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CNET Car Tech "fixes" the performance of the Subaru Impreza 2.5GT and addresses the lack of cabin tech.
Antuan Goodwin Reviews Editor / Cars
Antuan Goodwin gained his automotive knowledge the old fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. From drivetrain tech and electrification to car audio installs and cabin tech, if it's on wheels, Antuan is knowledgeable.
Expertise Reviewing cars and car technology since 2008 focusing on electrification, driver assistance and infotainment Credentials
- North American Car, Truck and SUV of the Year (NACTOY) Awards Juror
Every once in a while, we get a vehicle in the Car Tech garage that presents great potential, but poor execution. This was the case with the 2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5GT that we took for a spin awhile back.
With DNA that includes traces of WRX and STI and a stout, turbocharged heart, we were quite disappointed with the 2.5GT's performance. We didn't get much relief in the cabin when faced with an extremely limited list of cabin tech options.
Once again, we're unable to leave well enough alone as we set about to right the wrongs committed upon the Impreza by Subaru's bean counters and unlock its performance and cabin tech potential.