Subaru Impreza 2007–2011 car dimensions: 4415 mm long, 1740 mm wide and 1475 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,310 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
Automatic climate control is standard across the range. Basic models get a radio/CD player with four speakers and electric windows. Cruise control appears on higher grades like Luxury or RX. Parking sensors are an option. No touchscreen is fitted as standard though navigation with one is available higher up. There is no automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, lane keep assist or reversing camera.
Boot space measures 301 litres with the rear seats up. Fold them and it opens to 1,216 litres with a flat load floor.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1,500 kg on the manual 1.5R and drops to 1,200 kg with the automatic. Unbraked limit is 650 kg. Payload stands at 465 kg. The permanent all-wheel drive helps with light trailer work or uneven surfaces but no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed.
The cabin provides a comfortable driving position thanks to the height-adjustable driver's seat and tilt-and-reach steering wheel. Automatic climate control is standard along with electric windows front and rear. Cloth seats and a logical layout suit everyday use, with decent space for five and 60/40 split-folding rear seats that expand the 301-litre boot. Materials feel solid if basic, and visibility is good.
Combined fuel use 7.5 l/100 km, CO2 176 g/km
60-litre fuel tank
Euro NCAP four-star rating (adult 84%)
Standard dual front, side and curtain airbags plus ABS with EBD
Service every 15,000 km or 12 months
Permanent symmetrical AWD standard
The 1.5-litre boxer petrol returns a combined figure of 7.5 litres per 100 km and 176 g/km of CO2. Urban use sits higher at around 9.6 litres while extra-urban drops to 6.0-6.3 litres. The 60-litre tank supports long range between fills.
Servicing follows a 15,000 km or 12-month cycle for oil and filter changes, with more comprehensive inspections at 30,000 km or 24 months. The timing belt interval for the 1.5 engine sits at 165,000 km or 11 years.
Crash testing delivered a four-star Euro NCAP result with 84 per cent adult protection. Standard safety kit covers dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, ABS and electronic brake-force distribution. All-wheel drive adds everyday traction. stability control became standard or widely available from early 2009.
The boxer engine and AWD system prove durable with regular care. Original warranty covered three years or 60,000 miles plus anti-corrosion protection. The hatch body and folding rear seats keep the car practical for daily duties and light loads.
Length 4415 mm, Width 1740 mm, Height 1475 mm, Wheelbase 2620 mm (Impreza 2007–2011)
Sources: manufacturer data, Subaru Import Polska Impreza 09.5MY specification sheet, Subaru France 2008 Impreza brochure: same dimensions and the DOHC 16-valve boxer rated, Subaru UK newsroom release “totally new impreza – an icon reborn”: MacPherson front and double-wishbone rear suspension.