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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The Definition of "Bang for the Buck" - 2005 Subaru Impreza
By RoadRunner Meep Meep - February 1 - 5:03 pmLeased an 05 WRX in November, and have 6K miles on it. I looked at lots of different cars in the segment, RSX-S(Acura heritage and interior, 6-speed, but stubby exterior, no AWD) Lancer (terrible standard features, and just plain ugly) Mazda 6 (slow, no AWD) and SRT-4 (dude, ita a NEON!), and there was no comparison with the amazing WRX. Explosive acceleration, killer styling, awesome winter handling, and the most fun you can have under $30K. This was the only car that had it all, and is the most fun car I have ever driven. Do yourself a favor, and test drive this car, It will benchmark all the other cars youre looking at. Now, if only they had a better transmission for this rocket..
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Way to go Subaru, I love the STi - 2005 Subaru Impreza
By billuy - January 8 - 10:00 amnothing wrong with it, this car is truley amazing
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true - 2005 Subaru Impreza
By rarevos - December 16 - 4:43 amThin sheetmetal, thin paint, notchy shifter, easily customized, fantastic performance, great utility. No other car comes close at this price; nice interior for class. Great seats. Wish the wagon had a sunroof.
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Faster than the law allows - 2005 Subaru Impreza
By A. D. Goordman - December 14 - 7:00 amThis vehicle should come with a bio-degradable operators licence. Although I have received only one speeding citation, it is because of a good radar-detctor and exceptional good fortune. The performance is breath-taking: in addition to unbelievable acceleration and braking, it corners as if it is on rails. It looks like economy sedan on steroids and if it has a single drawback it is the driver comfort that it lacks. The fuel economy is limited by the weight of ones right foot, but that means it is fair-to-poor milage for my driving style. The STis greatest asset is "Fun" which it has in abundance. It is addictive, so enjoy the abuse if you purchase one.
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Winter Driving in Wyoming - 2005 Subaru Impreza
By kneyda - November 24 - 4:00 pmJust bought this car yesterday. Lots of fun to drive. It went easily up to 7800 ft, wouldnt spin out on ice, and did a 3 point turn in a snow bank. That was the test drive. Today we had 60 mph winds so went out to test it on the highway with high winds and blowing snow. Trackor-trailers were stopped but not the car. In fact, we took it out to the mountains and went off roading in the snow again just for fun!
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Love this Car! - 2005 Subaru Impreza
By Jo - November 4 - 2:43 amThis car has been wonderful for me! Since the date of purchase I have not had any mechanical or other problems at all. I love driving it around, the car always gets a few looks. This car is not WRX but it still has a lot of punch to it, its very fun to drive. The only downside is that the mileage is not the greatest, however keep in mind that you are getting excellent AWD performance at all times. On a 60 litre tank of gas, i average about 600km per tank.
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Lots-a-fun - 2005 Subaru Impreza
By lvnwntr - October 16 - 8:20 amThis is my 7th Subaru. All except the 98 RS coupe got to 200k miles. VERY tossable. Now we have 30k on it and only a few mods. Silencer removal, Prodrive 17s with M3s, K&N, front and rear braces. Future mods on order include braided lines, Hawk HPS pads, front & rear skid-plates from Primitive Racing, and full synthetic Redline conversion. Went playing in 12" of unplowed wet snow for 1.5 hours. Took 4 hrs to get the snow off it. Worth the work! Buy it -Have fun.
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Another Quality Redsign! - 2005 Subaru Impreza
By punchycool - September 10 - 7:10 amI have the 05 Impreza 2.5RS Sport Wagon with auto trans. This is the 2.5L non-turbo motor in case you were wondering. It fits my lifestyle perfectly and has room for two quality carseats in the back seat. The redesigned interior is very impressive; trust me, it takes a lot to impress me and Subaru has done a great job changing it up to modernize things. I really dig the new look of the black interior. Good layout for controls, good cupholders. Quiet engine and low slung hood line are perfect for all drivers. I love the height adjustment of the front seats, a very thoughtful touch for 54" wife. And if I may say so, Subarus willingness to make me a great deal on this model, made me jump!
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Charles Atlas - 2005 Subaru Impreza
By The Rush - August 3 - 12:00 amThis is the Charles Atlas of Automobiles There are few automobiles that can outperform this small car. And I have as yet to find one. Everyone should try this one before they spend more money for a name.
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Swiss Army Knife on 4 wheels - 2005 Subaru Impreza
By Aurora - July 30 - 6:53 pmIve owned it for more than two years and Ive got about 42,000 miles on it. I STILL look forward to my commute! I also end up volunteering to drive my friends everywhere. I really cant think of a better car to have purchased. Its done everything from weekend joyrides to moving an impossible loads. The performance and handling have gotten me out of trouble on the road that I might not have otherwise avoided. Reliability has been spotless other than a few glitches with the lock/unlock beeper. Slipping the clutch at 3000RPM produces little lag. Keep the RPMs above 4000 on a twisty road, and you discover the genuine gran-tourismo character of this car.
