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2007 STI Limited. 400 made this color. Only made in 07

2007 STI Limited, 400 made this color. Only made for 07.


many more 07 WRX and STI photos
2006 Impreza has a new front grill
 WRX sedan

STI, standard
front of 2006 Subaru wagon
WRX wagon
many more 2007 photos
 
2007 Subaru STI Limited 17 alloy wheel
2007 STI Limited 17" silver painted alloy wheel by Enkie
STI BBS forged gold alloy
STI BBS forged 17" alloy, gold
sti silver forged BBSW alloy
STI BBS forged 17" alloy, silver
WRX 17 alloy
2006 WRX 17" alloy
STI Limited leather interior headrest with logo
STI Limited leather interior headrest with logo
STI Limited numbered plack and auxiliary stereo input
new for 07 stereo auxiliary input
shown with STI Limited number plate, only 800 made, 400 gray, 400 white

STI: tailpipe with rear diffuser

the WRX and STI Limited sunroof is 25.5 x 13 inside opening
(photo of wagon, from rear facing front)

2007 WRX and STI photo page

    About the Subaru Impreza
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BASICS
12/27/2006 roadandtrack magazine includes WRX Limited as one  of '12 Best Cars Under 30k... But the entries that make up this list are anything but “average.” ' more
 

WRX: A partial history by model year
Impreza is made by Fuji (Subaru) in Ota, Japan.

November 6, 2006  SoA is sold out of STI Limiteds, all remaining are now at dealers.

Updated August 21 with 2007 prices and features. Cars expected in August. A few new colors. STI Limited is the same price as the STI! Price drop $300 on 2.5is. Other prices remain the same. 2.5i gets storage box instead of ashtray, new gray interior trim, Outback Sport SE gets iPod auxiliary plug instead of ashtray, MP3, Sirius radio (3 month free, after that a subscription is required), climate control, 240 watt CD changer, subwoofer/amp. WRX, STI get 120 watt CD changer, MP3, auxiliary input plug, Sirius radio pre-wired, leather wrapped steering wheel.
2007 STI Limited model, 800 to be produced, individually numbered, Satin White or Urban Gray, with painted silver 17" alloys (not BBS like on STI). A small rear trunk lip spoiler  and no roof vane spoiler, black painted brake calipers w/ white lettering. Other upgrades are leather heated seats, sunroof, fog lights, iPod plug, fog lights, upgraded carpeting, sound installation, darker metallic trim, auto dimming mirror/compass. STI gold or silver wheels are now color specific, see colors below

2006 arrive at dealers starting late July
New front end on all models. All models now have dual stage front airbags, new taillights, outside temperature gauge, 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
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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, turbo models required at least every 3,750 miles or 3-4 months
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
 

Tow: you can flat tow a manual tranmission (not automatic) Subaru behind a motorhome for example.  All wheels must be on the ground. To tow an STI, the  DCCD must be in manual mode with the DCCD control dial set to the furthest rearward position (rolled toward rear seat).

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2007 SAFETY
March 2006 Subaru Impreza is a 'gold standard among small cars' from IIHS.org, a Top Safety Pick
Subaru Impreza passenger on-off light
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
Dual Front Advanced Airbags detect driver's seat position and passenger weight and seat position to control airbag deployment
Airbags: Dual Side head and chest airbags
Collapsible pedals to reduce risk to feet in accidents
EBD Brakes: electronic brake force distribution varies front/rear brake power
3-point lap and shoulder belts with Height Adjustable outboard shoulder harness for all (5) occupants.
Internal Trunk Release, sedan, emergency inside-trunk release
LATCH Child seat Tethers and Uniform Mounting Clips
Childproof rear door locks and windows.
Daytime running lights
Crumple zones: front and rear
Drop-down motor mounts
Re-inforced door beams: Dual front, single rear
A Pillar beam
Anti-lock disc brakes with EBD electronic brake force distribution
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2007 Impreza WRX, STI, Limited prices
Notes, updates
8/21/06  2007 prices announced. STI Limited is the same price as STI. Price drop $300 on 2.5is. No increase for 07 WRX!

