Is a Subaru Impreza a good buy?

Is a Subaru Impreza petrol estate a good buy?

Mossy Bouzzah (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi Mossy,

Generally speaking, yes, Subarus tend to attract very loyal buyers who, once they try one, never go back and stick with the brand for years after. They are a little odd, compared to other models, so try one out before you decide. The flat-four engines are very smooth, but short on torque, and therefore you need to work them harder for the performance, which can hurt fuel economy. The interiors also look and feel very cheap. The big upsides though are reliability (Subarus, if looked after properly, simply don’t break) and the four-wheel-drive system, which is a major benefit on bad roads and in the winter.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe