Oh no Kel that sucks hun - we recently bought the Impreza as well but I got the sedan for that very reason - how dumb is that, defintiely designed by a man. Anyhoo have you thought of a stroller that lies back? If I had another one I would get the Maclaren stroller that lies all the way flat for a newborn and has a snuggle thingy when they are teeny as well. The fold up small and only weigh around 6 kgs. I only use my Maclaren now anyway in the car and the P&T is for walks around home. Iz walks everywhere anyway.
Good luck!!