Output of the non-turbo engine has grown from 165 to 173 hp, courtesy of a new i-Active Valve Lift System.The entry-level 2.5 RS has been renamed 2.5i. A new three-section mesh-type grille is inspired by the Japanese company’s aircraft heritage. The cars all wheel drive has allowed me to have so much fun in muding, sand drifting and ice skating (So Much Fun!). Engine sounds and vibrations are noticeable but not bothersome.The WRX’s taut suspension reacts appropriately by taming the bulk of bumps. A new front-end features smoke-tinted headlights, a mesh grille, a new hood and modified fenders.
Available styles include WRX STi 4dr Sedan AWD w/Gold-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M), WRX 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M), Outback Sport 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A), WRX STi 4dr Sedan AWD w/Silver-Painted Wheels (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M), 2.5 i 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A), WRX 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M), WRX Limited 4dr Sedan AWD w/Beige Interior (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A), WRX Limited 4dr Sedan AWD w/Off-Black Int. Wagons hold 27.9 cubic feet of cargo when the rear seatbacks are up and 61.6 cubic feet when they’re folded.Subaru’s 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder now develops 173 hp. Some include consumables including brake pads and windshield wipers; others do not. When it was last redesigned in 2002, the Subaru Impreza not only gained more room and features, it spawned a high-performance model known as the WRX. I thought the expression "it puts a smile on my face" was a cliche until I drove an STi.This car was a my dad's midlife crisis, and when he decided it was time to teach his daughter manual, he gave me the subaru! Best car I have ever driven. The TR features a functional hood scoop, limited-slip rear differential, stiffer suspension, bigger brakes and unique wheels. For cargo, the wagons can hold 27.9 cubic feet of stuff, or 61.6 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat.

See pricing for the Used 2006 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Wagon 4D. The Impreza received the following grades on a scale of A-F.* View Photos.

Other Imprezas get a horsepower boost from last year's 165 hp to 173. The 2.5 RS trim level becomes the 2.5 i. I have owned it for quite some time now, and it still runs just as great as when we first got it. The Outback Sport wagon adds two-tone paint, heavy-duty suspension tuning and a bit more ground clearance, foglamps and cargo tie-downs.

From the 2.5 i wagon to the WRX, the all-wheel-drive 2006 Subaru Impreza is a practical, fun-to-drive alternative to the typically dull cars that populate its segment of the market. Mods are easy and the look of the car is beautiful. To find the best deals near you, please enter your ZIP code. I bought my 2006 WRX with only 35k on the odometer and with the body in great shape. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a 5 (79 %)4 (19 %)3 (1 %)2 (1 %)1 (0 %) 4.7. new car every three years or so.Edmunds shoppers get on average $235 more for their trade-in.For 2006, the Subaru Impreza benefits from a styling refresh, new trim levels and minor mechanical updates.

The WRX Limited sedan adds a rear spoiler.Subaru took a bold performance step in the 2004 model year when it introduced the Impreza WRX STi. Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats.
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