Subarus lineartronic cvt vs 6speed manual in the wrx. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2012 subaru impreza impreza wagon 5dr man 2. Prior to this i had owned a 2015 impreza and it was cool in all but just. The sixspeed manual gives you the best performance, with a 0100kmh acceleration time 0. It is a sports premium hatchback, manual transmission.
This owners manual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. So that is a big strike against the impreza for me vs. Shop 2012 subaru impreza vehicles for sale at cars. But as we discovered with a manualequipped impreza sedan we. The cvt on the impreza seemed much quieter, and lower revving. I recently saw an ad for the updated 2018 impreza, and as i clearly like subarus, decided to do some info digging.
With the allnew 2012 impreza, subaru believes its finally eliminated the buts. This page is meant to help our new hampshire, maine and massachusetts customers find all the information they need about the new 2012 subaru impreza. The fourthgeneration subaru impreza debuts for 2012 with a restyled exterior, a roomier cabin and a new 4cylinder powerplant, which improves fuel efficiency without a loss in performance, thanks in part to a new continuously variable transmission cvt. With the cvt, the 2012 fivedoor fares even better, returning 2736 versus 2026 with the old fourspeed automatic. Subaru motor vehicles have used manual, conventional automatic, and continuously variable cvt transmissions. The limited trim level adds 17inch alloy wheels and the cvt with 6speed manual mode and paddle shifters as. Fa dit hi i know there is another thread on dyno difference its a bit inconclusive but i would like to ask people who have driven both, as to whether cvt is noticably less thrusty than 6sp manual when accelerating at wot. Subie and their trannys have problems, dont keep one past the. In fact, noise is a primary complaint with the cvt because it revs high and hold the high revs during any kind of acceleration this is common cvt behavior. Fuel mileage is vastly improved to an epa estimated 27 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. The lineartronic design uses two hydraulically operated pulleys connected by a metal chain. And in that test the cvt and manual are lot closer. The fuel economy is so impressive with a cvt that it beats the manual transmission. The final day of my road trip in our longterm 2012 subaru impreza is mapped out.
Therefore, some explanations may be for equipment not installed on your vehicle. I have been driving manual for over 40 years, so when recently i drove two exact cars it was interesting to compare the auto 5speed and manual 5speed, i wont mention the car as. On this pagephotos scroll down i about, news and updates i whats new for 2012 i dimensions i safety i maintenance and warranty i model. Full instrumented test of subarus redesigned 2012 impreza hatchback with a cvt. This is my third video of driving my new subaru impreza 2012. The cvt transmission on my 2012 subaru impreza completely failed at 55,000 miles and luckily was replaced under the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. The hitech allnew boxer engine uses lots of light materials, variable valve timing and peripherals like electric power steering and a stopstart.
Page 1 2012 impreza quick reference guide page 2 this quick reference guide applies to all impreza models. Read on to learn more on the 2012 subaru impreza 2. As part of its redesign for 2012, the impreza sedan and hatchback received a new, 148horsepower fourcylinder engine, which is mated to either a manual or continuously variable transmission cvt. First was a manual on my 2002 wrx, second the auto tranny on my 2007 impreza, now the cvt on my 2012 impreza. Used 2012 subaru impreza options the only option available on base 2. In place of the tdi i bought a 2012 impreza sport premium hatchback with a 5speed manual. Summary of contents for subaru 2012 impreza page 2 foreword congratulations on choosing a subaru vehicle. The 2012 subaru impreza is an allnew model this year. Research the 2012 impreza specs, colors, options, prices, photos, and details on all the various models this is the 2012 impreza 2. I could not get passed the monotoned drone of the gearless cvt maybe more deadening the xv. For 2012, the subaru impreza got an new engine and transmission.
The 4eat shifts 1980s greyhound bus style, but they go forever. But for the shoppers who buy a baselevel 2012 subaru impreza with an automatic, such as ours, many just want to combine good fuel economy and allweather prowess. In the sea of economy cars, the 2012 subaru impreza swims among some. Furthermore the imprezas awd systems differ vastly between the manual and cvt.
Rwd manual transmission gtr, nissan and infiniti, 0 replies. Are you looking for the 20 impreza, the 20 xv crosstrek, the 20 wrx sti, the 2011 impreza, the 2012 wrxsti. While nothing can compete with seeing the vehicle in person, we will be. Download your free pdf file of the 2012 subaru impreza on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 220 2012 impreza models nationwide.
