Subaru Impreza II Station Wagon (facelift 2002) WRX 2.0 (225 Hp) AWD


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)

II Station Wagon (facelift 2002) Overview:

Subaru Impreza (II Station Wagon (facelift 2002)). With 300 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1430 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.1 s). The top speed reaches 230 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

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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
👎 NEGATIVE
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 (225 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Sporty acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 6.1 sec.
  • • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Standard trunk space (356 L) suitable for daily needs.
  • • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.

Cons:

  • • Relatively high fuel consumption: 9.2 L/100 km combined.
  • • Meets EURO 3 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Station Wagon: 2000 - 2002).

General:
Brand:Subaru
Model:Impreza
Generation:II Station Wagon (facelift 2002)
Modification (Engine):WRX 2.0 (225 Hp) AWD
Start of production:2002
End of production:2005
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Station wagon (estate)
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:225 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:112.8 Hp/l [10mm more]
Torque:300 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:EJ205 More details about the engine EJ205
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, Intercooler
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine oil capacity:4.5 l
Coolant:7.7 l
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:92 mm mm
Piston Stroke:75 mm mm
Compression ratio:8:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:12.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC):9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC):12.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC):7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:9.2 l/100 km
Emission standard:Euro 3
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:6.1 sec
Maximum speed:230 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:6.4 kg/Hp, 157.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:4.8 kg/Nm, 209.8 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:5.8 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1430
Max. weight:1860
Max. roof load:80 kg
Max load:430
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:1266 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:356 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%):1200 kg
Fuel tank capacity:60 l
Permitted trailer load without brakes:500 kg
Size:
Length:4415 mm mm [10mm more]
Width:1695 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1465 mm mm [20mm less]
Wheelbase:2525 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1465 mm
Rear (Back) track:1455 mm
Ride height (ground clearance):155 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size215/45 R17
Wheel rims size7J x 17
Front suspensionSpring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspensionSpring Strut, Transverse stabilizer

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