The new Subaru Impreza   is an alternative for people who find other compact cars like Ford Focus, VW Golf, and Vauxhall Astra a little too mainstream. Its highlights include a standard all-wheel drive, a no-nonsense interior design, and plenty of safety features, including driver-assistance technology in CVT-equipped vehicles. The Impreza is available in both sedan and hatchback versions.

About Subaru
Subaru Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation and conglomerate that primarily manufactures terrestrial and aerospace transportation but has become increasingly popular for its cars. It was known as Heavy Industries, Ltd until it changed its name few years ago.

New Subaru Impreza – Features
The following are the vehicle’s key features in different departments, including engine, safety, interiors, and more:

Engine and performance
The Impreza comes with a four-cylinder engine, which generates 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive comes as a standard feature, but both the sedan and hatchback need a lot of prodding to keep their engine where it needs to be to produce power because of weak low-end punch. The new Subaru Impreza manages to balance ride and handling perfectly. It also has added vitality with easy steering and limited body tilting at corners.

Interiors and cargo
The new Subaru Impreza’s interior is top-notch when it comes to design. Its cabin has soft-touch plastics, plush armrests, and an excellent fit and finish. This automobile is a delight to sit in, thanks to straightforward controls, easy-to-read gauges, and an intuitive climate control system. You get to see a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system that is easy to use and keeps you entertained on the road.

Impreza’s spacious front seats and class-competitive passenger volume appeal to tall customers. There aren’t many places to keep small personal goods in the sedan or the hatchback’s cargo sections, which are on the smaller side. However, you can fold down the 60/40 split-folding rear seat for more baggage room when you need it.

Safety and driver assistance
Subaru’s EyeSight suite of driver-assistance technologies is available on models with automatic transmissions. Useful safety features in this package include automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic warning, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assist. Visit the websites of the top agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to learn more about the results of the new Subaru Impreza’s crash tests.

Fuel economy
The top model of the Impreza manages to get a highway fuel economy of 36 mpg and 28 mpg in the city. Subaru cars are known to have some of the best fuel economies on the highway compared to other vehicles. However, remember that the numbers can vary significantly depending on your driving style and whether the car is an AWD or not.

The new Subaru Impreza may not be the best on the market, but it is a respected small car that fits the budget. The base sedan model has an MSRP of $19,795. On the other hand, the top trim starts at around $27,395 but is available solely as a hatchback. We recommend visiting your nearest dealership to learn about the available models and their features and select one as per your need. Also, browse through the list of other compact cars on the market and compare options to make an informed decision.