Ireland gets Subaru Impreza diesel?

Apparently, Ireland will be getting a diesel version of the Subaru Impreza. We're were a little surprised to see the press release, which is pasted after the break, considering that it was just last week that we heard the model was being indefinitely delayed in the UK. Of course, only a fifth or so of Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but we find it odd nonetheless. No matter, the oil-burner was slated to go on sale starting yesterday for a base price of €21,495 excluding dealer charges.

Standard equipment includes a 6-speed manual transmission, which is, as always, hooked up to the Impreza's standard all-wheel drive system. Three trim lines will be offered, starting with the base model, to which up-level S and loaded RS levels are added. Fuel consumption stands at 6.8 L/100 km (42 mpg imperial or 35 mpg US) and carbon emissions come in at 152 g/km in the combined cycle.

[Source: Subaru of Ireland]

PRESS RELEASE:

Subaru Ireland announce the introduction of the new Impreza Boxer diesel range to the Irish market

Subaru Ireland announced today the introduction of the eagerly awaited Impreza Boxer diesel range.

Using the now proven Boxer diesel the Impreza comes with a six speed manual transmission, AWD and of course the turbo two litre engine producing 150 Bhp.

The Impreza Boxer diesel range will be in Irish Dealer Showrooms from the start of this year, starting at €21,495 excluding dealer charges.

Subaru have brought to the Irish market in twelve months, a diesel range consisting of Legacy/Outback, Forester and the just announced Impreza all with the world's leading Boxer diesel engine.

Generous Warranty

All models marketed by Subaru Ireland come with the reassurance of a three year or 160,000 kilometres warranty, plus twelve year anti-corrosion cover and three year paintwork warranty.

This is in addition to three year's membership of Subaru Assist – a comprehensive home and roadside repair and recovery package throughout Ireland and Europe administered by Mapfre Asistencia.