The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
76
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Average
72/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Average
77/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Great
81/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Not Rated
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Measured owner satisfaction with 2008 Subaru Impreza after 90-days of ownership.
Vehicle stability in poor conditions
Vehicle acceleration
Forward visibility
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2008 Subaru Impreza during the first 90-days of ownership.
The vehicle's audio system
Amount of trunk/hatch space
Quality of the interior materials
Performance Specs
MPG City
19 - 20
MPG Hwy
24 - 27
Horsepower
170 - 224
Transmission
4 speed, Automatic, 5 speed, Manual
Engine
Gas Flat 4-Cyl, Turbo Gas 4-Cyl
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2008 Subaru Impreza Review
Overview
It’s a wide open world. And you’re in the driver’s seat calling the shots. Choose a car that’s up for anything you are with the Subaru Impreza. With your choice of 4-door or 5 a long list of amenities and roomy versatility it’s the car to help you work and play. It has the nimble handling and all-wheel drive control for curvy roads or to steer around pesky potholes. And because it’s a Subaru it’s built from the ground up with the active and passive safety features to help avoid collisions or to survive one. Every engine generates power. But the unique efficient 170-horsepower 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine of the Impreza gives you so much more. You love your gadgets. So do we. That’s why we equipped the Impreza with all the available features you want to be entertained informed connected. A touch-screen navigation system lets you explore any neighborhood without breaking a sweat. A premium audio system keeps the tunes flowing whether it’s from the satellite feed your iPod CD/MP3 or the radio. You can govern the sounds without distraction with the steering wheel controls. And a multi-position driver’s seat provides the ideal perch from which to rule over it all. THE SUBARU IMPREZA SWITCH OVER TO THE FUN LANE.