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The 2011 Subaru Impreza is one of the most versatile vehicles in the Japanese brand's lineup, available in both compact sedan and five-door hatchback editions. The 2.5i Premium version of the Impreza represents the highest trim level available on the car before making the leap to the crossover-themed Impreza Outback Sport model. As such, it mixes an affordable MSRP ($18,495) with a high value list of features.

 

The 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium sedan offers comfortable interior room for as many as five passengers. The hatchback also seats five, and adds in a 19-cubic foot cargo area that can be expanded to 44.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded forward. This additional practicality makes the Impreza an attractive choice for families looking for the hauling capacity of a larger SUV without the associated dip in fuel economy.

 

Inside, the 2.5i Premium trim upgrades several of the entry Impreza's features. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter help to dress things up, and the 2.5i Premium offers the option of heated front seats through the available All-Weather Package. The package also includes heated side mirrors and a windshield wiper de-icer. A six-speaker stereo system with iPod and Bluetooth integration is included, and buyers can choose available XM/SIRIUS Satellite Radio. The Power Moonroof Value Package rounds out the list of the most appealing options for the Premium model, adding not just the open roof, but also foglights and the contents of the All-Weather Package, as well as the option of a TomTom portable navigation system.

 

The Impreza 2.5i Premium's exterior styling is marked by body-colored side mirrors and door handles, as well as a rear spoiler and LED taillamps for the hatchback. Sporty body-side moldings are also available. Mechanically, all Imprezas feature a horizontally opposed BOXER^® engine that delivers 170 hp and 170 lb/ft of torque from its four cylinders. Fuel mileage for the Impreza sedan and wagon is EPA-estimated as 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway with the standard five-speed manual transmission. A four-speed automatic is available as an option.

 

The Impreza's strong fuel economy is even more impressive given the fact that it comes with Subaru's trademark Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. This drivetrain helps the Impreza 2.5i Premium maintain the utmost traction in even the worst road conditions. In addition to all-wheel drive, the Impreza 2.5i Premium comes with Vehicle Dynamics Control and a Traction Control System, as well as antilock brakes with Brake Assist. Should an accident occur, occupants are well protected by six airbags and a strong, reinforced body structure. Together, these safety features and systems earned the Impreza a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

 

Flexible, versatile and highly capable, the 2011 Subaru Impreza delivers, at no extra charge.