{"id":245766,"date":"2023-11-20T16:19:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T16:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=245766"},"modified":"2023-11-20T16:19:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T16:19:03","slug":"used-subaru-impreza-turbo-mk1-1994-2000-a-rally-legend-for-the-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/used-subaru-impreza-turbo-mk1-1994-2000-a-rally-legend-for-the-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Used Subaru Impreza Turbo (Mk1, 1994-2000): a rally legend for the road"},"content":{"rendered":"

A full used buyer's guide on the Subaru Impreza Turbo that was on sale in the UK between 1994 and 2000<\/h2>\n


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Verdict<\/h2>\n

The Impreza Turbo really did change the motoring landscape when it burst onto the scene 31 years ago. Capable of leaving hugely valuable supercars for dead, while taking the family along for the ride, the Impreza is a seriously talented car. Now seen as a modern classic, its prices have gone crazy over the past few years, especially for cars to factory spec. Whether you\u2019re buying for regular road use, track- day fun or as a collector\u2019s piece, the car won\u2019t disappoint if you do your homework. The key issue is that these cars were often bought for hard use and time has taken its toll on many examples, which is why you really need to have any potential purchase inspected by someone who knows the Impreza inside out.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Soon after Audi had axed its quattro, Subaru introduced the next generation of turbocharged four-wheel-drive supercar. As with the quattro, few people realised just what a machine the Impreza would be, but soon this four-door saloon was making its mark on rally stages around the globe.<\/p>\n

Just like the quattro, the Impreza wasn\u2019t simply a competition machine, and there was a road-going version available, which offered a greater level of usable performance than virtually any car previously offered. Better still, the Impreza was attainable, even if its running costs were steep. The Subaru has now moved into classic territory, but it offers the same thrills and practicality that it always did, and if you buy well, you\u2019ll have a car that goes up in value rather than down.<\/p>\n

History<\/h2>\n

The 208bhp Impreza Turbo made its debut in Japan in 1992, but it didn\u2019t arrive in the UK until March 1994, in saloon and estate forms. At the end of 1996, the suspension and brakes were upgraded, while engine tweaks boosted torque from 273Nm to 290Nm. The nose was reshaped and there were far more supportive bucket seats.<\/p>\n

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