Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Subaru Impreza has been completely redesigned. Roomier and more refined on the inside, the restyled Impreza is meant to appeal to a more mainstream audience. Sedan and hatchback body styles are again available, as are the turbocharged WRX and ultra-high-performance WRX STI.

• Missing some higher-end convenience features, behind-the-times transmissions, below-average fuel economy, sleepy styling except for extroverted STI.

User Reviews:

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  So Far So Good - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By J.R. - May 5 - 8:20 pm

  After this past winter my wife wanted all wheel drive but wanted a car not SUV or truck, factor in affordability and Subaru stands alone. This is our first Subaru and so far have been happy. We prefer the more grown up look of the 08 compared to the previous juvenile looking Imprezas. The interior is pretty roomy and comfortable and the exterior is generally pleasant even though it is mistaken for Toyota Corolla by people at first. The car has a nice ride and handles well, the back seat is roomy for a compact and the trunk isnt bad once you factor in the back seat folds down. The cloth seats have a nice look. Gas mileage has been in the 20s with 7500 miles driven.

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  Great Little Car - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By NigelPV2 - March 3 - 7:33 pm

  This is truly a great car. It is versatile, safe, reliable, and fun to drive. With 44.4 cu/ft of cargo space, 60/40 fold-flat seats, the car can handle anything I throw at it. With the cars AWD system and 6 standard air bags it offers a level of confidence on the road unlike any of the other cars I test drove. Lastly, Subaru has found a great balance between ride and handling. The car rides completely different then its predecessor with a subtle ride, yet still contains the prowess to be tossed into a turn. The car is not without its faults, though, as the hard plastic that completely covers the interior and tires seem to amplify the little road noise that find their way into the cabin.

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  New 2008 Wagon Impreza - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Trinibwoy - January 5 - 3:16 am

  I just absolutely love this car. I have had previous Imprezas in my family before but this one is truly unique. I like the body design of the wagon as well as the increased cargo space and the rear spoiler.

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  Surprisingly fun - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By bloovis - December 12 - 7:56 am

  This car replaced a beloved 2001 VW Golf GLS 1.8t. I was hoping to find something as fun and comfortable as the VW, but with AWD to get me up our steep Vermont hills in winter in the places where the VW failed to make progress. The Outback Sport has turned out to be much more entertaining than I expected. It doesnt have quite the zip of the VW turbo, but its plenty fast. The biggest surprise was the excellent steering and handling: quite an improvement over the somewhat squishy VW. The next biggest surprise was the fuel economy; Im getting 28 on average, and as high as 32 on some off-freeway road trips.

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  My 3rd Subaru - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By MK - November 29 - 4:16 am

  Subaru makes great cars. This is my third. After having owned 2 used Legacys, over the last 10 years, I decided to spring for a brand new Impreza. For a small car the larger than normal 170 HP really gives it some kick and the AWD and stability control make it do amazing things. Best car in its class. In fact it outclasses everything else which is why it is so under reviewed. It must just confuse auto reporters about how this car fits in with everything else.

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  Impreza WRX wagon - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Hasanairforce - November 26 - 9:43 pm

  I love the car so far! It has a lot of room and the ride is really smooth!

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  No real complaints - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By NJ Owner - November 23 - 5:16 am

  Owned since 03/08 and have 11k miles on it. MPG is good, averaging about 27 with high of 31.5 on highway trip. I should have gotten the 5M instead of the 4A. I just dont like the automatic transmission. The black paint seems to scratch very easily, especially from fingernails around the door handles. I wish the hatch area was a little bit bigger. It looks adequate empty, but fills up real quickly. Cant wait to drive it in the snow, thats why I bought it. I am hoping I can get away with the stock tires, but will use snow tires if need be. I am 6 foot 1, 185 lbs and find the drivers seat comfortable and roomy.

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  review - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Boris - November 14 - 8:23 pm

  Ive had it less than a month and i love it. pretty quick and decent handling. love the interior space and AWD is GREAT in the rain and snow. mpg is alright considering i drive pretty fast

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  3rd Subie - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By nsky - September 19 - 2:00 am

  Bought a used 2008 with high miles to replace an aging Mazda B truck. I also compared a few 2006-2007 models, but no WRXs in the same price range. The 06-07s were much more fun to drive- more connected to the road. The 08 is much quieter and smoother like a "grown-up" car as my wife put it ( she drives an Outback, which we LOVE) Im a sporty driver with a heavy foot, and the gas mileage is OK- about 23 for urban- suburban commuting, quite often in bumper to bumper. If you want a gas sipper, look elsewhere. If you want AWD security, yourre in the right place. 35 MPG is useless if you cant get out of the driveway.

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  Best Fuel Economic AWD on the Market - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Stephen - September 12 - 12:43 am

  I searched for the most fuel economic (freeway), AWD (for frequent dirt-roading/all weather) on the market with good interior loading capacity. This car blew the SX4 Crossover AWD (which I test drove) out of the water, especially in loading capacity, and was ~$10k cheaper than the Ford Escape Hybrid (which was great to drive but had about the same fuel economy as the Impreza 180hp). Ive already driven through fields with my Outback Sport in wet weather and it plowed through it like a champion - I cant wait for snow to come this season! This car has already been superior on road trips. Ive noticed the gear ratio used makes for a slight lack of power switching from 4th to 5th. @ ~50-55 mph