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Economy apart, the car feels like a sturdy machine and a sure-footed delight to drive. As a base model, the 2.0R, which has been around since the Impreza range facelift last October, doesn't have the gutsiness of the turbocharged WRX and STi with their new 2.5-litre power units, but it does a good workmanlike job. Subaru rather weakly refers to it as "no poor relation" to the other two. I would happily put it a lot stronger. I have also heard it described as a "sheep in wolf's clothing" but that is unfair. It is less powerful but it's also more than £10,000 cheaper than the STi and frankly represents better value, while retaining the singular Subaru style and individual Impreza image built up through world class success in rallying. The four-cam Boxer engine has increased power from the previous version and while it still couldn't be described as breathtaking, the performance is perfectly acceptable. The only jarring element is the rather thin start-up sound which may be distinctively Subaru but belies the quality of what lies beneath the bonnet. I loved the slick and precise manual gearbox, the seats were comfortable yet firm and all the dials, instruments and controls are in the right place and do their jobs without complaint. Perhaps some of the finish could be a little softer and less utilitarian - the inside of the boot lid has no lining or even closure handle - but these are very minor points in an overall fine car. With air-conditioning, CD player, hill holder clutch, xenon headlights with automatic levelling and three-year/60,000-mile warranty, the 2.0R is a more sensible, if tamer, alternative to its beefier brothers. So how did the Highland fuel crisis end? Obviously I made it - but only just. Facing the real possibility of a night in the car I saw the lights of Dalwhinnie in the distance, coasted in and found the village's only filling station just half an hour before it was due to close. I filled the tank to the brim and could have hugged the attendant, had she not been on the other side of a three-foot wide counter and lacking the traditional image of Highland hospitality. I was almost pleased to pay the 95-point-something pence a litre for the total tankful of £52.53. Price: £16,200 Capacity: 1994cc Power: 158bhp 0-62mph: 8.8 seconds Maximum speed: 130mph Economy: 40.4 mpg extra urban, 31.4 mpg combined CO2 emissions: 214g/km Insurance: Group 13 Subaru figures. 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But believe me, it takes on an even more sinister appearance if you find yourself heading north as snow starts to fall, you seem to be the only car on the road and the fuel warning light on your Subaru Impreza glows a menacing warning at you. Yes, it was a silly situation to find myself in but, in my defence, it was partly the fault of the car. I'd picked it up a little while before with a quarter-full tank and as I wanted to get a few miles behind me before dusk I headed off at a rate of knots, thinking I'd fill up on the way. I knew of a BP station about 20 miles ahead so felt confident. As I passed it, the gauge had barely moved so I pressed on and even as I saw Blair Atholl off to my right, it had dipped only slightly so I kept the foot down. Heading into the gloom, I thought I should check the range on the computer and that was when my confidence began to falter. This non-turbo Impreza - like the rest of the range - doesn't come with a trip computer, which has become standard on almost every car in this price range and certainly for those in the performance bracket. So I had no idea how far I could go on what was in the tank or even check the average consumption. But I reckoned on the basis of the slow movement of the fuel needle so far, I should be able to get within shouting distance of Inverness about 70 miles ahead. How wrong I was. Less than ten minutes later, the fuel warning light came on to thumb its illuminated nose at my arrogance. To add insult, the needle decided at this point to perk up - or rather down - from its previously almost static position. I tried to visualise the remaining miles from previous journeys but could