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the WRX 2006 Limited sunroof is 25.5 x 13 inside opening  (photo of wagon, from rear facing front)  front of the sunroof has a small pop-up air deflector

Sunroof  on the LImited has a sliding interior sunshade

2006 arrive at dealers starting late July
New front end on all models. All models now have dual stage front airbags, new tailights, outside temperature guage, air filtration, front seatback net, and front and side airbags. Models grow 2" to 175.8 from 173.8
WRX is available in 2 new models for a total of 3 models. New for 2005 is a base WRX TR (Tuner Ready) sedan and a WRX Limited sedan and wagon (replaces the previous Premium sedan), in addition to the standard WRX sedan and wagon.
The WRX with automatic transmission is available in Limited only.
All WRXs get new larger 2.5L engine with 230hp and Active Valves, 17" 7spoke alloys, engine immobilizer key, 4 piston front, 2 piston rear brakes with red painted calipers, Body colored side ground effects, leather steering wheel...
New for 2006 WRX Limited package finally available on sedan and wagon, includes leather (a first on the WRX), sunroof, all weather package and more.

STi renamed STI (capital I) and gets new day-time running lights (DRL), lower profile hood scoop, steering wheel sensor added to improve the DCCDs response in cornering, roof-vane spoiler.

RS sedan and wagon models renamed 2.5i (like the Legacy/Outbacks) and the 2.5L horsepower is increased to 173 (from 165hp) with the addition of i-active valves.
Impreza 2.5i sedan and wagon now have 16" alloys, air filtration and either gray or beige interior.
Outback Sport continues with an optional Special Edition SE discount package with leather steering wheel and shift knob, 260 watt CD changer with subwoofer and 6 speakers, armrest, auto dimming mirror/compass and rear spoiler.

2005
September:  Price increase announced on cars delivered to dealers starting 9/04.
2005 models available 5/04. WRX gets new design gray 16" alloy wheels, new automatic climate control with air filtration, smoked headlight lens, new door panel armrests with power mirror controls, body colored lower trim replaces black, upgraded speakers, silver face 6 CD changer, re-designed keyless remote fob, new center console with 2 cupholders, new colors.
STi gets Helical Front differential, .5" wider rear wheels, rear wheel well arch fender flares, Yaw sensors, AM/FM/CD changer, Immobilizer key, new remote entry fob, new automatic climate control knobs, new door armrests with power mirror controls, new center console with 2 cupholders.

2004 The 04 WRX available 5/03, with minor re-design. New optional Premium Sedan Package with new for USA Impreza All Weather Package, Sunroof and spoiler. The WRX STi model available in June/July. Other WRX changes include projector beam fog lights, re-designed one-piece front seats, collapsible pedals, larger hood scoop, center tachometer, new head, tail and fog lights, new gray color vents and stereo, a few new colors ...
2003  The 03 WRX gets illuminated ignition key ring. New Sonic Yellow color available in sedan and wagon, sedan only available with the rear spoiler. App 1,500 yellow WRXs will be made. New optional 17" WRX wheels from Subaru, other performance items. (03 price increase $200)
2002  Introduced March 2001, 1st US/Canada WRX
2000 P1 by ProDrive in UK, 276 hp
1999 RB-5 model in UK, to celebrate Impreza driver Richard Burns winning record
1998 22-B STi model UK only, only 400 made
1994 1st European model 208 hp; Sti model, 247 hp; Type RA Sti, 271 hp
1992 1st year. Japan model with 237 hp
 
 

RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE full information visit my  Warranty, maintenance, towing page New Car 1000 mile break-in period- keep RPMs under 4000, vary speeds, avoid hard starts/stops, warm up and cool down engine 1st oil change 3000 miles/3 months Oil change: every 3,750, or at least every 7,500 Tire rotation 7,500 miles 15,000 miles - minor service, inspection, air and other filter changes as necessary. 30,000 mile service with major fluids, spark plugs, (WRX 60,000) and filters change. 60,000 miles (WRX spark plugs) - repeat 30,000 105,000 miles replace timing belt.

