Jalopnik: Impreza

This Subaru STI flew 100 feet into a building

Mike Spinelli — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST

A 20-year-old driver in Santa Fe, Texas had a yeeee-ha moment in a Subaru Impreza STI this past weekend. He missed a turn at 90 mph, ran up a railroad embankment (aka, "ramp"), flew 100 feet through the air, and slammed through the roof of a building. More »

This Google Street View driver didn't flip a photographer the bird

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EDT

Google Street View drivers have a job to do. They're the Internet's eyes. But will they really flick you off in traffic? This photo being passed around the Internet indicates they will, but we think it's a Photoshop. More »

2012 Subaru Impreza: First Drive

Mike Spinelli — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EDT

With off-the-mark fuel economy and iffy styling, the last-gen Impreza found itself behind a couple of curves. Indeed, 41% of buyers who'd considered but didn't choose the previous Impreza cited styling as the reason. But will the 2012 Subaru Impreza change all that? Let's find out. More »

Watch a Subaru Impreza with a M5 sourced V10 tear up the track

Tom Joslin — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:30:00 EDT

Youtube is flooded with videos of people drifting Subaru Imprezas, but this isn't just any Impreza. Underneath this Subaru's hood sits a V10 from a BMW M5. Watching this video requires overcoming the mind blowing sound to visual discrepancy. More »

Watch real-life Beavis and Butthead destroy a Subaru Impreza

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:30:00 EDT

The video earlier today of the busted Subaru being towed out of Miner's Gulch? Here's the moron doing it. Note the friend asking "Is this even meant for cars?" The answer is "no, no it isn't." Someone was kind enough to relieve him of his seats and stereo after he abandoned the car. More »

Off-road Impreza goes for the tow of its life

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EDT

A Subaru Impreza owner attempted to race down a challenging rocky path in Miner's Gulch, Colo., only to discover you can't actually drive a lightly, spray-paint modified as if it were a Jeep. Watching it get towed out is amusing and awful all at the same time.UPDATE! More »

2012 Subaru Impreza drops power and weight for MPGs

Justin Hyde — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:20:00 EDT

Every new vehicle replacing a current model at this year's New York Auto Show either offers the same or more power than the model it replaces — every one except the 2012 Subaru Impreza, which sheds 22 hp. Here's why. More »

The Subaru XV Concept is an Impreza on horse steroids

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:45:00 EDT

Subaru's unveiling the XV Concept crossover wagon at this months Shanghai Auto Show. Don't be confused by the name, this seemingly Impreza-based crossover isn't the same as the Impreza-based crossover also called the XV. The alphabet is so small... More »

2012 Subaru Impreza trades style for fuel economy

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EDT

The 2012 Subaru Impreza will be the most efficient AWD car in America, hitting 36 mpg on the highway when it debuts. To achieve this figure, they apparently had to make the car look as much like a bland version of the Mazda3 as possible. Or is it a Nissan Altima? Accord? We don't know, it now looks just like the rest of them. More »

Proof the Subieyota is a hatchback

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:30:00 EST

New photos of the Subieyota/FT86 show the new "Subaru Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Car Technology Concept" will be a hatchback. Will the same be true for the Scion/Toyota version? More »

Choose Your Own Subaru Rally Run Adventure

Justin Hyde — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:40:00 EST

Before tacking the fourth stage of the 2010 Rally of the Tall Pines last November, Subaru strapped four cameras on the WRX STi driven by Pat Richard and Alan Ockwell. Now you can choose your own seat for the action. More »

Subaru Impreza Concept: Bigger, Less Furious

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:45:00 EST

This leaked image of the Subaru Impreza Design Concept displays design more consistent with the company's desire to not frighten people with huge wings and scary headlights. It also appears larger than the current Impreza. Americans like big things. More »

Oversteer My Bagel: Buy Some Jalopnik On A T-Shirt!

Sam Smith — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:20:00 EDT

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A while back, someone emailed us a T-shirt design based on some of my caffeinated, candy-powered babbling. Thanks to the efforts of a few intrepid Jalopnik readers, you can now buy a copy of that shirt. Who's in? More »

Hondabaru: The Nuttiest Thing You'll See Today

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Let's say you've snagged a rolled Subaru WRX for $1,950 Canadian and you have a Honda Civic you're bored with. Why not chop both up, lay the Civic body on the WRX frame and create an AWD, boxer-powered Hondabaru? More »

Ken Block Rallied In A Buick Century Wagon?