only recall an abandoned filling station which in the past would have provided the much-needed gallons. Heading into the darkness and the first flurry of snowflakes I adopted a "thrifty-fifty" style of driving which did nothing more than prolong the agony. The four-wheel drive transmission of the Impreza is undoubtedly first class and proved to be a real boon the following week when I woke to find foot-deep snow between me and the office. But it does soak up the juice and without the on-board computer I can't challenge the claimed consumption figure of around 31mpg, though it certainly didn't feel anything like it. More . . 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HEXUS.community discussion forums > HEXUS.channels > General discussion > HEXUS.automotive - Cars & Bikes Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? User Name Remember Me? Password Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search HEXUS.automotive - Cars & Bikes The place for petrolheads and ride pimpers to chill and discuss what’s chav, what’s hot and what’s ICE Search Forums Show Threads Show Posts Tag Search Advanced Search Find All Thanked Posts Go to Page... Page 1 of 2 1 2 > LinkBack Thread Tools 21-01-2009, 07:09 PM #1 (permalink) rob4001 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 323 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post rob4001's system rob4001's system CPU: Q6600 @ 3.2GHz Motherboard: Abit IP35 Pro RAM: 4GB Geil PC6400 Storage: 700 GB Graphics card(s): BFG 512 8800 GTS @725/1000/1977 PSU: Corsair 620W Case: Antec 900 Monitor(s): Dell 2407 Internet: 8meg (Entanet) Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? I was looking for a decent car with sub 15 insurance group the non-turbo subaru looks ok but high service costs (i think) I just moved deeps darkest mid wales 2 hours drive on twisties form any sizeable town. I currently own a horrible (but very reliable) honda civic 1.4. A 4 wheel drive not essential but always nice to have in rural location but I want a regular car not a gas monster. Any suggestions for other cars there is the legacy but spec B is too high insurance and less powerful ones look too slow. Fiesta ST and subaru impreza 2.0R sport are what I am thinking at the moment. Budget £6,000-7,000. 21-01-2009, 07:13 PM #2 (permalink) Zak33 HEXUS.timelord. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: On the Battle Field Posts: 26,335 Thanks: 1,078 Thanked 896 Times in 541 Posts Zak33's system Zak33's system CPU: QX 6700@2.9GHz Motherboard: Asus P5QL VM EPU RAM: 4 x 2 gig DDR2 800 Storage: Intel SSD, Hitachi 1Tb Graphics card(s): nVidia GTX275 PSU: Coolermaster 800w Case: Silverstone Fortress FT01 OS: Win7 Monitor(s): Iiyama ProLite E2201W Internet: Zen ADSL2+ Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? 4wd Subarus all use quite a bit of fuel sadly lots of traction means lots of resistance BETTER NEVER STOPS Originally Posted by Knoxville there's something about shouting "ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? IS THIS NOT WHY YOU ARE HERE!?" as you whirl a draft excluder about your head that just screams man points 21-01-2009, 07:16 PM #3 (permalink) Zak33 HEXUS.timelord. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: On the Battle Field Posts: 26,335 Thanks: 1,078 Thanked 896 Times in 541 Posts Zak33's system Zak33's system CPU: QX 6700@2.9GHz Motherboard: Asus P5QL VM EPU RAM: 4 x 2 gig DDR2 800 Storage: Intel SSD, Hitachi 1Tb Graphics card(s): nVidia GTX275 PSU: Coolermaster 800w Case: Silverstone Fortress FT01 OS: Win7 Monitor(s): Iiyama ProLite E2201W Internet: Zen ADSL2+ Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? whenever I've been to rural wales, I've often benefitted from long, tall suspension, more than low, sports stuff, because there's always a rough-arsed exhaust tearing, front spoiler-mangling pice of road waiting for me proper 4x4's are very popular, and lets face it, snow is more likely where you are now than in many places... but also heavy rain and floods. I'd love and hate to be in your position: a greatplace to live, with great roads and lanes.. and the potential for some car shagging conditions BETTER