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2012 Subaru Impreza

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#235 of 1605 Re: 2012 Impreza Premium 4-door, 5-speed [shipo] by backy

Dec 29, 2011 (10:49 am)

Replying to: shipo (Dec 29, 2011 7:46 am)
Unless the stick and auto are evenly matched, e.g. both have 5 speeds or 6 speeds. A 5MT is NOT an even match for a CVT. I noticed for example that the RPMs on the 6MT Mazda3 Skyactiv are quite low, around 2000 65 mph. I didn't drive the 6AT but I would expect similar RPMs on that based on what I've seen from other 6ATs on ~2 L engines.
 
Shows why 6MTs are increasingly popular, for lower revs and higher highway FE. Maybe someday Subaru will put one into the Impreza.

#236 of 1605 Re: 2012 Impreza Premium 4-door, 5-speed [backy] by rsholland

Dec 29, 2011 (1:20 pm)

Replying to: backy (Dec 29, 2011 10:49 am)
Shows why 6MTs are increasingly popular, for lower revs and higher highway FE. Maybe someday Subaru will put one into the Impreza.
 
It's already in the 2012 Impreza. You just have to move to Europe, Australia, New Zealand or just about any place outside of North America.
 
Bob

#237 of 1605 Re: Payload Capacity? [pao] by debbadoo2

Dec 29, 2011 (4:28 pm)

Replying to: pao (Dec 29, 2011 8:22 am)
Well, the total vehicle weight (according to the specs) is 3,086 lbs so that would indicate it can carry a total load of about 1,200 lbs., including passengers. Not bad! Thank you for providing that data.

#238 of 1605 Re: Payload Capacity? [debbadoo2] by rsholland

Dec 29, 2011 (8:56 pm)

Replying to: debbadoo2 (Dec 29, 2011 4:28 pm)
It's best to refer to the sticker on the driver's door jam, as it's specific to the car in question. Remember, options and content will also affect payload. My recollection is that the payload is closer to 900 pounds.
 
Bob

#239 of 1605 Re: Payload Capacity? [debbadoo2] by steine13

Dec 29, 2011 (9:05 pm)

Replying to: debbadoo2 (Dec 29, 2011 4:28 pm)
1200 lbs? In some states, that's four average people ;->

#240 of 1605 Re: Payload Capacity? [steine13] by kyfdx HOST

Dec 29, 2011 (9:41 pm)

Replying to: steine13 (Dec 29, 2011 9:05 pm)
Michigan?

#241 of 1605 Re: Payload Capacity? [kyfdx] by ateixeira

Dec 30, 2011 (8:17 am)

Replying to: kyfdx (Dec 29, 2011 9:41 pm)
In Texas, maybe fewer than 4.

#242 of 1605 Re: Trailer Hitch??? [odie6l] by bg18947

Dec 30, 2011 (2:09 pm)

Replying to: odie6l (Dec 28, 2011 1:50 pm)
I originally thought that it was a cut-out for a hitch too, but I was told by the dealer the rectangle in the middle of the lower part of the rear bumper is for the European fog light. That's what the punch-out is for. It's to meet the ECE Regulation 48 in European countries that adopt it.

#243 of 1605 Re: Trailer Hitch??? [bg18947] by dcm61

Dec 30, 2011 (2:57 pm)

Replying to: bg18947 (Dec 30, 2011 2:09 pm)
I was told the same thing.

#244 of 1605 Re: Trailer Hitch??? [dcm61] by milok

Dec 30, 2011 (6:57 pm)

Replying to: dcm61 (Dec 30, 2011 2:57 pm)
Funny! I was told 3 different things from the same dealership about the little square on the back of the impreza. First salesman told me that you could not put a hitch on the impreza and maintain the warranty. The 2nd salesman told me he didn't know. The third salesman told me of course you could put on a hitch and they would do it . All at the same dealer. I feel like I know more about the car than they do. I think I should get a job there after all the research I've done. The salesmen certainly didn't get a very thorough inservice on the car!

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