2008 Subaru Impreza

    Used from

    $24,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.8 - 11.6 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Impreza

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2008 Subaru Impreza is a small car offered in both 5D hatchback and 4D sedan body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $24,490 for the R variant and topping out at $64,990 for the WRX Sti Spec R.

    There are 7 variants of the Impreza available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2007.

    Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/196Nm) and 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (221kW/407Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2008 Impreza was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    *excl. on-roads

    2008 Subaru Impreza Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Impreza

    R

    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    RX

    Adds to R:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Mp3 Devices
      • Wma Devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from R:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    RS

    Adds to RX:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    Removes from RX:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active

    WRX

    Adds to RS:
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Type: Alloy
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    Removes from RS:
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Type: Galvanised

    STi

    Adds to WRX:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
    • Front seat
      • Type: Racing
    • Internal dimensions
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1400
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1401
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    Removes from WRX:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Mp3 Devices
      • Wma Devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment

    WRX STI

    Adds to STi:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Disc stacker
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    Removes from STi:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
    • Front seat
      • Type: Racing
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1400
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1401
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Alloy
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4

    WRX STI spec R

    Adds to WRX STI:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Branded
    Removes from WRX STI:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    See all 2008 Subaru Impreza Specs

    2008 Subaru Impreza Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Impreza

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Impreza is the R with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru Impreza that uses the most amount of fuel is the STi with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 11.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Subaru Impreza variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Subaru ImprezaFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.9 L/100km
    2.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.8 L/100km
    See all Subaru Impreza Fuel Economy

    2008 Subaru Impreza Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru Impreza?

    The Subaru Impreza offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Subaru Impreza FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru Impreza is the R that starts from $24,490.

    The most expensive Subaru Impreza is the WRX STI spec R that starts from $64,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Impreza is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: R, RX, RS, WRX, WRX STI and WRX STI spec R.

    The largest Subaru Impreza is the WRX STI which measures 1795mm wide, 4415mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Impreza is the WRX STI which has 221kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Subaru Impreza is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Impreza is the WRX STI which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Impreza uses premium unleaded.