The quality of the interior is very good, premium sound including subwoofer and six-CD changer. Lots of options including a tow package and roof racks. Small size but enough interior room to move medium-sized furniture. AWD system gives peace of mind and exceptional handling. To me it's been a perfect compromise between usability and luxury.

This is a great car to have for normal, in-town driving, highway driving and outdoor adventures. Subarus are well known to be marketed toward outdoor enthusiasts and even the sedans, like this one, fit the bill. The all-wheel drive combined with seasonal or quality all-season tires means you know you'll be safer than most in snow and ice. My particular Impreza has a manual transmission, which is even better for getting out of packed snow or mud and is generally more fun to drive! It also is easy to carry your gear. You can purchase all-weather mats, and while it doesn't have built-in tracks for a roof rack, it's easy to buy roof racks from places like REI or Thule. In the back seat, the center of the back rest folds down to allow access to the trunk--which is also another way to store skis or a snowboard if you don't want to use a roof rack. Subarus are also well built and have a reputation for maintaining value, and I have found that to be true with this car. It feels solid and has just the right amount of resistance in the wheel, if that makes sense (I don't like how many newer cars feel... not enough feedback in the steering for me, it's too sensitive). The only point at which I would say there is a problem is with the head gasket--this generation of Subarus has a well-known tendency to have the head gasket leak, and this can be an expensive repair at around $2000. My head gasket has just begun to leak, so I will likely need to replace this in the near future. This car is on the small side, so it works well for folks with short or small builds like me. It's also easier to parallel park and fit into tight spaces. Also, I think it's a pretty cute car. There is the slightest upturn on each side of the rear trunk area that gives it an almost "cheeky" look, and this year of Subaru still uses the "cheep cheep" tone when locking and unlocking (newer Subarus use a more traditional honk).