Engine Mounting direction : Longitudinal mounted engine
Engine Short : 2.5L H-4
Engine block material : Aluminum engine block
Front anti-roll : Front anti-roll bar
Fuel Type : Regular Unleaded
Horsepower : 170 HP @6000 RPM
Ignition : Spark ignition system
Locking hub control : Permanent locking hub control
Overdrive transmission : Overdrive transmission
Powertrain type : ICE
Radiator : Radiator
Rear Springs : Regular grade rear springs
Shock absorbers : Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
Speed sensitive steering : Speed sensitive power steering
Springs front : Front coil springs
Springs rear : Rear coil springs
Steering : Hydraulic power-assist steering system
Steering type : Rack-pinion steering
Suspension : Heavy-duty ride suspension
Suspension ride type front : Independent front suspension
Suspension ride type rear : Independent rear suspension
Suspension type front : Strut front suspension
Suspension type rear : Double wishbone rear suspension
Tailpipe : Stainless steel single exhaust
Traction control : All-speed ABS and driveline traction control
Transmission : 5-speed manual
Transmission Type : Manual
Valves per cylinder : 4
Ventilated brakes : Front ventilated disc brakes
Dealer Notes
2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
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Overall4.5Out of 5
SUBARU IMPREZA is the best affordable AWD
By Jack | on Saturday, October 24, 2020
5.0
Best value and snow performance for your money - they never die! Not the most stylish or fancy by far, but this is the bomb when it comes to practicality and value for money. Extremely reliable and affordable - what more could you want?…
Good car but..
By Brian | on Thursday, December 27, 2018
3.0
Overall the Subaru Impreza has been a good car for me. Always starts and runs well with no major troubles but one. The only serious trouble is the infamous Subaru head gasket oil leak. Started leaking at about 80000 miles. It also unfortunately drips onto the exhaust system. This trouble has been one of Subarus long standing problems and I'm surprised they haven't been able to fix this by now.…
First and Last Subaru
By Annie | on Thursday, October 31, 2019
1.0
I bought this car brand new and it's been a huge disappointment. I thought my next car was going to be the Outback as I've wanted one for at least 8 years. However, now I will not buy another Subaru. At around 90,000 miles I had to replace the rack and pinion which I was told was incredibly unusual at that mileage. Little did I know that was the beginning of the end. Within two years I've invested over $5000 and now the control arms and drivers side axle need to be replaced. My car is worth maybe $2000. It's all advertising.…