NEVER STOPS Originally Posted by Knoxville there's something about shouting "ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? IS THIS NOT WHY YOU ARE HERE!?" as you whirl a draft excluder about your head that just screams man points 21-01-2009, 07:21 PM #4 (permalink) kalniel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 16,016 Thanks: 352 Thanked 909 Times in 787 Posts kalniel's system kalniel's system CPU: Intel i7 950 Motherboard: Gigabyte X58A UD3R rev 2 RAM: 6gb DDR3 1600 Graphics card(s): AMD HD4870 PSU: XFX Pro 650W Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 OS: Win 7 Pro Monitor(s): LG L204WT Internet: O2 8mbps Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? 21-01-2009, 07:31 PM #5 (permalink) rob4001 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 323 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post rob4001's system rob4001's system CPU: Q6600 @ 3.2GHz Motherboard: Abit IP35 Pro RAM: 4GB Geil PC6400 Storage: 700 GB Graphics card(s): BFG 512 8800 GTS @725/1000/1977 PSU: Corsair 620W Case: Antec 900 Monitor(s): Dell 2407 Internet: 8meg (Entanet) Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? Originally Posted by kalniel Thanks for the suggestion but. That is one ugly car! Also a fiat so reliability issues. 21-01-2009, 07:35 PM #6 (permalink) rob4001 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 323 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post rob4001's system rob4001's system CPU: Q6600 @ 3.2GHz Motherboard: Abit IP35 Pro RAM: 4GB Geil PC6400 Storage: 700 GB Graphics card(s): BFG 512 8800 GTS @725/1000/1977 PSU: Corsair 620W Case: Antec 900 Monitor(s): Dell 2407 Internet: 8meg (Entanet) Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? Originally Posted by Zak33 whenever I've been to rural wales, I've often benefitted from long, tall suspension, more than low, sports stuff, because there's always a rough-arsed exhaust tearing, front spoiler-mangling pice of road waiting for me proper 4x4's are very popular, and lets face it, snow is more likely where you are now than in many places... but also heavy rain and floods. I'd love and hate to be in your position: a greatplace to live, with great roads and lanes.. and the potential for some car shagging conditions Yeah advantages no rush hour disadvantage having to drive 3 hours back liverpool (where I'm from) to go shopping! To be honest the roads are all major A and b roads so not too rough on the car nice drives through snowdonia too. Just need a car that's a bit better for the twisty roads. 21-01-2009, 08:34 PM #7 (permalink) chriswood_7 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gateshead Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts chriswood_7's system chriswood_7's system CPU: AMD X2 5200+ Motherboard: Asus M2NE SLi RAM: 3GB DDR2 6400 Storage: 1x 120GB + 1x 320GB Seagate IDE Graphics card(s): 512MB BFG 8800GT OC2 PSU: 680W Hiper PSU Case: Thermaltake Soprano w/ Window Monitor(s): 15" HPF50s Internet: 10Mbit Virgin Media Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? The Subaru will cost an arm and a leg to service, and for what you get the fuel economy is poor and insurance is high (I think the 2ltr sports are about 140BHP) Personally I think your better off seeking a Honda CRV or something similar. Decent handling on A and B roads, and a damn sight cheaper to run. In my opinion anyway. Hope this helps, 21-01-2009, 08:47 PM #8 (permalink) Fatboy40 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 546 Thanks: 20 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Fatboy40's system Fatboy40's system CPU: A64 X2 4200+ @ 2420 MHz Motherboard: Asus A8N-E RAM: 2GB Storage: 200GB SATA Graphics card(s): PNY 8800 GTS 320 - 648 ROP/1512 Shader/1053 Mem PSU: 400w Enermax OS: Windows 7 Pro x86 Monitor(s): 17" Acer Flat Screen Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? The Impreza will get poor MPG compared to your Civic, but like the Civic it's mega reliable if looked after. If you need a cheaper to run 4WD then maybe look at one of the 4WD Skoda Octavias, cheaper to run and still reliable I'm not fat and I'm not 40 Originally Posted by JPreston I'm pretty