New Impreza launching this week.

[Pittsey]

Discreet... But still fucking ugly.

I won't be buying another 1.

Subaru is launching its discreet Impreza at Autosport this week (see link below for our earlier report). The WRX STI Spec.D uses the 2.5-litre flat-four in 277bhp tune for a 0-60mph of five seconds and a Vmax of 158mph -- the same performance as the standard UK spec Impreza.

Other changes include a new four-wheel drive system that uses limited slip differentials front rear, an improved gearshift and a cooling system for the intercooler -- the driver presses a button and the unit is sprayed with cold water.

You'd hardly notice the car on the road though. Subaru UK boss Peter Kinnaird said: "This car is aimed at people like me -- D stands for discreet, no bright blue paintwork, big rear spoiler or gold coloured wheels. It is for customers who want the performance of the 158mph WRX STI, but not the high profile looks."

This means it's got a small spoiler, no roof vane above the rear window, and an all black interior -- none of yer lairy blue trim here. It comes only in grey, and the wheels are silver rather than gold. It includes touch-screen satnav, an upgraded sound system, a Bluetooth hands-free phone kit and an iPod adaptor. You also get a year's membership of TrackStar and SmartNav and a one-month subscription to SafeSpeed.

The price will be £28,495 (the WRX STI Type-UK costs £26,995) on the road, and it goes on sale in March.

 

[Duke]

Discrete? Yeah, and I am Oprah Winfrey.

It's fugly. They ruined it. Look at the grill. It looks like a Seat!

 

[PuffnScruff]

blah, the new camaro looks better

 

[PELLA]

its doesnt look too bad...they should do something about that grill tho, thats true

 

[ARon]

The front end is disgusting. I said this about the STi too, I can't stand them now. 23 less HP, I guess. It is kind of dumb if you ask me. I mean the STi price tag is high enough, the spoiler and all that, the gold rims, that attracts the younger clientele but not many can afford one. So it is older people buying them anyway. Who is this supposed to attract, more older buyers when they already have the STi with more power to go for. Still ugly.

 

[K D]

whats with subaru and those ugly grills in the front? there trying to be different but they remind me of elephants .. look at the new suv that they put out and look at the elephant man

 

[Pittsey]

I've seen a few 2006 Imprezas on the road. Ugly. Uglier than my old 1. I would never buy 1 again.

 

[ARon]

1st style STi, way better than this one. I just went and looked at them cus my friend and I were bored, ridiculously ugly. The inside is garbage too, it's like a Kia or something. Subaru must have some loyal ass buyers, I dont see anyone buying these.

 

[Rukas]

It looks a LOT better than the last model, but I still prefer the MY00.

But that one is going to look tough when it's modded.