The DNA runs deep

Subaru's All-Wheel Drive advantage in an expanded Impreza line-up

The third-generation Impreza has arrived and the benefits of Subaru's rally-proven technology are now within reach of a much bigger slice of the market. Finally, the vast majority of C-segment buyers have the chance to experience the highest levels of active and passive safety combined with the versatility of a five-door bodyshell.

The flagship of the new Impreza range carries the iconic WRX badge and its upgraded, turbocharged 2.5-litre Boxer engine and acclaimed Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive combination means there is no question as to who the real king of the performance compacts sector is. But while it might not have the power of the turbo engine, one the most significant new developments is the arrival of an all-new, DOHC 16-valve 1.5-litre engine bringing the entry price to the Subaru stable down to N$ 181 000.

Practicality, functionality and reliability have never before been blended into a cocktail of such exceptional dynamic ability. Whether you intend exploring the limits of adhesion of the acclaimed Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system (first seen in a production Subaru in 1971) or simply want a car which is going to give you an edge in an emergency situation, the new Impreza is designed to provide both. Whichever way you slice or dice it, the combination of the Boxer engine with a low centre of gravity (and in this generation Impreza it is fitted lower in the body than ever before) and Subaru's unique approach to driving all the wheels all the time will make your motoring safer and more enjoyable.