disappointed that in the 21st century so much human endeavour and industry is still devoted to ascertaining whose imaginary sky-fairy is best... 21-01-2009, 11:20 PM #9 (permalink) staffsMike finding nemo Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11,456 Thanks: 194 Thanked 794 Times in 741 Posts staffsMike's system staffsMike's system CPU: e6600 Motherboard: evga 680i RAM: geil ultra pc6400 Storage: WD 320gb Graphics card(s): leadtek 8800 GTS 640mb PSU: ocz gameXstream 700w Case: akasa eclipse Monitor(s): dell 2007wfp and Lg L194WT Internet: pipex homecall Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? I'd think about the octavia too, the impreza sports always seem a bit limp. The thing I love about 4WD is the confidence it gives you in the snow.. until you need to brake that is 22-01-2009, 08:09 AM #10 (permalink) Lowe Va Va Voom Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newcastle Under Lyme Posts: 5,768 Thanks: 169 Thanked 166 Times in 122 Posts Lowe's system Lowe's system CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 Motherboard: Abit Quad GT RAM: 4gb RAM, Corsair matched pairs Storage: 1x 1.5TB F1, 1x 500GB F1 Samsungs Graphics card(s): BFG GTX295 PSU: Corsair 520w modular Case: Coolermaster something or other OS: Win 7/Mac OSX Monitor(s): 22" Hyundai widescreen Internet: 20mb Virgin Media Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? Isn't the 2.0l non turbo Scoob about 114bhp? With AWD dragging it back as well that makes for a seriously sluggish motor. Unless you're going turbo, I wouldn't have an Impreza. 22-01-2009, 11:16 AM #11 (permalink) Howard Drop it like it's hot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Surrey, South East Posts: 11,738 Thanks: 14 Thanked 43 Times in 39 Posts Howard's system Howard's system CPU: Core2Duo E6420 2.13GHz Motherboard: Asus P5B RAM: 2x1gb OCZ DDR2 6400 Storage: 250GB & 500GB Seagate Graphics card(s): Inno3d iChill 7900GS PSU: Antec SmartPower 500W Case: Coolermaster Elite 330 Monitor(s): 2x AG Neovo F419 Internet: Virgin Media 20mbit Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? Originally Posted by Zak33 and the potential for some car shagging Sorry, I feel like quoting this out of context a bit. 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Originally Posted by Lowe Isn't the 2.0l non turbo Scoob about 114bhp? the R is about 160 afaik Originally Posted by Ephesians Do not be drunk with wine, which will ruin you, but be filled with the Spirit Vodka 22-01-2009, 12:02 PM #13 (permalink) Stringent Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 4,750 Thanks: 28 Thanked 116 Times in 86 Posts Stringent's system Stringent's system CPU: Intel i3 530 Motherboard: Intel DQ57TM RAM: 4GB Storage: 500GB Graphics card(s): NVIDIA Geforce 260GTX PSU: Corsair HX620 Case: Coolermaster Centurion OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Monitor(s): Dual Iiyama 24" Internet: Patchy Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? Not worth having a Scooby unless its at least the WRX IMO ... My Bloggy Blog Twittering Page 22-01-2009, 01:21 PM #14 (permalink) Vimeous VTECmeous Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,921 Thanks: 53 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts Vimeous's system Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? Anything on stilts (CRV, RAV4 etc) will drink heavily in petrol form and cost the earth to buy with a diseasal. As Zak suggests though them is ideal for mixed conditions with unpredicatable or v wet is common. I love the Octavia 4x4 suggestion. Did VW do a Golf MkIV estate with 4x4 too? Not particularily exciting but fit the surroundings well. If they exist how about an older non-sport A3 or A4? The sports pack would reduce the ground clearance too much for my liking. My current favourite though - if you can cope with the size - is an original A6 2.5TDi All-road EDIT: Impreza R (05-07) 157bhp/8.5s/31mpg/IG14 Sounds good to me - didn't know it existed *sheepishly admits* - fingers crossed more fun than most but never read/seen/ridden/driven one enough to know. 1 : Q9450 | 4Gb PC8500 DMX | ASUS P5E-WS Pro | HD2900XT | 2 x 750Gb (RAID1) | Adaptec