Subaru Impreza test drive since 2007 sedan

There is not enough evil

Subaru Impreza WRX STI. Price: from 1483800 rub. On sale: since the spring of 2008
This year, the sultry air of the hot summer was blown up by a predatory roar of one of the most powerful serial cars, a legend of rally races. They became the new Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2008 model year
The previous generation Subaru Impreza WRX lasted quite a long time. The well -balanced sports car underwent only minor restyling in 2006. The new car not only has changed significantly from a technical point of view, but also received a five -door hatchback. Subaru, like most car giants, decided to play in the most mass segment.
If the new Subaru Impreza design may like someone, but someone does not, then the new STI looks very harmonious. The STI hatchback body was not only tougher relative to the civilian version, but also changed visually. The enlarged ruts in front and behind forced the engineers to expand the wheel arches. As a result, the car received aggressive and expressive wings.
Even if you put a person in the STI salon with closed eyes, without showing and not saying what kind of car it is, he will immediately determine his exceptional sports. Recaro seats have severe side support, which tightly fixes the body. It may even seem to be heavy passengers what is cramped here. STI sports steering wheel has comfortable tides in the right grip area. As a result, the hand lies very tightly on the steering wheel. If you lower the hand to the right, it falls on the cold aluminum knob of the gearbox lever. It seems that after starting the motor, only this element can not heat up, everything else will be hot to the limit.
The key to the start, although not, the STI key is launched in the simplest of the four available sets. And we have the most expensive version. Here, the engine starts by pressing the button. It is unlikely that you can enjoy the sound of a configured exhaust system at idle when closed windows. He is configured for low bass, which every now and then wakes a alarm near standing cars. With a set of speed, the sound of the exhaust does not change much, but the interior is filled with a roar of the motor and a transmission noise. This is confirmed by measurements. At idle in the cabin 50 dB, which is slightly higher than most cars of this class. At the move, at medium speeds, the indicator is almost normal, but at speeds above 4000 and speeds of more than 140 km/h, the noise exceeds the mark of 77 dB and can reach 80 dB. On speed bastards, this does not bother and even brings up, but with a long ride along the highway, it can tire slightly.
Under the hood of the new STI, the motor is even more powerful in comparison with the previous generation. This is a 16 -valve turbocharged engine with a volume of 2.5 liters, which produces 300 hp. at 6000 min-1. The torque is 407 nm at 4000 min-1. The result of such characteristics was acceleration to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds according to passport data. Our measurements showed the figure a little larger 5.6 s, which is not critical. IMRPEZA STI is gaining 200 km/h for 23.9 s, and 400 m passes in 13.9 C and at the finish develops a speed of 162 km/h.
Separately, we note that the car is equipped with the SI-Drive system (Subaru Intelligent Drive). It has three operating modes of Intelligent, Sport and Sport Sharp. Switching between them occurs by means of a regulator near the KP lever. Each mode changes the nature of the behavior of the car due to other engine settings. In Intelligent, the car smoothly reacts to pressing the gas pedal, giving passengers comfort and calm. With switching to the next mode, the response speed to the accelerator pedal increases, which significantly changes the dynamics of acceleration (we have acceleration to 100 km/h was carried out in Sport Sharp mode).
With this power, Subaru Impreza Sti behaves very predictably during maneuvering. And although some rolls are observed, the figures on the figures are not bad. The elk test according to the VDA STI standards takes place at a speed of 72 km/h at the entrance and 52 km/h at the output. On a long ISO stop, the speed reaches almost 135 km/h. These indicators are very close to the most possible on these figures. It is also pleasant that in a busy state, the speed of passing the disciplines decreased slightly, by 1-2 km/h.
The arising minor rolls are due to the application of the new concept of the Subaru DC dynamic control chassis. The main idea is the installation of a rigid body design on a flexible base suspension, which can adapt to any road conditions. The front suspension is made on inverter stands, which differ in a significant length of the course. AT combined with the changed design of the stabilizer, the lower stamped aluminum lever and the optimized setting of the emergency room, this contributes to greater accuracy and acute control. The rear suspension on the double-shaped levers. This design with its simplicity can withstand heavy loads. For better adaptation to the coating and speed modes, the back suspension has a significant move. As a result, the STI is well controlled and obeyed, showing a speed of 68.3 km/h in an unloaded state at an 18 -meter slalom. The new approach to setting up the chassis is inclined to fast driving, hence the existing rolls.
We will summarize the test. Subaru Impreza Sti showed good handling. Thanks to the abundance of settings, it can be flexible, suitable for urban operation, and sports and aggressive for racing. Compared to the previous generation, STI 2008 m.G. It has become more comfortable. This is not attributed to the disadvantages, rather, it is a feature of the new generation.
We block
Subaru STI is equipped with a multi -sectional differential multi -power system (DCCD). The system is responsible for the adjustment of the center differential and a self -locking coupling. It has three operating modes. The manual mode allows you to adjust the force of blocking the center differential in six steps. There are also three automatic modes. Auto is suitable for most types of roads and operating modes. AUTO + contributes to better stability by increasing the force of blocking the interdose differential. Settings are suitable for slippery coatings. Auto -, on the contrary, reduces the degree of differential blocking, thereby contributing to better handling, which is ideal for winding roads.
Our opinion
The new version of the STI lacks the evil that was before. Subaru Impreza STI08 is well controlled, gives the driver the opportunity to quickly and confidently drive, controlling his actions and giving the maximum possible comfort for such a car. Not bad, this allows you to easily operate the new STI in urban conditions.

Body
+ enhanced body
- Low sound insulation
Driving comfort
+ Moderately comfortable suspension
+ good brakes
Environmental friendliness
- High indicator CO2
Power unit
+ VERY TIRED engine
- Tight moves of the KP
Cherry properties
+ good controllability
- The presence of rolls
Security
+ enhanced body

Author: Maxim Egorov
 
 

A source: Magazine 5 wheel [August 2008]