Fresh off the launch floor at the 2017 New York International Auto Show is the 2017 Subaru Impreza, which now sits on the company’s new Subaru Global Platform.
While the design of the 2017 Subaru Impreza may not be as radical as the Impreza Concept, Subaru has utilized its newly-developed Subaru Global Platform as the base of the 2017 Impreza, which gives the car an increased body rigidity of over 70 percent. The wheelbase is also 254 mm longer than the outgoing model. The 2017 Subaru Impreza will be offered in four trim lines, namely the 2.0i base, Premium, Sport and Limited.
The double-wishbone independent rear suspension in the new Subaru Global Platform mounts its rear stabilizer bar directly to the body, which helps reduce body roll by 50 percent compared to the outgoing model.
Under the hood, the familiar FB20 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Boxer engine now features direct injection, pushing the horsepower up from 148 to 152. Subaru said that highline versions of the Impreza will receive CVT with a 7-speed manual mode function with steering wheel paddle shifters.
Outside, the 2017 Subaru Impreza receives LED daytime running lights (DRL), black-finish front grille, body-color rocker panels and turn signal side mirrors. The Impreza Sport 5-Door features gloss black rear gate trim, while the Sport Sedan has a rear boot spoiler. Inside the Sport, unique black cloth upholstery features red stitching, which also repeats for the steering wheel, gear shift, instrument panel and door trim. The instrument panel incorporates exclusive Sport gauges and a Multi-Function Display.
The Sport variant features upgrades over the Impreza Premium which include the Subaru STARLINK 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system, while a new harman/kardon audio system is optional. Keyless Access & Push-Button Start, aluminum pedals, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift handle and a CVT shift boot round out the Sport’s is also part of the Sport’s standard equipment.
Subaru has enhanced the safety of the 2017 Impreza, which the company aims to exceed the outgoing models’ excellent crash test results. The available EyeSight Driver Assist Technology incorporates Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Pre-Collision Braking and Lane Departure and Sway Warning, plus a Lane Keep Assist function. Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are also available. Also new are available Steering Responsive Headlights, which can illuminate curves as the vehicle steers into them, and High Beam Assist. All 2017 Impreza models include as front seat side impact airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag as standard fitment.
Furthermore, the 2017 Subaru Impreza is equipped with Reverse Automatic Braking and the display of steering lines for the standard rear vision camera. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is also available.
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