Subaru Impreza Estate (00-05) - Review

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The Impreza estate offers much the same abilities as the saloon with the added advantage of improved carrying capacity. It lacks much of the visual aggression of the four-door model, but offers an excellent blend of affordability, performance and practicality. There are no STi or other high performance versions of the estate, although the WRX should prove powerful enough for most.
3 out of 5

Comfort

Seats are comfortable and supportive but rear legroom is a bit limited with the front seats set well back. The look and feel of the interior plastics is disappointing compared to European manufacturers. Boxer engine note and tyre and wind noise combine to make it fairly noisy too.

4 out of 5

Practicality

A more practical shape than its saloon counterpart. This isn't the biggest of load carriers, but with the seats down you can get a fair bit in. There's also a roof bar arrangement to aid load carrying. Makes a great tow car choice.

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How does the boot space compare?

390 litres
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Subaru Impreza Estate (00-05)
356 litres
4 out of 5

Behind the wheel

Involving to drive, with excellent traction and great grip. Well weighted steering and the boxer engines are very responsive. A very confidence inspiring car to drive, even in the slipperiest of conditions.