Subaru Impreza III Sedan 1.5R (107 Hp) AWD
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)
III Sedan Overview:
Subaru Impreza (III Sedan). With 142 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.6 l/100km). With a weight of 1310 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14 s). The top speed reaches 175 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (224 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Sporty acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 5.8 sec.
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 10.4 L/100 km combined.
- • Meets EURO 4 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III Hatchback: 2007 - 2011).
| General: |
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Impreza |
| Generation: | III Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5R (107 Hp) AWD |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 107 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 71.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 142 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EJ15 [Same engine] More details about the engine EJ15 |
| Engine displacement: | 1498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.2 l |
| Coolant: | 7.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77.7 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.1:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.2 kg/Hp, 81.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.2 kg/Nm, 108.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.3 sec |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1310 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 4580 mm mm [165mm more] |
| Width: | 1740 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1475 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2620 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1510 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
Behind the wheel of the Subaru Impreza. How does it handle on the road?