In photos: Subaru Impreza inside and out
Impreza ticks the boxes for active and passive safety, respectable consumption and a flexible interior layout. It’s not a thrilling drive on pavement—dirt is more fun, and it’s a natural in the snow-belt, still very appealing elsewhere. The long snout, low cowl Impreza has a sportier attitude than many hatches not bedecked in hot-rod badges, despite the roof rails. The same height as a Focus, the Impreza to my eyes looks leaner and meaner perhaps because of the deeply squared low body corners that provide a stable “base.”