The new model features a longer wheelbase but with shorter overhangs, roomier interior and cargo area, and new and more fuelefficient engine and cvt. The worst complaints are not shifting properly, failure, and random acceleration in reverse. I go over who should get the car, who shouldnt, and what to look for in a test drive. View and download subaru 2012 impreza owners manual online. Cvt vs manual transmission purchasing soon subaru xv. In my daily pursuit of useless whatif scenarios for cars, ive been thinking of a daily driver. Now in its fourthgeneration, the 2012 impreza gets a new body available as a fourdoor sedan or fivedoor hatch with styling thats. With the cvt, the 2012 fivedoor fares even better, returning 2736 versus. The evidence offered by the 2012 impreza sedan and 5door is strong. Last weekend i test drove two new subarus back to back the 2012 impreza and the 2012 legacy both with cvts. Choosing between manual and automatic in the impreza isnt quite an eitheror, however, because the cvt comes with those steering column paddles that let you upshift and downshift through six.
Get reliability information for the 2012 subaru impreza from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Since subaru has discontinued the stick in the outback and now in the forester. Both a cvt and fivespeed manual transmission are available, but the continuously variable unit is the only transmission offered on limited. Weve noticed the 2012 subaru impreza with cvt gets better gas mileage than its manual transmission counterpart, notes dan tibbetts, sales. Cake day rwrx is a place for subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications. In fact, we would almost be okay with opting for the excellent cvt over the simply decent manual transmission, were we a buyer on the lot. Detailed features and specs for the used 2012 subaru impreza including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Below is a complete sidebyside comparison of the 2012 subaru impreza 2.
For 2012, the subaru impreza got an new engine and transmission, mainly to increase its fuel economy. The worst complaints are engine, transmission, and accessories interior problems. Im going to disagree with daniel with regard to the 5speed being noisier. Compared with the previous car, overall passenger volume for the fivedoor. As we made our way toward our destination in new haven, connecticut, we mulled it over, and decided that this is a decent drivers. At this entry spec level you still get six speaker ipodusb audio, bluetooth, cruise, climatecontrol airconditiong, and a. Manual transmission allwheel drive onboard diagnostics power door unlock continuously variable trans research octane number mission sidrive subaru intelligent drive power window with automatic drivers control center differ dccd. In fact, noise is a primary complaint with the cvt because it revs high and hold the high revs during any kind of. The metal was a nice touch because not only is it generally stronger, but its also believed to reduce the annoying noise associated with cvts called cvt whine subaru engineers made the bold claim that the cvt was maintenance free as pointed out in this 2009 article on the car connection. I used the cvts paddleshift manual mode quite a bit for the engine braking. The l model adds dual zone climate control, satnav, electric sunroof.
Prior to this i had owned a 2015 impreza and it was cool in all but just had no power over 50mph. We took this 2014 model for a spin to see how it does out on the road. Car and driver tested both a cvt and manual in 2015, and for that the manual did it in 6. The fivespeed manual transmission didnt help matters, as its widely spaced cogs let engine speed drop off more than a sixspeed would, further. See what power, features, and amenities youll get for the money. One reason our staff may expect so much from the cvt is that theyre thinking of the imprezas sporty wrx stablemate. The subaru continuously variable transmission cvt works hard to. Transmissions consist of a 5speed manual or cvt automatic, which are both paired with standard awd.
Not sure how the 6spd is with the new fb25 series 2. Fun with cvt 2012 subaru impreza longterm road test. Subaru lineartronic continuously variable transmission cvt. So, i sort of said something about wrx drivers valuing their manhood, and not wanting to set a bad example for young carbuff kids, and being sure to order their wrx with the manual. All new for 2012, the subaru impreza sedan is a compact car powered by a 2. The turbo models are smoother from what ive read never driven one. Its closest competitor is the 2012 mini cooper countryman s all4 with a 6speed manual transmission. For 2012, the subaru impreza is redesigned into its fourth generation. Subaru offers a choice between a sixspeed manual compared to a fivespeed in the previous model and a continuously variable. Choosing between manual and automatic in the impreza isnt quite an eitheror, however, because the cvt comes with those steering column paddles that let.