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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  New Impreza outback sport - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By jeremy - February 5 - 7:36 pm

  We have now owned this car for about a month, and have had time to fully evaluate the car aside from the maintenance. All in all, we are very satisfied with the vehicle and get about 23.5 miles to the gallon with 80% city driving. Highly recommend this vehicle.

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  Fun, safe, defies bad weather - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Jeb - December 3 - 7:03 pm

  OK, Ive heard all you drivers of other makes talk about performance and fuel economy; this is a very competitive market segment. But, if you could give up very little speed and gas mileage, in exchange for top safety ratings, reliability and engineering, would you do it? Now, factor in rain and snow. Not only is Subaru the best bad weather vehicle that is practical for daily driving, it will outperform the rest of the market segment when road conditions are tough. The symmetrical AWD system does not introduce any of the instability or inefficiency cause by the systems that divert power off-axis. Pick a nasty day and go drive one to see for yourself.

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  First car I loved long after buying it - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Dave - November 18 - 12:13 am

  Wanted AWD and comfort without a 3 series price. Found it in the Impreza. 130 mph without the turbo. 65 mph = 34.5 mpg. 80 mph = 27 mpg. Feels pinned to the road in the rain. Snow is manageable with the stock tires; rather have some snow tires. Premium sound system is ok. Audiophiles wont live with it for long. Durable interior. Im hoping for 200,000 miles and I think Ill get it.

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  Lots of Fun for the Money - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By David - November 14 - 4:56 pm

  Ive had this car for a bit over a year. I bought it as a second car, but with the lease ending on my primary vehicle (Infiniti M35x), this little Subaru Impreza has become my primary vehicle. I must say, I really love this little guy. I was originally drawn to the exterior and the interior design (beautiful), but really fell in love with how it drives. Its great fun. My usual tastes for higher-end cars are turned upside down with this Impreza. I just dont see a reason to upgrade and spend the extra $$$ at this time.

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  Great Value - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Caysey - October 21 - 6:56 am

  This is a lot of car for not a lot of money. Interior room is comfortable, not a lot of wasted space, giving passengers more room. Powerful engine, tight steering, really fun to drive.

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  Impressive Impreza - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Subienewbie - September 3 - 1:06 am

  I leased a 08 Impreza in early august. I test drove the wrx and then decided to go with the 2.5i 4-door as the lease deal seemed to too sweet to ignore. The car has been fun to drive - it is a real dynamo for its size. The engine is responsive, smooth and has ample juice on the highway. Long-drives have been at about 30.5 mpg and city at 23 on average. Not bad for a 3200 pound car with awd. I am really glad I got a subie!

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  2.5i sedan! - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Steven herbel - August 11 - 4:56 am

  Very fun, safe, and reliable. I installed new rims, exhaust, and aux jack. Great in snow

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  2.5i sedan! - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Steven herbel - August 11 - 4:56 am

  Very fun, safe, and reliable. I installed new rims, exhaust, and aux jack. Great in snow

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  Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Oliverzilla - July 4 - 8:33 am

  I was looking for a car that was a great performing sports car, fun to drive, good daily driver, 4 doors, could be used to get groceries, and did not scream ‘sports car’. I found the perfect combination with the my black 2008 WRX STI with silver BBS wheels. This car just rocks. Here are the things that I like best about this car: 1. The ability to tune the car between ‘intelligent’ for daily driving and sport and serious fun with Sport # -- nothing like it on the market. 2. The ability to change the differential for power to the front and rear wheels - tons of options, tons of power, this car moves! 3. The clean simple design of the interior - very nice but not complicated and overdone.

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  Everything I was looking for and more! - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Chris - July 1 - 8:53 pm

  2 1/2 weeks old, 650 miles, and loving every one of them. This is my second Subaru. I have a 2004 Legacy Limited Edition and I had to get another. I love my Impreza. Getting about 28 highway and about 24 city mpg. I could not ask for more. Super fun to drive. 170 hp and feels like more. To this day both of my Subarus handled and held the road like no other car I have ever driven! Cant wait for the first New Jersey snowstorm! Dark Grey Metallic paint is beautiful and everyone says so. Wish it had fog lights, they will be coming soon! Great car for a great value