Yesterday, we brought you a first look at the redevelopment of Subaru’s Impreza Sedan and Hatchback from its world premiere at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. Today we have the first videos of the redesigned compact model in both four-door saloon and five-door hatchback guises, thanks to the official B-roll footage from Subaru.
Bypassing the somewhat disappointing styling as the visual impact of last year’s LA Show Impreza Concept was lost in the translation from concept to production car reality, Subaru’s Honda Civic rival boasts a roomier passenger area despite the fact that exterior dimensions remain the same.
In base form, it drops the current 170HP-strong 2.5-liter boxer engine in favor of a new 2.0-liter flat four with 148HP. According to the company, the reduction in power is compensated by the lower body weight, which is the result of increased use of lighter materials. Subaru claims that the new Impreza offers a 30-percent improvement in fuel economy over the outgoing versions with projected EPA ratings of 27 mpg city and 36 mpg highway.
Sales of the new 2012 Impreza in the States will begin this fall.
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