Subaru is saying goodbye to the current Impreza with these two special run-out editions.
Called GB270, they offer around £7,600 in extra equipment for the saloon and just under £7,000 for the Sports Wagon.
Both models cost £22,995 on-the-road, only £2,898 and £1,898 more than the standard Impreza WRX saloon and Sports Wagon respectively.
Named after Rally GB – Subaru’s most successful WRC stage – and the 270 PS the Prodrive tweaked engine produces, the GB270 models can be ordered from 10th July with first deliveries planned for 1st September.
Numbers will be strictly limited to 300 for the Impreza GB270 saloon and 100 for the Sports Wagon.
After the recent RB320 edition marked the end of the STi model as we know it, this is your final chance to buy an Impreza WRX.
The all-new 5-door Impreza hatchback will be launched this autumn in 1.5 and 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated versions only. A turbocharged STI returns in the spring (which we showed testing at the ‘Ring earlier this week) but there will be no regular WRX turbo model in the UK.
The standard Prodrive Performance Pack:
Both models benefit from the 270 PS Prodrive Performance Pack which boosts power by 40 PS and torque by 74 lb ft to 310 lb ft.
Special seats available, at a cost
The result is a 0-60 mph time reduced from 5.9 to 5.3 seconds and a 0-100 mph time of 13.9 instead of 14.4 seconds. Mid-range response is said to be ‘substantially improved’.
Other shared features include a lowered spring kit, ‘quickshift’ gearchange, special carpet mats, MOMO ‘Air-Race’ gear knob, larger-diameter 18x7.5ins GT1 alloy wheels and GB270 exterior badging and individually numbered interior plaque.
- Specific to the Impreza GB270 saloon are a WRC-style rear spoiler, stainless-steel mesh front grille, STI front lip spoiler and silver-finished alloy wheels.
Impreza GB270 Sports Wagon
- The GB270 Sports Wagon gets a rear waist spoiler, front and rear aero splash guards, rear privacy glass, black stainless-steel mesh front grille and gloss-black alloy wheels.
In addition, both models will be available with an optional ICE pack consisting of a Clarion SatNav and iPod adaptor and Bluetooth ’phone kit for £1,750.
Other extra-cost upgrades include a GB270-branded leather or Alcantara/leather interior for £1,400 or £1,600 respectively and privacy glass window tinting for the saloon at £405 (all prices include VAT).