Subaru Impreza test drive 5 doors since 2012 Hatchback
Subaru Impreza. To hell with stereotypes!
Once the car Subaru Impreza was known as a conqueror of rally tracks. A simple, but not without extravagance, the all -wheel drive model found thousands of fans in various parts of the world.
Subaru Impreza. Price: from 974 900 p. On sale: September 2012
Stanislav Pavlov, editor -in -chief, 40 years old, a driver’s experience for 23 years, travels to Subaru Forester.
But times are changing, and now the commanders of the Japanese company are talking about approaching the premium segment. We find out what the Subarov managers have in mind, we find out on the bumpy roads of Ukraine.
He went on a trip at the request of a friend Toli. The fact is that the Impreza party was made for some Arab country, but for unknown reasons they could not sell. For three years, cars wandered from the port to the port until they settled in Tallinn. And here is a matter of technology. First, you conclude an agreement with a Moscow intermediary company and go to the Soviet Republic until recently, pay money, take a car. The customs clearance took place right on the border. Upon returning home, it remained only to put Subaru. That three -year -old, but at the same time completely new, without a run, Subaru fascinated. It seems to be very simple, soap dish, and the drive is complete. Front door glass without frames. The box is manual, and the air conditioner is present. But the most important thing is the train of rally victories that did not leave that car. And everyone saw him: other drivers, traffic cops, and even a woman with a child, crossing the track in a distant Russian outback. Charisma!
The car stands out with good visibility, which is a considerable merit of mirrors from XV
But everything flows and everything changes. It is time to talk about the Subaru Impreza sample 2012. I must say that the train of previous victories has not yet been dissipated. At least in the vicinity of Odessa, the car caused emotions surrounding a storm. True, after the announcement of the price tag and recalculation of rubles to hryvnias, many of interest decreased significantly. The cheapest version with a 1.6 liter engine and a mechanical KP costs 974,900 rubles. Not weak, right? For the version with CVT, 1,045,400 rubles are already asked. The option with a two -liter engine is cheaper than 1,152,500. And the maximum price is 1 236 800 rub.
All -wheel drive car looks harmoniously at the intersection
Logically the question arose: for what? The new Subaru Impreza has ceased to be a simple and reliable car for rally. Yes, the fans of that old car are true, but there are few of them. Most people need reliable machines suitable for daily operation. And then the Japanese creation has a Russian trump card. In our second largest continent market, models with a decent clearance and all -wheel drive are in high demand. The reasons are clear to everyone. Therefore, Impreza may well take a niche between crossovers and medium -sized sedans. But enough common words. We move on to the specifics. Let's start with landing.
The driver and front passenger penetrated the salon became noticeably more convenient for what the merit of the front rack, which was shifted by 200 mm. More space was also allocated for the knees of the rear passengers.
The Japanese are proud of the soft dashboard
What else? Ergonomic interior, comfortable front seats that can adapt to the shape of the driver’s body and passenger. By the way, the headrests not only move up and down, but are also adjusted by inclination. The special pride of the creators of Impreza is soft plastic of the dashboard. Personally, this characteristic, to be honest, to the light bulb. Although I know that this is important to many people.
Given the solid price, I chose for the test not the most expensive option. The motor took easier (1.6 l), working in combination with CVT. The perfect combination of modesty and comfort. Go!
Thanks to a completely new anterior optics, the car looks very aggressive
In Odessa, the roads differ little from Moscow. But outside the city the situation is different. Even on large roads, from time to time there are holes that can absorb a small elephant along with a trunk raised up. At the same time, the asphalt is amazingly combined with the complete absence of that. In other words, not boring. You never know what will happen in a second. Despite the ongoing shaking, the car stands out with good sound insulation. The cabin is really quiet. We note another plus: Impreza has good visibility. This is a considerable merit of large rear-view mirrors, which for some reason damn mirrors of the XV model.
On that all -wheel drive Impreza, which Tole and I drove from Tallinn, the torque was distributed 50:50. Now not so. Despite the fact that on cars with mechanics and on versions with LineArtronic 4wd shields flaunts, in cars with the variator, a multi -disc couple with electronic control is used. In this case, the proportion is 60:40. The versions with the manual transmission are equipped with a viscose and self -locking differential.
During suburban trips, the car behaved perfectly. Still, whatever you say, the model has fully preserved the generic rally traits. As for the gradual approach to the premium segment, individual ascetics will not like this. But the bulk of the motorists, I am sure, will be for. What about the price? Time will tell how adequate it is for this generation Impreza. The market will put everything in its place.
Our verdict
The new Subaru Impreza is a good option for those who want to have a medium -size all -wheel drive car, but do not want to buy a crossover. Another plus of the debutant of numerous packages of the set. True, they offer them at very decent prices. The cheapest version will cost 974 900, for the most sophisticated option with a two -liter engine, they ask 1236800 rubles. Is it cool?
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
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The car retained excellent handling on light off -road and acquired good sound insulation.
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High price for cars of this segment.
Driving
The car not only did not become worse, but clearly added in this component.
Salon
The exterior of the novelty is slowly approaching the salons of a higher class car.
Comfort
The new Impreza is characterized by lightweight planting and increased legs for the legs of the rear passengers.
Safety
The car complies with the highest standards of vocational safety.
Price
It seems high, but the market will put everything in its place.
We do not love
Light
In the highest trim levels, Impreza is equipped with a hatch. It is good for Russia, where six months is twilight. He opened the curtain and enjoy the rays of the stingy winter sun.
Nicely
The armrest with the cup holders is an ordinary thing for a modern car, but for Subaru Impreza this is a step into a bright future.
Safely
The rear -view mirror is equipped with a turn repeater. Everything is like adults. Security first of all.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 4580x1740x1465mm
Base 2645 mm
Equipped mass 1360 kg
Full mass
n. D.
Clearance 145 mm
Trunk volume 460 l
Fuel tank volume 55 liters
Gasoline engine, 4-cylinder., 1600 cm3,
114/5600 l. s./min-1, 150/4000 nm/min--1
Transmission variator, full drive
Dynamics 181 km/h; 12.6 sd100km/h
Fuel consumption 9.5/5.5/7.0 l per 100 km
Competitors BMW 3-Series, Volkswagen Jetta
