GD/GG

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The 2nd Generation Subaru Impreza. Commonly referred to as 'the GD Impreza'.

The Bugeye (2001-2003)

GDA/C & GDB/C

GDA is the WRX, GDB is the STI.

Japanse model years 2003-2004, World market years 2004 to 2005. This is referred to as the "Blob-eye", "Peanut-eye", "Teardrop -eye".

2005 Impreza STi - The 2005 Model Year of the Impreza STi trim level yielded more then a few changes.

• Two new exterior color choices were added to the roster: Obsidian Black Pearl (replaces Java Black Pearl) and Crystal Gray Metallic.

• The car now utilized Subaru's "Drive-By-Wire" electronic throttle control system.

• The bolt pattern was now the more common 5x114.3, instead of the 2004's 5x100. The 17" BBS Wheels were now 8.5" wide, a half inch wider then the 04 BBS Wheels. The rear fenders had a small section of width added to accommodate the new wider wheels.

• The car was now equipped with a Helical LSD for the front, instead of the '04s Suretrac LSD.

• The power assisted steering rack was now mounted in a improved cannon-style to further improve the steering feel.

• Rear lateral links were now made out of Aluminum, and the rear cross member was now a 3-Point unit. This helped to give the car a sharper turn in feel.

• The DCCD (Driver Controlled Center Differential) was now equipped a yaw sensor (NOT AYC).

• The interior received a major face lift to the steering wheel, door panels, and center console area which now included Automatic Climate Control.

• The Premium Sound Package was now standard on the 2005 STi.

The Hawkeye (2006-2007)

• The 2006+ Impreza WRX STi trunk lid now included the Subaru Emblem along with the standard "WRX Impreza" and Pink "STi" badges.