What is it? The Impreza and its video-game iconic brother the WRX get a complete redesign for 2008. The sedan is significantly larger than the old Impreza, with a much larger trunk. The wagon is a smidge taller than the old car, but otherwise similar – and smaller than the sedan the rear is more upright, to increase cargo space. The flat-four engines, with 170 hp in the base Impreza, and 224 in the WRX, as well as the five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions carry over. Interiors have nicer materials and a little more space. A telescoping steering wheel is available on the WRX.... More •Saab BioPower 100 •Mercedes-Benz C-Class •Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR
Consumer Reports covered the annual New York auto show,
with articles, blogs, photographs, and videos produced direct from
the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Over 25 near-future production vehicles
and concept cars were unveiled and we share the most significant models here.
Consumer Reports auto editors and engineers share news, expert insights, and experiences in the Cars blog.