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:00:00 EDT

No, no he didn't. But a rally nerd in Wisconsin has painted up his A-body Buick Century wagon to resemble Ken Block's trademark Monster Energy Racing color scheme. For only $1250 you too can look like a dork. [Craigslist Ad] More »

2011 Subaru WRX STI: Four Doors Of Homologated Fury

Sam Smith — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:55:00 EDT

Homologate [ho'malegat]: verb. 1) approve for sale in a particular market or use in a particular class of racing. 2) express agreement with or approval of. 3) set something up to be loved by Jalopnik. STI sedan, anyone? More »

2011 Subaru WRX: Flairs, Chairs, And A Whole Lot Of Stares

Sam Smith — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT

Want an STI but can't scrape up the cash? Desperate for rally-car looks at a cut-rate price? Have we got the Subaru for you! Step right up and check out the 2011 Subaru WRX! More »

Oversteer My Bagel: Look Out World, Sam Is On A T-Shirt

Sam Smith — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT

A week ago, someone emailed us a design for what we are officially calling the World's Greatest Most Bestest Center Differential T-Shirt Ever What Ever Ruled the Land. Turns out people actually enjoy candy-fueled, caffeine-powered babbling. Who knew? More »

Subarus, Mud, And The Fine Art Of Sideways

Sam Smith — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT

This is a Subaru STI. This is an ice-covered dirt track in the middle of Utah. And this is a man driving a car with a dab of oppo. This post? This is our guide to hooning a Subaru. More »

VIDEO: Hitler Discovers Ken Block Now Races For Ford

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST

Just when we thought we were done with Downfall parodies, some hilarious nut puts together a video of what happens when Subaru fanboy Adolf Hitler discovers Ken Block now races for Ford. (Hat tip to Chris!) More »

GT-R and Porsche-ified Subaru STI Actually Less Attractive Than Panamera

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:15:00 EST

Escort young children and people with weak constitutions from the room before you open this post. The poor, poor Subaru WRX STI below has been brutally bludgeoned with badly-executed Nissan GT-R and Porsche styling elements. Be afraid. More »

2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition: Because "Antidisestablishmentarianism" Was Taken

Sam Smith — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:30:00 EST

Subaru's STI Special Edition is essentially an ordinary STI with the suspension of the Japanese-market STI Spec C and the longest vehicle name in all of creation. Details, gallery, and press release below. More »

2010 Subaru WRX STI Special Edition Looks Like Spec C, Isn’t

Wes Siler — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

The 2010 Subaru WRX STI Special Edition inherits its gray wheels from the bonkers JDM Spec C, but that's about it. Think of it as a more focused STI, with less fluff and firmer suspension. More »

2011 Subaru Coupe Nürburgring Action Captured On Video!

Murilee Martin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:45:00 EDT

W thought the still photos of the Subaru Coupe on the Nürburgring were pretty cool, and now the folks over at ft86club have grabbed some video of the car in action. More »

Subaru WRX STI Spec C: 304 HP JDM Bruiser

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Are you a citizen of the United States and want a higher spec, lighter weight, more hard core version of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI? Too bad, the Spec C is only available in Japan. More »

Independent Subaru WRX STI Concept Looks Fast, Stylish

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 27 May 2009 10:30:00 EDT

We've got a theory: Subaru uses two teams developing alternating generation platform designs. The teams compete to out-do each other with progressively uglier vehicles. This independently designed WRX STI proves such mustn't be the case. More »

2009 Subaru WRX: Part Three

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:30:00 EDT

The 2009 Subaru WRX is a million times better than the 2008 model, but is it good enough for you? More »

2009 Subaru WRX, Part Two

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Yesterday, we discovered what happens when you take the 2009 Subaru WRX off the beaten path, but what happens when you drive it anywhere else? More »

2009 Subaru WRX, Part One

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:30:00 EDT

Wes Siler, our road test boffin, keeps saying the 2009 Subaru WRX mixes power and practicality, outdoing every other performance car on the market. He's also got a big mouth; let's see if he's right. More »

Garage Mechanic Ghetto-Rigs Subaru Impreza With Eaton Supercharger

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:45:00 EDT

Here's a weekend build that's more than Jalop-worthy. A bored '06 Subaru Impreza owner decided he needed a project over the Easter weekend and hacked an Eaton supercharger from a T-bird onto his little Subie. More »

Subaru Impreza Takes A Dump Truck Ride To Guatemala

Andrew Didorosi — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:45:00 EDT

While traveling through rural Pennsylvania doing untold, illicit things, we spotted an all too familiar set of tail lamps sticking out of the back of a dump truck. This is its story. More »

Travis Pastrana WRX STI Celebrates Subaru Championship

Wes Siler — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST

Because nothing says "Winner" quite like yellow paint and a loud stereo, Subaru has collaborated with Vermont SportsCar to build a custom STI to commemorate Travis Pastrana's Rally America Championship. More »

Subaru Out Of WRC, Following Suzuki?

