Front and side airbags are fitted to the Impreza, which is perhaps below expectations now for a car in this class. Remote central locking is standard, deadlocks and a Thatcham category one alarm. Sports Wagon is perhaps a little less desirable for thieves in any case.

Despite looking like an estate, the Impreza Sports Wagon is more of a hatchback. Minimum luggage capacity is on a par with the Ford Focus hatchback at 365 litres, while the space available can be expanded to 1266 litres with the rear seats folded.