WARRANTIES Bumper-to-bumper: 3 year/36,000 mile Roadside assistance: 3 year/36,000 mile 3year/36,000 service adjustment (adjustment performed one time) 3year/36,000 mile Wear Item Warranty covers brakes, clutch disc lining, wiper blades Powertrain: 5 year/ 60,000 mile Corrosion: 5 year/100,000 mile Wear and adjustment: 12 month/12,000 mile Does not cover wear or damage due to competitive driving

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2005 SAFETY
Update March 2006 Subaru Impreza is a 'gold standard among small cars' from IIHS.org, a Top Safety Pick

The front passenger Advanced airbag senses occupant weight and seat position and will turn on or off accordingly (shown right after turning the car on).
The light and clock are on the dashboard

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2006 WRX Standard Feature Overview more details below  subject to correction
WRX sedan and wagon standard features new 2.5L 230hp, intercooled turbo new 17" 7spoke alloys new Electronic Throttle control new Engine Immobilizer key new Aerodynamic side ground effects, body colored new Leather wrapped steering wheel new Air filtration system, replace paper filter yearly new Advanced Airbag system, photos new Larger disc brakes, vented rear disc Front airbag, side head/chest airbags Power windows/locks/mirror Premium AM/FM CD changer,  6 upgraded speakers incl 2 tweeter speakers Automatic Climate Control  Alarm Security system w/ ignition disable. When activated and you don't have the remote to de-activate, override by turning key on-off 3x. Remote Keyless entry Limited Slip rear differential Body Colored folding outside mirrors Sport designed dash guages Sport tuned suspension Performance design front bucket seats with integrated headrests, photos Alloy pedals covers (manual only) Cruise control Leather shift knob Leather parking brake handle. Outside temperature guage Illuminated ignition key ring 4 Cupholders, 2 front, 2 rear Carpeted floor mats Dual overhead map lights Map pocket on rear of passenger seat Roof rails (wagon) Rear gate spoiler (wagon) Cargo area light (wagon) Cargo area tie-down hooks (wagon) Storage tray under rear floor (wagon)		WRX TR sedan deletes from WRX TR= Tuner Ready, a new model for 2006 delete from WRX sedan Delete: Performance Design front seats Replace with Sport Design front seats with active headrests Delete: Premium stereo CD changer, 6 upgraded speakers Replace with single disc, 4 speakers Delete: Automatic Climate Control Replace with standard air conditioning Delete: Fog lights Replace with STi type covers Delete: Body colored outside mirrors Replace with black folding mirrors Delete: Leather shift knob and Leather parking brake handle. Replace with polyurethane Delete: chromed inner door handles Replace with black door handles Delete: rear cupholders Delete: map pocket on passenger seat
WRX Limited sedan and wagon adds over WRX sedan and wagon all new Limited model Anthracite Black or Desert Beige Leather Power Moonroof Trunk Spoiler (sedan) Rear Soiler (standard on all WRX wagons) Dual mode heated front seats Heated defrosting outside mirrors Windshield wiper de-icer (heating element in windshield under front wipers) Optional automatic transmission	STI adds over WRX brief summary only new name changed to STI from STi new Steering angle sensor added to mechanical DCCD system new Aerodynamic ground effects, body colored new Rear vane spoiler (back of roof), photos new Rear underbody diffuser (under rear ), photos new STi leather wrapped steering wheel new Daytime running lights 2.5L 4cylinder with 300hp 17 x 8" BBS alloys 6spd manual transmission Short Throw Shifter Quick ratio steering Driver Controlled Center Differential DCCD Summer Directional tires (you'll want to get winter or rain tires) Limited Slip front differential Super Sport ABS  Heavy Duty Brembo brakes HID headlights (low beam) Rev indicator/alarm  Large trunk spoiler Underbody cover Sport suspension with inverted struts Plastic head key

 

