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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  Excellent car - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Gonz - March 5 - 7:10 am

  I have owned this car for a year now and put on 15,000 miles. It is easily just as much fun now as when I first bought it, actually more. I started auto crossing it this year with amazing results. The corner steering is pretty pushy but that is about the only negative thing I can think of for the STi and that can be fixed with bigger sway bars and an alignment. The ride is pretty comfortable for a long trip and as long as you are easy with it, it gets good gas mileage for 300HP. Overall I believe it is a wonderful car for the money.

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  Love My Subaru! - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Steve Gosselin - February 25 - 5:20 pm

  I drive 2.5 to 3 hours a day back and forth to work in New England weather. This is my second Subaru and in the 3 years of ownership I have never broken traction in bad weather. I have never felt safer on the road! I love my Subaru!

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  Was so fun to drive and proven very safe - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By bizarro13 - January 26 - 11:10 am

  I got my Subie in the end of December and loved it instantly. I admit, I was pretty bad at driving stick, so it took some getting used to, but the car just stuck to the road like it was glued down. The styling is unique. Thats the only way i can put it. The ride is definately choppy though. If you want asmooth ride, look elsewhere. This is a sports car. The car proved very safe as well recently when I hit a car parked onthe highway at around 70 mph. The cabin was untouched. I walked away with nothing but a couple of bruises and a small burn from the airbag. It couldhave been much worse. This is a very fun and safe car!!!

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  Great Car - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By carter haywood - January 9 - 10:00 am

  This is a very fast car that has impressive handeling and styling in the interior. Will match just about anything on the street performance wise.

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  Cool car!!! - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Turbo!!! - November 17 - 12:43 pm

  I got this car as a present for my 16th birthday! its coool and i love the stereo. I had to take it to the car dealer one time because the ECU wouldnt let me rev the tachometer pass 4000 rpm! it cost me $243 for labor and parts but thats all good plus Subaru refunded my money because that shouldve been covered by my warranty

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  Wifes Outback Sport Special Edition - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By 5greyhounds - November 1 - 12:36 am

  The ride is very nice for such a short wheelbase, lots of room for the size (two greyhounds fit in the back with the back seat down with no problem). The stereo is very nice and the interior seems to be well made. Overall a good value for the money and a solid car. I miss a sunroof but that will be corrected next year.

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  excellent - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Soo-young - October 22 - 11:16 am

  The car is faster then my old fully modified skyline R34. and the handling is better then any 4WD I have driven in my life

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  Fast and practicle fun - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By Midlife - October 14 - 11:33 am

  Very predictable handling and holds on tight to wet roads. Handling in the snow is very good after the summer only tires are changed to mud and snow tires. Auto temp control works well. There is actually enough room in the back seat for an adult human of average size, but not for an extended trip. Trunk space is good with room for golf clubs and groceries. Ride is tolerable to good,except on a real rough roads, you wont lose your teeth. Lots of road noise from the tires, but much better with with the M/S tires. The rear wing is annoying and attracts alittle more attention than I care for. Gas mileage is around 22-24 for me but I drive conservative. I look forward to driving it every time

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  I FEEL LIKE AN ADDICT - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By leafer - September 9 - 10:46 pm

  This car is so addicting that it draws you to the drivers seat and says lets go! The unbelievable power that is pumped out of this four banger is incredible, the car handles corners like it was a straight away, it stops on a dime picks it up, then gives you change. I cant believe the amount of respect this car gets no one wants to race you in fear of humiliation. This is absolutely the funnest car Ive ever drove! (P.S. I didnt even notice there was a stereo.) Worth every penny!

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  2005 2.5 RS wagon - 2005 Subaru Impreza
  By AB - July 31 - 7:56 pm

  I dont know how anyone looking for an economical AWD vehicle doesnt grab this one immediately. I have no problems, although I do believe that at 50,000k I shouldnt have any problems. Fact is a lot of cars do have issues after a few kms. I live in Edmonton, Alberta Canada, and during one of our largest snow storms in recent times, I was out having fun and watching all the people in regular cars, digging pushing and swearing. This car has been rock solid, the one single complaint I have is the paint, it is not terrible, just would think it could be more rugged, but then again, its my first new car and scuffs show up easier.