Subaru Impreza Sports Wagon (2005 - 2008) review
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PROS
Great handling, turbo performance
CONS
Interior seems old and unsophisticated
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At a glance
- New price: £12,362 - £22,302
- Used price: £180 - £10,595 Explore used prices
- Fuel economy: 27 - 35 mpg
- Road tax cost: £260 - £555
- Insurance group: 16 - 38 How much is it to insure?
Subaru Impreza Sports Wagon rivals
Perhaps unfairly viewed as the poor relation to the Impreza saloon, the Sports Wagon estate isn't quite as glamorous as the rally-inspired STi. However, it still represents good value, particularly with the WRX, and the non-turbo 2.0R models. New for the 2007 model year is an entry-level 1.5-litre model that aims to offer Subaru's rally heritage and all-wheel drive traction for a few hundred pounds more than the cheapest five-door Ford Focus.
Although all versions are good to drive and are well equipped, despite regular revisions and refreshes the Impreza is feeling its age on the inside, with an abundance of hard plastics and old-fashioned angular designs.
