The Impreza is the right
The Impreza is the right sized car for me. 1.5L Turbo doesn't bother me so long as the turbo lag is non-existent (I dream big!).
I wish I could say that no manual transmission mattered, but it doesn't. I'd be getting the CVT regardless.
For me to consider one, they'd have to smooth out the sheet metal.
I need to walk up to my car and not be put off by how ugly it is.
Bulging fenders? No continuous lines from the front to the back?
Stand 8 feet from the drivers door and look at the swollen bug-like plastic headlight / turn-signal assemblies. Seriously?
Way too much front overhang.
The car looks like it was designed by a committee with every member working in a different room.
When they all brought their parts together, the committee chair was out at lunch.
Start w a 2005 Outback/Legacy and a 2015 A3 and see where you go from there.
Or build me a Legacy Sport Wagon.