Subaru Impreza

Overview

Available in both sedan and 5-door hatchback body styles with all-wheel drive (AWD) standard, the Impreza rides on a new platform designed for improved agility and a sportier exterior look. It also comes equipped with the an array of technology and safety features you would hope to see from a family vehicle. Upper-level trims get a variety of useful upgrades, from improved infotainment systems to driver assistance features. If you’re looking for a fun and reliable ride, we highly encourage you to take a look at the Subaru Impreza.

Performance

Despite the Impreza's numerous fifth-generation upgrades, its powerplant rolls over from the previous generation with minor changes and a 4-horsepower bump in output. The 4-cylinder Boxer-style 2-liter engine, which is featured on all Impreza trim levels, now produces 152 horsepower and 145 lb-feet of torque. Like the Sport, the Base trim comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission. The Premium and Limited trims upgrade to a Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) with a 7-speed manual-shift mode and paddle shifters. Drivers can add the CVT to the Base and Sport trims as an option, but the CVT in the Base does not include the manual-shift function. Fuel economy numbers vary across the trims depending on equipment, body style, and transmission, but generally range from 22 mpg city and 30 highway for the Sport hatchback with the manual shifter to 28 and 38 for the Premium and Limited sedans with the CVT.

Safety

All trims come standard with the automaker's Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system, which delivers good handling, traction, and stability. Vehicle Dynamics Control, traction control, and Incline Start Assist are standard on all trims.

The Starlink system on all trims includes a number of safety features, such as automatic collision notification, emergency assistance, roadside assistance, and a stolen vehicle recovery function, as well as diagnostic and remote services functions. The airbag system features a driver's knee airbag and front-seat side-impact and side curtain airbags. When equipped with the EyeSight driver-assistance system and steering-responsive headlights, the Impreza was named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Exterior

The Impreza was the first Subaru to switch to Subaru’s new Global Platform, which serves as the foundation for their future cars. Designed for more comfort and quieter operation with reduced vibration, it positions the Impreza slightly lower to the ground—by 0.4 inches—to improve aerodynamics and handling. The new platform also results in a longer, wider body—by 1.6 inches and 1.5 inches, respectively, compared to the previous generation—and a roomier cabin. The stiffer body and updated suspension make it easier for drivers to maneuver the vehicle during daily driving and avoiding road hazards at higher speeds. In addition, the body's ability to absorb crash energy increases by 40 percent, a great enhancement paired alongside updated safety capabilities.

The 2018 Impreza's exterior has a more distinctive look, thanks to its creased lines, subtle indents, and angular shaping. The updated front end features a restyled lower front fascia, new hawk-eye headlights, and a revised hexagonal grille with a black-finish horizontal bar and surround, replacing the chrome trim. The sharper sidelines, including one that dips along the front doors before rising toward the rear end, give the Impreza a sportier appearance. Even the lower rocker panels have been updated with a three-dimensional design. Impreza hatchbacks get a revised rear gate hatch with black gloss trim.

Interior

Inside, the new Impreza sedan gains an additional 2.9 cubic feet in total passenger volume—to 99.8 cubic feet—that makes it the roomiest four-door in its class. Similarly, the hatchback adds 3.4 cubic feet for 100.9 cubic feet total. Front-seat legroom drops slightly, from 43.5 to 43.1 inches, but rear legroom increases by 1.1 inches, to 36.5. Cargo space behind the rear seatbacks jumps by 1.7 cubic feet in the hatchback, to 22.5 cubic feet. With the 60/40-split seatbacks lowered, cargo space expands to 55.3 cubic feet, an increase of 2.9 cubic feet over the previous generation. In the sedan, trunk space increases only slightly, from 12 to 12.3 cubic feet.

Technology

Emphasizing comfort over flash, the Impreza's cabin features soft-touch surfaces, intuitive controls, and good overall fit and finish. The Base trim comes standard with cruise control, a 6.5-inch touchscreen, a reversing camera, a 4-speaker audio system, and the automaker's Starlink multimedia system, which includes support for apps like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Pandora. Outside, the Base trim comes standard with halogen headlights, daytime running lights, power-folding side mirrors, and roof crossbar mounting points. It rides on 16-inch steel wheels.

Trim Levels

The Premium trim adds standard interior features like heated front seats and a 6-speaker audio system, and the hatchback gets tie-downs and bag hooks in the cargo space. Exterior features include the new-for-2018 auto on/off headlights along with heated side mirrors and 16-inch alloy wheels. The Premium hatchback also gets raised roof rails and a rear spoiler. Options available on the Premium trim include a power sliding moonroof, steering-responsive foglights, and Subaru's EyeSight driver-assistance system, which monitors the surrounding traffic and uses features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and pre-collision braking to keep passengers safer.

The Sport trim delivers a more aggressive driving experience thanks to its sport-tuned suspension and 5-speed short-throw manual shifter, which comes standard. Subaru also equips the Sport with Active Torque Vectoring, which automatically applies braking power to the inside front wheel in sharp turns to improve handling and stability. Inside, it's well-equipped with features such as sport cloth upholstery with red contrast stitching, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, push-button start, aluminum-alloy pedal covers, an upgraded instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch LCD display, and a larger 8-inch touchscreen. Outside, the Sport gets upgraded LED daytime running lights, power folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals, and body-color side rocker spoilers. It rides on big 18-inch aluminum wheels. Options include an 8-speaker 432-watt Harman Kardon audio system.

At the top of the line, the Limited trim gets leather upholstery, a 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat, automatic climate control, and a rear seat armrest. Interior options include navigation, the power moonroof, and the Harmon Kardon audio system. Outside, foglights, steering-responsive LED headlights, unique LED daytime running lights, chrome door handles, and 17-inch alloy wheels with a dark gray finish are among its exclusive standard features.

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