Subaru Impreza
But 4-wheel drive cars are expensive to buy, run and maintain aren't they?
But isn't the Subaru Impreza a rally car?
Won't a four-wheel drive car wear out tyres faster?
Can I get an automatic Subaru Impreza?
How much space is there inside the Subaru Impreza?
Isn't there a 4x4 tax now though?
Aren't Subaru Impreza's expensive to insure?
So where are Subaru's built? Are they made in Korea?
The Subaru Impreza is a medium sized hatch back car similar in size to a Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra but with a whole lot more to offer than either of these family hatch backs. One of the biggest attributes the Subaru Impreza has is the whole range offers permanent symmetrical all wheel drive. It is important to emphasise just what this means and how it could be the difference between staying on the road and ending up off the road.
Most people associate 4 wheel drive with going off road and therefore they think it is not something that is applicable to every motorist. This is not the case with the Subaru Impreza, the permanent all wheel drive system provides the driver and passengers with an unrivalled amount of grip and road holding that any two wheel drive car just simply cannot compete with. This means that the Subaru Impreza is one of the safest cars on the road, because that is where it is designed to keep you. Did you know that 95% of Subaru's built in the last 10 years are still on the road today!
To illustrate this point imagine you are driving round a tight corner and you hit a patch of black ice, within seconds you are no longer in control of the front wheels of your car. In a two wheel drive car you are not in control at all because the drive and steering both operate through the front wheels. However, with permanent all wheel drive (as in the Subaru Impreza) your rear wheels would still have traction which will allow you to drive safely out of the corner and avoid an accident. This level of 'active safety' can only be achieved with a permanent four wheel drive system as there is no delay in response to a sudden lack of traction, the all-wheel drive system is working all of the time for your safety.
"the diesel Subaru Impreza has a combined fuel economy of 48.7 MPG"
But 4-wheel drive cars are expensive to buy, run and maintain aren't they?
This is the case with most four-wheel drive cars. So, if I were to tell you that the Subaru Impreza starts from just £16,995 on the road, the diesel Subaru Impreza has a combined fuel economy of 48.7 MPG, a main dealer service starts from £220 and road tax is as low as £155 a year, then the Subaru Impreza suddenly starts to look very appealing indeed.
But isn't the Subaru Impreza a rally car?
No, the Subaru Impreza is a practical, economical and reliable alternative to a family hatch back car. It earned recognition in the market place with performance models after success in the world rally championships, but the Subaru Impreza has always offered those of us that are just looking for a way to get home from work on a dark, rainy or snowy winter evening, a safe, reliable and worry free journey.
Won't a four-wheel drive car wear out tyres faster?
Not with the Subaru Impreza, because you have equal drive to the front and rear wheels it means that you are putting less strain on your front tyres, especially in stop start driving conditions. The Impreza also runs on standard size tyres between 15" and 17" in diameter so when you do wear your tyres out they are easily sourced and inexpensive to replace.
Can I get an automatic Subaru Impreza?
Yes, you can have automatic transmission which is available on the petrol Subaru Impreza.
How much space is there inside the Subaru Impreza?
The Subaru Impreza comfortably seats 5 people, with 5 three point seat belts and Isofix anchors for safe installation of compatible child safety seats. As well as 5 people the Subaru Impreza can take 5 carry on suit cases at the same time! The seats also fold level with the boot floor to give even more space.
"the Subaru Impreza starts from just £16,995 on the road"
OK, so you have told me about active safety, but what if I am in an accident, what other safety features does the Subaru Impreza have?
Passive safety is just as important as active safety, you never know when you could be involved in an accident. The Subaru Impreza has been designed with occupant protection as a high priority, front-side and curtain airbags, front seat belt pre-tensioners, side reinforcement beams, 4 channel ABS, and the whole car is strengthened by ring shaped reinforcement frames, with a front crumple zone integral to the frame.
Isn't there a 4x4 tax now though?
No such tax exists, road tax and the new showroom tax are purely based on CO2 emissions, large 4x4s tend to have high emissions and therefore can be over £400 a year to tax. No model in the new Subaru Impreza range falls into this category.
Aren't Subaru Impreza's expensive to insure?
No, insurance has really come down with the new Subaru Impreza, insurance groupings on the Subaru Impreza range start from just group 5.
So where are Subaru's built? Are they made in Korea?
No, Subaru is a Japanese brand and all the current Subaru range is fully built in Japan, so you get the build quality of a Japanese car and the reliability of a Japanese car. Every Subaru also benefits from a 3 year comprehensive warranty, with 3 years home and roadside assistance.
Still got reservations?
Then why don't you make one? Please come and see us to experience just how good the Subaru Impreza really is for yourself. We have demonstrators ready for you to drive, and a warm and comfortable showroom with helpful and friendly staff just waiting to assist and advise you.
