• Pros

• Bigger than the earlier edition Impreza... roomier, more practical, but still not a “big car.”
• Much improved mileage (27 city, 36 highway), impressive for an all-wheel-drive vehicle.
• Improved looks.
• Feels roomy inside.
• Very comfortable ride and decent handling.
• Good repair record, reasonably priced repairs.
• Refreshingly good visibility.
• Available luxuries, such as leather seats, seat heaters and more.
• Full-time, all-wheel-drive system.
• Available as hatchback or sedan.

• Cons

• 25K if you get it loaded—not cheap, though that price does, of course, include all-wheel-drive.
• Occasional awkward, jerky sensations from the continuously variable transmission at low speeds.
• Red background lighting on dashboard can be hard to read.
• Small touch-screen controls for audio if you spring for the touch screen and navigation option.

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