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2009 Subaru Impreza Overview

Likes:

  • Powerful engine and capable all-wheel drive
  • Quiet, refined interior
  • Combination of smooth ride with responsive handling
  • Handsome style of Outback Sport

Dislikes:

  • Low fuel economy for a small car
  • Cargo area in wagons is small
  • Automatic downshifts roughly
  • Could use more rear legroom

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven both body styles of the 2009 Subaru Impreza in order to give you an expert opinion. TheCarConnection.com has also researched available road tests on the Impreza to produce this conclusive review and get you the most useful ...

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Full Review

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

While reviewers are simply lukewarm about the 2009 Subaru Impreza sedan's styling, the hatchback (or wagon, depending on who you ask) is a subject of greater controversy. “Up front, this Impreza 2.5GT has the distinctive Subaru styling, complete with large hood scoop to feed the...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Subaru Impreza: 4dr Man i $17,495 / $16,734 City: 20
Hwy: 27
2009 Subaru Impreza: 5dr Man i $17,995 / $17,198 City: 20
Hwy: 27
2009 Subaru Impreza: 4dr Auto i $18,495 / $17,651 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Subaru Impreza: 5dr Auto i $18,995 / $18,115 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Subaru Impreza: 4dr Man i w/Premium Pkg $19,495 / $18,584 City: 20
Hwy: 27
2009 Subaru Impreza: 5dr Man i w/Premium Pkg $19,995 / $19,049 City: 20
Hwy: 27
2009 Subaru Impreza: 4dr Auto i w/Premium Pkg $20,495 / $19,501 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Subaru Impreza: 5dr Auto i w/Premium Pkg $20,995 / $19,966 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Subaru Impreza: 4dr Auto i w/Sat/Nav $22,495 / $21,349 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Subaru Impreza: 5dr Auto i w/Sat/Nav $22,995 / $21,816 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Subaru Impreza: 4dr Auto GT $26,995 / $25,510 City: 19
Hwy: 24
2009 Subaru Impreza: 5dr Man Outback Sport $19,995 / $19,028 City: 20
Hwy: 27
2009 Subaru Impreza: 5dr Auto Outback Sport $20,995 / $19,945 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2009 Subaru Impreza: 5dr Auto GT $27,495 / $25,978 City: 19
Hwy: 24

Other Choices:

Two affordable alternatives to the Impreza are the Volkswagen Rabbit and the Suzuki SX4 Crossover. The Rabbit doesn't have all-wheel drive, but it's loaded with safety features, a peppy five-cylinder engine, and a well-appointed interior, while the little SX4 Crossover is the lowest-priced vehicle with all-wheel drive, performs well, and has an interior that feels more upmarket than its price. The Toyota Matrix is a good alternative, with available all-wheel drive, a relatively roomy interior, and a good ride. But the Matrix doesn't perform as ably as the Impreza, and safety items like side airbags are optional on the Matrix. The Dodge Caliber offers all-wheel drive as an option on its top R/T model, but the Caliber has a noisy interior and feels cheaper inside; Subaru shoppers might not find its styling very appealing either. And for those who miss the former Impreza's edgier handling and sharper feel, the Mazda3 and Lancer deliver, but in both counts, engine and road noise can be quite obtrusive.

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