Overview

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.