2007 Destination now $625 (was $575 )
Residents of Alaska: add $150 destination to $775
Residents of NY, NJ, RI, NH, VT, MA, (New England), and Hawaii. Please contact your local dealer, prices may vary.

2007 Impreza 2.5i and Outback Sport
code
MSRP +$625 destination
suggested list price
invoice + $625 destination
2.5i sedan manual transmission 7JA $17,995 +$625 = $18,620 $17,171 +$625 = $17,796
2.5i sedan automatic trans 7JB $18,795 +$625 = $19,420 $17,906 +$625 = $18,531
2.5i wagon manual trans 7LA $17,995 +$625 = $18,620 $17,173 +$625 = $17,798
2.5i wagon automatic trans 7LB $18,795 +$625 = $19,420 $17,908 +$625 = $18,533
Outback Sport wagon manual trans (very limited availability if any) 7LK $19,195 +$625 = $19,820 $18,267 +$625 = $18,892
Outback Sport wagon automatic trans (very limited availability if any) 7LL $19,995 +$625 = $20,620 $19,002 +$625 = $19,627
Outback Sport SE Special Edition manual trans 7LM $19,695 +$625 = $20,320 $18,726 +$625 = $19,351
Outback Sport SE automatic trans 7LN $20,495 +$625 = $21,120 $19,461 +$625 = $20,086
2007 Impreza WRX and STi
codes
MSRP +$625 destination
suggested list price
invoice + $625 destination
WRX TR (tuner ready) sedan, manual transmission 7JC $23,995 +$625 = $24,620 $22,673 +$625 = $23,298
WRX sedan manual transmission 7JD $24,995 +$625 = $25,620 $23,593 +$625 = $24,217
WRX Limited sedan (grey or beige leather), manual trans 7JE, 7JF $27,495 +$625 = $28,120 $25,887 +$625 = $26,512
WRX Limited sedan (grey or beige leather), automatic trans 7JG, 7JH $28,495 +$625 = $29,120 $26,804 +$625 = $27,429
WRX wagon, manual transmission 7LC $24,495 +$625 = $25,120 $23,134 +$625 = $23,759
WRX Limited wagon (grey or beige leather), manual transmission 7LE, 7LF $26,995 +$625 = $27,620 $25,427 +$625 = $26,052
WRX Limited wagon, (grey or beige leather) automatic trans 7LG, 7LH $27,995 +$625 = $28,620 $26,344 +$625 = $26,969
STI sedan, manual trans (gold or silver alloys) 7JI gold
7JJ silver
$33,495 +$625 = $34,120 $31,618 +$625 = $32,243
STI Limited sedan, manual 6speed trans (silver alloys) 7JK $33,495 +$625 = $34,120 $31,618 +$625 = $32,243
end 2007 Impreza prices
code
2007 MSRP
base +$625 destination = MSRP
2007 invoice

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2007 WRX Standard Feature Overview
more details below 
subject to correction
WRX sedan and wagon standard features
new 120 watt Premium stereo, 6 disc CD changer 
new MP3/WMA capable radio
new Auxiliary stereo input plug replaces ashtray
new Sirius satellite radio pre-wired, 3 months free, after that call 888-539-7474

2.5L 230hp, intercooled turbo
17" 7spoke alloys
Electronic Throttle control
Engine Immobilizer key
Aerodynamic side ground effects, body colored
Leather wrapped steering wheel, gray stitching
Air filtration system, replace paper filter yearly
Advanced Airbag system, photos
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.
Fog Lights
Remote Keyless entry
Limited Slip rear differential
Body Colored folding outside mirrors
Sport designed dash gauges

Sport tuned suspension
Performance design front bucket seats with integrated headrests, 2006 photos
Alloy pedals covers (manual only)
Cruise control
Leather shift knob
Leather parking brake handle.
Outside temperature gauge
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)
Fold down rear seats on wagon
Armrest pass through on sedans (exc STI)

