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1996 Subaru Impreza
The new Subaru Impreza is a small car offered in 4D Hatchback, 5D Hatchback, 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $18,640 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $46,990 for the WRX Rallye.
There are 5 variants of the Impreza available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (76kW/147Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (66kW/128Nm), 2L turbo multi-point injection (155kW/270Nm) and 2L multi-point injection (85kW/170Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 1996 Impreza is offered with a 3 year warranty.
Retail Price
$18,640 - $46,990†
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
Retail Price
$18,640 - $46,990†
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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Safety & Security
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Cost of Ownership
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1996 Subaru Impreza
Available Variants
The Subaru Impreza comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being LX and the most expensive being Wrx Rallye.
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Power to Weight
61.4 - 124.5 kW/t
61.4 kW/t
141.47 kW/t
Boot Space
356 - 374 litres
303 litres
405 litres
Price
$18,640 - $46,990
$18,640
$46,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
50,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
2 - 5 years
1 year
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,580 - 1,740 kg
1,580 kg
1,740 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
750 kg
750 kg
850 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
150 - 160 mm
104 mm
160 mm
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Subaru Impreza
Dimensions
4,350 mm
1,690 mm
1,415 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,350 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,690 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 550 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Subaru Impreza is the LX that starts from $18,640.
See all Subaru Impreza PricingThe most expensive Subaru Impreza is the Wrx Rallye that starts from $46,990.
See all Subaru Impreza PricingThe best towing capacity of a Subaru Impreza is 750 kg offered by the following variants: LX, GX, RX, WRX and Wrx Rallye.
See all Subaru Impreza towing capacityThe largest Subaru Impreza is the GX which measures 1690mm wide, 4350mm in length and sits 1420mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Impreza is the WRX which has 155kW of power from its 2L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Subaru Impreza is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Impreza is the WRX which weighs 1740 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Impreza uses Unleaded.
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