Subaru Impreza I Coupe (GFC) 2.0 (280 Hp) 4WD

Subaru Impreza:

The Subaru Impreza is a compact car that has been manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru since 1992. It was introduced as a replacement for the Leone, with the predecessor's EA series engines replaced by the new EJ series. It is now in its sixth generation.
Subaru has offered a 5-door hatchback body variant since 2008. The firm also offered a coupe from 1995 until 2001, a 4-door sedan up to the fifth generation, and a 5-door wagon from the Impreza's introduction which was replaced by a hatchback with the third generation in 2008. Mainstream versions have received "boxer" flat-four engines ranging from 1. 5- to 2. 5-liters, with the performance-oriented Impreza WRX and WRX STI models upgraded with the addition of turbochargers. Since the third generation series, some markets have adopted the abbreviated Subaru WRX name for these high-performance variants. The first three generations of Impreza were also available with an off-road appearance non-SUV package called the Outback Sport, exclusive to the North American market. For the fourth generation, this appearance package was raised up to be subcompact crossover SUV and renamed the XV , and is sold internationally. Colloquially, the car is sometimes referred to as Scooby....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I Coupe (GFC) Overview:

Subaru Impreza (I Coupe (GFC)). With 338 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1240 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 220 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Community Verdict

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Allowed: 57% Neutral: 7% Issues: 36%

3.4 / 5

Based on AI analysis of 14 discussions

Read What Owners Say

😐 NEUTRAL

In general, Subarus when maintained are as reliable as most things on the road. Every brand has lemons and cars that are plagued with issues. A forester wouldn’t scare me. Just make sure you stay up to date on maintenance and do CVT services. Subaru at one point claimed it was a lifetime fluid for the CVT which is just not true and I’m not sure if they’ve changed that guidance. I’d personally do a

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They’re very reliable. As are the majority of big modern manufacturers. Remember that most people on the internet who will write about their car experiences online will probably be negative no matter the maker. As an Aussie we see thousands of modern CVT Subarus hit past the 100,000mile/160,000km mark in only a few years with no issues whatsoever. The real decider of a car being reliable, unles

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I always looked down on Subaru until I got one, thing is a tank so far

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2015 Crosstrek went through 3 CVTs and a set of headgaskets before we traded it in at 150,000km. All maintenance done religiously. Fuck Subarus.

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Every Subaru my family has owned has eaten oil, cv axles and/or had a major transmission failure before 120k miles. I think the brand is way overhyped because they popularized AWD as a standard offering in their base models.

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Objectively, Subarus tend to hold their market value better than most other brands, and they incorporate more safety features as standard equipment (i.e., not as extra-cost options) than many other car manufacturers.

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Subaru had had "Nissan CVT" levels of problems in the past with a few specific engines (and... with a select owner group of 17 year old guys driving the piss out of them) but they have been beyond reliable for a long time now.

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My last one hit 338k miles. It ate 8-9 CV axles but engine and transmission and components were original. Oil every 4k mi, trans at 60k mi intervals, transfer case the same. Plugs at 75k mi intervals. Thats it.

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Had several Subarus over the years, Outbacks and Crosstreks. They’re solid. Never had any real issues with them. Only got rid of “older” ones to trade in for newer/different models.

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I was a Subaru guy. I went Toyota (rav4) because of Subaru switching to a CVT. CVT's will probably become reliable eventually. But right now, I won't risk owning a vehicle with one. I'd still be in a Subaru otherwise.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Adequate and balanced power output (167 hp) for versatile driving.
• Respectable acceleration of 8.3 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
• All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
• Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.

Cons:

• Relatively high fuel consumption: 9.3 L/100 km combined.
• Compact cargo space (314 L); may require careful packing.
• Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Coupe (GFC): 1996 - 2000).

General:
Brand:	Subaru
Model:	Impreza
Generation:	I Coupe (GFC)
Modification (Engine):	2.0 (280 Hp) 4WD
Start of production:	1998
End of production:	2000
Powertrain Architecture:	Internal Combustion engine
Body type:	Coupe
Seats:	5
Doors:	2

Engine:
Power:	280 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:	140.4 Hp/l [Same length.]
Torque:	338 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:	EJ20 T More details about the engine EJ20 T
Engine displacement:	1994
Number of cylinders:	4
Engine configuration:	Boxer
Number of valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel injection system:	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:	Turbocharger
Valvetrain:	OHC
Engine oil capacity:	4.5 l
Engine layout:	Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:	92 mm mm
Piston Stroke:	75 mm mm
Compression ratio:	8.1:1

Performance:
Fuel Type:	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:	17 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:	10 l/100 km
Maximum speed:	220 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:	4.4 kg/Hp, 225.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:	3.7 kg/Nm, 272.6 Nm/tonne

Space:
Kerb Weight:	1240
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:	314 l
Fuel tank capacity:	50 l

Size:
Length:	4350 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:	1690 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:	1400 mm mm [10mm less]
Wheelbase:	2520 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:	1465 mm
Rear (Back) track:	1455 mm

Powertrain:
Drive wheel	All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears	5
Transmission type	Manual
Front brakes	Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakes	Disc
Assisting systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires size	205/50 R16
Wheel rims size	16
Front suspension	Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension	Transverse stabilizer