The Inside
The interior is quiet enough at idle that one time I didn't even realize it was running. That's when I recognized Subaru finally seems to have licked this engine's chronic idle vibration. In this model and others, the turbo four previously exhibited a rough idle that caused the car to bounce gently but irritatingly when waiting at a stoplight.
Even back at the 2007 New York auto show, where we first saw the 2008 WRX, it was clear that its interior had been much improved — enriched and definitely up to date. The sport seats are comfortable and supportive, with modern tight-weave fabric and sky-blue stitching. The dashboard shares its overall design with other newish Subaru models. Though plentiful, the faux-metal trim is inoffensive, maybe even effective. The gauges are bright and supplemented by a centrally positioned display at the base of the windshield that includes stuff like a trip computer and clock. The optional navigation system is right below it — nice and high and with a touch-screen interface. Well done.
See also:
Tires
Never tow a trailer when the temporary
spare tire is used. The temporary
spare tire is not designed to
sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing
can result in ...
Synthetic oil
You should use synthetic engine oil that meets the same requirements given for
conventional engine oil. When using synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same
classification, viscosity and grade s ...
Safety
Standard safety features include side-impact airbags for the front seats, an
electronic stability system and active head restraints for the front seats. Side
curtain airbags are also standard, but ...