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 2008 Impreza - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By jchaplain - April 1 - 9:56 pm

  After researching cars for under $20,000 including the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic I ended up buying the new 2008 Impreza which has a brand new body style this year. I read a few reviews that said this car lacks style but I feel the exact opposite. I got the silver 2.5i sedan premium package with a spoiler and it looks awesome, very stylish. Plus the biggest feature the Corolla and Civic does not have is the all wheel drive which makes the car extremely safe and fun to drive. If youre looking for a great car under $20,000 I highly recommend the 2008 Impreza, and this comes from a guy who never pictured himself in a Subaru!!

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  Its a great car. - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By RAS3 - March 29 - 9:03 am

  Ive had my WRX 5 dr for 2 years now; 22k miles @ 24.5 avg mileage. I wrote a review on 11/23/07 and what I wrote then still holds. On top of that, I believe that the Subaru AWD system is superior to my Audis, even w the performance tires on it. Ive been the only one to make it up our hill several times over the past two winters (on ice), passing sport utes of all types splayed across lawns and shoulders. Ive also had no problem following large Mercs at high speed on interstates - slowing only when my senses returned and the realization that a large fine would be very painful to me. Its a great car.

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  What they say is true - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By RAS3 - March 3 - 2:10 pm

  I took delivery of a plain, no-frills, 5 door, 5 sp 08 WRX this past Monday. It isnt as "solid" (heavy) or quiet or plush as my old car. In fact, I have a strong sense of deja-vu with a 78 Corolla we once owned. It isnt a hard riding racer. It is a simple car that is very comfortable, quicker than most and a whole lot of FUN. The more I drive it, the more I like it. I was shocked by my first tanks mileage, then I realized that if I got off the boost once in a while, I really could get 22.5 mpg in town.

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  Awesome Performance Car!! - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By David - March 1 - 5:46 am

  It is an exciting ride and handles like a race car. The suspension is Subarus new double wishbone rear suspension. Great improvement over previous years. Great acceleration and top speed. The WRX is such an great value for the money you pay!!!

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  ZZzzooooommmmmm! - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By LYLETN - September 13 - 9:00 am

  This car is really FUN!! Im using it as my highway traveler & its a real kick to drive. This is my 3rd Impreza wagon upping the horsepower every time. This car is much more refined than the 06 WRX it replaces. It has a great ride & is faster, & handles better. Ive had no problems with rattles, the overall fit & finish kicks my former WRX square in the back end! There is no comparison.

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  Great car for the money - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By scoob - April 28 - 7:00 pm

  Ive been a fan a Subaru for years and I was excited to see the new design for the Impreza. I decided to buy one to replace my 01 Nissan Altima and I havent looked back!! It does pain me to see Subaru in trying to popularize this model among the masses has missed a few critical details. In order to win the masses, a few options and standard accessories are missing which I will mention below. However, Subaru is still the best for the money! The AWD alone (premium on most other cars) is worth it.

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  Best car ive ever owned - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By luckyzsquirrel - April 8 - 2:03 am

  Ive had this car a couple years and plan to keep it for a long time. Handles great, comfortable, lots of features, solid, great visibility and performs! It may have "only" 170 Hp, but a very broad power band. This car flies up the Colorado mountain passes. I could easily do 20 over even the steepest grades here, while many cars struggle to hold the speed limit. AWD is extraordinary in the winter, in all but true off road and deep snow(say over a foot) this car does better than my truck. Its economy is rated at 19-22, but Ive NEVER been close to that low. I consistently get just under 30 mpg combined driving. Ive had it in the mid 30s on the highway.

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  At 22 years old, my dream car - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Todd - March 23 - 2:46 pm

  I purchased this vehicle because of its style, consumer reports of reliability, and all-wheel drive. I got the premium package which was mostly worth it. This car is very fun to drive, it is my primary vehicle. It is more enjoyable and more agile than a police cruiser... and faster. If I could buy one and donate it to the police department for me to drive, I would. It is very reliable and the AWD kicks when I visit family in Michigan where snow is a problem for cars without it. I spent 2 weeks researching cars in the 20K-30K range and this was the best one overall. Ratings were better, looks were better, and I couldnt find any serious negative reviews.

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  Great Sport Sedan for the Money - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Scoopie - March 22 - 5:30 am

  I recently traded in a 2001 BMW 325i for a 2008 Impreza WRX 5-door. Although I loved my BMW, I was not able to afford all the features I really wanted. After searching, I chose the Subaru for its blend of power, handling, and usability. I also look forward to only having one set of wheels/tires that will work year around so I do not have to mess with swapping winter and three-season wheels every year. I think this car was a good choise and I think it will work out well.

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  Performance w/ Comfort - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By dgribble - February 22 - 11:23 pm

  Previously owned an 05 STI. This 08 is worlds above the old STI. Its more comfortable and waay more quiet. The power delivery is more linear, which makes it seem like its not faster than previous version but speedometer says otherwise :-) The suspension offers no shock to the kidneys over bumps while retaining the ability to take corners at much higher speeds than the old versions. I love that the car looks more aggressive but does not grab the attention like the old versions with the big wing. Sleeper look.