Subaru has launched a special edition Impreza 2.0i Luxury that offers more than $6,300-worth of extra value for a price premium of just $2,000 (recommended retail price) above the entry level Impreza 2.0i.

Available in white, regal blue and silver, the All-Wheel Drive Impreza 2.0i Luxury adds leather trim, 15-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof and rear tinted windows to the standard specification. (Tint available on sedan-only).

Priced from $25,990 rrp, only 600 will be sold.

Standard features include:

• ABS antilock brakes
• Adjustable steering column
• All-Wheel Drive
• AM/FM CD/radio with four speakers
• Climate control air conditioning
• Cruise control
• Datadot security system
• Dual front and side airbags
• Four wheel disc brakes
• Front fog lamps
• Headlights auto off
• Power steering, windows and mirrors
• Three year unlimited kilometre warranty
• 2.0 litre horizontally opposed Boxer engine

Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia, said: “Impreza 2.0i Luxury represents tremendous value for an entry-level car."

“If the additional items were sourced individually they would cost more than three times the $2,000 premium we are charging. Combined with Impreza’s reputation for engineering, safety and reliability, it makes this special edition a highly competitive package.”

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