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Sports car for a girl: Subaru Impreza WRX STI A-LINE

A-line for girls for joy
In the terminology of girls who understand in fashion, a-line is a type of cut, in which a dress or skirt expand down down, making a girl very spectacular and smoothing the flaws of the figure. However, the A-Line modification, which recently replenished the Impreza WRX STI line, has nothing to do with the cut and sewing. The letter A in this case was taken from the English word Authentic (true, genuine, original) and means that the car belongs to the luxury class.
Until recently, it was believed that Impreza WRX STI is a male car. One of the reasons for this separation on the sexual basis was the fact that the sports machine was equipped only with a mechanical gearbox. Women, mainly, not having the skill of working with mechanics, were not provided. And even in a situation where such a car was family, only the father of the family could use it in most cases. With the new A-line, equipped with automatic transmission, the situation threatens to roll over exactly the opposite.
High movement style
Outwardly, A-Line is almost indistinguishable from the WRX STI version with a 6-speed manual transmission. And from the usual version of the Impreza model he is distinguished by an impressive air intake on the hood and a formidable look.
The striking feature of the car is a higher driving style. In A-Line there is no need to make a knee with her legs, as a version of the model with mechanics requires this, which allows the girl to lead a car in a narrow and/or short skirt and, in general, look and feel more feminine.
The bucket seats are sheathed with genuine leather, they are located quite high (the car is generally not too low, given that this is a sports model), and this also increases the convenience of management. In addition, the seats are equipped with an electric drive, with which you can regulate the situation in eight directions, which is convenient for both men and girls. I recommend to use a heated seat, a wonderful thing! The exquisite and laconic mood of the salon creates such details as a gray sequel on the black skin of the seats and red symbols of the dashboard.

300 intelligent horses
Usually girls are not very interested in the number of horsepower under the hood. But in this case, it still will not hurt to remember: A-line is 300 horses. You can boast on occasion. The power of the version with the manual transmission, for comparison, 308 hp The difference is almost insignificant.
For a woman, the technical data of the car are not so important, as, in fact, sensations while being in it. Even without really going into the numbers, we can say that you just have to get behind the wheel of A-Line, move and accelerate a little, you feel its impressive power.
There are some prejudices about the too rigid suspension of the sport-car, complicating life with the daily operation of the car, however, in the case of a-line, stiffness is almost not felt: the move is smooth and restrained. In addition, there is a SI-Drive (Subaru Intelligent Drive) function, which allows you to control the driving mode from the console using a special regulator with three positions. Even such a stupid driver like me can easily learn to use these modes. The Intelligent mode provides economical fuel consumption, and Sport and Sport Sharp modes are designed to realize the entire capacity of the car. If you learn to freely manipulate these three modes, you will like A-Line even more.
A-line in the spotlight
With a constant appearance, the engine volume was increased from 2 to 2.5 liters. Instead of a 6-speed manual gearbox, there is a 5-speed machine with steering wheel petals. A-Line opens up great opportunities for drivers and could become

a real hit, be it a bit cheaper.
As always, Impreza WRX STI, with relatively compact dimensions, is notable for a capacious trunk and a comfortable space for the rear passengers. Everything is provided up to the smallest detail: a hook-yakor is built into the headrest of the middle rear seat to regulate the seat belt height; The windows control buttons are very convenient, they are buried quite deeply, but they do not dangle; The cup holders are now enough for all passengers.
As for any other car, for a sport-car, not only the ability to good ride, but also the ability to stop beautifully, as well as a reserve of qualities such as reliability and safety in emergency situations. Any girl with rights is able to evaluate these qualities.
Technical characteristics Subaru Impreza Wrx STI A-LINE
Full length: 4 415 mm.
Full width: 1 795 mm.
Complete height: 1,475 mm.
Wheel base: 2 625 mm.
Weight: 1,490 kg.
Drive: complete.
Engine: a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder opposite with horizontally located cylinders, turbocharged, maximum power 221 kW (300 hp) at 6,200 rpm, maximum torque 350 nm (35.5 kg-m) at 2 800-6 000 rpm.
Transmission: 5-speed automatic gearbox.
Fuel consumption in a mixed cycle (according to the Japanese standard 10-15): 10 km/liter
Price without tax accounting: 3,150,000 yen ($ 31,715); Premium 3 360,000 yen equipment ($ 33 \u200b\u200b830).