Just as Impreza was always like, a 4-door version is back in Japan market on July 1st, 2010.
A release of 5-door hatchback version in 2007 was quite a surprise although it resulted in good sales, but many of old Subaru Impreza fans were disappointed because 4-door was the tradition and image of the Subaru WRC cars. And finally.. Subaru was kind enough to give us a new option of 4-door Impreza, while maintaining the production of 5-door version.
Ex-WRC champion Tommi Mäkinen was involved in developing this 4-door Impreza as a test driver. According to Subaru's spokesman, Tommi marked 7:55 on Nurburgring, which is 4 seconds faster than 2004 WRX STI.
The rear trunk is relatively smaller than hatchback ver, but the sedan body of Impreza looks beautiful. Subaru says its 3D-shaped rear wing and longer rear overhang brings more effective aero dynamics and higher top-speed than 5-door hatchback.
My short test drive on low speed was surprisingly quite comfortable although its springs/dampers were hardened than the previous model. And the 43kg torque was an astonishing power experience that made me hold my breath for a moment!
[Movie: Tommi Mäkinen 7:55 at Nurburgring]
http://www.subaru.jp/wrxsti/nurburgring/index.html
[JDM spec]
body color: Dark Gray Metallic
Size: 4,580 x 1,795 x 1,470mm (5-door: 4,415 x 1,795 x 1,470mm)
Weight: 1,490kg (5-door: 1,480kg)
Displacement: 1,994cc
Horsepower: 308ps/6,400rpm
Torque: 43.0kg/4,400rpm
Tires: 245/40R18
[Official website]
Japan: http://www.subaru.jp/wrxsti/4dr/
i got up and salsa danced
camcuber 1 week ago
@stelioswrxsti ese era el hb
seba88alva 2 months ago
those wheels look like they belong on a mazda not a sti.
CMarzTV 6 months ago
@Marshmallowrex mi kuni
nareg100 7 months ago
DAT SONG
flaresama 7 months ago
Same color I'm getting. I plan on painting the wheels black, black the windows out. Although, mine will be a 2012.
HighCardWins 7 months ago
I want those seats. JDM always get cooler OEM parts.
HighCardWins 7 months ago
@klrvette9 Nah the 07 are the best looking for sure. But these drive waaaaay better.
vboytan 7 months ago
@Marshmallowrex Yeah right. 2011's the best looking. Then the 04's, then the 07.
klrvette9 9 months ago
what do these go for?
TomFromJersey 9 months ago