Short test: Subaru Impreza 2.0 D XV
XV is the Japanese-American designation for "crossover". To that end, the Impreza was also introduced to European buyers at last year's Geneva show in Subaru - sort of in the style of the Legacy Outback version. But partly because the Impreza didn't get as many extra remakes as the Outback. It differs from the original only in appearance, where many plastic borders have been added, which make it unusual and give it a special feature. It would be difficult to write that this makes them more stable or that they allow off-road driving. The latter lacks a greater distance from the bottom of the car to the ground. Same for both more expensive Impreza (150mm) versions, whether regular or XV badged.
Even the rest of the XV is only slightly different, we could write a more equipped, regular Impreza. And where to start: it is by far the most affordable, because in addition to plastic formwork along the edges of the fenders, sills and bumpers, we also receive a number of additional equipment. For example, the roof racks, a bluetooth audio device for connection to a mobile phone that can be controlled using the buttons on the steering wheel, and for those who like to sit well, rather pleasant "sporty" front seats. ... Thus, version XV may be the most suitable for this model. Provided, of course, that you like the look, finished with extra plastic.
Our time-tested Impreza XV was white, so the black accessories stood out. With them, the appearance of the car is different, when driving it seems a little unusual. It's also what most Imprez customers are looking for, an expression of difference. Or some kind of memory or impression that this model offers when we recall those "reels" that competed for the official Subaru team in the world rally a little over a year ago. Accordingly, there is also a huge air intake on the bonnet that otherwise only belongs to the "coiled" Impreza, and it hides its turbodiesel origins well with this accessory!
Impreza with a turbodiesel engine immediately became popular. The sound (when starting the engine) is unusual (diesel, of course), but it is easy to get used to it, because it disappears immediately after the engine spins up at high rpm. Over time, it seems that this otherwise characteristic boxing engine sound mixed with the addition of diesel performance is also something that fits the impreza. The performance of the high-speed engine is satisfactory, and at some points the Impreza, with its first boxer turbo diesel, is already surprisingly resilient.
This ensures well-matched gear ratios of the six-speed gearbox. Peak torque is also available across a wide range of speeds, so the driver doesn't even feel like the power to all four wheels of this Impreza is provided by a turbo diesel. Less impressive is the problem we face with the engine at initial revs: we have to be decisive when starting, but this is made possible by a fairly reliable clutch. And it happens that the engine chokes us if we accidentally forget to downshift.
We already wrote about the pleasant characteristics of the Impreza all-wheel drive and its position on the road in our test of a conventional Impreza turbodiesel in the 15th issue of Auto magazine in 2009.
Even the general impression of the Impreza remains the statement of the author of this test: "Do not judge the Impreza by what it has in comparison with others, but by what others do not."
In the end, quite a lot will be found that only the Impreza has, and so the price seems quite reasonable for what you get with the XV added. And even if you read in Roman, like 15 ...
text: Tomaž Porekar photo: Aleš Pavletič
Subaru Impreza 2.0D XV
Basic data
| Sales: | Interservice doo |
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| Base model price: | € 25.990 XNUMX € |
| Test model cost: | € 25.990 XNUMX € |
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| Power: | 110kW (150 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 9,0 with |
| Maximum speed: | 203 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 5,8l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - boxer - turbodiesel - displacement 1.998 cm3 - maximum power 110 kW (150 hp) at 3.600 rpm - maximum torque 350 Nm at 1.800–2.400 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives all four wheels - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 205/55 R 16 H (Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32). |
| Capacity: | 203 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 9,0 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 7,1/5,0/5,8 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 196 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.465 kg - permissible gross weight 1.920 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.430 mm - width 1.770 mm - height 1.515 mm - wheelbase 2.620 mm |
| Inner dimensions: | trunk 301–1.216 l – 64 l fuel tank. |
Our measurements
| T = -2 ° C / p = 1.150 mbar / rel. vl. = 31% / Mileage condition: 13.955 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 8,8s |
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| 402m from the city: | 16,4 years ( 133 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 8,4 / 13,3s (IV/V) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 10,4 / 12,5s (Sun./Fri.) |
| Maximum speed: | 203km / h (WE.) |
| test consumption: | 7,2 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 42,7m |
| AM table: | 40m |
evaluation
The Impreza is not a car for ordinary desires, and it doesn't satisfy in terms of sophistication, at least not for those who swear by "premium". However, it will appeal to those who love interesting technical solutions, good driving performance, good driving performance and who are looking for something special. This is one of the few cars for fans.
We praise and reproach
symmetrical four-wheel drive
engine performance
precise steering, handling and position on the road
low noise level at high speeds
moderate fuel consumption
excellent driver / seat position
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average quality of materials in the cabin
shallow trunk
lazy engine at low rpm
thin board computer
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