ASR-2230SLP SCSI | DVDRW | Corsair 650W TX | CM RC-590 | 2x VP171s-2 | HP Ultrium 960 LTO3 | XP SP3 Pro 2 : X2 4200+ | 2Gb PC3200 | ASUS A8N-SLI Premium | 6600GT | SonicFury | 8x 250Gb (2x RAID10) | 3Ware 9650SE-8LPML | DVDRW | Seasonic 700W | CM Stacker 830 | 2x VP171s-2 | XP SP3 Pro 3 : Sm 3100+ | 1Gb PC3200 | ASUS K8N-E Deluxe | 9800 Pro | 4 x 250Gb Maxline III (RAID10) | DVDRW | CDRW | Tagan 530W Easycon | CM ATC-201B-BXT Black Widow | W7 Pro W : Dell Precision 690 | Intel X5355 | 4Gb FBDIMM | Quadro FX3450 | 2x 146Gb 15k SAS (RAID1) | DVDRW | DVD | 2x 2007FP | XP SP3 Pro BBC News 29/09/08 : "It's the ferrets and weasels on the stock exchange that are to blame," said one pensioner. Last edited by Vimeous; 22-01-2009 at 01:29 PM. 22-01-2009, 10:40 PM #15 (permalink) Fatboy40 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 546 Thanks: 20 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Fatboy40's system Fatboy40's system CPU: A64 X2 4200+ @ 2420 MHz Motherboard: Asus A8N-E RAM: 2GB Storage: 200GB SATA Graphics card(s): PNY 8800 GTS 320 - 648 ROP/1512 Shader/1053 Mem PSU: 400w Enermax OS: Windows 7 Pro x86 Monitor(s): 17" Acer Flat Screen Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? Originally Posted by Vimeous I love the Octavia 4x4 suggestion. Did VW do a Golf MkIV estate with 4x4 too? I'm fairly certain that they didn't ?, just the Golf V6 4Motion and the 4WD Bora ?... Been having a long think about what my next car will be, and two options were an Impreza estate and an Octavia estate. I've had a good root around a work colleagues Impreza Turbo 2000 estate and I was seriously dissapointed with the boot space. The Octavia estate on the other hand is spot on, and there's a good chance a 4WD one of these will be my next car. Like others have said a non turboed Impreza is a slow lump, there are betters cars for the same money. I'm not fat and I'm not 40 Originally Posted by JPreston I'm pretty disappointed that in the 21st century so much human endeavour and industry is still devoted to ascertaining whose imaginary sky-fairy is best... 25-01-2009, 04:07 PM #16 (permalink) Paul Boy Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunny Somerset Posts: 129 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Paul Boy's system Paul Boy's system CPU: Q6600 OS: Vista Re: Subaru impreza 2.0R sport any good? 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Depreciation Running costs When & where to buy What to buy How to haggle & win Scandal: cut & shut Scandal: clocking Car repair disputes Buy & sell disputes Car insurance valuation disputes Other Experts Used Van Expert Car Warranty Comparison - Warranty Expert Useful sites Free content on your site Subaru Impreza 1.5R Sports Wagon - Car Review Review Added: 20 Apr 2007 Last update: 24 Dec 2009 THE Imprezas, with the iconic WRX at their head, are an alluring family, but now comes a junior member with a few genes missing.Subaru says the new entry model 1.5R is aimed at those who want the all-wheel drive assurance of the Impreza and strong equipment levels but don't require high performance and don't want to spend a lot of money.Thus, for £12,510, you get not only the AWD but also a five-speed manual gearbox with low ratio dual-range transfer box; and then there are such items as climate control, all electric windows, front and side airbags, alloys, roof rails and a radio/cassette/CD player.But you also get a 1.5-litre all-aluminium boxer engine. Maximum power output is a mere 105bhp and that is achieved at 6,400 revs, while pull is also modest at 105lb/ft.Patience is required - standstill to 62mph takes 13.7 seconds - and the engine has to work hard to meet acceleration demands, with a consequent rise in decibels. At the same time, fuel returns aren't wonderful and CO2 emissions are higher than you might expect.But the family lines are all there, including mesh grilles and a little roof spoiler, so you have the image and with the car badged simply Impreza you can fool the neighboursActually, apart from the lack of firepower, the 1.5R is quite a reasonable car, especially at that price, and that's not surprising because of its foundations.The