Subaru Impreza II Station Wagon WRX 2.0 16V (218 Hp) 4WD


Subaru Impreza:

The Subaru Impreza is a compact car that has been manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru since 1992. It was introduced as a replacement for the Leone, with the predecessor's EA series engines replaced by the new EJ series. It is now in its sixth generation.
Subaru has offered a 5-door hatchback body variant since 2008. The firm also offered a coupe from 1995 until 2001, a 4-door sedan up to the fifth generation, and a 5-door wagon from the Impreza's introduction which was replaced by a hatchback with the third generation in 2008. Mainstream versions have received "boxer" flat-four engines ranging from 1. 5- to 2. 5-liters, with the performance-oriented Impreza WRX and WRX STI models upgraded with the addition of turbochargers. Since the third generation series, some markets have adopted the abbreviated Subaru WRX name for these high-performance variants. The first three generations of Impreza were also available with an off-road appearance non-SUV package called the Outback Sport, exclusive to the North American market. For the fourth generation, this appearance package was raised up to be subcompact crossover SUV and renamed the XV , and is sold internationally. Colloquially, the car is sometimes referred to as Scooby....(Read more on Wikipedia)

II Station Wagon Overview:

Subaru Impreza (II Station Wagon). With 292 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1505 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.2 s). The top speed reaches 225 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Efficiency-focused engine (125 hp), ideal for city commuting.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 10.2 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
  • • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Standard trunk space (353 L) suitable for daily needs.

Cons:

  • • Relatively high fuel consumption: 9.6 L/100 km combined.
  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Coupe (GFC): 1998 - 2000).

General:
Brand:Subaru
Model:Impreza
Generation:II Station Wagon
Modification (Engine):WRX 2.0 16V (218 Hp) 4WD
Start of production:2000
End of production:2002
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Station wagon (estate)
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:218 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:109.3 Hp/l [55mm more]
Torque:292 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:EJ205 More details about the engine EJ205
Engine displacement:1994
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Boxer
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Turbocharger
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine oil capacity:4.5 l
Coolant:7.7 l
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:92 mm mm
Piston Stroke:75 mm mm
Compression ratio:8:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:14.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:10.2 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:6.2 sec
Maximum speed:225 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:6.9 kg/Hp, 144.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:5.2 kg/Nm, 194 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:5.9 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1505
Max. weight:1860
Max load:355
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:1266 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:356 l
Fuel tank capacity:60 l
Size:
Length:4405 mm mm [55mm more]
Width:1695 mm mm [5mm more]
Height:1485 mm mm [85mm more]
Wheelbase:2525 mm mm [5mm more]
Front track:1465 mm
Rear (Back) track:1455 mm
Powertrain:
Drive wheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size215/45 R17 W
Wheel rims size17
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionSpring Strut

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