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Overview
Variant
GT
Variant
Sport
Body type
Station Wagon
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
1.6 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
125kW / 250Nm
Power and torque
140kW / 252Nm
811km
886km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Transmission: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Voice Activating System
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Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Navigational Systems
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Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 8.00
USB Charging Port
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USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Compressor
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Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 169
Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 138
CO2 Level (Combined): 172
CO2 Level (Urban): 209
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 78.8
Engine (cc): 1600
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Code: Fb16f
Engine (L): 1.6
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 82.0
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 89.0
Engine (cc): 2488
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Skyactiv-G
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Stroke Engine: 100.0
Cylinder Shutdown
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Cylinder Shutdown
Number of Cylinders: 2
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.4
Main Capacity (L): 62
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.6
Main Type: Total
Fuel System
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Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 6.50
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 2
Dashboard Centre 2 Screen Size (in): 5.90
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Instrument Cluster
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Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 811
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 504
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 44
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 32
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 27
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 886
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 551
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 14.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 40
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 34
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 48
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 40
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 32
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 26
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.9
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.2
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
Maximum Power (kW): 125
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 190
Maximum Power (kW): 140
Maximum Torque (Nm): 252
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.4
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.0
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manufacturer Name: Skyactiv-Drive
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Platform Code: Impreza
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Skyactiv-C+
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Spoiler
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Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 51.1
Rear Seat Down (L): 1446
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 522
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.7
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 474
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
Front Track (in): 60.2
Front Track (mm): 1530
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 130
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
Overall Height (in): 58.5
Overall Height (mm): 1485
Overall Length (in): 184.6
Overall Length (mm): 4690
Overall Width (in): 70.1
Overall Width (mm): 1780
Rear Track (in): 60.6
Rear Track (mm): 1540
Wheelbase (in): 104.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2650
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
Front Track (in): 62.4
Front Track (mm): 1585
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 125
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.7
Overall Height (in): 57.1
Overall Height (mm): 1450
Overall Length (in): 191.5
Overall Length (mm): 4865
Overall Width (in): 72.4
Overall Width (mm): 1840
Rear Track (in): 62.0
Rear Track (mm): 1575
Wheelbase (in): 111.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2830
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.8
Front Headroom (mm): 1011
Rear Headroom (in): 37.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 942
Front Hip Room (in): 52.1
Front Hip Room (mm): 1323
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.1
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1349
Front Leg Room (in): 43.3
Front Leg Room (mm): 1100
Rear Leg Room (in): 35.4
Rear Leg Room (mm): 899
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.6
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1412
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.2
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1377
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.4
Front Headroom (mm): 950
Rear Headroom (in): 37.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 942
Front Leg Room (in): 42.2
Front Leg Room (mm): 1073
Rear Leg Room (in): 38.7
Rear Leg Room (mm): 984
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1450
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1410
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear Door
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Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Mica
Paint
External Colour: Black
Multi Coat: yes
Type: Mica
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Privacy Glass
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Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
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Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1764
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1576
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3475
Tare Weight (kg): 1539
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1213
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1538
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3391
Tare Weight (kg): 1499
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 120
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Luxury Trim
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Knee Airbags
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Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20160623
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Wrx Sedan 2.0l Petrol
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 95.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 91.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20181024
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 66.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2018
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 73.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.2 Diesel Lhd Wagon
Autonomous Drive
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Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Overtaking Sensor
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Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Buzzer: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
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Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 12500
Distance (miles): 7767
Period (Months): 6
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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