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WAGON DIMENSIONS cargo area hand measurements,  all wagons 2002 through 2006 A: gate width at bottom on door 29" B: gate width at middle of door 40.5" (at top of gate 34") C: cargo width on top of wheel wells 49" D: cargo width at floor between wheel wells 37" E: cargo length with rear seat folded down, measured to top of seat but not including headrest 59.5" F: gate opening height, top to bottom,  32" G: cargo floor with seat up 36" H: interior height floor-to-ceiling 23-33" depending on where I: length from top of rear seat to inside rear gate 27" .
Model	WRX Sedan TR sedan	WRX Sport Wagon	Limited  sedan, wagon	STI sedan
Curb weight	manual: 3,192	manual:3,252	sedan: manual 3,239  sedan auto: 3.296  waon manual: 3.2954  wagon auto:3,347	manual:3,351lbs
Overall Length	175.8"	175.8"	175.8"	175.8"
Wheelbase	99.4"	99.4"	99.4"	100"
Towing: Hitch available for WRX wagon. Not suggested for WRX sedan, STi. Weight: 2000 pounds  Hitch: 200lb tongue weight	not recommended	2000 pounds	wgn 2000#	not recommended
Width	68.5"	66.7"	see sedan or wagon	68.5"
Track front/rear	58.5/58.3	57.7/57.3	see sedan or wagon	58.7/58.9
Height, overall	56.7"	58.5	see sedan or wagon	56.3"
Ground clearance	6.1"	6.1"	6.1"	5.7"
Interior Headroom front/rear	38.6/36.7"	39.7/37.3"		38.6/36.7"
Interior Legroom front/rear	42.9/33.0"	42.9/33.7"	see sedan or wagon	42.9/33.0"
Cd: Coefficient of drag	0.33	0.33	see sedan or wagon
Cargo Volume	trunk 11.cf	rear seat up: 27.9cf rear seat down: 61.6cf	see sedan or wagon	trunk 11.0cf
EPA interior volume	87.6cf	90.4cf	see sedan or wagon	87.6cf
model	WRX, TR sedan	WRX wagon	Limited sedan, wagon	STI
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model	WRX and TR  sedan	WRX wagon	Limited sedan, wagon	STI sedan
Engine	2.5L boxer DOHC, 4 cylinder, 16 valves Active Valve System Turbocharged Hood scoop air intake with Intercooler Block and heads, Aluminum alloy. open deck design, with  cast iron cylinder liners Sequential multi-port fuel injection Bore: 99.5x79mm, 3.92x3.11 Redline 6500 rpm			2.5L boxer DOHC 4cylinder, 16 valve Turbocharged, high-boost, IHI Brand Air-Intake Hood scoop with Water-Sprayed intercooler: manually operated hood-scoop water spray provides additional cooling to the intercooler Drive-by-wire throttle Aluminum alloy pistons Cast iron cylinder liners Reinforced "semi-closed deck" alloy block Forged high-carbon steel connecting rods Resin composite intake manifold Electronic Drive by Wire throttle Bore: 99.5 x 79mm, 3.92 x 3.11" Redline 7000rpm  Tach to 9000rpm
Horsepower/Torque	230hp@5,600rpm, Torque: ft lbs 235@3600pm			300hp@6000 rpm, 300ft torque@4000rpm
Compression: (turbo)	8.4:1 +/- .2, Maximum boost 11.6 PSI			8.2:1, Maximum Boost 14.5psi
Valves	AVCS (Active Valve Control System) variable valve timing optimizes engine volumetric efficiency through the rev band			AVCS (Active Valve Control System) variable valve timing optimizes engine volumetric efficiency through the rev band Sodium filled exhaust valves
Tune up specs*	Direct ignition Iridium spark plugs, #NGK ILFR6B Firing order 1-3-2-4 ignition timing at idle- 172* +/- 10*/700  idle rpm at park- 700 +/- 100			Direct Ignition Iridium spark plugs, #NGK IFLR6B Firing order 1-3-2-4 ignition timing at idle 17*+/- 10 idle rpm at park: 700 +/- 100
Fuel	91 octane minimum, 15.9 USG			91 octane minimum, 15.9 USG- High octane is important!
Generator, battery	12V, 75A. Battery: manual: 48ah;  automatic: 52ah			12V, 90A. Battery 48ah
Emissions:	50 state LEV (low emission vehicle)			50 state LEV (low emission vehicle)
Axle Differentials: manual	viscous locking center differential Limited Slip rear			Center: DCCD (Driver Controlled Center Differential) varies front/rear power split, 6 manual levels or auto mode, w/ indicator light. Up to 41% front / 59% rear power split. New for 2006: steering wheel sensor. Front:"Helical" Limited-slip front axle Rear: Mechanical Limited-slip rear axle
Power steering oil cooler	na			S
Manual Transmission (auto is below)	5 speed (MT5)			6speed manual with transmission cooler
