Subaru Impreza:Review the specs, features and pros & cons
Overview of the Subaru Impreza
Learn about the Subaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza Summary
The Subaru Impreza is one of the most reliable compact cars on the market, with consistently high safety ratings to give you peace of mind while you're behind the wheel. Both the sedan and hatchback models provide a smooth and stable ride in all road conditions, thanks to its sturdy full-time all-wheel drive and well-engineered suspension. There have been some reports that the engine lacks power at lower gears, but overall the Impreza is impressive for a small car. You can choose from a 1.6 L or 2 L boxer engine, which have a lower centre of gravity and increase stability overall.
Subaru Impreza Safety
The Impreza is big on safety. For starters, even on old models, like 2007, the car has side airbags, which got it a five-star rating on front-passenger safety. It also comes with anti-lock braking system (ABS) as standard to help control the car in the event of skidding.
New for 2019, the EyeSight driver assist system uses two cameras and an array of sensors to automatically keep the car in its lane and run a safe distance from other cars. Some say that the rear spoiler reduces visibility out of the rear window, but drivers can always use the standard rearview camera to safely back up.
Subaru Impreza Interior
Later models of the Impreza, from 2015, feature air conditioning, electric windows and a rearview camera as standard—the latter first became optional in 2013. Other features are available as options in newer cars, including:
- Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, so you can adjust the angle and distance of the wheel to your liking
- Paddle shifters to shift gears from the sides of the steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
Subaru Impreza Technology
The 2013 Impreza introduced the USB port and Bluetooth connectivity as standard, and each year has seen improvements in the in-car infotainment system. Depending on the trim you choose, you'll have access to the following features:
- Touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
- Subaru STARLINK technology, for connecting mobile devices and accessing apps
- Satellite radio
Earlier models such as the 2008 came standard with a CD/MP3 player and full power accessories, with an upgraded audio system, satellite radio and navigation available on the Premium package.
Subaru Impreza Space
The Subaru Impreza has a spacious cabin with lots of headroom for all passengers and ample legroom for those in the back, including a large space under the front seats for their feet. Just fold down the 60/40-split rear seats if you are in need of more cargo space. In later models from 2017 and onwards, the sedan has a 12.3-cubic-foot trunk while the hatchback features more cargo volume as well, with 20.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 55.3 cubic feet with them folded.
Subaru Impreza Comfort
All models since 2007 make use of control-arm suspension, with a stabilizer bar mounted directly to the rear of the body, which makes for comfortable handling and a smooth ride. On models from 2016 and onwards, ergonomic seats provide good support, for a comfortable and relaxed driving experience. There are some reports that the continuously variable transmission (CVT) can be noisy while accelerating, which can detract from your comfort when in the driver's seat, but improved sound insulation glass on more recent models will keep noise to a minimum.
Pros and cons of the Subaru Impreza
- Available in sedan or hatchback
- Full-time all-wheel drive
- Innovative EyeSight driver-assist system
- Engine lacks low-end power
- CVT transmission can be noisy under acceleration
- Rear trunk spoiler can impede visibility
Safety ratings of the Subaru Impreza
Safety ratings provided by NHTSA
- Side crash rating
- Rollover rating
- Number of airbags7
Specifications of the Subaru Impreza
Key specifications available across all trim levels- Seats5
- Doors5
- Fuel typeGas
- TransmissionManual or Automatic
- City consumption8.4 - 10.1 L/100km
- Highway consumption6.5 - 7.7 L/100km
- Width1775 mm
- Length4460 - 4475 mm
- Trunk space588 - 589 L
- Cargo space1565 - 1566 L
Trims available with the Subaru Impreza
What is a trim? Trims are different options of the same car with different features and equipment. The specs depend on the trim you choose.This variant of the Subaru Impreza 2018 - 2022 is available in 10 trims:Convenience trim features and specs
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Convenience trim:
- Fog lights (optional)
- Steel wheels
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the Convenience trim:
- Emergency call system
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Convenience trim:
- Keyless entry
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
Convenience with Eyesight trim features and specs
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Convenience with Eyesight trim:
- Fog lights
- Steel wheels
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the Convenience with Eyesight trim:
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Emergency call system
- Fatigue warning system (optional)
- Lane departure warning
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Convenience with Eyesight trim:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Keyless entry
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
Touring trim features and specs
Available with the Touring trim:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
