Subaru's most affordable car has some significant changes coming.
SubaruSubaru just unveiled its all-new Impreza compact car at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. As expected, it’s more of an incremental upgrade than we’ve seen from Subaru the past few years — the Impreza was already using the Subaru Global Platform. But there are some landmark and key upgrades to Subaru’s entry-level car.
Here’s what you need to know about the all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza.
All-wheel-drive is still standard on the Impreza
SubaruThe Impreza has been a great value proposition — not just because it’s one of the most affordable new cars you can buy, but because it’s one of the cheapest new cars you can buy that comes with AWD. Subaru says its Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system has been updated for faster response and better handling and cornering. Subaru also added active torque vectoring.
There’s no more Impreza sedan
SubaruThe Impreza and the WRX no longer share any body panels. They now no longer share even a body style. The Impreza dropped its sedan version, and the next generation is only available as a four-door hatchback.
Subaru dropped the Impreza’s manual transmission
SubaruThe last-gen Impreza offered a stick shift. The new done does not. All Imprezas come standard with a CVT. Non-base model Imprezas come with paddle shifters and an eight-speed manual shifting mode. Not having the manual allows Subaru to include its EyeSight safety technology as a standard item.
There’s a sportier new Impreza RS model
SubaruSubaru is sticking with the same 152 horsepower 2.0-liter engine for the base Impreza. But the new top-tier RS trim upgrades to the 2.5-liter boxer four-cylinder from the Forester SUV, which will deliver 182 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque.
The new Impreza will arrive in spring 2023
SubaruSubaru said the new Impreza will arrive at dealers in spring 2023. It will be a 2024 model-year vehicle. Subaru did not mention pricing, but we expect the Impreza will still be the cheapest entry-level vehicle in the brand’s lineup.
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