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:16:00 EST

Subaru may pull its support from the World Rally Championship for 2009, joining Suzuki as yet another Japanese automaker planing to leave the series. More »

Crappy Video Shows Crappy Day For Already Busted Subaru STI

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Consider it a blessing in disguise this video is camera-phone quality and not better, because seeing it in full clarity would be even more painful than it already is. Lesson one: Use proper equipment when transporting a car. Lesson two: Sometimes when the shady guy says it's so cheap because it fell off the back of a truck, it really did fall off the back of a truck. (Thanks, we think, for the tip Adamskiy) [Youtube] More »

Jalopnik's Top Reveals From The 2008 Paris Motor Show: Morning, Day Two

Andrew Stoy — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:01:00 EDT

With Ben all by himself at the Paris Motor Show, we've been back here across the pond bringing you his on-the-ground coverage. Here's everything revealed so far on the second day of the show, compiled in order of popularity from most trafficked to least. Be sure to visit the full posts where you'll find more pictures, press releases and analysis for all the best Paris has to offer from the day's coverage. And check back later when we'll bring you even more. More »

2009 Subaru Impreza WRX

Wes Siler — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:30:00 EDT

"Stop Speeding Yanks!" "Slow the f#*k down!," "Go home!" Something about the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX makes you want to speed. And here in Canada, where they take the law literally, blatantly flouting limits really stands out. Of course, something about the WRX will always sit uncomfortably with the surrounding world, no matter the pace. While it's been modified for 2009, just one year after its launch with 41 more horsepower, stiffened suspension and STI-esque bodykit, it remains one of the ugliest cars on sale.
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2009 Subaru Impreza WRX: A Taste Of STI At 265 HP

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:45:00 EDT

For 2009, the Subaru Impreza lineup will get a good shakeup for 2009, with the 2009 Subaru WRX getting an expected STI-like bump in power to 265 HP and 244 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, it'll get a whole load of new suspension tweaks and tunes, an upgraded aero and handling package. An additional Impreza's being added to the lineup — it's the Subaru 2.5 GT and in fairness, it seems more like the 2.5 GT moniker is being applied to the current WRX, with the new WRX being the real "new" car in the lineup. That makes the new 'Rex more or less the average between the old one and the WRX STI. Our snap judgment and the full press release below the jump.
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Subaru Shows Trio Of Tuned WRX Imprezas At British Motor Show

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:20:00 EDT

Subaru has unveiled a threesome of high-performance WRX Imprezas at the British International Motor Show today, one of which could even be considered a 911-killer. First of the three was a lightly massaged Subaru WRX-S, with power bumped from 230 HP up to a very respectable 251 HP. But that's a mere pittance compared with the Impreza WRX STI 330S and an Evo-killing 325 HP. And what's this? The Subaru Impreza WRX STI 380S? If you've been following along with the upward progression, it'll be no surprise this third one's a monster with 375 HP mill under-hood, good for a mind-bending 4.4 second run to sixty. Two of the three Subies will definitely be terrorizing the peaceful British public soon. Hit the jump to find out which. More »

Leaked Memo Claims 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX To Get 265 HP, New GT Level Model

Ray Wert — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EDT

A member of the NASIOC forum has posted what appears to be a memo leaked from Subaru to the company's dealers revealing the revelation of a new Impreza GT. Just as importantly, the 2009 WRX's new 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gets an additional 41 HP, bringing the total power up to a whopping 265 HP. Also available will be a manual transmission, upgraded suspension and a more STI-like front end. We really liked the 2008 Subaru WRX STI, but with these changes, we're beginning to think the 2009 Subaru WRX may make just as much sense for many buyers. Well, except for that whole lack-of-a-stick thing on the GT model. More details below the jump on what to expect from the '09 Subie WRX. More »