all-wheel drive features a 50:50 torque split front and rear in normal conditions - but sensors can vary this as required - and there's impressive grip and secure handling, helped by a quite low centre of gravity. Once it gets up to speed, the engine cruises quite smoothly.The suspension is of the independent strut type and features anti-roll bars front and rear, braking is via disc brakes and has four-channel ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, while steering feel is speed-related. A 10.4m turning circle makes the car easy to handle in tight situations.Seating is comfortable and there's reasonable roominess for passengers throughout the car. The front sports seats offer height variation, but there is height-only adjustment for the steering wheel, which is disappointing.The upholstery, repeated in the door panels, is smart enough and gives a visual lift which the rather dull dash can't, despite a metal-effect control panel. But switches and dials are easy to handle and at least the plastics look durable, necessary in a sports wagon.In that active-family context, cargo space is moderate with the back seats in place and the rear suspension intrudes rather, but fold the seats down and 1,266 litres is available.The 1.5R Impreza SW is an efficient and workmanlike family car, not with the buzz of its siblings perhaps, but well engineered and attractively priced, although running costs look a bit high.Subaru's very good warranty should provide peace of mind.FAST FACTSSubaru Impreza 1.5R Sports WagonPrice: £12,510Mechanical: 105bhp, 1,498cc, 4cyl petrol engine driving all four wheels via 5spd manual gearboxMax speed: 109mph0-62mph: 13.7 secsCombined mpg: 35.8Insurance group: 9CO2 emissions: 184g/kmBiK rating: 23%Warranty: 3yrs/ 60,000 miles, 3yrs paint, 12yrs anti-rust Words: John Scantlebury Keywords: subaru, impreza Rate this article: Login to rate this article... New search Can't find the answer you need? 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Andy Enright Takes A Look At The Latest 2.0R ModelTheres no doubt that a sort of cult has built up around the Subaru Impreza, buoyed up by the rally success, the long line of ever faster turbocharged cars and the awesome all-weather performance. The trouble is when many buyers are old enough to be able to afford the insurance on a racy WRX model, theyve developed families, bellies and a sensible Audi A4/BMW 3 Series outlook on life. Something had to be done and the 2.0 R models are tasked with doing it. This car has pragmatism writ large across it. Offering much of the visual kick of the 2.5-litre turbocharged Impreza WRX, the 2.0R is resolutely insurance friendly as well as being practical enough to convince sceptical spouses that it represents a viable alternative to a Ford Focus. Build {'rating_Build'}.gif'> Comfort {'rating_Comfort'}.gif'> Depreciation {'rating_Depreciation'}.gif'> Economy {'rating_Economy'}.gif'> Equipment {'rating_Equipment'}.gif'> Handling {'rating_Handling'}.gif'> Insurance {'rating_Insurance'}.gif'> Performance {'rating_Performance'}.gif'> Styling {'rating_Styling'}.gif'> Value {'rating_Value'}.gif'> Theres a choice of saloon and five-door sportswagon bodystyles and both, of course, heavily feature the improvements introduced into the latest generation Impreza line-up. The exterior is distinctive and although the single nostril front grille brings to mind some coke-ravaged Z-list celeb, it combines well with the hawk-eye headlights to give the Impreza a more aggressive personality than ever before. Subaru seems to have jumped onto the clear lensed tail lights bandwagon just as most other manufacturers have jumped off and they dont do a lot to lift the impression of overall quality. Despite its many facelifts and revisions, the Impreza never feels like a thoroughly modern car. The doors clang shut, the trim feels cheap and hard in almost every area and the seating position is far from ideal. "Offering much of the visual kick of the 2.5-litre turbocharged Impreza WRX, the 2.0R is resolutely insurance friendly"Most of the attention given to the latest Impreza line-up has focused on the rocketship 2.5-litre turbocharged models