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Subaru’s decision to launch this Impreza without any turbocharged performance derivatives is a brave one. The Mk1 2000 Turbo quickly acquired cult status as the spiritual successor to the Escort RS Cosworth and Lancia Delta Integrale, its sales success mirroring Subaru’s assault on the World Rally Championship. Since then, Subaru has always struggled to make much of a case for non-turbocharged Imprezas in the UK. Of the previous-generation model a full 80 per cent were WRX or WRX STI versions...Read the full article

 Had previous model 2.0ltr R Sport Sportswagon.

Saw new model and now drive Legacy RE Sportwagon - say no more!

Whilst scouting the internet for information on the 2009 model year Impreza, I found this page.

 http://www.caradvice.com.au/14567/2009-subaru-impreza-wrx-first-details/

 Hopefully Britons and Aussies will both be getting the 'improved' WRX with the changed suspension, and 265bhp engine!

Also, do you think Subaru have improved the looks with the saloon. Looks more like the old model in my opinion.

http://www.subaru.com.au/about-subaru/pre-book-impreza-sedan-test-drive/?button=home-range

The Interior will still be rather dire though. They got it right with the Legacy, why not the bl**dy Impreza!