Sixth generation Subaru Imprezaavailable only as a five-door hatchback, made its debut at Los Angeles Auto Show 2022.
Compare to diagonal line Launched in late October, the Impreza sits lower to the ground, has a different grille and bumper design, and doesn’t have plastic wheel arch extensions.
While Subaru has yet to provide dimensions for the new Impreza, it will be roughly the same size as the Crosstrek, which is said to be 4480mm . long, 1800mm . wideand ride on a Wheelbase 2670mm.
The Crosstrek is 5mm shorter than the previous generation XV but has a 5mm longer wheelbase.
According to the automaker, the Subaru Global Platform that underpins the new Impreza is 10% stiffer in terms of torsion and includes the entire interior frame.
With a texture that is 3.4 times stronger than before, Impreza is claimed to be lighter than before, but Subaru has not yet quantified how much.
For US buyers there are two engines to choose from. The standard factory is a Horizontally opposite four cylinders 2.0 liters engine manufacturing 113kW and 197Nm.
Sport variants come in larger sizes boxer-four 2.5 liters create 136kW and 241Nm.
Both motors are exclusively coupled to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and all-wheel drivenow comes with torque damper as standard.
In high-end variants, the CVT also has eight preset gear ratios accessible via paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.
Standard features throughout the US range include keyless entry, tire pressure monitoring with individual tire readings, and dual-zone climate control.
There’s also an upgraded version of Subaru’s EyeSight safety system, which has a wider field of view, can detect pedestrians and cyclists at intersections faster, and a row reminder system. rear and new electric brake assist.
Autonomous emergency steering is now available to vehicles with blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist and rear cross-traffic alert.
Other equipment includes a rear USB charging port, 10-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system and 10-way power driver’s seat.
The top-of-the-range models feature a large 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen with over-the-air software updates, wireless Apple AirPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
America’s sportiest model wears RS badging, comes with 18-inch dark gray alloy wheels, black painted grille and mirrors, faux carbon fiber interior trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever, and seats. sports front with red padding.
