Subaru Impreza & Forester with 2.0L Boxer Diesel Heading for Paris

After being initially launched on the Legacy and Outback earlier this year, Subaru’s new boxer turbo diesel engine will make its first appearance in both the new Forester and Impreza models at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The 2.0-liter horizontally-opposed diesel engine, which benefits from a new closed-type diesel particulate filter, produces 147 PS and 258 lb ft torque in the Forester 2.0D and 150 PS and 258 lb ft in the Impreza. Both the Forester and Impreza Boxer Diesels feature new six-speed manual gearboxes. -Continued

According to Subaru’s preliminary figures, the Forester 2.0D will return an average fuel consumption in the combined cycle of 44.8 mpg UK (37.3 mpg US or 6.3lt/100 km). The new Forester Boxer Diesel will go on sale in Europe in late September with the Impreza Boxer Diesel following towards the end of the year. As much as we’d like to see any the diesel-powered Subies coming to the States, we doubt that will happen any time soon.

2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 265HP Priced from $24,995

Today, Subaru announced U.S. pricing on its revised 2009 Impreza line up (see details and photos here) that includes the more powerful WRX that gets a 41 HP bump, now delivering 265 HP and the newly introduced 224 HP 2.5 GT model. The Impreza WRX sedan has a starting price of $24,995 (from $24,350 for the outgoing 224 HP MY’08 WRX) while the hatchback is priced at $25,495 (from $24,850).

Both variants of the WRX are available exclusively with a 5-speed manual transmission, and apart from the more powerful 2.5-liter boxer engine, they also get larger 225/45 R17 lower profile summer performance tires, 17-inch alloy wheels, an Aero Package, STI rear spoiler (only 5-door), WRX upholstery w/red stitching and WRX logo on front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and red stitching, and STI type grille w/WRX badge. -Continued

The new Impreza 2.5GT 4 door that’s powered by the MY’08 WRX’s 224 HP boxer engine and teamed exclusively to a standard 4-speed automatic transmission and Active AWD version of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive has a starting price of $26,995 and is powered by 224-hp intercooled turbo Boxer engine. The all-new 2.5GT model also features Impreza Premium Package equipment, including new power glass moonroof, plus All-Weather Package. The comparatively equipped 5-door version of the Impreza 2.5GT is priced at $27,495.

The Impreza 2.5i 4 door, equipped with manual transmission, will have a starting price of $17,495. While the 2.5i 5 door, also equipped with manual transmission, will have a starting price of $17,995. Pricing for the Outback Sport models remains unchanged starting at $19,995 as does pricing for the Impreza WRX STI model starting at $34,995. According to Subaru, destination and delivery for all 2009 Impreza models is $665 ($815 for dealers in Alaska).

Subaru Impreza WRX STI from the 2009 Fast & Furious 4 Film

Like it or not, the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI pictured above is one of the cars that will star alongside Vin Diesel (yes, he’s returning) in the fourth incarnation of “The Fast and the Furious” film that is scheduled to hit cinema screens in June 2009. The modified Subie features a two-tone color job complemented with red stripes and black alloys along with a full bodykit. The FNF4 Impreza WRX STI was spotted by Flickr member Chad at a Motor Press Guild meeting in Los Angeles, CA earlier this month. -Image gallery after the jump





Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Flickr

Subie in Disguise: Subaru Impreza WRC Transformer

Now be honest; if you were a kid, wouldn’t you go crazy over a toy like Takara’s 2003 Subaru Impreza Rally Team WRC Transformer? Heck, we like it so much that we’d buy one now that we’re in an age to have kids ourselves! Released in 2003 as one of Takara’s first Binaltech Transformers figures, the Impreza WRC was used for the Autobot character Smokescreen. The 1:24 scale die-cast model looks pretty realistic as it features working doors, trunk and hood even a normal interior! –More pics after the jump














Pics via: Sirmiles

2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 265HP & Impreza 2.5 GT: Official Details & High-Res Photos

Understandably, those who bought a 2008 Impreza WRX 224HP aren’t going to be feeling happy with the Japanese automaker this morning as Subaru confirmed earlier reports (see here) by revealing that the 2009 Impreza WRX gets a significant power boost, a retuned suspension and to top it all, a series of STI design tweaks. Since the 2009 WRX will be offered exclusively with a 5-speed manual, Subaru renamed 2008 WRX 224HP with the 4-speed auto transmission to the 2009 Impreza GT, maintaining the same 2.5-liter turbocharged boxer.

Back to the 2009 Impreza WRX, thanks to the larger turbocharger, the new larger-diameter exhaust and low-density catalyst for reduced backpressure, the 2.5-liter engine now produces 265HP at 6,000 rpm (from 224HP) and 244 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,000 rpm (from 226 lb.-ft. in the 2008 version).The suspension on the 2009 Impreza WRX has also been revised with new front upper strut mounts from the STI, stiffer springs, larger stabilizer bars and re-tuned suspension dampers. -Continued

The ’09 wears 17-inch alloys in 225/45R17 summer performance tires, compared to 205/50R17 all-season tires used on the 2008 WRX. Because of the wider tires used, Subaru added a new damper valve to the steering gearbox to ensure a more high quality steering feeling.

