Subaru Impreza GF, 1 generation 11.1992 - 08.1996
(GF)
11.1992 - 08.1996
E-GC1, E-GC4, E-GF1, E-GF3, E-GF4, E-GF6, E-GF8, E-GFA, E-GC6
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In 1992, Subaru replaces the Leone, which has been on sale in international markets for over two decades, with the new Impreza. The history of the development of the Impreza is largely associated with the rally achievements of the company, and is based on the architecture familiar to Subaru cars - a low-lying boxer engine, permanent four-wheel drive, independent suspensions on both axles. In Europe, the Impreza was officially introduced in 1993 and was offered in two body styles: a four-door sedan and a five-door station wagon.
The basic equipment of the Subaru Impreza station wagon for the European market includes steel 14-inch wheels with 175/70 tires, halogen headlights, an adjustable steering column and hydraulic booster, a simple fabric interior, audio preparation, a powerful ventilation system with 4-stage adjustment. With a 1.8 liter engine, an automatic transmission was offered at an additional cost. Equipment levels above baseline include alloy wheels, body-colored door handles, headlight washers, air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, and central locking. In total, the lineup of the Impreza station wagon in Europe consisted of more than ten different versions, among which a special version of the Pirsch can be distinguished - it was distinguished by the fact that it had a ground clearance increased to 195 mm, underbody protection, a special external decor and offered many accessories necessary for outings. At the start of sales for the Subaru Impreza in Europe, a choice of two 4-cylinder engines with a displacement of 1.6 or 1.8 liters was offered. The initial 1.6-liter has 90 hp, while the 1.8-liter produces 103 hp. Their torque is 128 and 147 Nm, respectively. Both engines were quite demanding on the quality of gasoline (unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 95). The basic version consumed an average of 8.5 liters, the more powerful - 8.9-9.1 l / 100 km. It is worth noting that, despite the small power density, the Subarov motors provided a fairly high torque even at low revs. With the 1.8 engine, the Impreza station wagon was able to accelerate to a maximum speed of 174 km / h, and from a standstill it gained the first "hundred" in 11.8 seconds. The Subaru Impreza uses a fully independent suspension on all wheels. Front - shock-absorbing struts. There is a multi-link at the back. The car was delivered to the European market with permanent all-wheel drive. The distribution of traction along the axles is provided by the center differential. In cars with an automatic transmission, this function is assigned to the viscous clutch. It is noted that the presence of horizontally opposed engines (branded "boxers") seriously lowers the center of gravity and allows optimal placement of mechanical components. All this leads to better cornering stability, less roll during sporty driving. In addition, boxer engines are better balanced than in-line engines and generate less vibration, which also affects comfort. If we talk about the dimensions of the body of the station wagon Subaru Impreza, then they are: length 4350 mm, width 1690 mm, height 1420 mm. The wheelbase is 2520 mm and the turning radius is 5.2 meters. The trunk capacity of the Impreza station wagon is 365 liters according to the VDA standard. The asymmetrically folding rear sofa increases the trunk of the 5-door Impreza to 1282 liters. All Subaru Imprezas of the first phase of release have power steering, front ventilated disc brakes. The car is equipped with three-point belts at the front (height-adjustable) and outermost rear seats. For a surcharge, the ABS system was installed, which was included in the standard equipment of expensive versions. The all-wheel drive is also an excellent support for confident and safe driving on slippery and muddy roads.
The first generation Subaru Impreza attracted by high quality workmanship, good aerodynamic performance, decently trimmed interior with comfortable front seats, as well as an optimally tuned, moderately stiff suspension. There were also downsides: not enough rear space, little storage space. Owners of used cars note some difficulties in finding spare parts and in servicing a boxer engine.
