The new Impreza is a more attractive
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00:00 Subaru officials said fuel economy and looks were customers' two biggest complaints about
00:13 the last generation Impreza.
00:15 So engineers and designers went all out to make the new 2012 Impreza more fuel efficient
00:21 and more attractive than the outgoing model.
00:24 The 2012 Impreza 2.0i Limited did 0-60mph in 9.4 seconds and the quarter mile in 17.2
00:33 seconds at 81.9mph.
00:36 Braking from 60-0 came in at 120 feet.
00:40 The 5-door was a second and a half faster to 60mph, taking just 8 seconds for the feet.
00:47 Our manual 2012 tester took 16.2 seconds at 84mph.
00:52 60-0 also came in at 120 feet.
00:57 Handling is also improved.
00:59 The 5-door Impreza 2.0i Premium took 28.3 seconds at 0.59g to round our figure 8, while
01:07 its 4-door sibling surprisingly did the same feat faster, taking 28.1 seconds at 0.59g.
01:15 One of the main contributors to the fun is Subaru's new boxer engine.
01:19 The 4-banger really likes to rev when paired with the manual.
01:23 The 148-horsepower engine is enough to get you going.
01:27 As for the rest of the package, Subaru stiffened the chassis on the new Impreza for a sportier
01:31 feel.
01:32 Combine that with its sharp handling and all-wheel drive, and you've got yourself a pretty
01:36 tossable car.
01:38 The interior is also a vast improvement.
01:40 Aside from the easily washed-out GPS screen, the interior is functional and somewhat stylish.
01:46 It all adds up to the most fuel-efficient all-wheel drive vehicle in America.
01:51 At the end of the day, the new Impreza brings a lot to the crowded compact segment.
01:55 Is it a game-changer?
01:56 Probably not.
01:57 But, without a doubt, the new Impreza is a more attractive, fuel-efficient, fun-to-drive,
02:03 and versatile car that should finally stand out for more than just having all-wheel drive.
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