New York International Auto Show hosts the unveiling of the new Subaru Impreza, which will be out on the market starting from this summer.Comfort is the perfect word to describe the brand new Subaru concept, along with utility and safety (offered by Subaru Symmetrical AWD -All-Wheel drive with the Horizontally Opposed engine) and completed by very sophisticated interior and exterior design lines.The Chassis is completely redesigned along with the bodyconstruction and drivertrain. All performances are improved which gives the driver the pleasure of a very nice ride with pretty easy, agile handling and advanced safety and environmental friendly conditions. Stability has been improved by mounting the engine a little bit lower in the chassis.Modifications have been made to the 2.5 litre SHOC normally aspirated engine which make improved low-end torque and fuel efficiency possible. The output characteristics of the 2.5 Boxer engine comes with a very practical range of driving speeds. The car comes also with enhanced emissions achieved by using a new catalyst system.The exterior styling shines through very good body proportions and quality details which transmits both the sense of speed and individuality. The 2008 Subaru Impreza will be available for orders in 4-door and 5-door versions.More comfort you can find on the inside, where the aluminium look insets in the centre panel, the navigation screen, the audio displays, the vehicle information and the double stitched seat fabrics all inspire a high-level of quality.
Bellow, you can see the main technical specifications:
* Engine Type: Turbocharged Flat-4
* Displacement cu in (cc): 150 (2457)
* Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 224(167) / 5200
* Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 226(306) / 2800
* Redline at RPM: n.a.
* Brakes & Tires Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
* Tires F-R: 205/50 R17
* Driveline: All Wheel Drive
* Exterior Dimensions & Weight
* Length × Width × Height in: 180.3 × 68.5 × 58.1
* Weight lb (kg): 3142 (1425)
* Performance Acceleration 0-62 mph s: n.a.
* Top Speed mph (km/h): n.a.
* Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
