That's because though the CVT auto version and the 5-speed manual are sold here at the same price of €25,995, the automatic is more fuel efficient. Which brings the Road Tax down from €390 a year to €280 ... plus fuel savings benefits.
The new Impreza arrived here a month or so ago, and comes in one specification that includes all-wheel-drive, rear vision camera, cruise control, heated seats, bluetooth and front foglights.
Power is from a 1.6 'boxer' format petrol engine with 114hp.
"There's been a big change in the perception of the Impreza in the Irish market," says Neville Mathews of Subaru Ireland. "It's no longer the boy-racer car with the big wing and stripes, we're now attracting a much more mature buyer who values quality, and the safety of the AWD as standard."
