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BLANDER, BUT NOT BAD; Impreza isn't WRX-hot, but not everyone needs spice.(News)

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Byline: Phil Floraday

Sure the regular ol' Impreza doesn't look more exciting than vanilla ice cream when it shares a page with the WRX, but everyone still likes ice cream, right?

The Impreza uses the same double-wishbone rear suspension that we appreciated in the WRX and performs quite well for an economy car. We prefer the WRX's turbocharged mill, but this naturally aspirated 2.5-liter boxer is respectable enough for an economy car.

A new intake port raises torque to 170 lb-ft at 4400 rpm and improves ...

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