Subaru Imprezas are among the most charismatic and successful rally cars ever made. A unique partnership between the innovative Japanese car manufacturer adn the renowned British motorsport company Prodrive has transformed Subaru from an obscure producer or ungainly cars into a performance icon. Enthusiasts worldwide have been won over by the victorious Impreza rally cars, which have spawned a series of must-have road cars. Top rally journalist David Williams analyses the Impreza magic - the cars, drivers, team culture and results.

David Williams - author of Richard Burns: Rallying's would-be king - is Editor of the Rallycourse annual and contributes to numerious magazines worldwide. He lives in north London.