2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan

2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan Review

2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan is a new car issued by the manufacturer of Subaru 2011. This car is one of the car edition of the Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan. This 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan Power (SAE) : 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 170 ft lb of torque @ 4,400 rpm. For the Exterior dimensions : 180.3 in. overall length, 68.5 in. overall width, 58.1 in. overall height, 103.1 in. wheelbase, 58.9 in. front track, 58.9 in. rear track and 34.8 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle. And Interior dimensions : 40.3 in. front headroom, 37.6 in. rear headroom, 53.4 in. front hip room, 53.3 in. rear hip room, 43.5 in. front leg room, 33.5 in. rear leg room, 54.8 in. front shoulder room, 53.3 in. rear shoulder room and 94.6 cu ft. interior volume.

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2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan Specification

Price: $17,495
MPG: 20 - 27 mpg
Bodystyle: Sedan

Performance
* Engine: 2.5L SUBARU BOXER horizontally opposedfour-cylinder OHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
* Unleaded fuel
* Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 20 MPG city, 27 MPG highway, 22 MPG combined and 372 mi. range
* Multi-point fuel injection
* 16.9-gallon fuel tank
* Power (SAE): 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 170 ft lb of torque @ 4,400 rpm

Handling
* ABS
* Brake assist system
* Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
* Electronic brake distribution
* Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
* Immobilizer
* Center mechanical limited-slip differential
* Space-saver spare tire with steel rim
* Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) stability control
* Independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear wishbone suspension with coil springs

Exterior
* Body-color front and rear bumpers
* Day time running lights
* Driver and passenger and passenger power ,body-color door mirrors
* Exterior dimensions: 180.3 in. overall length, 68.5 in. overall width, 58.1 in. overall height, 103.1 in. wheelbase, 58.9 in. front track, 58.9 in. rear track and 34.8 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
* Halogen headlights with projector beam lenses
* Luxury trim: alloy-look and alloy-look
* Pearl paint
* Rear window defroster
* Curb weight: lbs
* Intermittent windshield wipers

Interior
* Front 12V power outlet(s)
* Roof antenna
* Anti-theft protection
* Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format) ; includes RDS
* Cargo capacity: 11.3 cu. ft. all seats in place
* Trip computer: includes average fuel economy
* Cruise control
* Front cup holders
* Outside air temperature indicator
* Floor mats
* Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
* Bucket driver seat, bucket front passenger seat:
* Height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
* Front seat center armrest
* Headlight control
* Two active height-adjustable front head restraints, three height-adjustable rear seats head restraints
* Interior dimensions: 40.3 in. front headroom, 37.6 in. rear headroom, 53.4 in. front hip room, 53.3 in. rear hip room, 43.5 in. front leg room, 33.5 in. rear leg room, 54.8 in. front shoulder room, 53.3 in. rear shoulder room and 94.6 cu ft. interior volume
* Low tire pressure indicator
* Remote power locks
* Power steering
* Power windows, express driver and passenger, power windows,
* Front reading lights
* Height adjustable rear seat belts for driver, height adjustable rear seat belts for passenger, 3-point rear seat belts for center
* Rear view mirror
* Remote control trunk/hatch release
* Front and rear curtain airbag
* Seating: five passengers
* Cloth upholstery
* Front side airbag
* Four speakers
* Tilt/ steering wheel
* Tachometer
* Driver and passenger vanity mirror
* Ventilation system with micro filter

Warranty
Basic 3 year / 36,000 miles
Free Maintenance N/A
Drivetrain 5 year / 60,000 miles
Roadside 3 year / 36,000 miles
Rust 5 year / Unlimited miles

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