4-door 2011 Impreza WRX STI - sedan is back!!

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Just as Impreza was always like, a 4-door version is back in Japan market on July 1st, 2010. A release of 5-door hatchback version in 2007 was quite a surprise although it resulted in good sales, but many of old Subaru Impreza fans were disappointed because 4-door was the tradition and image of the Subaru WRC cars. And finally.. Subaru was kind enough to give us a new option of 4-door Impreza, while maintaining the production of 5-door version. Ex-WRC champion Tommi Mäkinen was involved in developing this 4-door Impreza as a test driver. According to Subaru, Tommi marked 7:55 on Nurburgring, which is 4 seconds faster than 2004 WRX STI. The rear trunk is relatively smaller than hatchback ver, but the sedan body of Impreza looks beautiful. Subaru says its 3D-shaped rear wing and longer rear overhang brings more effective aero dynamics and higher top-speed than 5-door hatchback. My short test drive on low speed was surprisingly quite comfortable although its springs/dampers were hardened than the previous model. And the 43kg torque was an astonishing power experience that made me hold my breath for a moment! [Movie: Tommi Mäkinen 7:55 at Nurburgring] www.subaru.jp [JDM spec] body color: Satin White Pearl Size: 4580 x 1795 x 1470mm (5-door: 4415 x 1795 x 1470mm) Weight: 1490kg (5-door: 1480kg) Displacement: 1994cc Horsepower: 308ps/6400rpm Torque: 43.0kg/4400rpm Tires: 245/40R18 [Official website] Japan: www.subaru.jp US: coming soon

Keywords

Subaru, Impreza, WRX, STI, 4door, sedan, EJ20, CBA-GVB, turbo, JDM, 2011, 2010, スバル, インプレッサ, セダン, 4ドア

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