but in doing so, its easy to overlook quite what a well-rounded package the Impreza 2.0R represents. No amount of rally replica body styling or PR puff about heritage can detract from the fact that with 158bhp under the bonnet, the R is well shy of the 170bhp Fiat Stilo Arbath and the 197bhp Skoda Octavia vRS that sell for comparable money. Nevertheless, theres a depth of engineering and fluency to the Impreza that the others lack. Whilst in the case of the Skoda and Honda, youre buying a breathed upon shopping hatch, with the Subaru youre effectively buying a stripped down version of the Impreza WRX. Where the R really scores is in its ability to distil all the genius of the WRX into a far more affordable package, and actually improve on it in certain areas. As befits true driving enthusiasts, the engineers at Subaru have spent most effort fine tuning the Imprezas engine, suspension, bodyshell and steering. As with so many evolutionary models, the latest generation Impreza range emerges as a better car, although perhaps not quite so exciting as the original first generation model. It certainly feels a more mature proposition. Driven back to back with the other Impreza models, you could argue the 2.0-litre R to be possibly the pick of the range. Whilst its obviously a fair degree tardier than the Impreza WRX, the saving of nearly £5,000 more than makes up for this. Drive one hard and youll realise youve got 80% of the WRXs abilities in a far more affordable package. For those buyers looking for something a little different to the usual family saloon or hatchback, it certainly merits further investigation. Certainly the steering, which in the WRX feels a tad numb at low speed, has an additional willingness to it in the 2. 0R, aided in no small part by the narrower tyres. These tyres also help to give a beautiful predictability to the handling, especially as youll delight in driving the car at ten-tenths of its capabilities most of the time. Wringing the power from the characterful boxer engine is something youll grow accustomed to, as the 2.0R will hit sixty in a nippy 8. 5 seconds on the way to a top speed of 130mph. You certainly couldnt call it slow and yet it will return over 40mpg on a long motorway run. With power steering, air conditioning, CD player, remote central locking, twin front and side airbags, a hill holder clutch, spoiler kit and 15" alloy wheels, the 2.0 R certainly doesnt want for standard equipment. Factor in a Category One remote alarm and immobiliser, sports seats and four-channel anti-lock brakes, and the 2.0R looks good value for its £16,225. Whilst some may decry the Subaru Impreza 2.0R as the tamest of sheep in wolfs clothing, the modest power output doesnt detract from the fun on offer. The R feels purer than any of the turbocharged models and makes a delightfully fluent B-road car. Whats more, it wont break the bank in terms of initial purchase or in running costs. With Subaru consistently scoring highly in ownership surveys, the 2.0R could well be the sort of car that offers the best of both worlds. With a responsible, practical side it appeals to the head and with its fun-biased all-wheel drive chassis and sweet responses, it does the same for the heart.Facts At A Glance CAR: Subaru Impreza 2.0 R PRICE: £16,225-£16,725 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 13 CO2 EMISSIONS: 214g/km PERFORMANCE:Max Speed 130mph/ 0-60mph 8.5s ECONOMY:(urban) 22.6 / (extra urban) 40.4 / (combined) 32.4mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Drive and passenger airbags / ABS WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Height, 4465/1740/1440mm Send by Messenger Email this article Print More news and reviews from Subaru More motoring news Message Boards - Talk about it Latest Videos Latest Message Board Threads Got an opinion? Have your say! ADVERTISEMENT if(window.yzq_d==null)window.yzq_d=new Object(); window.yzq_d['r6I1QFf4eEM-']='&U=13oqa09l3%2fN%3dr6I1QFf4eEM-%2fC%3d200129053.202047095.203314499.200493719%2fD%3dLREC%2fB%3d201144963%2fV%3d1'; Search new and used cars var kk_num_offers=3; RECENT OFFERS FROM YAHOO! 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