Subaru Impreza Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Subaru Impreza

Overview
Manufacturer	Subaru Corporation
Production	1992–present
Assembly	Japan: Yajima Plant, Ōta, Gunma Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur (TCMA) United States: Lafayette, IN (SIA)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car/Small family car/Sport compact Sports sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive (1992–1996) Front-engine, all-wheel drive (1992–present)
Chronology
Predecessor	Subaru Leone

The Subaru Impreza (スバル・インプレッサ) is a popular Japanese car. It is made by Subaru, a company known for its reliable vehicles. Subaru is part of the larger Subaru Corporation. This car first hit the roads in 1992.

Over the years, the Impreza has changed its look several times. New versions were released in 2000, 2008, and 2015. A new design was also expected in 2018.

What is the Subaru Impreza?
- How the Impreza Drives
- Where is the Impreza Made?
Subaru Impreza in Racing
- Famous Rally Drivers
- Impreza in Other Races
Different Versions of the Impreza
- Special Impreza Models
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What is the Subaru Impreza?

The Subaru Impreza is a type of compact car. This means it is a medium-sized car, good for families or for driving in cities. It comes in different styles, like a sedan (a car with a separate trunk) or a hatchback (a car with a back door that swings up).

How the Impreza Drives

Most Subaru Impreza cars have a special feature called all-wheel drive. This means power goes to all four wheels, not just two. All-wheel drive helps the car grip the road better. It is very useful in bad weather, like rain or snow. It also helps the car handle well on winding roads.

Some older models from 1992 to 1996 also came with front-wheel drive. In these cars, power only went to the front two wheels.

Where is the Impreza Made?

Subaru Impreza cars are built in several places around the world. Many are made in Japan at the Yajima Plant in Ōta, Gunma. They are also put together in Malaysia and the United States. The factory in the U.S. is located in Lafayette, Indiana.

Subaru Impreza in Racing

The Subaru Impreza is famous for its success in rallying. Rallying is a type of car race held on different surfaces, like dirt, gravel, or snow. The Impreza has won many championships in this sport.

Famous Rally Drivers

Many famous drivers have raced the Subaru Impreza. Stéphane Sarrazin drove an Impreza WRC in the Monte Carlo Rally. Another well-known driver, Colin McRae, also raced a Subaru Impreza in 1993. Petter Solberg drove an Impreza WRC in 2008. These drivers helped make the Impreza a legend in motorsports.

Impreza in Other Races

Besides rallying, the Subaru Impreza has also been used in other types of racing. For example, a Subaru Impreza GT300 raced in 2008. These cars are specially modified for high-speed competition.

Different Versions of the Impreza

Over the years, the Impreza has had many different versions. Some are known by nicknames based on their headlight shapes.

"Bugeye" refers to models from 2000, which had large, round headlights.
"Blobeye" refers to models from 2002, with slightly different, more oval-shaped headlights.
"Hawkeye" refers to models from 2005, which had sharper, more angular headlights.

Special Impreza Models

Subaru has also made special versions of the Impreza. These include:

Subaru Impreza WRX: A sportier version with more power.
Subaru Impreza WRX STI: An even higher-performance model, often used in racing.
Subaru Impreza XV: A crossover version, which is a mix between a car and an SUV. It has higher ground clearance.
Subaru Impreza Outback Sport: Another crossover-like model, designed for adventure.