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 OBPWRX05 - November 24 - 5:56 pm

  Got it as a Christmas present...Driving this car is so much car... Probably the one car thats completely performance packed... Turbo engine, AWD, sport suspension... Everytime there is a reason for me to go out, i get excited just to drive the car.. absolutely fun car...

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  Truck replacement - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Bryan1280 - October 25 - 7:50 am

  I was looking for a car to replace my truck so I got the Subaru and a utility trailer. The Subaru with AWD is much better than my truck in 4WD in the snow. The Subaru gets 24-27MPH the truck got 17-18. They are equal speed. I can tow up to 1500 pounds including the weight of the trailer which is all that I need for house hold chores and toy (ATV/Dirtbike) hauling. The mechanics of this car are solid. I am not easy on it and nothing has failed me. I even went 80,000 before replacing the brakes and 50,000 before the tires. This car handles so well in the snow that it is not even fun.

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  The Affordable Supercar - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By RallyX - October 20 - 1:43 pm

  I have owned this car for 3 years now, and I can honestly say there is no other car in the 30k-45k price range I would rather have. Being in the drivers seat is pure bliss, and the road will bow to your every whim. The turbo engine keeps driving exhilarating, and requires some skill to unleash fully. Interior is spartan but sufficient. Exterior screams "fear me". Fuel economy has been around 22 mpg mixed, which is excellent for such a ferocious car. Have not had a single mechanical issue yet. Take warning: 1. The ride is brutal 2. Car thieves will try to jack your car (3 attempts on my car already!)

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  2005 STIBABY - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Gouy - October 12 - 2:00 am

  Is the most fun car Ive ever owned. I tread my 03 350Z Track and 04 BMW M3 in for this car.

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  WRX Sti Is a Serious Performer - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By George Pulido - October 12 - 2:00 am

  Over the years I have owned and driven a few cars. The WRX STi rates the highest in its class. The power in this car comes on smoothly and the handling and brakes are superb. The exterior styling is subtle yet agressive enough to give it a race car look. The interior feels and looks like a true sports vehicle. The seats are confortable and the controls are well laid out for proper reading and operation. Before purchasing my STi, I researched it for a year and compared it to the EVO, RX-8 and Nissan 350Z. All these cars were truly amazing in their own right but the STi just seemed to have better quality finish and construction with higher grade interior materials. This is a fun car.

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  Silver AWD, nothing like IT - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By IXUSracing - October 1 - 10:16 pm

  This is my first AWD vehicle & let me say I am a beliver now. I got my the beginning of January in the New England area (GO PATS),so I had the dealer throw on some Snows(Hancook). Well Snow is no longer a threat 2 me. W/ my AWD & SNOW a hill that would have given my FWD Maxima & my RWD 240 headache(RWD espec) didnt even cause any concern 4 my subi.The Grip from the 300hp/torq is very similiar to riding my bike when u stomp on the gas.Only thing left suspension/LuxuryI considered the Lancer EVO, EVO MS, and the R32. All have dif aspects, but if u want performance/quality then u go w/ Subi.The Mitsu has a great warranty, but the comp is in finance trouble & the motor is near its limits.

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  05 STi review - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By BigBSTI - September 26 - 7:26 pm

  This car is awesome! I have a commuter car but I always want to drive my STi. It is so hard to keep the miles down because you will always want to drive it. Ive taken it to autocross and drag events and out performed all new cars around the 30k price range. I dont consider myself an awesome driver but behind the wheel of this car you sure feel like it!

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  Amazing car!! - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By ScoobyRex - September 5 - 11:16 pm

  I bought my 05 with 15000 miles on it. Great performance car, with minor (about $1500) engine upgrades its at est 285hp/285 tq and runs with most cars on the road!! And I can still haul my daughter and a trunk full of groceries without a problem. I get 22-28 mpg AFTER being tuned to almost 300 hp. I have driven on horrendous winter roads with it (and Blizzaks) and it is amazing--more controlled and sure-footed than the 4wd Explorer I owned in the past. My only regret is not buying one as soon as they hit the US shores in 2002!

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  Great Car - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Great Car - July 18 - 9:16 am

  Excellent performance, best bang for your buck...

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  Just awesome - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Zack - July 16 - 9:00 pm

  Upgraded from a standard WRX and its a totally different ball park. Not for the faint of heart. Fun, practical, daily driver.