2008 Subaru Impreza WRX
Impreza 2.5i
With new, more sophisticated styling and two new body styles, a 4-door sedan and a 5-door model, the Impreza 2.5i and Impreza WRX breathe new life into the compact performance market. The new Impreza models take a giant leap forward in terms of comfort and utility, while delivering the handling, performance and Subaru Symmetrical AWD that made the original Impreza such a success. Also new for 2008, is the availability of Vehicle Dynamics Control on both the Impreza 2.5i and Impreza WRX. With its broader and richer torque curve, the 2008 WRX delivers a smooth stream of power, improving drivability and fuel efficiency.
Tribeca
The Tribeca's new one-piece grille has a chrome upper lining and three horizontal crossbars. The 2008 Tribeca has a number of other changes, not the least of which is its name, dropping the B9 designation it had in 2006 and 2007. Others include a larger engine, new rear styling and revised seat controls. As before, the SUV comes with standard all-wheel drive. It can seat five in standard configuration or seven with an optional third row.
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Subaru enlarged the Tribeca's boxer 6-cylinder from 3.0 to 3.6 liters, a move that should address complaints that the original felt underpowered. The new engine makes 256 horsepower, just 4 percent more than last year's engine, but torque is now 247 pounds-feet - a healthier 15 percent boost, which should mean lots more low-end power.
Forester
The Subaru Forester is a compact sport utility vehicle that competes with the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and Saturn Vue, even though it looks more like a tall wagon than a traditional SUV. All-wheel drive is standard and trim levels include the base 2.5 X, Sports 2.5 X, upscale 2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition, Sports 2.5 XT and 2.5 XT Limited. A 173-horsepower, 2.5-liter <QA0>
4-cylinder powers all but the 2.5 XT, which gets a 224-hp turbocharged 4-cylinder.
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