Can AWD carry the Impreza to compact-car success?
). And to verify this claim, we were let loose on the California Central Valley's twistiest roads, gravel lots, and even a levee or two.Everyday driving is easy, pleasant, and comfortable in the Impreza RS, just as it should be. Thanks to a new dual-pinion steering rack borrowed from the WRX, a loosened center differential, and an increased flow of transfer case fluid, the electric power steering is sharp and well-weighted.
Switch the drive mode into Sharp and the drivetrain livens up, with quicker shifts and a jumpy throttle. Even with new camshafts, the 2.5-liter boxer in the Impreza RS doesn't feel particularly quick and, paired with a CVT , the pained sound of a valvetrain working hard reminds the driver to have mercy. For context, the Civic EX's 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder has a similar level of power but feels faster and provides its torque much earlier in the power band.
Ultimately, it's a laughably engaging chassis that takes mid-corner bumps in jest, happily power slides through a gravel lot, and jumps if you want it to. With an electronic brake booster adding improved brake feel, just be careful—when pushing the Impreza RS to the limit—not to cook the four-wheel disc, dual-piston front, and single-piston rear brakes.
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