Are the Impreza and WRX the same car?

The Impreza is unique in the Subaru lineup in that it comes in either a sedan or five-door (hatchback) bodystyle. The WRX, on the other hand, is a performance car.

Is a 2012 WRX reliable?

The WRX also holds fairly good scores when it comes to repair and reliability ratings. In comparison, it offers better traction and acceleration than the VW GTI, a more refined ride than the Mitsubishi Evo and more horsepower than both.

Is Subaru WRX a good daily driver?

Unlike a lot of hardcore sports sedans, the Subaru WRX is a car you can definitely enjoy using as a daily driver. The level of performance that it offers comes with a few compromises, but none of them are so serious that they legitimately affect the cars drive-ability on a day-to-day basis.

Is the 2012 Subaru WRX an all new car?

The 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX and STI sedan and hatch carry forward with the changes from 2011 intact, but no significant new tweaks to the look. That’s a good thing, though, as the WRX and STI are now divorced from the more pedestrian Impreza, which is all-new for the 2012 model year, making them stand out that much more.

What kind of car is the 2012 Subaru Impreza?

In past years, we’ve paid scant attention to the Whole Foods parking-lot version of the Subaru Impreza, concentrating more on its rowdier twin, the rally-bred WRX. But for 2012, Subaru has made the basic Impreza more compelling, thanks to a thorough makeover.

Is the Subaru Impreza WRX a hot rod?

While the pedestrian Subaru Impreza sedan and hatchback were thoroughly updated for 2012, the hot-rod Impreza WRX and STI models soldier on with the older and proven body style for another year. Both were restyled last year, with more aggressive styling and substantial suspension and running gear changes, so they’re far from outdated.

How many horsepower does a new Subaru Impreza have?

At 2.0 liters and 148 horsepower, the new engine is smaller in displacement and less powerful than the 170-hp 2.5-liter it replaces, but Subaru says the car’s reduced mass negates any perform­ance penalty.