Economy city/highway	Manual: 20/26 Auto: 21/26			manual: 18/24 automatic: na
Gear ratios, manual trans	5speed manual 1st- 3.454, 2nd-1.947, 3rd- 1.366, 4th- 0.972 5th- 0.738, final 3.7			6speed manual 1st: 3.636, 2nd: 2.375, 3rd: 1.761, 4th:1.346, 5th:0.971, 6th: 0.756, final 3.9, reverse: 3.545
Gear ratios, automatic trans	4speed automatic 1st- 2.785, 2nd- 1.545 3rd- 1.00, 4th- 0.684, final 3.9			na
Automatic Transmission (4EAT) manual is above	0: Limited sedan or wagon only. Active all wheel drive  not available on WRX or TR			na
Towing, not recommended for sedans	2000# (not rec)	2000#	see sedan or wagon	2000#  not recommended
2006 model subject to change, correction	WRX, TR  sedan	WRX Wagon	Limited  sedan, wagon	STI sedan
Brake hardware	Front: 11.5" vented disc with new for 06 4 piston calipers Rear: 11.3" vented disc, 2 caliper pistons new for 06: Red Painted calipers with Subaru in white lettering			Brembo Disc brakes Front: Vented 12.7" diameter, 1.2" thick, Four-piston, fixed-position calipers. Rear: Vented 12.3" diameter,  .8" thick, Two-piston, fixed-position calipers.
Brakes: Anti-lock	4 channel, 4 sensor ABS with EBD electronic brake force distribution			Super Sport Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), with independently controlled rear wheels. EBD: Electronic Brake-force Distribution independently controls brake forces at each wheel, optimizing the  braking ability during hard cornering, resulting in reduced  understeer.  EBD also provides a more precise control of braking pressure between the front and rear wheels based on the vehicle load to improve stopping distances and stability
Steering	variable assist, speed sensitive rack-and-pinion.  Quick Ratio: 16.5:1 Leather Momo Wheel			Engine-speed controlled variable power assist, load sensing valve and variable capacity power steering pump Quick Ratio steering 15.0:1 Rack and Pinion,  Leather Momo STi wheel
Turning radius:	Lock-to-lock: 2.7 turns Turning circle: 35.4 ft			Lock-to-lock 2.6 turns Turning circle: 37.4 ft
Wheels/tires:	17x7jj alloy, 5 lug, 215/45ZR17 all season, offset 55 (2.2)			17x8" BBS alloy (17x8jj), 5 lug, 5x114.3 pattern 225/45R17 Bridgestone Potenza RE070 Summer/Directional Offset 53mm (it's been suggested not to go under 48mm) Available with Gold wheels, model code 6JI or  Silver wheels, model code 6JJ
model subject to change, correction	WRX, TR sedan	WRX wagon	Limited sedan, wagon	STI
Suspension: McPherson-type strut, 4 wheel independent, Front and rear stabilizer bars	S, Sport tuned independent			Sport-tuned independent McPherson-type inverted, alloy lower L-arms, liquid filler rear bushings, cross-member stiffener bar, front/rear 20mm sway bars
Body metal	70% body sheet metal is two-sided galvanized. Aluminum-alloy hood
Stereo:	WRX, WRX Limited: Premium AM/FM CD changer, 6 upgraded speakers WRX TR: AM/FM/CD player, 4speakers			Premium AM/FM Stereo, CD changer, 6 upgraded speakers
Headlights	Multi reflector 4 beam halogen, smoked headlight lens			Low beam: High Intensity Discharge (HID) with smoked lens.  Manually height adjustable from inside  Dash illumination level displays in digital trip meter
Daytime Running Lights	Standard
REV adjustable RPM alarm with warning buzzer and light.	na			S Adjustable RPM alarm light flashes with on or off buzzer when you exceed RPM levels you set.  RPM setting displays in outside temp gauge and tach
Projector Beam Fog lights	WRX: S TR: 0	S	S	0
Sport exhaust pipe, large single tip	S			S STi type
Front fender: wide type	blister: sharper angle, wider	bulge	see sedan or wagon	blister
Rear wheel arch flare	na			S
Hood: Aluminum alloy with hood scoop and undercover insulator	S			S
Aerodynamic side ground effects new for 2006	S body colored			Front corner spoiler  STi side body colored ground effects  Wide Flared Front Fenders and rear quarter panels
Rear Spoiler	0	S	S	S - dual composite, STi  held on with 17 screws! ... see photo page
Roof Rack	0	S cross bars optional	see sedan or wagon	0
model subject to change, correction	WRX, TR Sedan	WRX  Wagon	Limited sdn, wgn	STI sedan

