Тест: Subaru Impreza 1,6i Style Navi
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Instead of a significant hint of sportiness that we've always associated with Subaru's mid-range model, the Impreza now places a premium on vehicle safety. Last but not least, it is confirmed by the title of safest car, which the Impreza, along with the technically identical Subaru XV, won in EuroNCAP statistics last year.
Subaru's new, stronger global platform certainly contributes to safety, with engineers achieving 40 percent better depletion of destructive energy during a collision than the previous generation Impreza. The platform also allowed the installation of the latest generation Subaru Eyesight active safety system, which, as we have already found in Levorg, works very efficiently.
Unfortunately, Subaru's marketing department has gone too far to move away from sportiness. The Impreza is only available in the new generation with a 1,6-liter four-cylinder petrol boxer engine that only works in conjunction with the Lineartronic CVT. The engine has been radically revamped, according to Subaru, but it's actually a pretty tried-and-true product we've seen in some of Subaru's other models. With a maximum power of 114 "horses", he quite satisfactorily copes with family trips after everyday worries. It can then also be quite economical, as evidenced by the standard flow rate, but the much higher total test flow rate confirmed the impression that the combination of this engine and CVT transmission, if we want more driving dynamics, can quickly load a slightly overwhelming task. ... The transmission reduces significant engine power, especially during acceleration, and it takes a long time for the engine and transmission speed to match the travel speed. In almost 14 seconds, when such a motorized Impreza needs up to 100 kilometers per hour, the driver definitely loses the sporty drive.
It can be said that this is really a shame, as the new platform not only increased the level of safety, but also increased torsional strength and reduced body tilt, a more precise and responsive steering wheel, better brakes, a lower center of gravity. and more. To this we add the well-known symmetrical four-wheel drive and we can be sure that this is a car with excellent driving characteristics. So Subaru's decision not to include an Impreza with a more powerful two-liter engine in its regular offering, although it does, seems completely incomprehensible. (The presentation said that this version will be available, but only by special order and with a long wait period, which is likely to scare away those interested.) A stronger Impreza will certainly be a much more dynamic car than we were. could see at the very beginning of the presentation of the new Subaru XV. Technically, the Impreza differs only in a taller body and therefore a slightly higher center of gravity.
But it's not just about the engine and drivetrain, and the new Imreza can be said to be a very attractively designed and engineered vehicle, of course in line with Subaru's family orientation. This also applies to the interior, where there is no shortage of equipment in the base package, and the best-equipped Impreza with the Style Navi package can be said to lack in anything, including modern connectivity. The seats are comfortable and roomy enough, and the boot doesn't disappoint either.
So does it make sense to buy a Subaru Impreza? Of course, if you are looking for a car with its own characteristics. Thanks to the combination of a reliable gasoline engine, automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, it has almost no real competitors in its car class.
Subaru Impreza 1,6i Style Navi
Basic data
| Sales: | Subaru Italy |
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| Test model cost: | 26.490 € |
| Base model price with discounts: | 19.990 € |
| Test model price discount: | 26.490 € |
| Power: | 84kW (114 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 13,8 with |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km / h |
| Guarantee: | 3-year or 100.000 km general warranty, 12-year anti-rust warranty, extended warranty option for additional 2 years or 50.000 km |
| Systematic review | 15.000 km / 12 |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
| Regular services, works, materials: | 1.300 € |
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| Fuel: | 8.444 € |
| Tires (1) | 1.148 € |
| Loss of value (within 5 years): | 8.073 € |
| Compulsory insurance: | 2.675 € |
| CASCO INSURANCE (+ B, K), AO, AO + | 5.740 ( |
| Calculate the cost of auto insurance | |
| Buy up | € 27.380 0,27 (km cost: XNUMX €) |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - boxer - petrol - longitudinally mounted at the front - bore and stroke 78,8 × 82,0 mm - displacement 1.600 cm3 - compression 11,0:1 - maximum power 84 kW (114 hp) .) at 6.200 rpm - average piston speed at maximum power 16,9 m / s - specific power 52,5 kW / l (71,4 hp / l) - maximum torque 150 Nm at 3.600 rpm min - 2 camshafts in the head (timing belt)) - 4 valves per cylinder - fuel injection into the intake manifold |
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| Energy transfer: | engine drives all four wheels - continuously variable CVT transmission - ratios 3,600-0,512 - differential 3,900 - rims 7 J × 17 - tires 205/50 R 17 V, rolling range 1,92 m |
| Capacity: | top speed 180 km/h - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 12,4 s - average fuel consumption (ECE) 6,4 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 145 g/km |
| Transportation and suspension: | limousine - 4 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single wishbones, coil springs, three-spoke wishbones, stabilizer bar - rear multi-link axle, coil springs, stabilizer bar - front disc brakes (forced cooling), rear disc brakes (forced cooling), ABS , electric parking brake on the rear wheels (shift between seats) - steering wheel with rack and pinion, electric power steering, 2,6 turns between extreme points. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.376 kg - Permissible total weight 1.940 kg - Permissible trailer weight with brake: 1.200 kg, without brake: np - Permissible roof load: np |
| External dimensions: | length 4.460 mm - width 1.775 mm, with mirrors 2.030 mm - height 1.480 mm - wheelbase 2.670 mm - front track 1.540 mm - rear 1.545 mm - driving radius 10,6 m |
| Inner dimensions: | longitudinal front 860–1.130 620 mm, rear 890–1.490 mm – front width 1.490 mm, rear 950 mm – head height front 1.020–930 mm, rear 500 mm – front seat length 470 mm, rear seat 370 mm – steering wheel ring diameter 50mm – fuel tank XNUMX |
| Box: | 385-1.310 l |
Our measurements
| T = -1 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 77% / Tires: Pirelli Sotto Zerro 205/50 R 17 V / Odometer status: 6.803 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 13,8s |
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| 402m from the city: | 19,5 years ( 119 km / h) |
| test consumption: | 9,1 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 6,5 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 130 km / h: | 69,7m |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 42,5m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h | 58dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h | 62dB |
| Test errors: | Unmistakable |
Overall rating (389/600)
The new Impreza has significantly improved safety as well as comfortable and spacious enough for everyday and slightly more demanding needs. Driving performance is excellent, unfortunately the drivetrain falls short of expectations for the automotive sportiness that has always been part of Subaru's identity.
Cab and trunk (70/110)
The passenger compartment is quite spacious, as is the trunk, and the build quality is also at a fairly high level.
Comfort (77
/ 115)The Impreza is a completely comfortable car for both short and long trips.
Transmission (39
/ 80)The drivetrain may not be the most suitable for the Impreza, as the relatively low engine power is lost significantly in the CVT drivetrain.
Driving performance (72
/ 100)In terms of chassis, Subaru is no match for short distances, so road position and stability are excellent, braking feel is excellent, and the steering wheel is precise too.
Security (87/115)
The fact that the Subaru Impreza took first place in the EuroNCAP crash test last year says a lot about safety.
Economy and environment (44
/ 80)Fuel consumption could be lower and the price is well suited for a car like the Impreza.
Driving pleasure: 3/5
Unfortunately, the engine and transmission spoil the driving pleasure a lot. With a more powerful engine, it would be much better
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