Impreza in the Market
The improved Impreza stands to steal buyers away from brands that have taken their eyes off the ball. Its interior quality has jumped, right when some class leaders have foolishly allowed their interiors and feature sets to decay. By upping the mileage, Subaru has addressed one of the shortcomings of having standard all-wheel drive, but the Impreza doesn't improve much on the pricing. Say what you will of the dumbed-down Volkswagen Jetta; at least it came with a price decrease.
To truly excel in the compact-car market, the Impreza needs to convince buyers that the all-wheel drive for which they'll pay a premium has advantages beyond foul-weather traction. While all-wheel drive can provide this advantage in sporty cars, I fear the 2012's body roll and modest power keep it from doing so.
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Rear center seating position
CAUTION
The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Before
sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the extended position.
A) When not used (retracted position) ...
Driving tips
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch
to hold your vehicle at a standstill on an upgrade. Either of those actions may
cause clutch damage.
Do not drive ...
Car phone/cell phone and driving
Do not use a car phone/cell phone while driving; it may distract your attention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone/cell phone, pull off the road and park in a safe plac ...