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    Subaru Impreza L (2012) price & specs

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    2.0L petrol5D HatchbackVariable SP AUTOMATIC4x4
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    Overview

    The 2012 Subaru Impreza L is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 7th April 2012. The Subaru Impreza is regarded as a small Car built in Japan with prices starting at $39,990 before on-road costs.

    This Subaru Impreza is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 6200 rpm) and 196 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. Subaru claims the Impreza L uses 6.8L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 157g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 809km per full tank

    The Subaru Impreza measures 1475mm (58.1 inches) in height, 4580mm (180.3 inches) in length, 1740mm (68.5 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1335kg (2943.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Impreza L comes standard with 205/55 Rnull front tyres and 205/55 Rnull rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2012 Subaru Impreza L has a 145mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and 650kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    81.78 - 149.83 kW/t
    63.57 kW/t
    149.83 kW/t
    Boot Space
    301 - 460 litres
    200 litres
    476 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.8 - 10.6 L/100km
    3.9 L/100km
    10.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    566 - 809 km
    566 km
    1,429 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    1 year
    8 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,565 - 1,625 kg
    1,525 kg
    2,115 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    900 - 1,200 kg
    500 kg
    1,550 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    145 - 155 mm
    118 mm
    155 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,580 mm
    1,740 mm
    1,475 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,580 mm
    Overall Width1,740 mm
    Overall Height1,475 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm

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    2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4

    $39,990†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 157
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 84.0
    Engine (cc): 1995
    Engine Configuration: Horizontal
    Engine Code: Fb20
    Engine (L): 2.0
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 90.0
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 12.1
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes

    Display Screen

    Location: ?

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 809
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 503
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 14.7
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.8
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 42
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 35
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 17.9
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.6
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 50
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 42
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.2
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.9
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 32
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 26

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.8

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11.6
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 182
    Maximum Speed (mph): 113

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
    Maximum Power (kW): 110
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 196
    Measurement Standard: JIS
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Continuously Trans With Manual Mode
    Gear Change Paddles: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: Variable
    Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Platform Code: Impreza

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 27.2
    Rear Seat Down (L): 771
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.0
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 340

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
    Front Track (in): 58.9
    Front Track (mm): 1495
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.7
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 145
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
    Overall Height (in): 58.1
    Overall Height (mm): 1475
    Overall Length (in): 180.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4580
    Overall Width (in): 68.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1740
    Rear Track (in): 58.9
    Rear Track (mm): 1495
    Wheelbase (in): 103.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2620

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Manual

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    Paint

    Type: Metallic

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1433
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1335
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2943
    Tare Weight (kg): 1301

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Bluetooth

    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Date Tested: 20070831
    ANCAP Overall: 5.00
    ANCAP Pedestrian: 4
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: 2.0 Hatch

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Active: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Auto

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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