Engine: 2.5-liter dohc 16-valve horizontally opposed four with turbocharger and intercooler

Engine Options: 173-hp sohc 16-valve 2.5-liter H4; 230-hp dohc 16-valve turbocharged H4, 300-hp dohc 16-valve turbocharged H4

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front airbags, front seat side-impact airbags, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution

Optional Safety Equipment: none

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In:

Model Tested: Subaru Impreza WRX ($24,995)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning with cabin filtration, 140-watt six-speaker stereo with six-CD changer, power locks with remote operation, power windows, cruise control, intermittent wipers, rear defroster, sport-design seats with height adjustment for driver, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, leather-wrapped shift knob and parking brake handle, tinted glass, remote trunk and fuel door release, outside temperature indicator, dual overhead map lights, dual vanity mirrors, center sun visor, carpeted floor mats, projector beam foglamps, 17-inch alloy wheels

Options as Tested: none

Destination Charge: none

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 230 @ 5600

Torque: 235 @ 3600

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 20/26

Wheelbase: 99.4 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 175.8/68.5/56.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 58.5/58.3 inches

Turning Cycle: 35.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.6/53.3/42.9 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.7/51.9/33.0 inches

Trunk Volume: 11.0 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent with MacPherson struts and stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 6.1 inches

Curb Weight: 3192 pounds

Towing Capacity: 2000 pounds

Tires: 215/45R17 Bridgestone all-season

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS and EBD

Fuel Capacity: 15.9 gal. Gallons