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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  Everything I Expected - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By bakems - December 12 - 4:23 am

  Bought my Impreza in 2/08. I have put 4000 miles on it and am getting 30.9 mpg consistantly. Have experienced everything a Maine winter has to offer and this car handled great. Bought it for AWD, safety features and price. Fun to drive.

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  Best for the price - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Mike - October 23 - 9:06 pm

  I got mine more than year ago. So far very pleased by the price/quality/value. I averaged ~22mpg (~6000 city + ~3000 highway) and Im OK with that considering AWD, 2.5 engine and automatic transmission. I got Dark Gray Metallic colored car with dark interior. So far no mechanical problems - Ive changed only oil and air filters. I believe that the engine is great and allows some fun on the road but could get better performance with manual transmission. Unfortunately my wife prefers automatic so we got less fun.

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  Awesome car - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By MURKCITY - October 7 - 8:06 am

  Just got the car I have about 3k worth of miles on it. I drive it about 120 miles a day on a five day week schedule and on a reg 9-5 job schedule. I have the 5M and all I can say is that I love my car. It is awesome! This is the fist year that I am actually looking forward to the winter here in New York. Cant wait for the snow! I usually hate driving in the snow but after all the you tube videos of the Imprezas in the snow I cant wait! The only thing I regret is not getting the WRX sti. I might try to trade mine back in for it but not sure. Other than that I love it!

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  2008 Subaru WRX STi vs. 2008 Mitsu Evo - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Perry1 - October 5 - 6:50 pm

  After reading extensive reviews and test driving both the 2008 STI and the new Evo, I purchased the STI. Evo is more boy racer vs. STis maturity. The STi is a pleasure to drive. The seats are more comfortable than the Evos for longer distance driving. STi also has 3 different driving modes depending on what type of driving you want to do - Intelligent/everyday vs. Sport vs. Sport Sharp, a cutting edge racing type driving mode that gobbles up a tank of 93 octane like nobodys business! The Sport Sharp mode is like flipping a nitrous switch and boosts the already awesome acceleration over 3500 rpm. I actually have the little woman thinking that my, sorry, "our" new STI is a great family car!

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  Very Happy - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By CMM - August 17 - 12:50 pm

  We are truly happy with this vehicle, the look, the comfort, the ride etc. I had a 6cyl and its hard to downgrade to a 4 but the AWD does help.

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  2008 WRX Premium - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By T from CA - August 8 - 1:46 pm

  I was in the market for a daily driver that was reliable, had excellent crash test ratings, affordable, and was fun to drive. The Subaru WRX was the answer. My wife and two kids fit comfortably in the car and the trunk has just the right amount of cargo space for our gear for our weekend getaway trips. This includes luggage, a stroller, and other miscellaneous things for the kids.

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  Simply said... "amazing" - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By AWSTi - May 23 - 3:33 pm

  I have an Aspen White 08 beast. It is simply thrilling!. Safety of AWD, performance of a Porsche killer, comfortable and satisfying as a daily driver thrill giver!

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  Love this car - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By Drew - March 9 - 8:43 pm

  I average 27-28 MPG combined between city and highway....SPT Exhaust sounds great! Very comfortable, love the pearl white paint, good looking gauges. Very happy with this car!

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  Every morning I want to drive to work.. - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By halcyon100 - March 3 - 12:53 pm

  This car is fantastic. The clutch is a little heavy/precise, but its fun to learn the nuances. The ride, even with STi pink springs is smooth and predictable. With the springs, the stock roll is gone. Mileage is surprising - about 25mpg, and Im suburban commuter, 28 miles/day at 40mph avg. Stay out of boost, and itll give you economy. I look forward to driving this car every day. Its noticable, but not showy. Its fast, but not impractical. Its comfortable, but not plush. Heated seats are always great in cold climates - I wish these extended to the upper back more. Some light mods make this car look/sound phenomenal. Slightly lower, tint, sport grill, cat- back (SPT).

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  Great New Car - Body Rust after 7 Months - 2008 Subaru Impreza
  By cm236 - February 14 - 4:46 pm

  I purchased a new Impreza last November, this is the Canadian Sports Model (similar to the US sold "2.5i with Premium Package, VDC". A great car to drive, and have thoroughly enjoyed it. We had a severe winter that had snow on the ground over a 6 month period - and this is definitely a fantastic car for these conditions. Only negative was when I noticed rust on the rear panel (around the license plate) in a number of spots in June. The dealer has been very helpful and concurred that yes, this is rust, and this should not happen.