The second generation Subaru Impreza was introduced in 2000 and was produced until 2007. It was manufactured in Japan in sedan (GD series) and five-door hatchback (GG series) styles with two facelifts during its production period. Engine options included 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, and 2.5-liter flat-four engines, with turbocharged versions available for the performance-oriented WRX and WRX STI models. Export models typically featured all-wheel drive, while Japanese domestic models also had a front-wheel drive option.
Key Points:
- The second generation Subaru Impreza was produced from 2000 to 2007 in Japan.
- It was available in sedan (GD series) and five-door hatchback (GG series) styles.
- Engine options included 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, and 2.5-liter flat-four engines, with turbocharged versions for WRX and WRX STI models.
- Export models typically had all-wheel drive, while front-wheel drive was an option in the Japanese domestic market.
- The pre-facelift version, known for its "bug-eye" design, was produced from 2000 to 2002.
- The new Impreza maintained a similar silhouette to its predecessor but featured controversial ovoid headlamps.
- The second generation Impreza followed the Subaru tradition of providing reliable and versatile compact cars with capable