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Subaru Impreza range
The new Subaru Impreza range


The all-new 2008 Subaru Impreza has gone on sale in Japan and will be available in three models: the 15S (1.5-litre DOHC), 20S (2.0-litre SOHC) and S-GT (2.0-litre turbo).

In a surprise move by Subaru, the WRX moniker has been dropped in favour of S-GT although Australia and other markets are unlikely to adopt this name-change.

Under the bonnet with the S-GT packing a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces 180 kW (250 hp). This will be different to the mill destined for Australia which will have greater displacement (2.5-litre) but less power (around 169kW).

Considering the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) have always featured a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine for both the WRX and STi versions while international markets had 2.5-litre mills, this announcement wasn't entirely surprising.

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