- Paddle shifters (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Touring trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Fog lights
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the Touring trim:
- Emergency call system
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Touring trim:
- Keyless entry
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
Touring with Eyesight trim features and specs
Available with the Touring with Eyesight trim:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Touring with Eyesight trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Fog lights
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the Touring with Eyesight trim:
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Emergency call system
- Fatigue warning system (optional)
- Lane departure warning
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Touring with Eyesight trim:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Keyless entry
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
Sport-tech trim features and specs
Available with the Sport-tech trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Sport-tech trim:
- Adaptive bending lights
- Alloy wheels
- Fog lights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the Sport-tech trim:
- Overtaking sensors
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Sport-tech trim:
- CD player
- MP3-CD player
- Navigation system
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
Sport trim features and specs
Available with the Sport trim:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
- Paddle shifters (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Sport trim:
- Adaptive bending lights (optional)
- Alloy wheels
- Fog lights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the Sport trim:
- Emergency call system
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Sport trim:
- CD player
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
Sport w/Eyesight Package trim features and specs
Available with the Sport w/Eyesight Package trim:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Sport w/Eyesight Package trim:
- Adaptive bending lights
- Alloy wheels
- Cornering lights
- Fog lights
- High-beam assist
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the Sport w/Eyesight Package trim:
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Sport w/Eyesight Package trim:
- Adaptive cruise control
- CD player
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
Sport-tech w/Eyesight Package trim features and specs
Available with the Sport-tech w/Eyesight Package trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Sport-tech w/Eyesight Package trim:
- Adaptive bending lights
- Alloy wheels
- Cornering lights
- Fog lights
- High-beam assist
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the Sport-tech w/Eyesight Package trim:
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Sport-tech w/Eyesight Package trim:
- Adaptive cruise control
- CD player
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player
- Navigation system
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
Sport with EyeSight trim features and specs
Available with the Sport with EyeSight trim:
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Sport with EyeSight trim:
- Adaptive bending lights
- Alloy wheels
- Cornering lights
- Fog lights
- High-beam assist
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the Sport with EyeSight trim:
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Emergency call system
- Fatigue warning system (optional)
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Sport with EyeSight trim:
- Adaptive cruise control
- CD player
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
Sport-tech with EyeSight trim features and specs
Available with the Sport-tech with EyeSight trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Sport-tech with EyeSight trim:
- Adaptive bending lights
- Alloy wheels
- Cornering lights
- Fog lights
- High-beam assist
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Four-wheel drive
- Short wheel base
Available with the Sport-tech with EyeSight trim:
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Emergency call system
- Fatigue warning system (optional)
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Sport-tech with EyeSight trim:
- Adaptive cruise control
- CD player
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player
- Navigation system
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
Frequently asked questions about the Subaru Impreza
The Impreza WRX and WRX STI models both have turbochargers, allowing the 2.0 L engine to produce an impressive 268 horsepower.
Yes. Both the sedan and hatchback models from all model years are considered to be in the compact class of cars.
The Impreza comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission, but 2011 and later models are available with continuously variable transmission (CVT), which operates much like an automatic transmission.
No. The Crosstrek and the Impreza have many details in common, such as engine type, interior and exterior size, and available transmission. However, they are separate models.
Yes. Subaru has been producing the Impreza since it was launched in 1992. The 2019 models are on the roads now.
Dimensions of the Subaru Impreza
Year | Height from | Width from | Length from |
---|---|---|---|
Exact values depend on trim choices. | |||
2022 | 1455 mm | 1775 mm | 4475 mm |
2021 | 1480 mm | 1775 mm | 4475 mm |
2020 | 1480 mm | 1775 mm | 4475 mm |
2019 | 1480 mm | 1775 mm | 4460 mm |
2018 | 1480 mm | 1775 mm | 4460 mm |