Safety
As of this writing, the all-new Impreza hasn't been crash-tested. The WRX retains its Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway safety, having earned top scores of Good in all the tests, but its results don't represent or foretell the redesigned Impreza's crashworthiness.
The Impreza has seven airbags: the frontal pair, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the front occupants and side curtains that cover the front and rear door windows. The seventh is a new driver's knee airbag.
Four-wheel disc brakes are standard. As is federally mandated for all 2012 models, the Impreza also has antilock brakes and an electronic stability system. The front seats have active head restraints that also adjust forward and back across five positions. Click here for the full list of safety features.
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When the brakes get wet
When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As
a result, brake stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle
at a safe speed while lightly d ...
Roominess & Cargo
Front-seat legroom and headroom was fine for me (about 6 feet tall), even
with the panoramic moonroof that comes on most trim levels. The seats have
slight side bolsters that come in handy during ...
Rear center seating position
The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position.
Before sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the click position.
1) When not used (lowest position)
2) When us ...