In the 1980s they called them "pocket rockets," subcompact economy cars with a little more power and better handling than the standard models. Most automakers built them because pocket rockets delivered good, clean, practical fun at a reasonable price and created some interest in the showroom. In the late 1990s, when "sport" is more often associated with "utility," pocket rockets come few and far between. Fortunately, the Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS proves that the concept lives. With the 2.5 RS, Subaru takes its subcompact Impreza, installs the 2.5-liter engine from its larger Legacy sedan and wagon, adds a screaming rear spoiler and, Viola! An Impreza worthy of the pocket-rocket heritage. Better still, the Impreza 2.5 RS updates the '80s vision of a pocket rocket. It draws on Subaru's heritage as a force in auto racing's World Rally Championship, and comes equipped with standard all-wheel-drive. It also has something you wouldn't necessarily expect in a subcompact: a back seat that holds two medium-sized adults in reasonable comfort. We drove the 2.5 RS Coupe.
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2001 Subaru Impreza
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Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.2L H-4 / 142 HP / 149 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Full-time All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
23 / 29 / 26 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.2L H-4 / 142 HP / 149 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Full-time All Wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 23 / 29 / 26 Mpg |
Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Strut |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $61 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 11.1 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 84 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 172.2 " |
Exterior Width | 67.1 " |
Exterior Height | 55.5 " |
Front Headroom | 39.2 " |
Rear Headroom | 36.7 " |
Front Legroom | 43.1 " |
Rear Legroom | 32.5 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 52.6 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 52.2 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 2,730 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 99 " |
Turning Radius | 16.7 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 2 Doors |
Wheels | 15.0 " Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Black |
Rear Spoiler | Wing |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel / Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish |
Interior Features
Safety Features
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
Anti-Lock Brakes | |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 60 Months / 60,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
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