First Test: 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium and Limited

The new Impreza is a more attractive

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00:00 Subaru officials said fuel economy and looks were customers' two biggest complaints about

00:13 the last generation Impreza.

00:15 So engineers and designers went all out to make the new 2012 Impreza more fuel efficient

00:21 and more attractive than the outgoing model.

00:24 The 2012 Impreza 2.0i Limited did 0-60mph in 9.4 seconds and the quarter mile in 17.2

00:33 seconds at 81.9mph.

00:36 Braking from 60-0 came in at 120 feet.

00:40 The 5-door was a second and a half faster to 60mph, taking just 8 seconds for the feet.

00:47 Our manual 2012 tester took 16.2 seconds at 84mph.

00:52 60-0 also came in at 120 feet.

00:57 Handling is also improved.

00:59 The 5-door Impreza 2.0i Premium took 28.3 seconds at 0.59g to round our figure 8, while

01:07 its 4-door sibling surprisingly did the same feat faster, taking 28.1 seconds at 0.59g.

01:15 One of the main contributors to the fun is Subaru's new boxer engine.

01:19 The 4-banger really likes to rev when paired with the manual.

01:23 The 148-horsepower engine is enough to get you going.

01:27 As for the rest of the package, Subaru stiffened the chassis on the new Impreza for a sportier

01:31 feel.

01:32 Combine that with its sharp handling and all-wheel drive, and you've got yourself a pretty

01:36 tossable car.

01:38 The interior is also a vast improvement.

01:40 Aside from the easily washed-out GPS screen, the interior is functional and somewhat stylish.

01:46 It all adds up to the most fuel-efficient all-wheel drive vehicle in America.

01:51 At the end of the day, the new Impreza brings a lot to the crowded compact segment.

01:55 Is it a game-changer?

01:56 Probably not.

01:57 But, without a doubt, the new Impreza is a more attractive, fuel-efficient, fun-to-drive,

02:03 and versatile car that should finally stand out for more than just having all-wheel drive.

02:08 [Music]