A power moonroof and 6.1-inch touch-screen navigation system with XM satellite radio is optional on all but the base model. The CVT also has an effective hill-hold feature so you can take your foot off both pedals when waiting on an incline, and the car won’t roll backward.A CVT has truly succeeded if the average driver can hop in, drive and never know there’s anything different about it. Even without the opportunity to slide about, the nose felt heavy, and the body roll made me feel like I was pushing a car to do something for which it wasn’t intended. I love hiking and mountain biking and this Subaru was the perfect fit for my life style. It has more rear-seat legroom than some mid-size cars thanks to a skillful wheelbase stretch and scalloped front seatbacks. Five-door Wagon models go for $500 more.
More than some CVTs, the Impreza’s allows the engine to wind down pretty quickly when you let off the gas, giving it a more natural feel like a conventional transmission does when it shifts up a gear after a quick sprint. Shea Auto Sale is willing to work with us on the issue. Outward visibility is among the best in the segment. Subaru engineered the new engine for improved low- and mid-range torque, which improves around-town responsiveness.
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. The redesigned 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i is a more appealing and competitive small car. Silvery plastic is sparse.
Please enter a valid 5-digit ZIP code. While dealers and third parties certify cars, the gold standard is an automaker-certified vehicle that provides a factory-backed warranty, often extending the original coverage. It's by no means a sports car but it's sporty enough for the price with AWD. The total volume is 52.4 cubic feet with the backseat folded.The standard AM/FM/CD stereo on both body styles offers no connectivity for portable players. The 2.0i Limited adds leather trim, 17-inch alloy wheels, the CVT (automatic transmission), heated seats and HD radio with 4.3-inch display. Get 2012 Subaru Impreza values, consumer reviews, safety ratings, and find cars for sale near you. With the Impreza 2.0i Premium, the optional CVT comes with shift paddles that allow the driver to manually select six ratios. Just because a car has leather doesn’t mean it’s well-done, but it is in the Impreza.The sedan’s trunk is still on the small side at 12 cubic feet, but it’s 6 percent larger than in the 2011, and the hinges don’t encroach on the cargo area. It competes with the Chevrolet Sonic and Honda Civic. Soft touch coverings adorn the dash, door panels and console.The 2012 Subaru Impreza gets all-new sheet metal. The only option at this level is the automatic transmission.The Premium trim level ($18,795 for the sedan) adds 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, body-colored side mirrors, fog lights, chrome interior door handles, a sliding center armrest, a rear stabilizer bar and, for the hatchback, a retractable cargo cover. They are typically for the first couple of years of ownership of a new car.A certified pre-owned or CPO car has been inspected to meet minimum quality standards and typically includes some type of warranty.
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 500 model-year 2009-13 Subaru Forester SUVs, model-year 2008-11 Impreza sedans, model-year 2005-14 Legacy sedans, model-year 2005-14 Outback wagons... I didn't do enough research and came to find out that these have the Nissan (JATCO) CVT transmissions which are notorious for failure. With the front seats fully back, my knees pushed into them, but I didn’t feel squeezed.
The manual 2012 Impreza doesn’t fit that description.Apart from the manual gearbox’s inherent limitations, it teams with a simpler, The Yokohama Avid all-season tires provided enough grip that the car held on through winding roads with no drama, and the electric power steering is among the better executions in this class.