The basic equipment of the Subaru Impreza station wagon for the European market includes steel 14-inch wheels with 175/70 tires, halogen headlights, an adjustable steering column and hydraulic booster, a simple fabric interior, audio preparation, a powerful ventilation system with 4-stage adjustment. With a 1.8 liter engine, an automatic transmission was offered at an additional cost. Equipment levels above baseline include alloy wheels, body-colored door handles, headlight washers, air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, and central locking. In total, the lineup of the Impreza station wagon in Europe consisted of more than ten different versions, among which a special version of the Pirsch can be distinguished - it was distinguished by the fact that it had a ground clearance increased to 195 mm, underbody protection, a special external decor and offered many accessories necessary for outings. At the start of sales for the Subaru Impreza in Europe, a choice of two 4-cylinder engines with a displacement of 1.6 or 1.8 liters was offered. The initial 1.6-liter has 90 hp, while the 1.8-liter produces 103 hp. Their torque is 128 and 147 Nm, respectively. Both engines were quite demanding on the quality of gasoline (unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 95). The basic version consumed an average of 8.5 liters, the more powerful - 8.9-9.1 l / 100 km. It is worth noting that, despite the small power density, the Subarov motors provided a fairly high torque even at low revs. With the 1.8 engine, the Impreza station wagon was able to accelerate to a maximum speed of 174 km / h, and from a standstill it gained the first "hundred" in 11.8 seconds. The Subaru Impreza uses a fully independent suspension on all wheels. Front - shock-absorbing struts. There is a multi-link at the back. The car was delivered to the European market with permanent all-wheel drive. The distribution of traction along the axles is provided by the center differential. In cars with an automatic transmission, this function is assigned to the viscous clutch. It is noted that the presence of horizontally opposed engines (branded "boxers") seriously lowers the center of gravity and allows optimal placement of mechanical components. All this leads to better cornering stability, less roll during sporty driving. In addition, boxer engines are better balanced than in-line engines and generate less vibration, which also affects comfort. If we talk about the dimensions of the body of the station wagon Subaru Impreza, then they are: length 4350 mm, width 1690 mm, height 1420 mm. The wheelbase is 2520 mm and the turning radius is 5.2 meters. The trunk capacity of the Impreza station wagon is 365 liters according to the VDA standard. The asymmetrically folding rear sofa increases the trunk of the 5-door Impreza to 1282 liters. All Subaru Imprezas of the first phase of release have power steering, front ventilated disc brakes. The car is equipped with three-point belts at the front (height-adjustable) and outermost rear seats. For a surcharge, the ABS system was installed, which was included in the standard equipment of expensive versions. The all-wheel drive is also an excellent support for confident and safe driving on slippery and muddy roads.
The first generation Subaru Impreza attracted by high quality workmanship, good aerodynamic performance, decently trimmed interior with comfortable front seats, as well as an optimally tuned, moderately stiff suspension. There were also downsides: not enough rear space, little storage space. Owners of used cars note some difficulties in finding spare parts and in servicing a boxer engine.
In 1992, Subaru replaces the Leone, which has been on sale in international markets for over two decades, with the new Impreza. The history of the development of the Impreza is largely associated with the rally achievements of the company, and it is based on the architecture familiar to Subaru cars: a low-mounted boxer engine, permanent four-wheel drive, independent suspensions on both axles. In Europe, the Impreza was officially introduced in 1993 and was offered in two body styles: a four-door sedan and a five-door station wagon.
The basic equipment of the Subaru Impreza sedan for the European market includes steel 14-inch wheels with 175/70 tires, halogen headlights, adjustable steering column and power steering, a simple fabric interior, audio preparation, a powerful ventilation system with 4-stage adjustment. With a 1.8 liter engine, a 4-speed automatic transmission was offered at an additional cost. Equipment levels above baseline include alloy wheels, body-colored door handles, headlight washers, air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, and central locking.
