What kind of car is the 2006 Subaru Impreza?
From the 2.5 i wagon to the WRX, the all-wheel-drive 2006 Subaru Impreza is a practical, fun-to-drive alternative to the typically dull cars that populate its segment of the market. Are you looking for a small car or wagon? Just about every automaker offers one. How are you to choose?
When was the last redesign of the Subaru Impreza?
When it was last redesigned in 2002, the Subaru Impreza not only gained more room and features, it spawned a high-performance model known as the WRX. Packing a turbocharged engine and a sport-tuned suspension, the Impreza WRX can keep pace with many cars costing thousands more. It’s even available as a wagon.
What does reliability score mean on Subaru Impreza?
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2006 Subaru Impreza owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt. “Third cylinder is not firing.
Is the Subaru Impreza WRX a good car?
There’s no question that the 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX sedan and wagon are an absolute blast to drive. Previously, the WRX’s power delivery was soft at low rpm but the new 2.5-liter turbo provides more bottom-end pull and an even deeper midrange. Handling is superb thanks to a well-tuned suspension and standard all-wheel drive.
What kind of seats does a Subaru Impreza have?
The Subaru Impreza is available in sedan and wagon body styles and a wide array of trim levels. The 2.5 i sedan and wagon have 16-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, air conditioning, sport seats with height adjustment for the driver, a CD player, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and power windows, locks and mirrors.
What kind of safety does a Subaru Impreza have?
All Subaru Impreza models have standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes. Side airbags are standard on all models. In government crash testing, the Subaru Impreza earned four stars (out of five) for driver safety in frontal impacts and five stars for front-passenger safety. Five stars were awarded for front-seat side-impact safety.
Subaru also offers the Impreza-based Outback Sport, which is listed with the Outback series in the cars.com Research section. Subaru says restyling for the 2006 model year is intended to reflect a new brand identity. A new three-section mesh-type grille is inspired by the Japanese company’s aircraft heritage. Sedans have revised wide-body fenders.
What kind of engine does Subaru Impreza WRX have?
Impreza WRX. Performance is enhanced in the WRX sedan and wagon for 2006, as the new turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder develops 230 hp and 235 pounds-feet of torque. Previous WRX models used a 2.0-liter engine.
What kind of wheels does a Subaru Impreza STi have?
The Used 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI is offered in the following styles: WRX STI 4dr Sedan AWD w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M), and WRX STI 4dr Sedan AWD w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M).
Is the Subaru WRX an all wheel drive car?
If you think all cars built by Subaru are practical all-wheel-drive family haulers, you don’t know the WRX. Based on the Impreza platform, the WRX models take all-around performance to extreme levels, with powerful turbocharged engines, rally-inspired suspensions and pretty reasonable sticker prices.