Overview & Reviews
For 2006, the Subaru Impreza benefits from a styling refresh, new trim levels and minor mechanical updates. On the outside, there's a new three-section grille and swoopier headlights, subtly restyled fenders for the sedan and new taillight clusters. New trims include a less expensive WRX TR sedan and an upscale WRX Limited sedan and wagon. The 2.5 RS trim level becomes the 2.5 i. Mechanically, the WRX's engine goes from 2.0 liters to 2.5 liters of displacement and now makes 230 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque. Other Imprezas get a horsepower boost from last year's 165 hp to 173. The WRX line also gets aluminum front suspension links, standard 17-inch wheels, upgraded brakes with red four-piston calipers up front, and a quicker steering ratio.
- A stout 230 horsepower in the WRX, standard all-wheel drive, a variety of sedans and wagons to choose from, excellent handling, tight construction.
- Tight rear quarters, slow downshifts from automatic transmission.
User Reviews:
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Best Bang for the Buck - 2006 Subaru Impreza
By Mikey Mike - October 19 - 11:10 amI have only owned the car for 1 week as of today and I am very impressed. I am trading down from an Audi TT roadster 225hp (lease). I dont even consider it trading down, since the Subaru out performs my Audi (seriously). I purchased the car as a 2006 left over so I got a great deal on it ($21,000). If you are looking to buy a sports car with the functionality of a wagon look no further. 0-60mph in the low to mid 5 second range in for under $25k...enough said. I am so happy with this car.
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First new car - 2006 Subaru Impreza
By Ashley S. - September 9 - 11:03 amFun to drive. Looks great. Nice fit and finish. Many features standard. Add a spoiler and mud guards and the car is ready to go. Waiting for snow to test out the AWD.
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Great Car For 22K - 2006 Subaru Impreza
By Julian - August 7 - 10:10 amThis car is fast, very reliable, very tunable though fast from the factory. Getting it over 300 hp is very simple. It drives perfect in whatever terrain you put it in. For the money I dont feel any car comes close, Cobalt SS or Evo ($30G is too much). Running 13.86 stock into the low 13s now. Great car for the money, they will be coming out with a new model in two years but with the 2.5 motor, great seats, and endless possibilities with the aftermarket, this car is a go.
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Subaru 2.5i - great car - 2006 Subaru Impreza
By Al - August 2 - 9:10 amThis car is a lot of fun to drive, very responsive, great handling. It is built like a tank, no funny noises anywhere so far (Ive had the car for 4 months). Suspension is awesome, you can pass a speed hump at 30 mph and you wont feel it. Great brakes, had no problem stopping on wet roads. I am waiting for winter to see how the AWD behaves. Overall is the best car I could find, a lot of value for the price.
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Fun and Great! - 2006 Subaru Impreza
By Jeremiah - May 10 - 10:46 pmThis car is amazing in some things and ok in others.Starting out with amazing things: great, AWD handles EXCELLENT in rain/snow/mud, great exterior style, drives very smoothly and takes corners very well, 26 MPG. Some of the things I dont like: jerky @ very low speeds in 1st/2nd gear not so much 2nd, inconsistent low fuel light and one rattle Ive noticed under the steering wheel. This car has good pick up speed. The interior is pretty nice, but the seats could be a little more comfortable. Carpet in the car seems a little cheap, hard to get pine needles, dirt etc out of it.This was fixed by buying rubber floor mats I cut to customize fit. Overall a great buy, money well spent VERY safe and a blast.
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Subaru WRX STi - 2006 Subaru Impreza
By WRX OWNER - April 20 - 6:43 pmI bought the WRX STi a few weeks ago and I can tell you that this car certainly lives up to its name. I have had absolutely no problems with it. I live in the mountains of southern California where there are a lot of windy and hilly roads, which make this car all the more fun to have. It never has a problem climbing any hill. It accelerates from 0-60 in about 5 seconds and the handling ability is unbelievable. The hood scoop and spoiler never rattle around as I had read in some reviews, and also the turbo lag isnt that bad; in fact the low end torque on the STi is better than my dads Porsche 911 Turbo which has 355hp. The 6 disc in-dash CD changer is of excellent quality.
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Fun and Practical - 2006 Subaru Impreza
By Steve - December 8 - 9:53 pmI looked at a lot of cars before buying this. I got a great deal at $17,750. $1000 instant rebate for end of year, and another $250 below dealer invoice - negotiated for one of the last 06s. Plenty of power, handles great, AWD is great in snow and on bumpy roads. I always look forward to driving it. Unless you do serious 4 wheeling or tow a boat, an SUV is not only a waste of gas, but MUCH, MUCH less fun to drive. Im so glad to have a car that will do anything I need it to, plus its a blast to drive. If you dont need AWD the Mazda 5 and Matrix are comparable, but for AWD nothing compare to a Subie at the price point. It drives like a $40,000 Audi or BMW, but is MORE reliable.
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Incredible Car! - 2006 Subaru Impreza
By Charlie - September 2 - 8:26 amI have only had the car for about 1500 miles, but already I am absolutely in love. The car handles incredibly well and accelerates like, like well its got 300hp! Big brakes, driving it is similar to flying a F-16 with license plates. I am now 100% sure that I will always own a Subaru, great build quality, AWD, reliability, this is the car company that is truly a diamond in the rough. Nothing holds a candle to this car company. I would recommend a test drive of at least the WRX, just to get a taste of what comes when you decide that the extra $9000 is worth it.
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What mean gas mileage?? - 2006 Subaru Impreza
By BAIC AW STI - August 20 - 8:23 amThis car is everything that I expected and much more. Sure this car is nearly 2x the HP of any previous car Ive owned, also the first AWD vehicle. But it drives just like I wanted my dream car to be, after many years its finally mine! I was and still remained so thrilled to get and own it. Acceleration, cornering, braking - all top notch for just over $30K.
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2006 Impreza - 2006 Subaru Impreza
By Donna - July 18 - 9:56 pmThis is a hot little car. The get up and go is fabulous. The ride is smooth and easy. The controls are very ergonomically situated.
