2012 Subaru Impreza G4

The third generation Subaru Boxer engine, which was introduced last fall with a totally new design, is installed in all models. Along with the usual merits of this horizontally-opposed engine, it has improved fuel efficiency and exhaust performance. The transmission employs the newly developed light weight and compact Lineartronic(CVT)providing a fuel-efficient and well-responding drive. This system will prove satisfactory even to those customers who have been previously driving cars with bigger engine capacity.


Subaru chose the 1.6-liter for the engine displacement of the new generation Boxer engine because of its excellent balance in driving performance, fuel efficiency and price. The all-new Impreza will be the first to carry this type and will lead it to the global market.

Improvements were made to the fuel economy by approximately 27% compared to the previous 2.0-liter engine and also to the regular-use mid-low range torque. The engine is capable of equal acceleration performance as the previous 2.5-liter models and has a quick accelerating response even when the accelerator is only lightly depressed.

Further advancing the benefits of Chain-driven CVT(Continuously Variable Transmission)such as lightness, compactness, superior fuel efficiency, and wide ratio coverage, Subaru has successfully developed a new CVT with improved environmental friendliness and driveability by optimizing the parts and layouts.

A new Auto Start Stop system was developed and installed which prioritizes the will of the driver so that the pleasant and secure feel of driving is not interrupted.

he advanced chassis in line with “Subaru Dynamic Chassis Control Concept” (SDC) provides steady handling performance of a linear response and secure driveability while absorbing any road surface irregularities. Improvements in the rigidity of key points and optimizations in setting made possible both comfortable driving and agile handling.

To reduce blind spots and improve visibility for the driver, the front door partition window pillars and the A-pillars have been made narrower and the door mirrors have been mounted on the door panels.

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