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2005 Subaru Impreza
2005 model year

What's new for 2005.

The 2005 model year focuses on interior refinement and trim restructuring. The dashboard center stack and console are redesigned to include improved cupholders and high-quality metallic trim. The 2.5 RS trim is expanded to include a wagon version, replacing the previous 2.5 TS. Technical updates include the introduction of drive-by-wire electronic throttle control for the 2.5 RS and a new four-speed automatic transmission option.

Interior

  • Redesigned center console and stack with enhanced metallic accents and improved cupholder design.

Technology

  • Introduction of drive-by-wire electronic throttle control (ETC) for the 2.5 RS models.

Trims

  • 2.5 RS Sport Wagon replaces the 2.5 TS Wagon, gaining sport-tuned suspension and alloy wheels.

Trims

5 configurations

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2005 Subaru Impreza

2.5 RS Sedan

Horsepower
165
City MPG
20
Highway MPG
27
Engine
2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine
Horsepower
165 hp
Torque
166 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
5-speed manual
City / highway MPG
20 / 27
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
  • Multi-reflector halogen headlights
  • Power windows and mirrors
  • Remote keyless entry system
  • 80-watt 4-speaker audio system with single-disc CD player
  • Air conditioning system
  • Dark gray metallic trim on dash and console

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

5 of 5 trims
2005 Subaru Impreza · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5 RS Sedan
2.5 RS Sport Wagon
Outback Sport Wagon
WRX Sedan
WRX STi Sedan
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)20 / 27 / 2320 / 27 / 2320 / 27 / 2320 / 27 / 2320 / 27 / 23
Horsepower165 hp165 hp165 hp227 hp300 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5 RS Sedan2.5 RS Sport WagonOutback Sport WagonWRX SedanWRX STi Sedan
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manualClose-ratio 6-speed manual
Name2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine2.0-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine2.5-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine with Active Valve Control System (AVCS)
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.522.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargedturbocharged
Fuel injectionsequential multi-port fuel injectionsequential multi-port fuel injectionsequential multi-port fuel injectiondirect injectiondirect injection
Horsepower165165165227300
Horsepower RPM56005600560060006000
Torque lb ft166166166217300
Torque RPM40004000400040004000
2.5 RS Sedan2.5 RS Sport WagonOutback Sport WagonWRX SedanWRX STi Sedan
City MPG2020202020
Highway MPG2727272727
Combined MPG2323232323
2.5 RS Sedan2.5 RS Sport WagonOutback Sport WagonWRX SedanWRX STi Sedan
Length (in)173.8173.8173.8173.8173.8
Width (in)68.566.766.768.568.5
Height (in)56.758.558.556.756.7
Wheelbase (in)99.499.499.499.499.4
2.5 RS Sedan2.5 RS Sport WagonOutback Sport WagonWRX SedanWRX STi Sedan
Wheel size (in)1616161616
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishSilverSilverSilverSilverSilver
2.5 RS Sedan2.5 RS Sport WagonOutback Sport WagonWRX SedanWRX STi Sedan
Ring shaped reinforcement frameYesYesYesYesYes
Front airbagsYesYesYesYesYes
Side airbags–––YesYes
2.5 RS Sedan2.5 RS Sport WagonOutback Sport WagonWRX SedanWRX STi Sedan
Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYes
4-wheel disc brakes with ABSYesYesYesYesYes
Multi-reflector halogen headlightsYesYesYesYesYes
Power windows and mirrorsYesYesYesYesYes
Remote keyless entry systemYesYesYesYesYes
80-watt 4-speaker audio system with single-disc CD playerYesYesYesYesYes
Air conditioning systemYesYesYesYesYes
Dark gray metallic trim on dash and consoleYesYesYesYesYes
60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback-YesYes--
Rear window wiper with fixed intermittent mode-YesYes--
Tailgate with rear spoiler-YesYes--
Cargo-area concealed under-floor storage compartment-YesYes--
Retractable/removable cargo-area cover-YesYes--
Heavy-duty raised suspension--Yes--
Projector beam halogen fog lights--Yes--
Roof rails with cross bars--Yes--
12-volt power outlet in cargo area--Yes--
Gray Tricot upholstery--Yes--
16-inch 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels--Yes--
Sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension---YesYes
Aluminum-alloy hood with functional hood scoop---YesYes
Sport-tuned exhaust system with single chrome outlet---YesYes
140-watt 6-speaker premium audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD player---YesYes
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke MOMO brand steering wheel---YesYes
Performance-design front seats---YesYes
Automatic climate control system---YesYes
16-inch 5-twin-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels in Smoke-silver finish---YesYes
Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) AWD system----Yes
Brembo performance brake system----Yes
Helical limited-slip front differential----Yes
Inverted-strut suspension----Yes
17-inch BBS lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels----Yes
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights----Yes
STi-design bodywork and rear spoiler----Yes
Blue Perforated Ecsaine upholstery----Yes
STi-design instrumentation with center-mounted tachometer----Yes
Intercooler water-spray control----Yes