What a great color on that car people should seriously consider buying this over other small sedans. Great resale value and very reliable. Good review!
I test drove the Impreza a few times. I REALLY liked the car but my reservation with it was that it seemed that the seating was lower than other cars I test drove (Forte, Elektra and Mazda 3). I'm 70 years old and didn't notice a problem with ingress and egress with the three cars mentioned but did notice that in and out with the Impreza, while doable, was a bit more strenuous. Has anyone else noticed a difference? I ended up buying a Crosstrek and I'm VERY happy.
I'm not 70, but yes. I found the few inches of ground clearance made a big difference for passengers with compromised mobility. I settled on Subaru because of its reputation and the Impreza/Crosstrek platform for the available manual transmission. The salesman asked me why I wanted a manual, (I'm used to manuals, I'm comfortable with manuals, I prefer manuals, I need the exercise, and if you have to ask, you will never be able to understand). He laughed and took my order and deposit. Delivery expected in April. I have two Norwegian Elkhounds and the rear-seat will accommodate them nicely with the pet restraints. I'm getting the Crosstrek in "Pure Red". Remember, you can sell a young man's car to an old man, but you'll never sell an old man's car to a young man.
I am so glad I found your channel. You give really great reviews and you cover so many different types of vehicles and the reviews are very detailed. I really want to buy a small suv within the next few months and this channel is so helpful. Which do you think is best in 2021?
I just don't understand how my 21 year old impreza has more power at a lower rpm. Yeah I have the GC6 version but I still think it's pathetic that subaru can't advance anything in over 20 years. My car also gets 26-27 mpg with a/c on. This is why I ended up not buying one because there brand is living off the cult reputation from the dino days and not innovation.
They needed to add shit ton of safety structural and equipment wise. And make it bigger and more comfortable inside. Increased weight. To reduce emissions and increase economy they purposely reduced output at lower rpms. Well civic and others don't need to do tht so tldr subs suck now. Idk wat their focus is but its definitely opposite to what it was.
I’m a big sedan fan too. I think it is a marketing strategy for the manufacturers to push the SUV bc they are more expensive. That being said, Subaru would do so much better if they just changed their design even just a little bit. They’ve looked the same for over twenty years. Great cars though.
No Lumbar? Subies were one of the earliest cars to offer lumbar back in 1980. Subaru’s engines have always had that unique sounding engine when accelerating and I love that grunt it has. Dating back to mom and dads 1978 DL Sedan with 60HP in the automatic. We would go up the Snowiest Steepest hills of West Fitchburg (second Hilliest City to San. Fran. in America) while others were forced to stay home or park down the bottom of the hills. Then they had to walk to the cars after the plow finally came to shovel their cars out of the Snow walls caused by the plows. Only other vehicles coming up the hills and hardly anyone had a Jeep or a International truck. Not until the early Eighties but the new front drive cars were transverse mounted unlike Subaru which had Pull at each corner.
I own a 2018 Impreza base model. 2 things that are negative. One, is do NOT purchase the base model. Get at least the Premium model. My car has just under 63,000 miles on the odometer. In that many miles, I have lost 11 wheel covers. You may say it might be my driving habits. Well, just so you know, I also own a 2015 Nissan Sentra with wheel covers. I have just over 100,000 miles on the odometer. I have not lost one single wheel cover. Now, back to the Subaru, get the premium or better trim, because you will get aluminum wheels. On to the second negative. Power. The 2.0, just does not have what it needs in power. The crosstrek has an optional 2.5 engine. It has 30 more horses than the 2.0. Subaru needs to at least offer this option. With the 40 more horses, the mpg is virtually the same as the 2.0. Other than that, I love my Impreza. I also own a 2020 Forester premium trim. It is a GREAT vehicle. Just so you know, back in late July, I ordered a new premium trim Impreza sedan. Here it is in the middle of October, I STILL do not have my ordered Impreza. This is not a fault of Subaru. It is the microchip shortage problem. My suggestion to you, is order what you want. Just be prepared to wait 3 months to get what you ordered. The car dealership probably won’t have exactly what you want. And if they do, it’s probably already sold. I’m a loyal customer of Subaru. I still feel that they are hands down better than their completion.
Throttle response is better in sport and it also holds a higher RPM at any cruising speed (basically keeping the engine ready to respond to more if you're say trying to pass). Intelligent mode is pure fuel economy and it shows. Good for cruising at a steady speed to get the MPG up.
I'm still waiting for the wrx hatch. Thats about the only Subaru I would consider. Impreza has like the same power as a 2010 focus nothing to rave about.lol.
