best mileage we've ever gotten has been 24 MPG on the highway with the cruise set at 65. That was agony for me.:impatient

I had a 2000 Forester & it's mileage wasn't great either. Between 24 & 28 MPG.

 

IMO, the last gen front end with the fuselage and wings front end (thats what its supposed to be if you didn't know. It pays homage to Subaru's parent company Fuji Heavy Industries who started out making planes) looks a lot better than this new Chrysler Sebring style front end. Just me.

 

My son asked me why it had a Chrysler grill .

 

Bring on the Mitsu Evo X-it's in the new R&T and is better looking (IMO) it's also quicker than the last version, but also smoother.

 

insideline has some spy shots of the STi (hatch). it's not too bad. i like
how it has the flared fenders. sideview almost reminded me of the M-coupe.

i noticed from their tape work that if you cover up that ugly grill the
front end isn't nearly as bad...so if you get an aftermarket grill (which im
sure there will be many available in the future), you could potentially
make the car look somewhat decent.

 

I saw a WRX hatch at the dealer that was equipped with a black mesh grille. I thought it looked very nice. Now that Evo X.... Yuck!!!!

 

Ahhh, IMO, they shouldn't have changed the WRX/Impreza from what it used to be. I finally started to appreciate that grille for its styling. Now what they should do is bring this beast over here.
http://response.jp/issue/2005/0425/a...ages/85792.jpg
Or, just made this available in the first place. But no, America, we hate you. You no get STi Wagon.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1418/...756ca6a412.jpg

 

that car reminds me of "mack" from the movie Cars.

 

The hatch is the ugliest car out there. What was Sub thinking. I had an STI and loved it. The boxere engine is great. now the new Mitsu looks so much better

 

I disagree with your statement. Ugliest car, not by a long shot. That being said, taste & opinion are like ******** everyone has one.

 

here's the STI from insideline
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=122714#2

i see potential in this car as far as looks.

 

The car photographs well. See it in person, also check out the interior as well, then tell me what you think. At least it is better looking than the sedan for sure. Lets see what they do with the STI.

I drove the crap out of a new WRZ last weekend. It is still a great driving car. Crashton, I think I was over zealous on my ugly remark. I was just hoping better from Sub.

 

if those came in SMG/DSG type i might be on it. i want one car in the
houshold that is AWD with AT so that the wife can use it on occassion
in the snow. it'd be my primary car none the less. right now
it's my legacywagon which i like somewhat so no big rush.

otherwise i might look into the new G35x's. those look fantastic lowered
on 19's.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_1789.jpg

 

bleh, it's still got back doors :P

That's not a hatchback, that's a station wagon. Hatchbacks only have 3 doors!

I have never, and will never, own a 4-door (or a 5-door!!)

 

Anyone else see elements of BMW design in the subarus, I had an 05 legacy GT and always got comments about how much it looked like one.

 

really? i saw an old altima in my legacywagon's face. lol

 

I'd take the STI. I used to be, still am, a huge Subaru geek.

 

Looks like my wife's Toyota Matrix, only a little smaller and with a hood scoop. In the looks department, I'd give it a "C". And that might be being generous.