Subaru’s overall score was aided by the excellent evaluations given to the new 2010 Subaru Legacy and 2010 Subaru Outback, even though the non-profit testing organization no longer recommends the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX. Honda and Acura models are altogether the most reliable vehicles, CR says, but its most recent models, including the new Honda Insight, were disappointing in the areas of emergency handling and backseat space.
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March 6, 2010
We may get a watered-down version of the global performance hatch to meet our lower price points, or Ford may bite the bullet and offer a $30,000+ Focus. But to compete with the likes of the Mazdaspeed3, Volkswagen GTI, and Subaru WRX, it’ll need to find a sweet spot of performance (over 250 horsepower), price (likely well under $30,000) and features. That’s a tough mix to match, but at this point, anything is possible–there are even reports that the next RS will be an all-wheel-drive hybrid.
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March 6, 2010
If that is the case, the wait will be worth it. Road & Track reports that Subaru is considering the new Impreza platform for a hybrid vehicle, it seems to me they would have to offer a hybrid WRX. The gas mileage for the standard Impreza isn’t exactly impressive, and only an automatic-equipped Legacy even breaks 30 mpg (31 to be exact). A standard 2010 WRX has a 265 horsepower flat-four Boxer engine – imagine adding a 50 horsepower electric motor to the all-wheel drive system?
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March 6, 2010
The introduction of the third-generation Impreza, introduced in 2008, signalled Subaru’s intention to apply a more mainstream approach to its business practices. Pre-rework, most of the company’s offerings were, to be polite, a little left of centre. Long admired for its all-wheel-drive ability, Subaru’s quirky nature turned off many potential punters — it was, for want of a better description, a Japanese Saab. Nothing wrong with that except it put a crimp on Subaru’s true potential. The 2010 Impreza WRX is a fine example of what happens when sound engineering meets attractive packaging.
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March 6, 2010
Their left hand drive Subaru WRX STI has been converted to tarmac specification for the event and after a successful tarmac test day a fortnight ago, they are confident of a good showing in the rally.
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March 6, 2010
In the P-WRC, there will be a clash of champions as former double P-WRC champion Toshi Arai (Subaru Impreza WRX STi) takes on reigning P-WRC Champion Armindo Araujo (Mitsubisi Lancer Evolution X).
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March 6, 2010
CHERRY HILL, New Jersey – Subaru has priced the new 2010 Impreza WRX Limited at $28,495 for the four-door and $28,995 for the five-door.
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The world-class automotive engineering giant, Cosworth has collaborated with Subaru to build the highly anticipated Cosworth-Subaru WRX STI, scheduled to be revealed at Geneva Motor Show this year. The legendary English engine tuner, founded in 1958, has had a reputable stint in the Formula One arena, and is planning to rejoin the F1 grid as an engine manufacturer. Cosworth has joined hands with the Japanese stalwart Subaru in a special one-off project to create a staggering result.
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March 6, 2010
“However, we no longer recommend the Subaru Impreza WRX because our subscribers reported a relatively high number of problems, including transmission troubles, in our latest survey. Last year we recommended every Subaru model.”
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March 6, 2010
Simon Gillett was fourth in his Subaru Impreza WRX, ahead of West Australian Ben Searcy in a Mitsubishi. For Searcy, who normally sits on the other side of the car reading the pacenotes, it was a tremendous drive.
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