Subaru WRX STi safety has not been tested by the experts at Euro NCAP but we expect that the model will receive at least a four star rating. The previous generation achieved this result so four stars should not pose too much of a problem for this new model.

Ten airbags, seat belt indicator, ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist system, hill start assist, ISOFIX anchors, engine immobiliser and a tracking system are all included in the safety kit list.

Larger in size than the previous version, the saloon has reasonably impressive 420 litres of load space.

There is a downside, however: the rear seats in the Impreza hatch could fold down whereas the seats in the rear of the saloon are fixed so 420 litres is all you’re going to get. If you need more room then you’ll have to think again.