2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i at a glance

2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i

Base price: $18,245 (including destination charge)

Price, model tested: $25,345, Sport Limited five-door

Powertrain: 2.0-liter, DOHC, four-cylinder boxer engine; continuously variable transmission with paddle shifters

Horsepower: 148 at 6,200 rpm

Torque: 145 pound-feet at 4,200 rpm

0-60: 9.8 seconds

Curb weight: 3,086 pounds

Wheelbase: 104.1 inches

Overall length: 173.8 inches

EPA fuel economy: 27 mpg city/36 mpg highway

Final thoughts: Subaru gets sweet on its already nutritious snack