Subaru Impreza gets new equipment

The Impreza is sold in three trim levels in the US, the 2.5i, 2.5i Premium and the Outback Sport, and the carmaker has announced that all three are getting new equipment as part of an upgrade to keep the cars competitive in the market.

The Impreza 2.5i, which has a boxer engine that produces 170bhp, gets two new body colours, Marine Blue Pearl and Sky Blue Metallic, while Newport Blue is phased out. The Impreza 2.5i Premium meanwhile, adds alloy wheels, a leather wrapped shifter and steering wheel and audio control switches on the steering wheel on top of the base Impreza 2.5i.

For the upgraded model, the Impreza 2.5i Premium gains additional equipment such as an upgraded audio system that now includes standard Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Bluetooth Hands-Free Connectivity, standard USB port with iPod control capability, a single-disc CD Player with MP3/WWA capability and six upgraded speakers. Finally, the Impreza Outback Sport gets new exterior colours such as Camellia Red Pearl and Sage Green Metallic.