The Third Generation Subaru Car Production (2008-2011)

The third generation Impreza is completely different from its predecessor. With the concept of Active Styling, gives the Impreza hatchback practicality with easily accessible luggage space. Compact body size, Boxer engine, and SI-Chassis (Subaru Intelligent Chassis Design) is lightweight and sturdy make it stable, agile, safe, and fun to drive. 

Latest Impreza comes with VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) electronically controlled to monitor the motion of the wheel, steering position, and style in all directions so as to make the car remains stable in all road conditions. 

In Japan, the Impreza 1.5i hatchback variant is present in (L and S Package), 2.0i (L and S Package), 2.0 S-GT, and 2.0 WRX STI. Impreza 4-door sedan called the Impreza Anesis available in 1.5i and 2.0i variant. Impreza sedan has opera window on the C-pillar and larger trunk. WRX STI has wider fenders than the WRX models and other models. 

Impreza WRX use a 5 speed manual transmission, and WRX STI with a 6 speed manual. While the non-turbo engine model 1500, 2000, and 2000 cc anyone use a 5 speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic. For the Impreza 1.5 R and 2.0 R, manual transmission-equipped Dual Range, while all models are equipped with automatic SPORTSHIFT use. 

The most expensive model, the Impreza WRX STi was originally only available as a hatchback wide body. For the Japanese domestic market, the WRX STI 2.0-liter engine with twin scroll turbo, while for the export market 2.5-liter engine with single scroll turbo. Impreza WRX STI equipped with high technology such as Multi-Mode DCCD with "manual" and "automatic" mode: "auto", "auto +", "auto" which can be selected for through a center differential to distribute torque according to road conditions and driving character , Multi-mode VDC with mode "Normal", "Traction", and "Off", as well as the Subaru Intelligent-Drive (SI-Drive) with 3 modes namely "Intelligent", "Sport" and "Sport Sharp". 

For the Australian market, the model WRX and cheaper version like the RX, RS, and R is present in the form of semi-Wagon Hatchback and Sedan. Impreza RS Sedan and Hatchback comes with fog lights, alloy wheels, spoiler and side, but does not have the scoop on the hood as the WRX and WRX STI. 

In addition to the WRX and WRX STI, Impreza with a turbo engine is also present in the new type of S-GT is equipped with a automatic transmission paddle shift. While the WRX STI with a 5 speed automatic SPORTSHIFT named WRX STI A-Line was originally only sold in Japan and Singapore. 

Especially for the Japanese domestic market, the Impreza WRX STI spec C was launched in July 2009 in a limited number of 900 units. This model has changes to the engine, suspension, power steering to be more responsive and stable. Aluminum hood make it lighter. 

In the United States, the Impreza is a new model for the 2008 model year, trim level and comes in 2.5i, 2.5 Outback Sport, WRX, and WRX STI. For the 2009 model year plus 2.5GT same as the WRX in 2008 but with the automatic transmission. While the WRX gets a more powerful turbo engine. 

For Indonesia, Motor Image at first only selling hatchback Impreza 1.5R model, 2.0R, 2.0 S-GT, 2.5 WRX, and 2.5 WRX STI. In 2010 the S-GT models are no longer offered, and WRX STI A-Line that uses a 5-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift is introduced. Impreza 4-door sedan go on sale in 2011. 

At the auto show in Geneva in 2010, displayed the Impreza XV crossover style with over-fenders and roof rails. The concept is similar to the Outback Sport in America. 

Impreza facelift for the 2011 model year was introduced earlier on the auto show 2010 New York International Auto Show. Impreza WRX Sedan and Hatchback got a "wide body" with a new front bumper is more aggressive. The new model is launched the Impreza WRX STI 4-door Sedan "wide body" which has a large rear spoiler like the STI Sedan model of the preceding generation. STI hatchback also gets a new bumper is the same as the sedan models. To improve stability, the STI 2011 model year comes with a thicker stabilizer bar, as well as more stringent and new pillow ball bushings on the suspension system.

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