All new gearbox and Boxer engine
UK versions of the Subaru Impreza will be powered by an all new 4-cylinder 1.6 litre Boxer petrol engine and will be available with either a new five-speed manual transmission or Subaru's Lineartronic CVT. With either transmission choice, the 2012 Impreza delivers significantly improved fuel economy over the car it replaces.
Subaru has further refined its CVT so that for the new Subaru Impreza a lighter and more compact unit delivers smooth, linear acceleration, closer to a conventional automatic transmission while still delivering the efficiency benefits of a CVT. Higher specification Subaru Impreza models will feature CVT with a 6-speed manual, operated by steering wheel paddle shifters.
New Subaru Impreza will benefit from improved ride and handling courtesy of strengthened suspension components in front and rear and new hydraulic engine mounts to damp out vibration. The new model keeps its double-wishbone rear suspension which now features new components to improve ride quality and stability. A stiffer body structure, when combined with the new suspension, have also reduced levels of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).
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Seek tuning (SEEK)
Type A and B audio
Type C audio
If you press the “” or “”
side of the “SEEK” button briefly, the radio will automatically search for a receivable station and stop at the first one it finds. This f ...
Traction Control OFF indicator light (green – STI)
The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control mode switch is pressed briefly. For details, refer to “Traction mode”. ...
To select a track from its beginning
Select a track in the same way that a track is selected when a CD is played. Refer to “To select a track from its beginning”. ...