At the start of sales for the Subaru Impreza in Europe, a choice of two 4-cylinder engines with a displacement of 1.6 or 1.8 liters was offered. The initial 1.6-liter has 90 hp, while the 1.8-liter produces 103 hp. Their torque is 128 and 147 Nm, respectively. Both engines were quite demanding on the quality of gasoline (unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 95). The basic version consumed an average of 8.5 liters, the more powerful - 8.9-9.1 l / 100 km. It is worth noting that, despite the small power density, the Subarov motors provided a fairly high torque even at low revs. With the 1.8 engine, the Impreza sedan was able to accelerate to a maximum speed of 180 km / h, and from a standstill it gained the first "hundred" in 11.4 seconds. The Subaru Impreza uses a fully independent suspension on all wheels. Front - shock-absorbing struts. There is a multi-link at the back. The car was delivered to the European market in modifications with permanent all-wheel drive. The distribution of traction along the axles is provided by the center differential. In cars with an automatic transmission, this function is assigned to the viscous clutch. It is noted that the presence of horizontally opposed engines (branded "boxers") seriously lowers the center of gravity and allows optimal placement of mechanical components. All this leads to better cornering stability, less roll during sporty driving. In addition, boxer engines are better balanced than in-line engines and generate less vibration, which also affects comfort. If we talk about the dimensions of the body, then in the Subaru Impreza sedan they are: length 4350 mm, width 1690 mm, height 1415 mm. The wheelbase is 2520 mm and the turning radius is 5.2 meters. The trunk volume of the Impreza sedan is 353 liters according to the VDA standard.
All Subaru Imprezas of the first phase of release have power steering, front ventilated disc brakes. The car is equipped with three-point belts at the front (height-adjustable) and outermost rear seats. For a surcharge, the ABS system was installed, which was included in the standard equipment of expensive versions. The all-wheel drive is also an excellent support for confident and safe driving on slippery and muddy roads.
The first generation Subaru Impreza attracted by high quality workmanship, good aerodynamic performance, decently trimmed interior with comfortable front seats, as well as an optimally tuned, moderately stiff suspension. There were also downsides: not enough rear space, little storage space. Owners of used cars note some difficulties in finding spare parts and in servicing a boxer engine.
The basic equipment of the Subaru Impreza sedan for the European market includes steel 14-inch wheels with 175/70 tires, halogen headlights, adjustable steering column and power steering, a simple fabric interior, audio preparation, a powerful ventilation system with 4-stage adjustment. With a 1.8 liter engine, a 4-speed automatic transmission was offered at an additional cost. Equipment levels above baseline include alloy wheels, body-colored door handles, headlight washers, air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, and central locking.
At the start of sales for the Subaru Impreza in Europe, a choice of two 4-cylinder engines with a displacement of 1.6 or 1.8 liters was offered. The initial 1.6-liter has 90 hp, while the 1.8-liter produces 103 hp. Their torque is 128 and 147 Nm, respectively. Both engines were quite demanding on the quality of gasoline (unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 95). The basic version consumed an average of 8.5 liters, the more powerful - 8.9-9.1 l / 100 km. It is worth noting that, despite the small power density, the Subarov motors provided a fairly high torque even at low revs. With the 1.8 engine, the Impreza sedan was able to accelerate to a maximum speed of 180 km / h, and from a standstill it gained the first "hundred" in 11.4 seconds. The Subaru Impreza uses a fully independent suspension on all wheels. Front - shock-absorbing struts. There is a multi-link at the back. The car was delivered to the European market in modifications with permanent all-wheel drive. The distribution of traction along the axles is provided by the center differential. In cars with an automatic transmission, this function is assigned to the viscous clutch. It is noted that the presence of horizontally opposed engines (branded "boxers") seriously lowers the center of gravity and allows optimal placement of mechanical components. All this leads to better cornering stability, less roll during sporty driving. In addition, boxer engines are better balanced than in-line engines and generate less vibration, which also affects comfort. If we talk about the dimensions of the body, then in the Subaru Impreza sedan they are: length 4350 mm, width 1690 mm, height 1415 mm. The wheelbase is 2520 mm and the turning radius is 5.2 meters. The trunk volume of the Impreza sedan is 353 liters according to the VDA standard.
All Subaru Imprezas of the first phase of release have power steering, front ventilated disc brakes. The car is equipped with three-point belts at the front (height-adjustable) and outermost rear seats. For a surcharge, the ABS system was installed, which was included in the standard equipment of expensive versions. The all-wheel drive is also an excellent support for confident and safe driving on slippery and muddy roads.
The first generation Subaru Impreza attracted by high quality workmanship, good aerodynamic performance, decently trimmed interior with comfortable front seats, as well as an optimally tuned, moderately stiff suspension. There were also downsides: not enough rear space, little storage space. Owners of used cars note some difficulties in finding spare parts and in servicing a boxer engine.
