Subaru Impreza 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data.

Affordably priced and with standard all-wheel drive, the Subaru Impreza is a suitable, if unassuming, compact car. Subaru offers its smallest vehicle as both a sedan and hatchback with a manual or continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The Impreza’s flat-four engine provides sluggish acceleration regardless of transmission, but the stick shift is imprecise and we don’t recommend it.

Subaru Impreza

You’ll find a practical interior and intuitive infotainment system in both the sedan and hatchback, and base models get a host of driver assistance systems, but only with the CVT. The Subaru Impreza’s playful driving character and value proposition make it a respectable choice in this class, but its average fuel economy and lack of refinement place it at the bottom of our list.

What’s new ?

Subaru is making the smallest of changes to the Impreza lineup . Along with the new Sapphire Blue Pearl paint, the top-of-the-line Limited trim is now only offered in the hatchback body style.
For practical reasons, we’d prefer the hatch over the sedan. We also think the Premium model offers the best mix of features and value. It comes standard with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, heated front seats, a host of driver assistance systems (adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and more), an upgraded infotainment system with SiriusXM satellite radio, an additional USB port, and built-in smartphone apps. Also worth mentioning is the lone option package, which adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, passive hands-free calling and push-button start, a power driver’s seat, and a sunroof.

Engine, transmission and performance

The Impreza is a tortoise in a class of hares, with a four-cylinder engine that makes 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is standard, of course. With little low-end punch, both the sedan and hatchback require considerable prodding to keep the engine where it needs to be to make power. Our Impreza Sport sedan’s five-speed manual transmission was less sluggish than our long-term sport hatch’s CVT, but we prefer the automatic due to the manual’s angular and imprecise nature. The Impreza offers a nearly perfect balance of ride and handling. The body doesn’t lean in corners, and quick steering gives the compact car extra oomph. We found the Impreza Sport’s relatively firm brake pedal and short stopping distance in emergency braking situations to be exemplary for the class.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

Choose any Impreza with a CVT and you’ll be happy with its fuel economy. However, opt for the manual transmission, and you’ll visit your local gas station more often. The most efficient Impreza earns 28 mpg city and 36 mpg highway, according to the EPA; the least efficient model – a hatchback with a manual transmission – is rated for 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. Our manual-equipped Impreza Sport sedan managed 30 mpg in our real-world highway fuel economy test. For context, the nonhybrid Toyota Corolla achieved an impressive 41 mpg, albeit with an automatic transmission. For more information on the Impreza’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, comfort and cargo

The Impreza’s interior may be short on style, but it’s top-notch on design. Easy-to-read gauges, simple controls, and an intuitive climate control system make operating this car a breeze. Additionally, the cabin benefits from soft-touch plastics, comfortable armrests, and impressive fit and finish. Passenger volume is class-competitive, and tall drivers will appreciate the model’s ample front-seat legroom. The Impreza sedan and hatchback’s cargo areas are on the smaller side of the class, and there aren’t many places to stash small personal items in the cabin, but you can fold down the 60/40-folding rear seat for extra cargo space when you need it.

Infotainment and connectivity

Every Impreza includes key infotainment features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. While the base and Premium models have a 6.5-inch touchscreen, the Sport and Limited trims come with an 8.0-inch unit. Both systems impress with logical menu structures and crisp graphics.

Safety and driver assistance functions

Subaru equips models with automatic transmissions with its EyeSight suite of driver-assist technologies. Buyers of the manual are out of luck. For more information on the Impreza’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Available forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking
• Available blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert
• Available lane departure warning and lane keeping assist

Warranty and maintenance coverage

The Impreza’s warranty is average for the class. Buyers who value comprehensive warranty coverage should look at the Hyundai Elantra or Kia Forte.

Price Subaru Impreza

The cheapest Subaru Impreza is the Subaru Impreza 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M). Including destination charge, it comes with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of approximately $18,795. Other versions include: 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M), which starts at $18,795.