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WRX TR sedan deletes from WRX
TR= Tuner Ready

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
Delete Aerodynamic side ground effects

WRX Limited sedan and wagon
adds over WRX sedan and wagon
Anthracite Black or Desert Beige Leather
Power glass sunroof- tilt up, slide down and back, with sunshade
Trunk Spoiler (sedan)
Rear Spoiler (standard on all WRX wagons)
All Weather Package with Heated front seats, 2 settings. heated outside mirrors, front wiper deicers
Optional automatic transmission
STI adds over WRX brief summary only

new Limited Slip, torsen type
new Leather wrapped steering wheel
new Wheelbase 99.4" from 100"
new Revised 2nd,3rd,4th gear ratios
new Steel lower L front arm and rear parallel links suspension arms replaces aluminum
new Rear Stabilizer bar 19mm replaces STI 20mm
new gold or silver wheels with specific colors only

gone sodium filled exhaust valves

Steering angle sensor with mechanical DCCD system
Aerodynamic ground effects, body colored
Rear vane spoiler (back of roof), 2006 photos
Rear underbody diffuser (under rear), 2006 photos
STi leather wrapped steering wheel with red stitching
Daytime running lights
2.5L 4cylinder with 300hp
17 x 8" BBS forged alloys
6spd manual transmission
Short Throw Shifter
Quick ratio steering
Driver Controlled Center Differential DCCD
Summer Directional tires (you'll want winter or rain tires)
Limited Slip front differential
Super Sport ABS 
Heavy Duty Brembo brakes
HID headlights (low beam)
Power height adjustable headlights
Rev indicator/alarm 
Large trunk spoiler
Underbody cover
Sport suspension with inverted struts
Plastic head key 

delete: fog lights

STI Limited adds over STI or replaces

new model for 2007
only 800 to be made, each with individually numbered plaque, 400 Urban Gray, 400 Satin White

Trunk Lip spoiler, replaces standard tall spoiler
Brake light in back window, replaces light in spoiler
17x8" high luster silver painted wheel replaces forged BBS 
Anthracite perforated leather trimmed interior with embroidered STI logo in front headrest

Rear seat armrest pass-through
Dual mode heated front seats (no heated outside mirrors or front wiper deicer)
Power glass sunroof- tilt up, slide down and back, with sunshade
Brembo black painted brake calipers, white lettering
Carpets, heavier with more sound insulation
Dark gray heater controls, silver trim
Dark gray interior trim
Dark gray carpeted floor mats
Auto dimming rear view mirror, standard
Gloss black B pillar trim replaces matt black
Front fender liners
Fog Lights, standard


 

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WAGON DIMENSIONS
all wagons 2002 through 2007
cargo area hand measurements
Impreza wagon cargo measurements

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"
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Model
WRX Sedan
TR sedan
WRX Sport Wagon
Limited 
sedan, wagon
STI, STI Limited sedan
Curb weight
manual: 3,192
manual: 3,252 
sedan: manual 3,239 
sedan auto: 3.296 
wagon 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"
99.4"
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"
58.9 with roof rails
see sedan or wagon
56.3"
Ground clearance
6.3"
6.3"
6.3"
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, STI Limited

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2007 WRX AND STi  MECHANICAL AND STANDARD FEATURES
S = standard, 0=optional
subject to change, correction
model
WRX and TR
sedan
WRX wagon
Limited sedan, wagon
STI, STI Limited sedan
Engine

