Pros: Standard (and affordable) all-wheel drive; spacious-for-the-class cabin; smooth ride
Cons: Noisier all-around than most class rivals; finicky touchscreen controls; mediocre acceleration
CG Says: The 2016 Subaru Impreza gains new telematics safety services. Otherwise, Impreza is unchanged. Impreza brings to the very competitive compact-car market some rare-for-the-class features including the choice of a hatchback-like station-wagon body style, standard all-wheel drive, and the brand’s signature “boxer” engine layout. Impreza delivers a well-rounded package that’s roomy, pleasant to drive, and very practical. Downsides include an engine that isn’t particularly powerful and can be quite noisy at times. For shoppers adventuresome enough to look beyond the default choices in small cars, the Impreza could be a very satisfying pick.
| Class | Compact Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan, 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Subaru |
| Nation of Manufacture | Japan |
| Base Prices | Base sedan: $18,295 Base wagon: $18,795 Premium sedan: $21,095 Sport Premium wagon: $21,095 Premium wagon: $21,595 Limited sedan: $22,595 Limited wagon: $23,095 Sport Limited wagon: $23,595 |
| Base Engine 2.0-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 148 |
| Std. Transmission 5-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission CVT |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 24-28 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 33-37 |