The Impreza, which gained immense popularity as a compact sedan and station wagon with an engine capacity of 1.6-1.8 liters, was also produced in a coupe body. This front wheel drive modification was in demand mainly by women in the American market. In the United States, it was delivered under the name Impreza Coupe, and in Japan it was called the Impreza Retna. This two-door car has the same front and rear body design as the sedan. Perhaps a more complete idea of the positioning of the model will arise if we say that it was conceived as a competitor to the Honda Civic Coupe.
Impreza Retna has four configuration options, and even in the base car it had electric side mirrors, a steering column with vertical adjustment, central locking, power windows, power steering, air conditioning. The most expensive modification relied on a more powerful engine, of other advantages - a cassette recorder. Optional rear spoiler and wiper.
The coupe is not "sporty": the Retna is equipped with the youngest engines in the engine range: the 1.5-liter EJ15 with 97 hp. from. and a slightly more powerful 1.6-liter EJ16 (100 hp) It is clear that with such characteristics the car could hardly maintain the image of an aggressive coupe. You can also look at the power density indicators to make sure of this - in the most "charged" version, one horsepower accounted for more than 10 kg of weight (to be more precise - 10.8 kg). And in combination with a 1.5-liter engine - 13.76 kg. However, the station wagon and sedan with the base engine also did not shine with outstanding abilities.
The Subaru Impreza coupe uses a fully independent suspension on all wheels. Front - shock-absorbing struts. At the back is a multi-link suspension. The choice was either a 5-speed "mechanics" or a 4-speed automatic. Modifications with a 1.6 liter engine used permanent all-wheel drive. The car was equipped with 165SR13 wheels as standard, while the sedan and station wagon could also be found on 14 or even 16-inch wheels. The safety of the Impreza coupe did not differ for the better. The car has no airbags or anti-lock brakes, only three-point belts. However, the body type itself implies a high degree of rigidity, which can be attributed to the only plus. Right-hand drive coupes Subaru Impreza are of no interest and are practically not represented on the Russian market. Despite the presence of such strengths of this car as easy-to-use body dimensions, relatively inexpensive cost, good interior space, it failed to achieve popularity. A strategic mistake was taken into account and corrected by the appearance in 1997 of a coupe version of the Subaru Impreza WRX, but this is a completely different car.
Impreza Retna has four configuration options, and even in the base car it had electric side mirrors, a steering column with vertical adjustment, central locking, power windows, power steering, air conditioning. The most expensive modification relied on a more powerful engine, of other advantages - a cassette recorder. Optional rear spoiler and wiper.
The coupe is not "sporty": the Retna is equipped with the youngest engines in the engine range: the 1.5-liter EJ15 with 97 hp. from. and a slightly more powerful 1.6-liter EJ16 (100 hp) It is clear that with such characteristics the car could hardly maintain the image of an aggressive coupe. You can also look at the power density indicators to make sure of this - in the most "charged" version, one horsepower accounted for more than 10 kg of weight (to be more precise - 10.8 kg). And in combination with a 1.5-liter engine - 13.76 kg. However, the station wagon and sedan with the base engine also did not shine with outstanding abilities.
The Subaru Impreza coupe uses a fully independent suspension on all wheels. Front - shock-absorbing struts. At the back is a multi-link suspension. The choice was either a 5-speed "mechanics" or a 4-speed automatic. Modifications with a 1.6 liter engine used permanent all-wheel drive. The car was equipped with 165SR13 wheels as standard, while the sedan and station wagon could also be found on 14 or even 16-inch wheels. The safety of the Impreza coupe did not differ for the better. The car has no airbags or anti-lock brakes, only three-point belts. However, the body type itself implies a high degree of rigidity, which can be attributed to the only plus. Right-hand drive coupes Subaru Impreza are of no interest and are practically not represented on the Russian market. Despite the presence of such strengths of this car as easy-to-use body dimensions, relatively inexpensive cost, good interior space, it failed to achieve popularity. A strategic mistake was taken into account and corrected by the appearance in 1997 of a coupe version of the Subaru Impreza WRX, but this is a completely different car.