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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  how it is - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Johny Tran - August 25 - 10:00 am

  i like this vihice because its fast reliable and can get you a few more minutes of sleep! im planning t tune this car up because im participating in a rally event and hopefully ill get first but everyone at work is talking about how greata sti is and how fast they are, i also like subaru.other models i have owned in my previos years are a honda civic si, evo 4 and a integra gsr. but the sti takes the cake and im like ity the best out of all my cars.

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  Blown away - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Sport driver - August 19 - 10:00 am

  Subaru has just lowered the price of the 2005 Impreza RS from last year. They also just came up with a lease price thats hard to beat. So, I leased my first car ever. With its All Wheel Drive, (AWD) 2.5 165 hp motor, I find it the most fun and safe car I have ever owned. I always knew they were great cars, but I am blown away at the handling of this new and improved 2005 RS from Subaru! Kudos to Subaru.

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  The best street legal rally car - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Zach - August 6 - 7:33 am

  I had a 2003 WRX and everything I wanted to improve on the STi did. The power is NOW and never quits. Run some race gas mixed with 91 and hold on. Take it on a mountian road and enjoy the slight oversteer. Ive talk two different people into buying one and theyre as happy as I am.

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  Love the OBS SE - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By losthat - July 28 - 3:53 pm

  Bought this as a safe car for my 16 year old daughter..and to travel with my dog..guess what....I prefer it over my Infiniti QX4! Handles well, easy to glide into small parking spaces, and is fun to drive. Snow is not a problem! The SE package gives you so much extra for so little. I love drving it. Otherwise what a great wagon for the money. Try it, youll like it...thats if you can find one.

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  Post 1,000 mile impression - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By just Mike - July 2 - 10:00 am

  4 cylinders and a turbo... It is absolutely incredible what Subaru has accomplished with this car. "Slotcar" type handling and tons of power. Acceleration, lane changes, passing, and stopping are effortless; you just "think it"... and it happens. Most fun I’ve had in a car in a long time. I almost get a "predatory twinge" while driving this car.

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  What a fun ride - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Richard D Black - May 29 - 5:56 am

  When I finally decided to buy my first new car, I knew there was only one choice; a Subaru. I was debating an Outback 2.5i, but didnt want that high of a payment each month, so I went with the reliable Impreza Wagon. I cannot complain. This thing rides like a top. It was a great improvement over my last car and I play to drive this for hundreds of thousands of miles, as most Subarus will run forever. I really wish that the factory accessories didnt cost so much.

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  Super commuter car! - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Rob - April 8 - 8:23 pm

  We compared this 2005 Impreza RS2.5 to the Civic SE and couldnt believe the difference. MUCH better handling, power, and performance. This is my commuter car and it is perfect for just that. Quiet interior, superb handling; a lot of fun to drive. Build quality is solid with a great looking interior. How can this car and the Civic be in the same price category?

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  Oh So fun! - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By STIHUNY - April 8 - 10:00 am

  I love my STI. The best performance for your money!

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  05 Subie STi - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Tony05STi - March 26 - 6:10 pm

  It is an incredible car with awesome performanance. It has an acceptable ride for road trips, unless that trip has some fun roads to utilize the cars ability and make the trip really enjoyable. Being a 4 door sedan with a usuable trunk make it easy to live with as an everyday vehicle. The only negative experience Ive had with it so far, is it drew too much attention in a GM town and some clown there thought it would look better with a smiley face on the hood and keyed it. Anyone who is looking for a truly great automobile should consider the STi.

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  Simply Awesome - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By narenji - March 19 - 3:16 am

  I bought this to replace my Stage 2 Wrx Wagon. It simply amazed me how much more power the Sti has (my wagon was supposed to be around 270hp). The car has great dynamics- accel, braking, handling, and they all seem to go together. The exterior is aggressive, and the wing is obnoxious. I wish the car came with a front mount intercooler and that way you wouldnt have the massive hood scoop either. I prefer a more sleeper look, but the car stays true to its rally heritage with the scoop and the rear wing. Many upgrades are available, but the car is stupid fast already. Sometimes I sit in the car and think, "wow, I actually have an STi." Thats a great feeling