From the RS wagon to the WRX, the all-wheel-drive Impreza is a practical, fun-to-drive alternative to the typically dull cars that populate its segment of the market.

2005 Highlights

The 2.5 RS now has drive-by-wire electronic throttle control and a new four-speed automatic transmission. The dashboard center stack/console has been redesigned with improved cupholders and fancier metallic trim. The 2.5 RS wagon, which boasts the RS sedan's upgraded suspension tuning, alloy wheels and sport seats, has replaced last year's 2.5 TS wagon. The WRX picks up automatic climate control, redesigned alloy wheels and body-color ground effects. Smoke-tinted headlight lenses and revised exterior colors round out the changes.

Consumer reviews

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Overall Consumer Rating

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Great Wagon

stocksj,06/07/2012

I've have my Impreza RS Wagon since new in 2005 and it's always been very reliable in all weather. Mileage is good and it always runs. I've used it as a truck hauling my hobby stuff and gardening things. The HVAC does not blow cold AC from the lower vents but it's no differnt than the 2002 WRX wagon I traded in for this. This car's a keeper for life.

Maybe the best all around car

Subie4life,03/09/2010

I just got back from the dealer for a recall. Yep, after 96,000 miles this is the first time I took it to the dealer. What a great car. I've totally abused this thing (from landscaping materials to my 4-60 lb dogs) and it begs for more. I've only done routine maintenance (tires at 50k, oil every 3k) and it's as strong as ever. It thrives in bad weather (torrential downpours here in Miami

Happy so far

theKman,09/07/2005

In a little under a year of driving this vehicle, I have had zero problems with it. I chose it for its AWD here in New England, even though I work for a Toyota dealer. It appealed to me much more than the AWD Matrix. I expected a little more power from the engine, and assume it's soaked up a bit from the AWD, but I'm glad I chose the 2.5RS over the WRX. I couldn't justify the $5,000+

Great car, way more fun than many others

MFK,12/19/2008

I used to own a 1999 Legacy/Outback, I purchased this car (2005 Impreza Outback Sport) w/12000 miles and have found it to be a blast to drive. It was literally the car purchased by the little old lady (dealer put in a new clutch before putting it on the lot, I purchased Subaru warranty). Ironically, before I went Subaru in the beginning, I was driving V-8 Mustangs, the Impreza is way

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Features & Specs

MPG

18 city / 25 hwy

Seats 5

5-speed manual

Gas

227 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG

20 city / 26 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

165 hp @ 5600 rpm

MPG

20 city / 26 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

165 hp @ 5600 rpm

MPG

20 city / 27 hwy

Seats 5

5-speed manual

Gas

165 hp @ 5600 rpm

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Side Impact Test
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test
Good

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The Used 2005 Subaru Impreza Wagon is offered in the following styles: WRX AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M), 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A), Outback Sport AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A), 2.5 RS AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M), WRX AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 4A), Outback Sport Special Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A), Outback Sport AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M), and Outback Sport Special Edition AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M).

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