note: oil changes on the turbo engine required 3,750 miles, 3-4 months

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, use distilled water, do not overfill if freezing is possible.
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 293hp@6000 rpm, 290ft torque@4400rpm
Compression: (turbo) 8.4 +/- .2, Maximum boost 11.6 PSI 8.2, 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
Tune up specs* Direct ignition Iridium spark plugs, #NGK ILFR6B Firing order 1-3-2-4
ignition timing at idle- 17* +/- 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 II (low emission vehicle) 50 state LEV II (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.
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)
6 speed 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 3.700
6 speed manual,  1st: 3.636, 2nd: 2.235, 3rd: 1.521,  4th:1.137, 5th:0.971, 6th: 0.756, final 3.545, reverse: 3.545
Gear ratios, automatic trans
4speed automatic
1st- 2.785, 2nd- 1.545
3rd- 1.00, 4th- 0.694, final 3.900
na
Automatic Transmission (4EAT)
manual is above
0: Limited sedan or wagon only
not available on WRX or TR
active all wheel drive electronically control
na
Towing, not recommended for sedans
2000# (not rec)
2000#
see sedan or wagon
2000#  not recommended
2007 model
subject to change, correction
WRX, TR 
sedan
WRX
Wagon
Limited 
sedan, wagon
STI, STI Ltd sedan
Brake hardware
Front: 11.5" vented disc, 4 piston calipers
Rear: 11.3" vented disc, 2 caliper pistons
Red Painted calipers with Subaru in white lettering
Brembo Disc brakes
STI: gold; Limited: Black
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)
STI: 17x8" BBS silver or gold alloy
Limited: 17x8" high luster silver painted 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)
model
subject to change, correction
WRX, TR sedan
WRX wagon
Limited sedan, wagon
STI, STI Ltd
Suspension: McPherson-type strut, 4 wheel independent, Front and rear stabilizer bars
S, Sport tuned independent
Sport-tuned independent
McPherson-type inverted, steel lower L-arms and rear parallel links, liquid filler rear bushings, cross-member stiffener bar, front/rear 19mm sway bars.
Solid rubber engine mounts
Body metal
70% body sheet metal is two-sided galvanized. Aluminum-alloy hood
Stereo: WRX, WRX Limited: 120 watt Premium AM/FM Stereo, CD changer, 6 upgraded speakers, MP3, auxiliary input plug, volume memory
WRX TR: AM/FM/CD player, 4speakers
120 watt Premium AM/FM Stereo, CD changer, 6 upgraded speakers, MP3, auxiliary input plug, volume memory
Headlights
Multi reflector 4 beam halogen, smoked headlight lens
Low beam: High Intensity Discharge (HID) with smoked lens. 
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- STI
S- Limited
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
Hood: Aluminum alloy with hood scoop and undercover insulator
S
S
Aerodynamic side ground effects
S body colored
delete on TR
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
STI-  tall dual composite, held on with 17 screws
STI Limited-  small rear lip spoiler
Roof Rack
na
S
cross bars optional
see sedan or wagon
na
model
subject to change, correction
WRX, TR
Sedan
WRX 
Wagon
Limited sdn, wgn
STI, STI Limited sedan

 

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2007 WRX and STI  Interior Features
S = standard, 0=optional na= not available

subject to change, correction

model
WRX Sedan, Wagon
WRX TR sedan
WRX Limited sedan, wagon
STI, STI Limited 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 gauge
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 gauge
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 (no key in tailgate), ignition. Comes with 3 keys,  2 remotes
Leather interior
na
na
S
S- Ltd only
Climate Control Air Conditioning
S
na
S
S
Manual Air Conditioning
na
S
na
na
Sunroof, power
na
na
S
S- Ltd only
Air Filtration for dust/pollen, replace filter at least yearly
S
S
S
S
Keyless remote w/ chirp response
S
S
S
S
Auto dimming mirror w/compass
0
0
0
0- STI
S- STI Ltd
All Weather Package with Heated front seats, 2 settings. heated outside mirrors, front wiper deicers
na
na
S
na- STI
S- STI Ltd, heated seats only
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
Illuminated glovebox light- works when headlights on
S
S
S
S
Alloy foot 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
WRX  Limited sedan, wagon
STI, STI Ltd
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
driver side fin increasing pressure for cleaner wiping
Rear defroster. Wagon also has Rear Wiper
S
S
S
S
Trunk armrest pass-through, sedan
S
S
na
na- STI
S- Limited
Fold Down seats -  60/40 fold down rear seats, wagon
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
2007 model
WRX Sedan, wagon
TR sedan
WRX Limited Wagon
STI, STI Limited sedan


