Images: Subaru GP.I and GJ.I Impreza (2012-15)
Released in March 2012, the fourth generation Subaru Impreza was available as a small hatchback (GP) or sedan (GJ). Manufactured in Ota, Japan, the all-wheel drive GP and GJ Imprezas were powered by 2.0-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engines that were mated to either six-speed manual transmission or continuously variable transmissions (Subaru’s ‘Lineartronic’) which had six preset ratios. Furthermore, the GP/GJ Impreza range consisted of 2.0i, 2.0i-L and 2.0i-S variants… Read full Subaru GP/GJ Impreza review
Images: Subaru GP.II and GJ.II Impreza (2015-16)
Released in Australia in April 2015, the Subaru GP and GJ Series II (GP.II and GJ.II) Impreza introduced lower pricing, minor styling revisions and additional features. The range was also revised as the 2.0i-L was replaced by the 2.0i Premium. The Subaru GP.II and GJ.II Impreza could be identified by their more aggressive front fascias which included a new grille, headlights and fog light clusters. Beyond this, new 16-inch alloy wheels designs were introduced for the 2.0i Premium, while the GJ.II Impreza sedan had a dark grey rear under spoiler and ‘chrome look’ window sills. Inside, the interior received upgraded steering wheel audio switches, silver accents surrounding the air conditioning vents and dials, metallic accents on the front door arm rests and two 5 volt DC USB charge ports for rear passengers; the USB and auxiliary ports were also positioned beneath the audio unit.
