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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  Excellent Buy - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By mira4 - January 15 - 11:00 pm

  Solid build quality, although the some of the plastics look cheap. Will not find a better car for the price.

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  Beats Matrix,Fit, Versa and Vibe - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Aamir - December 21 - 8:36 am

  This car beats the Matrix,Fit and Versa when it comes to stability, power and performance. Try all the above in Wisconsin weather and you would know what I am talking about. Try the Impreza AWD and you would know why the trucks rush past you without caring much about the snow. It is the AWD, baby! The only thing I care about is the mileage. It is low but the car can give you more than 20 mpg driven in city conditions. It is as powerful as my Camry and does groan as others do when you hit the gas. The pickup is instant. The steering does not vibrate when on highway. Compared to all the above wagons this one is the best, safest and the fastest.

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  I really like it, but... - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Unearthed - November 11 - 2:33 pm

  This car does a lot of things really really well, but a couple of things keep me from giving it a 10 across the board. First and foremost, with 450 miles on it we have already developed a squeak/rattle from the dashboard. Weve also had the radiator light come on for a minute when the car was only on for about 2 minutes. Other than that I love the way the car looks and it is very comfortable to drive. Its not quick, but it has enough power and it handles decently. The automatic trans seems a bit clunky, but Im used to a manual so perhaps its just me adjusting. For 21k I dont think there are too many cars out there that offer the features the Impreza does and also have 4WD/AWD.

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  2.5i Hatch w/ Premium Package - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By trekker23 - October 12 - 11:10 pm

  Picked up the 2008 Imp 2.5i just a few days ago. Not going to lie, at first I hated the new body style, however it grew on me (well everything except for the tail lights, hence the 8 on exterior styling). Still being in the break in period, I havent had the opportunity to really get on the engine, but I have high expectations. Very comfortable car. The seats are much better than my old Explorer. The car is about a million times more fun to drive as well. It handles very well, carving apart roads in West Virginia and still getting around 23 mpg in the city.

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  Great Combination - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By KS - September 5 - 6:13 am

  I traded in my Forester X for a WRX sedan and couldnt be happier with the decision. The WRX is a terrific combination for a cold weather city like Chicago: rocket like power and superb handling mated with all wheel drive and excellent cargo capacity. Im finding that the WRX has bigger back seats and tons of trunk space so Im not missing the wagon back. The refinement and finish and quiet ride of the interior is a world apart from the Forester. The only other car I would have considered would have been the Mazdaspeed3 but then I would have the awd for the weather. All around I dont think there is anything comparable in the price range.

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  Slow Love Affair - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Chicabags - August 29 - 2:13 pm

  This is my first brand new car and Subaru. My first driving an AWD as well. At first I didnt like it much. It took me a year to appreciate it. In time I experienced how safe it kept in challenging weather, bumping terrain sudden braking. I love how safe it keeps me on the road. This is important to me since I drive quite a bit on a daily basis, street and highway. However, there are a lot of things I would like changed. Appreciate anti-theft features standard with the model.

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  Great car! - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Scooby-Rex - August 8 - 4:33 pm

  Purchased this car 2 weeks ago and almost reached 1000 miles. Gas mileage has been a little better than expected--my combined driving right now gets me 25.2 mpg (I dont baby the car but I am not too aggressive either). Interior is very nice--audio and climate controls are well designed, very decent quality, and more spacious than previous generation. Even without the sports grille, I think the exterior is decent. I did not buy the car for the looks anyways.

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  2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Stephan - May 23 - 8:46 am

  I bought this car brand-new in September 2008 to replace my 2005 Impreza RS wagon. I love the looks of the new car versus the old - it was long due for a ground-up remodel and they (IMHO) got it right. Upgrading to the outback sport was a no-brainer considering what the package gives you; roof-rack, larger 17" alloy wheels, a far better stereo, 4 wheel disc brakes, upgraded suspension and the very slick VDC. Oh, and you get to say Outback even though its also an Impreza. :) So Subaru calls it a wagon. Why? It doesnt look or smell or taste like a wagon. With the seats up & even with a mild trip to the market, it cant even stuff like a wagon. Call it what it is. A great little 5 door!

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  One of many VeeDubbers to Subaru - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By DW - May 8 - 4:50 pm

  I recently traded in my 07 VW GTI on a used (17,000 miles)-08 Impreza 2.5i. So I lose 30 hp, gain awd, lose handling, but gain a more grown up, and comfortable car. I wanted something I would be somewhat happy with along with reliability. With the reliability of Subaru, I had my choice. If you want something that will be a 6-7 on the fun scale, that looks good, will drive through anything, and that will be as reliable as a rock... buy one of these.

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  Impreza WRX rocks! - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Doug, Cleveland, OH - May 7 - 5:00 pm

  Ive driven moderately sporty cars for a few years (Legacy GT Ltd, MG-ZTT), but this new Impreza leaves them all standing. Very fast (but not *crazy* fast), surprisingly refined (even over eye-watering Ohio roads) and - get this - Im leasing it for less than $250/month....unbelievable. I cant tell you how good I feel about this car, and how little its costing me. If youre after speed and good looks - without busting your wallet - you would be insane to get anything else.