Reader Review of the Week: 2010 Subaru Impreza

“ErikMass” from Arlington, Mass., recently bought a 2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport and decided to write a “Reader Review of the Week: Canine Edition.” While the Honda Element may have its dog-friendly package, this reviewer thinks the Subaru Impreza is just as good for man’s best friend without being overbearing about it. Read his full review to find out how he rides with his dogs, and then write your own review here. (No, you do not have to explain how your car handles dogs, but you’re welcome to as well.)

“I just replaced a '99 Impreza with a 2010. The car is nice to drive and has a pretty solid feel for a medium size car. The downsides are mediocre gas mileage (AWD tradeoff) and a sub-standard radio.

“Many people who buy wagons have dogs, and I want to address this. I checked out the Honda Element, which is the primo dog car. It seems like a great car if you have a couple of huskies or German shepherds, but if you have two 30 pound dogs and no kids, it's just way more car than you need.

“I've gotten into the habit of having the dogs sit in the back seat of the Subaru. If you fold the Subaru seats flat, it feels like the dogs have a tendency to slide, and there is no way to separate them from whatever items you are transporting. If you put them in the cargo area they feel kind of lost back there, and I like to see them while I drive.

“The seats seem to be made of two types of fabric. The dog hairs seem to stick to the soft fabric which is more at the back of the seats, but are relatively easy to vacuum from the bottom of the seats and floors. I'd recommend getting cheap seat covers to protect your back seats.”

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Henry

Apr 30, 2010 8:21:43 AM

Congratulations on your new Subaru; I LOVE mine, too. But you cannot possibly have a 2011 Subaru; they are not out yet. It's a 2010.
Happy Subaru motoring!

Jhon

Apr 30, 2010 8:49:29 AM

Interesting car for take dogs. It is a big car and Hunday offers good cards for cheap prices. Anyway I would like to know more things about this car model, for example cylinder engine and car