The compact class is as competitive as it gets - and the Impreza stands out from the crowd. Unlike its rivals, both engine versions of the Subaru are standard-fitted with all-wheel drive.We test the more powerful edition: a two-liter gasoline engine with 110 kW combined with Lineartronic automatic transmission. In addition to all-wheel drive, the Impreza’s Boxer engine lowers the car's center of gravity, thereby improving handling.