The 2015 Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid has been revealed for the Japanese market. Subaru’s second “fun-to-drive” hybrid model (the XV Hybrid was the first) will go on sale in its homeland on July 10 – no word on whether or not the model will be introduced for other markets.
While the Impreza Sport Hybrid looks set to retain most of the styling cues adopted on its conventionally-powered siblings, it adds on a restyled front fascia that lends it a more sporty outlook while the stylised side sills help add to its physical appearances. Elsewhere, the 17-inch wheels are now shod with thicker 215/50 tyres over the normal variant’s 205/50 setup.
At the rear, a tailgate spoiler is included along with LED combination rear lamps with subtly revised graphics. As for the interior, blue accents are featured exclusively on the hybrid model along with gloss black and silver highlights. In the higher-spec ‘S’ variant, the seats are trimmed in dual-tone Ultrasuede material – the driver and front passenger seats are electrically-operated in the ‘S’ model.
So while changes on the exterior and interior remain relatively subdued, things get a whole lot more interesting under the skin. As expected, a 2.0 litre boxer-four engine sits under the bonnet, this time coupled to an electric motor. The combination is mated to a Lineartronic CVT with a hybrid drive motor. Power, of course, gets sent to all four wheels via the marque’s trademark Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.
The entire drivetrain has been optimised to provide “smooth acceleration and low fuel consumption.” Furthermore, the batteries, inverter and DC converter are packaged as a single unit beneath the boot to ensure that cargo capacity is not compromised. Sadly, Subaru has refused to release performance figures for the Impreza Sport Hybrid – a JC08-cycle fuel consumption figure of 20.4 km/l was divulged, though.
Aside from that, the Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid, in both base and ‘S’ trim, is equipped with the marque’s second-generation EyeSight driver assistance feature. Said system is able to read the road ahead and, coupled to the Eco-Cruise Control function, fully utilise the car’s regenerative braking system.
The Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid will go on sale in Japan with prices starting at ¥2,505,600 (RM75,613) for the entry-level model. The fancier ‘S’ variant carries a price tag of ¥2,635,200 (RM79,524).
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As long as its not a kimchi, it will have RV
If battery kong after warranty, how much to pay?
When that happen, got money also cannot buy. Most likely the model EOL, so is the battery.
Good: The battery most likely will last longer than your repayment period.
Bad: When that happen, most likely it will guzzled more fuel than non-hybrid, or you have to “re-buy” another new model of hybrid with new model of batteries… if you love them.
underpower boxer plus electric motor plus hatchback design by toyota, what’s not to love?
No not Hybrid Impreza!!!!
They destroy the Impreza name with CVT and Hybrid!
I assume you are referring to WRX. Well Impreza and Impreza WRX are 2 different things you know.
well, that just makes the classic Impreza collectible even tastier!
lot of instruments with reasonable price tag compare to Suprima RM80k price tag….
#kipidap
Suprima also got taxed, how?
Not enough, you have to compare between USA and bolehland prices. Take Camry as example as usual, then blame p1.
Don’t try to see other Asean countries prices ok? Because bolehland is already developed country like England, Germany, France, Japan etc.
If Suprima can sell to a market of 130 million population, You can bet the price would be lower.
The dashboard design and layout minus the big lcd is just the good old 90s dashboard theme…
Deyh…as a hardcore subaru fans how you wanna me to live with this larrr….don’t get fooled, ini ialah XV hybrid that repackaged to SPORT impreza.
SPORT!? FOR GOD FXXXing sake.
(if you throw in a 6 speed manual than it’s still forgivable. CVT, hell no! Hate the revving sound of CVT!)
Why bother.. It’s ugly
subaru’s are highly functional machines, what you pay for is underneath the car,wonderful balanced car with lots grip and high stability..
Why Subaru always has to make the interior look so… simple..
The Subaru Tribeca showed that they could actually design attractive interior, when are they going to repeat those.
Sadly, this new Impreza never made it here officially since the 3rd generation. It’s already half way thru the 4th generation and no sign of local introduction. The XV is, well.. Sort of an Impreza.