Both the 2009 WRX Sedan and 5-Door models can be distinguished by the new STI-type grille and the now standard Aero Package. The sedan has a low-profile rear trunk spoiler, while the 5-Door adopts the WRX STI rear spoiler and a rear diffuser. Inside, for 2009 the WRX gains a new carbon black checkered upholstery accented by red stitching while the WRX Premium Package gets a power moonroof.

2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 265 HP

2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5 GT 224 HP

Subaru Impreza WRX STI 380S Concept – Heading for Limited Production

Unveiled at this week’s British Motor Show in London alongside the Impreza WRX-S 255PS and WRX STI 330S, the WRX STI 380S Prodrive concept is Subie’s hardest incarnation of the Impreza to date. And the good news is that the Japanese carmaker is actually thinking of putting it into production before the end of the year. While its final specifications will be finalised following customer input, Subaru says the STI 380S features a complete engine rebuild by Prodrive with many up-rated components that delivers 380 PS. -Continued

Other improvements over the standard Impreza WRX STI will include uprated suspension and exhaust system, an enhanced body kit plus the option of either gold or silver-coloured 18x8.5 ins BBS alloy wheels with 245/40 tires. No word yet on whether or not the WRC colour theme will be available as standard.

2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 265Hp & STI Promo Video?

The Subie loving chaps over at the Nasioc forums have discovered an official video with raw footage of what seems to be the 2009 Impreza WRX sedan -check out the STI grille. According to a leaked memo (read all the details here), the WRX models are said to be equipped with a more powerful version of the 2.5-liter turbo boxer engine delivering 265Hp The video that was shot in April features both WRX Sedan and WRX STi hatchback models flogged around at Willow Springs by Subie’s race drivers Travis Pastrana and Ken Block. Check out the video after the jump and tell us what you think. -Continued

Via: Nasioc

Subaru Impreza WRX STI 330S by Prodrive

Making its global debut alongside the Impreza WRX-S at the British Motor Show, the all-new Impreza WRX STI 330S comes equipped with a Prodrive Performance pack with a modified ECU and a new exhaust system that’s paired with twin 90 mm diameter stainless steel exhaust pipes. With this kit, power goes up to 330 PS at only 5,400 rpm compared to the 300 PS at 6,000 rpm of the standard model while torque is boosted from 300.2 lb ft at 4,000 rpm to 346.6 lb ft at a lower 3,400 rpm. -Continued

Subaru says that whereas top speed remains the same at 155.3 mph or 250 km/h, the 0-60 mph (96 km/h) sprint time drops from 4.8 sec to 4.4 sec. Visually, the new special-edition STI sports new five-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels in 245/40 R18 tires while other upgrades include leather-covered Recaro front seats, satellite navigation, Smart-entry and push-button start. First deliveries are expected in September with prices in the U.K. set to start at around £30,000.

New Subaru Impreza WRX-S with 255 PS

Subaru is broadening its Impreza WRX offerings with the introduction of the Prodrive developed “S” model at the British Motor Show. Thanks to the re-programmed ECU (electronic control unit) and the modified exhaust system, the 2.5-liter turbocharged boxer engine’s output is raised from 230 PS at 5,200 rpm to 255 PS at 5,400 rpm while the torque improvement is even greater, growing from 236 lb.ft at 2,800 rpm to 287.6 at 3,000 rpm. According to Subaru, while the WRX-S’ top speed remains at 130 mph (209 km/h), 0-60 mph (96 km/h) time drops from 6.1 to 5.5 sec. -Continued

Engine-aside, the new Impreza WRX-S also features 18-inch anthracite GT1 alloy wheels with 225/40 tires, an STI front grille, STI front lip spoiler and STI rear wing and body-colour tailgate moulding. Furthermore, the WRX-S gets a MOMO ‘Air-Race’ gearknob while the colour choice is between San Remo Red, WR Blue Mica, Obsidian Black Pearl and Satin White Pearl. In the U.K., the new Impreza WRX-S is priced from £22,495 OTR offering £4,500 worth of extras over the WRX for a £2,500 premium.

2009 Subaru Impreza: Leaked Memo Reveals that '09 WRX gets 265hp!

You can’t keep a secret these days; a member of the NASIOC forum has posted what seems to be a leaked memo from Subaru of America towards the company’s dealers revealing scorching details on the 2009 Subaru Impreza. The most important news is that the 2009 Impreza WRX gets a significant boost with the revised 2.5-liter turbocharged boxer engine delivering an estimated 265 Hp. That’s an additional 41 ponies over the 2008 Impreza WRX’s 224 Hp engine (pictured above).

Furthermore, the paper says that the 2009 WRX will only be available with a manual transmission and that changes include an upgraded suspension, an STI-type front grille, a standard aero package, new gray color on the alloys and a new interior treatment with red stitching on the steering wheels and seats. -Continued

And while those who bought a 2008 Impreza WRX with a manual gearbox will probably be feeling something like a chick with last year’s hairdo, owners of the automatic version should feel better knowing that Subaru will replace the 2008 Impreza WRX Auto with the Impreza GT that retains the same 224 Hp 2.5-liter turbo boxer.

Other changes in the refreshed 2009 Impreza include the addition of the moonroof in the premium package and a few updates in the interior trim.

Via: Nasioc