Overview & Reviews

RS models get carbon-fiber patterned interior trim, a CD player and embroidered floor mats.

• All-wheel drive, scrappy personality, bulletproof reliability record, fun to drive.

• Tight rear seat, limited cargo space in wagon with backseat raised, could use more power, no ABS option for L models, a bit pricey.

User Reviews:

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  The best looking Subaru yet! - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By BlvdKing - September 6 - 10:56 am

  I have really enjoyed this car so far. It doesnt have the performance it should possess by the look of the car. I have the leather seating and love the comfort and material quality. It handles amazing and drives almost as nice in snow and ice. Subaru makes a true "all season" car. I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a fun to drive, fairly economical, great looking, and quality built car. The only thing it is lacking is the turbo performance other newer subarus have like the WRX and WRX Sti.

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  good way to build a car - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By chia - December 10 - 2:00 am

  this car is perfect for me yet my dad wihta much expensivecar envies my car now it is relax to drive if you can live witht teh clutch but other wise its fun to hear the boxer engine roar and do some favourite heel toe on sound good back road! i am getting 26 mpg out of this 2.5 liter engine! the gears are short and solid encourage shifting

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  Get ONE!! - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By Sylencce - November 4 - 10:00 am

  What an unbelievable driving machine!

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  Needs refinement- but I love mine! - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By John B - October 17 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car new, and have put 47,000 miles on it in 2 1/2 years. The clutch was replaced under warranty at 30,000 miles for chattering, particularly when cold (~30-40 degrees). Im about to replace it again, but at my own cost. The gearing is very low, making the car very responsive to gas pedal movement, but very jerky in traffic. One more gripe: the rear seat doesnt fold down. That being said, its a blast to drive, and all wheel drive gives excellent traction, regardless of weather conditions. Despite my complaints, my next car will be another Subaru. You cant beat the value.

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  Cheap Fun - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By JDS1975 - May 22 - 2:00 am

  The RS provides an active driving experience for those who know how to use it. The combination of a balanced chassis and performance oriented suspension give the driver the ability to handle challenging roads and conditions with fun and excitement. The interior dimensions may not provide room for the larger driver, sorry you football lineman out there you will not fit. There is a need for more power, which was delivered in 2002 with the WRX. Unfortunately the WRX only comes in sedan and wagon. The WRX continues the Fun and excitement started with the 2.5RS, yet they too could use more power.

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  Subaru - 2001 Subaru Impreza
  By ajackphd - February 9 - 2:00 am

  The model year after this one - 2001 and beyond - has more leg room in the back seat. Only complaint I have about this car is not much back seat room. But the sporty styling in the 2001 model year is much perferable to the more sedan conventional style look of the 2202 and beyond