Why
build a custom Subaru Impreza? The Impreza was a surprise hit
for Subaru. The hatchback sedan was targeted towards a small, niche
audience and sales were not expected to impress. However, car
enthusiasts quickly fell in love with the Impreza. Its performance was
impressive with quick acceleration and low 0-60 times and it also
handled incredibly well on the roads due to its grippy all wheel drive
system. The Impreza’s impressive rallying performance also brought a
lot of extra attention to the car. It wasn’t long before a customizing
scene built itself up around the Impreza. Engine modifications,
suspension tweaks and modified body parts quickly became popular
amongst Impreza owners all around the world. Even today, the community
remains with a wide range of mods available to fit on all types of
Imprezas. This article will provide details about the options available
for customizing your Subaru Impreza.
Body
modifications
The
Impreza line has always featured a unique look that made the Impreza
stand out amongst Subaru’s range of
Subaru cars
The
car is available as a 4 door sedan or a 5 door compact hatchback, the
latter of which is the more popular and more iconic of the two designs.
The
WRX edition Impreza is arguably the most eye catching version of the
Impreza. The WRX Impreza, based on the Impreza rally car, features
modified body panels and a modified bonnet that helps to improve
performance while making the car look more like a custom Subaru Impreza
Virtually
every part of the Impreza is customizable and modifiable.
The
lights can be replaced with new designs, the spoiler can be swapped
out, new rims can be fitted and the Impreza’s bumpers can be modified,
too.
Many
garages and paint shops are also able to paint the Impreza with a
custom paint job, thus allowing Impreza owners to better showcase their
personality and creativity through their car.
Engine
and performance modifications
The
Impreza’s rallying pedigree has meant that the Impreza has long been
the best performing of Subaru’s range of Subaru cars.
The
Impreza is available with a number of different engines that are both
powerful and fuel efficient. The entry level 1.6L engine is relatively
quick but the 2.5L engine found in the Impreza WRX edition is the real
powerhouse in the Impreza range.
The
Impreza is also available with a number of different trims that can
affect performance. The standard editions are tuned for city and
motorway driving while the sports and WRX editions feature tweaked
suspensions that allow for better handling and cornering on the roads.
Subaru also released a new XV sport edition Impreza that features a
raised and hardened suspension specifically designed for off road
driving.
Each
part of the Impreza can be tweaked and customized to improve
performance and handling. New tires, new exhausts, new grills and
aerodynamic body panels can all be fitted while the engine, suspension
and gearbox can be easily tuned to improve driving performance in your
custom Subaru Impreza
Conclusion
Subaru
has greatly improved the Impreza since the release of the first
generation Impreza in 1992. The newest 4th generation Impreza is the
most stylish, best performing and most customizable Impreza yet.