2025 Subaru Impreza

Pros 

• Large areas for goods and seating.
• It comes with an all-wheel drive.
• Several built-in or add-on tools can help you drive.
• A trip without any problems.

Cons

• Slow speed up with the basic engine.
• Bad plan for the inside.

How does the Subaru motor work? We got to try out the brand-new Impreza RS grade, which is the only one with a more powerful engine. Unfortunately, it took our test car an average of 8.4 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph. We found that the other Impreza grades were a little slower than the Mazda 3 and Honda Civic hatchbacks, so you could expect them to be even slower. Also, if you need to speed up quickly, the car’s continuously variable transmission might not answer right away. It takes more thought to merge or pass on the highway.

The class winners are also weak when it comes to handling and stopping. The Impreza is easy to park because it has low body roll on curving roads and light, quick steering. But if you want a hatchback that feels more sporty, you should look somewhere else.

How does the Impreza make you feel? The Impreza hatchback is one of the most comfy cars in its class. The front seats are padded and comfortable. The back bench is mostly comfy, though it is flat. Our test car had RS trim, and the front seats were heated. They work reliably and can be set to turn on by themselves when the car starts. The Impreza rides very well and is very smooth, even on rough roads, which we love. When the engine is going full speed, the car is loud, but when it’s not, it’s quiet.

Automatic temperature control for two separate areas is standard on all Impreza hatchbacks. That’s great, but we’ve noticed that the automatic system gets warm even when the AC is turned all the way up. It’s a shame that the back seats don’t have fans.

How is the state of the inside? If you compare the Impreza hatchback to almost every other small hatchback, it has one of the roomiest seats in its class, with more headroom and legroom. Taller people shouldn’t feel squished because there is a lot of space in the back. In addition, there is a lot of space in front, so drivers should be able to find a good position easily. It’s easy to get in and out because the doors are small but open wide. We really like the Impreza’s low hood and big windows for seeing out.

In our test, Impreza, the infotainment screen was 11.6 inches and set up upright. It has settings for everything, like navigation and climate. It’s big and easy to use, but the quality isn’t great, and polarized sunglasses might make it look bad. The big screen also has enough room for the rearview camera.

What’s wrong with the tech? The base Impreza car has two 7-inch screens. The Sport and RS versions, on the other hand, have an 11.6-inch screen. The dual-screen choice is pretty cheap, so if you can, get the big single display. The clarity of the 11.6-inch screen could be better, but the navigation and maps still work. The big screen has lots of room for your map, music, apps, and other things.

If you’d rather use your phone, Subaru has everything you need. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay both have a built-in wireless connection. Depending on the trim level, Subaru models also have an auxiliary jack, a wireless charge pad, and either USB-A or USB-C ports.

The hatchback Subaru Impreza offers many different driving assistance technologies, some of which are standard. One of the best features in the compact segment is adaptive cruise control, which comes with this package. It’s easy to change the speed while keeping the right space. The lane-fixing method was less advanced, but it was easy to turn off.

What’s going on with storage? If you put the seats down, the Impreza hatchback has 56 cubic feet of space for cargo. With the seats up, it has 20.4 cubic feet of space. There are cars like the Mazda and Mini that cost more, but the Honda Civic hatchback costs less. There is a 40/60 split in the seats, so they don’t quite fold flat. Still, there’s a lot of room, and there’s even more storage area under the hatch’s floor. Even though there isn’t much room in the center armrest, you can store your phone and sunglasses in the door pockets and on the console. The hatch’s water bottle holders are great for camping.

The back of child safety seats has enough room, and all of the anchors, even the hidden ones, are easy to reach. The doors that open all the way should come in handy when buckling or fitting the seat.

How much fuel does it use? EPA figures say that the standard Subaru Impreza can get 30 mpg on the highway and in the city. The tested type, the RS, had a better engine, but it only slightly decreased fuel economy (29 mpg combined). That’s not quite as good as the Honda Civic and most Mazda 3 models, but not all of them. Our mixed-mileage test route only got us 28.4 mpg, which is worse than we thought it would be, considering how much we drive on the road.

What is the value of the Subaru? The Impreza hatchback is one of the least expensive cars in its class. Its base price is less than that of many of its rivals. Also, Subaru doesn’t skimp on the gear it uses. Along with basic all-wheel drive, the Impreza has a good range of driver aids and electronics. The options are also less expensive than they are on a Honda or a Mazda. There is some polish on the Impreza, but less than on other cars. Even though the Impreza is alright in and of itself, compared to other small cars, its interior looks fragile. The shape could be smoother, and the polymers used are rougher. Subaru’s guarantees are all about average for what they cover.

The Impreza lives up to Subaru’s reputation for making simple cars. The latest Impreza looks new from the outside, but it’s the same as older models. Some small hatchbacks look and feel more high-end.

It would be less of a problem if the Impreza were a little more fun to drive and had more conservative looks. Even in the RS trim level, it’s more challenging to drive and handle than other small hatchbacks of the same size. The two worst things about the car are its rough engine and numb handling. Due to the loud combustion noise, you should only rev the engine a little.

Subaru hasn’t said anything public about the 2025 Impreza yet as of this writing. If anything changes, we’ll let you know, but based on the Impreza from last year, you should choose the RS. In fact, this is the most expensive trim level. Of course, it has a stronger engine, which is what you want in this car. It also has some features that are only available at this grade level, like heated front seats. It also looks more sporty.

Models of Subaru Impreza cars

There are three types of Subaru Impreza hatchbacks: basic, sport, and RS. The engines in the first two cars are 2.0-liter four-cylinder units that are rated at 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. It has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, which is more powerful than the SE. The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) sends power to the Impreza’s all-wheel-drive system from either engine.