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2007 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, STI Limited sedan
Popular Equipment Group 2A- Auto-dimming rear view mirror/compass, Security Alarm shock sensor $298 ($194)
0
0
0
0
0 STI
na Limited
Popular Equipment Group 2B- Auto-dimming rear view mirror/compass plus Homelink, Security alarm shock sensor upgrade: $385 ($250)
0
0
0
0
0 STI
na Limited
Popular Equipment Group 2C- Auto-dimming rear view mirror/compass with Homelink Upgrade, Security alarm shock sensor upgrade: $202 ($131)
na
na
na
na
na STI
0 Limited
Popular Equipment Group 3, wagon only, Rear Cargo net, Center Armrest 
$170 ($111)
na
na
0
0 wgn only
na
Popular Equipment Group 4 wagon only, rear cargo bin, rubber floor mats $170 ($105)
na
na
0
0 wgn only
na
Popular Equipment Group 5-  wagon only
Cargo bin, rubber floor mats, cargo area tray $245 ($151)
na
na
0
0 wgn only
 na
Premium Sound Package 1- Upgraded speakers, subwoofer/amp, tweeters $579 ($377)
na
0
na
na
na
Performance Group 1A - manual trans only
Short Throw Shifter, Turbo Boost gauge,  round 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, round Momo Shift knob $948 ($622)
na
na
na
na
0

2007 individual options
subject to change, correction
WRX 
sedan
WRX TR
sedan
WRX Sport wagon
WRX Ltd
sd, wgn
STI 
sedan
Spoiler, optional on sedan only (standard on wgn) $399 ($300)
0
0
S
S
S
Sunroof, glass with retractable interior sunshade
na
na
na
S
S- STI Ltd only
Security alarm shock sensor Upgrade $128 ($84)
0
0
0
0
 0
Auto-dimming rear view mirror w/ compass- $183 ($119)
0
0
0
0
0- STI
S- STI Ltd
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- STI
S- STI Ltd
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- STI
0- STI Ltd
Sirius Satellite Radio $422 ($317). Includes 3mos free, after that $142.45 per year deponding on plan, subject to change. Call 888 539-7474
0
0
0
0
0
stereo Subwoofer/amplifier  code D6E, $273 ($178)
0
na
na
na
na
stereo Subwoofer/amplifier  code D7J $279 ($182)
0
na
0
0
0
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
WRX Ltd sd, wgn
STI. STI Ltd
Center armrest $128 ($84)
0
0
0
0
0
Roof Rack cross bars, wagon only- $179 ($111)
na
na
0
0
na
Rear bumper cover, wagon only - $62 ($41)
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
Cargo net, wagon only- $42 ($27)
na
na
0
0
na
Cargo area spotlight, wagon only- $45 ($26), plug into console outlet
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) $318 ($207) 
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 Ltd
sedan, wagon
STI, STI Ltd
sedan


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WRX and STi 
a short list of dealer installable accessories and performance parts

S = standard, 0=optional, na= not available
subject to change, correction

WRX sedan
WRX wagon
STI, STI LImited sedan
SPT Performance Exhaust System #SOA8377900
SPT High Flow Air intake System #SOA8431000
SPT Heat Shield cold air intake for the High Flow Air intake system

According to Subaru's brochure the above performance group on the 06 STI produces up to 45hp and 24lb torque, and 18hp, 20lb torque on the 06 WRX

0
0
0
STI inverted adjustable struts and springs, lowers vehicle app 15mm, front spring stiffness increased 35% over stock, rear +30% on rear springs. Front and rear struts include 4 position dampening adjustment which can be adjusted to STI or harder. For 2005, 2006 WRX
Front right #203004S220, left #.. 230; Rear right #203004S240, left #..250
0
0
na
Engine Block Heater
Car Cover, Bag
Rear Differential Protector
Battery Warmer
Cigarette Lighter
0
0
0

