Subaru Impreza Saloon (05-08) - Review Review by Dan Harrison on 11 October 2005 Last Updated: 05 July 2007 This new Impreza sticks to what the model's been doing since 1993: bringing power to the people. You get supercar thrills for high street prices; few cars can match the bangs-per-buck. And bangs in the new model are bigger than ever: all engines have a power increase, 0-60mph times have come down and there's sharper acceleration on the top STi. But the most obvious changes are visual: a new front and rear end treatment gives Impreza a more distinctive look and there are high intensity headlamps and 3-D rear lights. The Spec D version tones down the visual aggression slightly while still delivering the maximum Impreza driving experience. The Richard Burns commemorative special edition RB320 boasts extra equipment, the full Prodrive Performance engine upgrades and a rock-hard suspension set-up that rattles fillings as well as supercar drivers. 3.5 out of 5 Other Subaru reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3 out of 5 Comfort The downside to all that performance is that it's not particularly comfortable, especially for passengers. There's a lot of engine and road noise and it can be loud at speed (obviously so in WRX and STi models). The front passenger has adequate space, but adults in the back will find it tight: leg and headroom are seriously limited and not comfortable for adults on longer trips. However, the suspension isn't as rough as you may expect. It soaks up most lumps and bumps without crashiness and only becomes noticeable on very bad roads. View full gallery 4 out of 5 Practicality Impreza's big advantage over its two-door coupe rivals: mad enough for the track, but civilised enough for the family. There's a big boot, cubby holes and cupholders inside and enough room for the weekly shop or a modest trip to IKEA. Get a Subaru Impreza Saloon valuation View full gallery How does the boot space compare? Subaru Impreza Saloon (05-08) 356 litres Volkswagen Golf GTI (05-08) 350 litres Honda Civic Type-R (01-05) 315 litres 3.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel All cars have a highly adjustable driving position and a good view of the road ahead; although rear visibility can be a bit restricted. Interior has the look of a real sports car, with bucket seats for all models (leather on WRX and blue suede on STi) and a Momo steering wheel on top models. The dashboard is simple, but easy to use with large buttons and switches. Base models get rubber pedals, while WRX and STi have aluminium ones. View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Subaru Impreza cars for sale We have 17 models like this for sale. Find Subaru Impreza cars for sale Previous: Driving & Performance Next: Costs