 

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2006 WRX and STI  Interior Features S = standard, 0=optional subject to change, correction
model	WRX Sedan, Wagon	WRX TR sedan	WRX Limited sedan, wagon	STI sedan
Dashboard display	Fuel and temperature gauges Center tachometer Silver trimmed gauges Warning lights: low fuel, ABS and EBD and parking brake, open door, engine temperature,  automatic transmission oil hot, battery, oil pressure, SRS airbag, seatbelt Low fuel light when fuel under approx. 3.5 US gallons Outside temperature guage			Dark gray metallic interior trim Aluminum trimmed gauges, red needle 9,000-rpm center tachometer with STi logo Adjustable tachometer redline buzzer 160-mph speedometer DCCD display (driver controlled center differential) Fuel and temperature gauges Outside temperature guage REV limit-alarm display Intercooler low water spray indicator Rear diff oil temp warning indicator
Power windows Power door locks  Power mirrors Cruise control w/ 'on' light	S body colored fold-in mirrors	S black fold-in mirrors	S body colored fold-in mirrors	S body colored fold-in mirrors
Keyed doors	front driver's, glovebox, trunk (but not tailgate), ignition. Comes with 3 keys,  2 remotes
Climate Control Air Conditioning	S	na	S	S
Manual Air Conditioning	na	S	na	na
Air Filtration for dust/pollen, replace filter at least yearly	S	S	S	S
Keyless remote w/ chirp response	S	S	S	S
Alarm system	S	S	S	S
Immobilizer Key	S	S	S	S
Illuminated glow-in-the-dark interior trunk escape handle	S	S	S	S
Illuminated ignition key ring	S	S	S	S
Illumintated glovebox light- works when headlights on	S	S	S	S
Alloy pedals: gas, brake, clutch pedal - collapsible for safety!	S- manual transmission NA- Auto transmission			Aluminum alloy with non-slip rubber grips
model	WRX sedan, wagon	TR sedan	Limited sedan, wagon	STI
Cupholders	2 front, 2 rear	2 front	2 front, 2 rear	2 front, 2 rear
Steering wheel, Leather	S	--	S	STi  3 Spoke Leather wrapped Momo wheel w/ red stitching
Leather shift knob Leather parking brake	S	0	S	S
Tinted windows	S	S	S	S
Wipers: variable speed interval, plus low and high	S	S	S	S  driver side fin increasing pressure for cleaner wiping
Rear defroster. Wagon also has Rear Wiper	S	S	S	S
Trunk Pass through - armrest pass through	S	S	na	na
Fold Down seats -  60/40 fold down rear seats	na	na	S	na
Height adjustable driver's seat (manual)	S	S	S	S
Dual Map Lights	S	S	S	S
Floor mats	S	S	S	S
Vanity Mirror (not illuminated)	driver/passenger	driver/passenger	driver/passenger	driver/passenger
2006 model	WRX Sedan, wagon	TR sedan	WRX Limited Wagon	STI sedan

