OREANDA-NEWS. April 22, 2011. All-new package with a more comfortable and spacious interior while having the same body size as previous models
The third generation Boxer engine and the new Lineartronic (CVT) enable vast improvements in fuel efficiency and exhaust performance as well as allowing both enjoyment and peace of mind.

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced the world premiere of the all-new Subaru Impreza 4-door and 5-door models (U.S. specifications) at the 2011 New York International Auto Show (Press days: April 20 and 21, Open to public: April 22 through May 1). FHI plans to introduce the new Impreza to the U.S. market this year as its first model to provide customers with "Enjoyment and Peace of Mind" through Subaru's new "Confidence in Motion" brand statement.

This fourth generation new Impreza was developed under the concept of "Redefining Value, Redefining Class".
The comfort that the Impreza has built up since its debut in 1992 has been even further refined, while taking advantage of the superior reliability, handling, and safety features of the Subaru original Symmetrical AWD (All-Wheel Drive) system and the Subaru Boxer engine. Keeping up with changes in market expectations, Subaru has developed the new Impreza as a high-quality global car.

During the development process, we focused on improving environmental friendliness and adapting to changes in customer's values. Specifically, Subaru improved fuel efficiency and exhaust performance, utilizing the third generation Boxer engine and the new Lineartronic transmission; enhanced the "Fun to Drive" experience for more enjoyable and agile driving; and created a roomier interior space with improved comfort and quality, but without an overall increase in size. The new Impreza was indeed developed to provide customers with "unprecedented value" beyond existing segments or classes.

[Note: Information provided in this release is based on U.S. specifications.]
Packaging / Utility

This vehicle has been designed with an interior that provides even more comfort to all passengers while having the same body size as previous models.
The bottom end of the A-pillar has been extended 200 mm toward the front and the wheelbase enlarged by 25 mm. The redesigned door structure widens the interior and increases shoulder and elbow space without altering the vehicle overall length and width. Extra foot room is added to the rear seats.
The door opening dimensions have been enlarged to vastly improve the ease of entering and exiting of the vehicle.
The vehicle is equipped with a lowered instrument panel and window sills, and the front quarter windows have been moved forward in order to improve the driver's field of vision and sense of spaciousness.
The 4-door model has enough trunk space to accommodate four golf bags. The vehicle interior can be widely extended through to the trunk with 60:40 split folding rear seats installed as standard.
The 5-door model has enough cargo capacity to accommodate three golf bags or a large baby stroller. The tail end of the roof has been redesigned and the floor lowered and flattened to improve storage capacity of the trunk and the 60:40 split folding rear seats make this space easily accessible.
Exterior design

With a "Smart & Classy" design concept, the dignified appearance of this vehicle delivers a feeling of refinement. Its rich expressive design shows off its high quality.
Perfect styling that exhibits its dominant road presence, spaciousness and ease of use without an overall increase in size.
Equipped with a hexagon grille with spread wings in the center, hawk eye headlights, and wheel arches that characterize the abilities of AWD models. These design features emphasize the unique identity of Subaru vehicles.
A stylish profile that gives the impression of a spacious interior has been achieved due to the forward placement of the A-pillar and the extended wheelbase. In the 4-door model, the distinctive C-pillar design gives the vehicle both a sleek coupe-like styling and the presence of a trunk.
Interior design

Along with the roomy and comfortable interior, a stylish design has been selected to bring out the best qualities of the chosen materials and give passengers a feeling of quality.
The instrument panel is styled horizontally which gives a more roomy feeling.
Passengers are surrounded by comfort, from the quality materials used in each part to the high quality apparent from the touch of the soft materials.
A sporty three-spoke steering wheel is used and the classy steering wheel switches are designed to be an optimum size for easy operation as well as being nice to the touch.
For a greater sense of security, the top of the front seat backrests is 60 mm higher than previous models and both the driver's and passenger seats have a higher hip point than before. This improves the field of view and gives more natural seating comfort. The rear seats also have a hip point that is set higher than previous models in order to improve spaciousness.
Engine and transmission

The third generation Subaru Boxer engine, which was introduced last year with a totally new design, is installed in all models. Along with the usual merits that horizontally-opposed engines inherently possess, this engine has improved fuel efficiency and exhaust performance. Together with the adoption of the new Lineartronic (CVT), a lightweight body, and excellent aerodynamic performance, this vehicle has reached the top class*1 of fuel consumption among AWD vehicles in the US.