While rumours of hybrid...
While rumours of hybrid Porsche"s and Ferrari"s continue to circulate, Russia has already made it"s first step into the hybrid supercar market.
Wish you could have...
Wish you could have all-wheel-drive performance for the cost of a basic Ford Focus? Well, now you can, because the new Subaru Impreza hatch goes on sale from September, starting from ÷£12,495 – only ÷£200 more than a 1.4-litre Focus five-door!
For that you get the entry-level 1.5R, which has 106bhp and comes with Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD system, plus a dual-range low-ratio transfer gearbox. Standard kit includes climate control, a reach-adjustable steering wheel plus front, side and curtain airbags. For buyers after slightly more performance, there’s a 147bhp 2.0-litre engine, starting at ÷£14,995 for the 2.0R and rising to ÷£17,495 for the 2.0RX.
This higher specification car gets styling accessories including 17-inch alloys, a rear spoiler and side skirts. An auto box is available on all three versions for an extra ÷£1,000.
Prices for the 227bhp 2.5-litre turbo WRX, due in November, and the potent WRX STi, set to arrive next spring, have yet to be announced