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2006 WRX and STi Options How to read: Factory List price (invoice) S = standard, 0=optional, na= not available subject to change, correction
Packaged Options individual options below	WRX  Sedan	WRX TR sedan	WRX Sport Wagon	WRX Limited sedan, wagon	STI  sedan
Popular Equipment Group 2A- Auto-dimming rear view mirror/compass, Security Alarm shock sensor: $298 ($194)	0	0	0	0	0
Popular Equipment Group 2B- Auto-dimming rear view mirror/compass plus Homelink, Security alarm shock sensor upgrade: $385 ($250)	0	0	0	0	0
Popular Equipment Group 5-  wagon only Cargo bin, rubber floor mats, cargo area tray $245 ($151)	na	na	0	0	na
Premium Sound Package 1- Upgraded speakers, subwoofer/amp, tweeters $579 ($377)	na	0	na	na	na
Premium Sound Package 2- CD changer, Upgraded speakers, subwoofer/amp, tweeters $944 ($613)	na	0	na	na	na
Performance Group 1A - manual trans only Short Throw Shifter, Turbo Boost gauge,   Momo Shift knob, $765 ($498)	0	0	0	0	na
Performance Group 2A - manual trans only Short Throw Shifter, Turbo Boost gauge, Titanium Shift knob  $822 ($536)	0	0	0	0	na
Performance Group  2B- manual trans only Short Throw Shifter, Turbo Boost gauge, Momo Shift knob $948 ($622)	na	na	na	na	0
2005 individual options subject to change, correction	WRX  sedan	WRX TR sedan	WRX Sport wagon	WRX Limited sedan, wagon	STI  sedan
Spoiler, sedan only, $399 ($300)	0	0	S	S	S
Sunroof	na	na	na	S	na
Security alarm shock sensor upgrade $115 ($75)	0	0	0	0	0
Auto-dimming rear view mirror w/ compass- $183 ($119)	0	0	0	0	0
Auto-dimming rear view mirror w/ compass and Homelink- $270 ($175)	0	0	0	0	0
Rear differential protector  $110 ($71)	0	0	0	0	na
Fog lights with trim kit $395 ($257)	S	0	S	S	0
Floor Mats, Rubber $55 ($33)	0	0	0	0	0
Wheel locks  $42 ($28)	0	0	0	0	0
Moonroof air deflector $100 ($65)	na	na	na	0	na
CD changer, 6 disc $365 ($236)	S	0	S	S	S
stereo Subwoofer/amplifier  $273 ($178)	0	0	0	0	na
Upgraded Speakers, 4 - $201 ($131)	S	0	S	S	S
Tweeters, 2 - $105 ($68)	S	0	S	S	S
model	WRX sd	TR sd	WRX wgn	Limited sd, wgn	STI
Roof Rack cross bars, wagon only- $179 ($111)	na	na	0	0	na
Rear bumper cover, wagon only - $60 ($39)	na	na	0	0	na
Cargo Area Tray, wagon only- $75 ($46)	na	na	0	0	na
Cargo area bin, wagon only $115 ($72)	na	na	0	0	na
Caro net, wagon only- $42 ($27)	na	na	0	0	na
Cargo area spotlight, wagon only- $5 ($26)	na	na	0	0	na
Trailer Hitch, wagon only- $300 ($195) 2000# towing	na	na	0	0	na
Short Throw Shifter (TYF) $345 ($225)	0	0	0	0	na
Short Throw Shifter (T5B) $451 ($338)	na	na	na	na	0
Turbo Boost Gauge (T2P) $318 ($207)	0	0	0	0	na
Turbo Boost Gauge (T4B) $310 ($202)	na	na	na	na	0
Titanium Shift Knob, manual transmission- $159 ($104)	0	0	0	0	na
Titanium Shift Knob, manual transmission- $179 ($117)	na	na	na	na	0
Momo Shift knob, manual transmission- $102 ($66)	0	0	0	0	na
Momo Shift knob, automatic transmission $117 ($76)	na	na	na	0	na
option	WRX  Sedan	WRX TR sedan	WRX wagon	WRX Limited sedan, wagon	STI  sedan

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2005 WRX and STi: a short list of dealer installable accessories and performance parts suggested list prices don't include installation S = standard, 0=optional, na= not available subject to change, correction
	WRX sedan	WRX wagon	STI sedan
Fog Lamp kit. List price $354	s	s	0
17" BBS alloys. List price- $3,035 (# 2811AE060) Does not include tires, valves, mounting. Suggested Potenza  RE-011- 215/45R17	0	0	S
17" 5 spoke pressure cast allys. List price $1350	0	0	na
Aerodynamics Kit: front, side and rear under spoilers	0	0	S
Performance Muffler, SPT List price $375	0	0	na
Preformance Exhaust System, SPT, List price $449	0	0	na
Hood Scoop $150 Engine Block Heater $29 Car Cover, Bag $100, $10 Rear Differential Protector $70 Battery Warmer $30  Cigarette Lighter	0	0	0

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2006 IMPREZA WRX and STi  COLORS A available, --  not available  subject to change, correction
Color	WRX Sedan with Black Flat Woven cloth	TR Sedan with Black Flat Woven cloth	WRX Wagon with Black Flat Woven cloth	WRX Limited sedan, wagon Antracite Black or Desert Beige leather	STI sedan black, blue escaine, perforated
Aspen White	A	A	A	A black or beige	A
Steel Gray Metallic (medium gray)	A	A	A	A black	A
Crystal Gray Metallic (lighter gray)	A	A	A	A black	A
San Remo Red	A	A	A	A black or beige	--
WR Blue Pearl	A	A	A	A black	A
Obsidian Black Pearl	A	A	A	A black or beige	A
color	WRX sedan	TR sedan	WRX wagon	Limited sedan, wagon	STI sedan

RoadandTrack speed test,  12/06
0-60 5.1
0-100 13.1
1/4 mile 13.6 sec @ 99.6 mph
80-0 216 ft

Magazine articles and reviews
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RoadandTrack, Evo vs STI, 12/05
Automobile Magazine on the 06 WRX
Edmunds.com on the new 2006 WRX
Autoweek on the 2006 STi
Vancouver Sun, BC Canada reviews the new 06 WRX STi

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