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2007 IMPREZA WRX and STi  COLORS
A available, --  not available 
subject to update, 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
Anthracite Black or Desert Beige leather
STI sedan
black cloth with blue escaine, perforated 
silver or gold wheels
STI Limited
dark gray perforated leather
Satin White Pearl
A
A
A
A, beige
A, gold wheels only 
A
Urban Gray Metallic
A
A
A
A, black
A, silver wheels only
A
Crystal Gray Metallic
(lighter gray)
A
A
A
A, black
A, silver wheels only
--
Garnet Red Pearl
A
A
A
A, beige
--
--
WR Blue Pearl
A
A
A
A, black
A, gold wheels only
--
Obsidian Black Pearl
A
A
A
A, beige
A, silver wheels only
--
color
WRX sedan
TR sedan
WRX wagon
Limited sedan, wagon
STI sedan


Magazine articles and reviews, speed tests etc
May 3, 2007 Impreza 2.5i sedan Tenth Place, Quickest Cars of 2007 under $20,000 from caranddriver. 'There’s good noise, and there’s bad noise. Since 2001, we’ve loved the endearing growl of Subaru’s boxer engines, and it is fair to say that, of the 10 cars on this list, only a variety of Honda Civics have supplied us with as much fun as have Subaru Imprezas. The shift linkage is quick and positive, the controls are all where they should be....' more
Impreza WRX sedan First Place, Quickest Cars of 2007 $20,000 - $25,000 fromcaranddriver. 'For more than a decade, we’ve sampled a steady stream of hot Subaru Imprezas, every one of them has been as much fun as free-Jägermeister night at the Hazelden Clinic...' more
4/26/07 Coming! The 2008 Subaru STI and Mitsubishi Evo, from RoadandTrack.com 'Take the exterior of the stock 5-door WRX and inject it with large doses of steroids; now you have an idea of how the next WRX STI will look...'  more

more at http://www.cars101.com/subaru/news.html.

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RoadandTrack speed test, Dec. 2006
0-60 5.1
0-100 13.1
1/4 mile 13.6 sec @ 99.6 mph
80-0 216 ft

CarandDriver speed test Feb. 2007
First Place: The Quickest Cars of 2007: $20,000 to $25,000:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 15.8 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 36.3 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 6.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.3 sec @ 96 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 145 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 175 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.83 g

 

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
CarandDriver, 2007 WRX First place Quickest Car $20-25,000, Feb 2007
Motor Trend compares the 06 WRX TR sedan and Mazdaspeed3 wagon, November 2006
model
2007 MazdaSpeed3 Grand Touring
2006Subaru ImprezaWRX TR
Powertrain/Chassis
Front engine front wheel drive
front engine all wheel drive
Engine type   Turbocharged I-4alumblock/head   Turbocharged flat-4alum block/heads
Valvetrain DOHC 4 valves/cyl   DOHC4 valves/cyl
Displacement   137.9 cu in/2260 cc 149.9 cu in/2457 cc
Compression ratio   9.5:1  8.4:1
Power (SAE NET) 263 hp @ 5500 rpm  230 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque (SAE NET)   280 lb-ft @ 3000rpm 235 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Redline   6500 rpm  6500 rpm
Weight to power 11.9 lb/hp 13.7 lb/hp
Transmission 6-speed manual  5-speed manual
Steering ratio  14.7:1  15.0:1
Brakes, f;r  12.6-in vented disc;11.0-in disc, ABS 11.5-in vented disc;11.3-in vented disc, ABS
Wheelbase  103.9" 99.4"
Curb weight  3140lbs 3140lbs
0-30  2.1 sec 1.9 sec
0-60  6.0  5.6
0-100  14.5 15.0
Quarter mile 14.3 sec @ 99.4 mph 14.2 sec @ 97.4 mph
EPA city/hwy econ  20/28 mpg  20/26 mpg
Price as tested  $26,300  $25,199


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