Overview & Reviews

The 2.5 RS now has drive-by-wire electronic throttle control and a new four-speed automatic transmission. The dashboard center stack/console has been redesigned with improved cupholders and fancier metallic trim. The 2.5 RS wagon, which boasts the RS sedan's upgraded suspension tuning, alloy wheels and sport seats, has replaced last year's 2.5 TS wagon. The WRX picks up automatic climate control, redesigned alloy wheels and body-color ground effects. Smoke-tinted headlight lenses and revised exterior colors round out the changes.

• A stout 227 horsepower in the WRX, all-wheel-drive grip, a variety of sedans and wagons to choose from, fun to drive.

• Tight rear quarters, limited availability of side airbags.

User Reviews:

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  Awesome Car! - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Thomas - July 27 - 6:13 pm

  Great car! I had an 02 WRX before picking up the STi. What a difference. Everything about the car is amazing. A must have!

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  My 1st Subaru! - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By ebravol - July 3 - 10:00 am

  The 2005 Outback Sport Wagon (5-speed manual) is my first Subaru. What made me hesitant about the 2004 model was the placement of the front cup holders. The 2005 Outback Sport has the front cup holders the center console between the seats. Also, there are rear cup holders. The car is very responsive and has great power given the engine size. I am getting about 24 mpg. The rating for city is 23 mpg which is 1-2 miles better than the 2004. My 6-foot friend sat in the back seat and said the leg room was good. Also, there is lots of storage compartments.

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  Speed Limiter - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Black Vishnu STI - June 25 - 1:46 am

  Speed limiter is at 147? why? Evo is 157

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  Best price to value car out there - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Gwarior - May 30 - 2:13 pm

  Had the car for 2 months now and I must say that Im very impressed by most everything about the car. Handling is incredible, the car grips the road like no other (but I do get a greater sense of body roll than in every other car Ive owned). Its got a decent powerband for a 2.0L but the car doesnt really show it until youre pushing 3000 RPMs because the turbo takes awhile to spool up due to a cat just inches before the turbo. The car offers a fairly smooth ride despite a stiffer suspension that the average car. The seats hold you in as youre zipping around turns and console navigation is a breeze. I love the car. Ive owned quicker AWD turbos, but nothing as reliable or in the budget.

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  2005 Subaru WRX STi - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By AcidRat - May 21 - 10:00 am

  Excellent power range and handling. I have a neck injury that is somewhat aggravated if Im in the car for more than two hours. The car attracts more attention than I had counted on but the majority is positive. I used to drive 5- 10 mph over the speed limit, I now go at the limit or 5 mph under. The noise level is livable. Ergonomics are excellent. Im 63, 190# and I have no problem getting in or out of the car. There are several seating positions that I find comfortable. The back seat is big enough for two adults. The paint is very hard which makes it scratch easily, the trunk is spacious, gas mileage is about 20 mpg.

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  Best. Episode. Ever. - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By rallyfan - May 21 - 10:00 am

  If youre researching this vehicle, you dont need my opinion on it, right? Well, Ill give it to you anyway. 100% fun. Great seating position. The layout of the redesigned dashboard is great. All the trick gadgets are mostly on the drivers side so your passengers wont futz with much while youre trying to drive. This car has incredible power and wonderful driving dynamics. The shifting is crisp yet smooth and theres more torque than you know what to do with. Gas mileage isnt the best, but when youre having this much fun, who cares?!

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  4 months with an 05 STI - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Ed Campbell - March 28 - 10:00 am

  I traded an 03 Acura RSX Type S for this car, what a change! Where the RSX was an indiffenent performer in the upper gears, the STI gives each one its own personality. I have the short throw shifter, which is stiff and notchy compared to the RSX, but when you punch it in 3d or 4th, WOW! Surprisingly, I think the boxer engine is smoother than the Acuras, so much so that I enjoy holding it in the mid to upper rev range - and what a great sound it makes! The ride is stiff, almost overly so, but theres more noise insulation than in the RSX, so its actually quieter. Fortunately the roads around Tucson are mostly asphalt. The cornering is phenomenal, I

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  An Excellent Value - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By ScoobieDoobie - March 6 - 6:40 pm

  I have ~5000 miles on Scoobie and it is a fine car so far. My wife wanted a wagon and I wanted a Mustang GT - a good compromise? I think so. Decent performance but this car is rough around the edges - the ride is firm, mechanical clatter and road noise are always present. Scoobies economy car roots show through at times.

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  Great all around car - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By pun - February 27 - 12:26 am

  I live in New England and this car does it all. Bought it brand new with zero miles and now has almost 100k and still going strong. No major troubles. Just your BASIC oil change and filter. 300 hp, how can I complain? Gas mileage is good also for a vehicle with 300 hp. You dont buy the car for the gas mileage it gets, but thats just me. Things that are bad with this car are to be expected. Its a sub 35k car brand new. For the price, it cant be beat in terms of performance, reliability, comfort, and space as a package. You cant expect this car to be your high end 90k price tag amg Mercedes. Its a Subaru...

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  Great Car - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By taniame - February 13 - 3:50 am

  Ive had my 05 Impreza RS Wagon for a week. So far so good. Great car, built in Japan with great quality contro. Fun to drive, very reliable. 165hp is not fast enough for an AWD, but it is good for daily commute I guess.