I compared a 44000 mile 2021 Impreza Sport 5-door five-speed literally side by side (as in the next parking space) with a new 2023 Crosstrek CVT. I liked the Impreza, but I ordered a six-speed CT because it was easier ingress and egress. I test-drove the CVT and thoroughly disliked the rubber band feel, even when it was set to the shift mode. CVT whine was particularly annoying.
Best looking Subaru in their current lineup, but how they didn't throw the 2.5 in the Sport even after giving it to the Crosstrek I have no idea. This thing can't really compete with the naturally aspirated Mazda 3, let alone the Mazda 3 turbo.
@@alchemicalanarchist i hope so, but i don't think i will like the design. The impreza is a bit bland but fine, the WRX is killer (but too noisy for a daily car), but the new design (levorg) with the big nose... 😢
What's different between the sport and the limited though? The sport seems to have my features and character but the limited seems less but is of higher cost. So who is the main here. Mr Sport or Ms Limited.
If I lived in a cold snowy place, I would definitely buy the Impreza over other sedans. However, apart from standard AWD, not really impressed. Exterior looks boring and conservative, just a generic sedan that could even be 10-20 years old. As for the interior, I love the colorful seats but the manual climate controls, cheap looking steering wheel, and outdated infotainment system are turn offs.
Great review. I have a 18 white hatch sport MTX and the car is underpowered. 4 recalls later ( oil pan leak, brakeline swap x 4, PCV valve leak, and headunit update), MPG is 30 mpg at best. And still Not sure why the 2.5L is only in the Crosstrek sport. Subaru needs to get their shit together. Quality is def slipping with the car being built in Indiana. Would not buy this car again. I would take my chances with Corolla hatch. Atleast they have dual injector set up, and you know your valves wont be caked with carbon in the long run.
I just bought the hatchback sport and I recomend it. Great little car. Not the fastest but very nice. Great handling. Has awesome steering and the safety features are great
Subaru needs to abandon the 2.0. Replace it with the 2.5. It will get another 30 horses with the same mpg. I own a,2018 Impreza. It is a gutless wonder. I'm in the market for another Subaru. Will not purchase,another Impreza until Subaru does something about the power issues.
90% of compacts sold (Impreza / Corolla / Civic ) are mid and low trims for everyday driving. Yet 99.9% of TH-cam comments are "needs to be as fast as a GTi or more".
@@stuntmonkey00 Car companies need to innovate. We would still be living in caves making clubs if not for innovation. The company is making tons of money so they don't care. Emissions laws are going to get more strict and force companies to move forward or get fined.
Well Subaru, I have read through the commrnts.and it seems that many feel the same,as myself. GIVE THIS CAR MORE POWER. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? YOU HAVE THE ENGINE. JUST AT MINIMUM, OFFER IT. THE 2.5 THAT YOU OFFER IN THE UPPER TRIM LEVELS IN THE CROSS TREK WOULD BE A START. GET WITH IT. I'M TIRED OF DRIVING MY NISSAN SENTRA, AND WANT TO GET ANOTHER SUBARU. BUT, NOT GOING TO DO IT UNTIL YOU OFFER MORE POWER.
gene978 you are right. I am referring to just the lighting I dont understand why subaru cant put LED or even jst projection on their base model. We are in 2020 not 1990. Yes its got awd, but visually they can make this car better selling it for the same price.
I love sedans, im not a big wagon fan. So to see that I could get a modern Subie Impreza like this just like the originals makes me excited.
This car has longitudinal engine, AWD and still starts below $20K. If you wanna buy a RWD car with 4 doors, it starts at $30-35K. Such huge premium.
This is the #1 car, I currently want. It's simple, reliable, looks cool, and affordable!!!!
Did u get it
What a great color on that car people should seriously consider buying this over other small sedans. Great resale value and very reliable. Good review!
I test drove the Impreza a few times. I REALLY liked the car but my reservation with it was that it seemed that the seating was lower than other cars I test drove (Forte, Elektra and Mazda 3). I'm 70 years old and didn't notice a problem with ingress and egress with the three cars mentioned but did notice that in and out with the Impreza, while doable, was a bit more strenuous. Has anyone else noticed a difference?
I ended up buying a Crosstrek and I'm VERY happy.
I'm not 70, but yes. I found the few inches of ground clearance made a big difference for passengers with compromised mobility.
I settled on Subaru because of its reputation and the Impreza/Crosstrek platform for the available manual transmission. The salesman asked me why I wanted a manual, (I'm used to manuals, I'm comfortable with manuals, I prefer manuals, I need the exercise, and if you have to ask, you will never be able to understand). He laughed and took my order and deposit. Delivery expected in April.
I have two Norwegian Elkhounds and the rear-seat will accommodate them nicely with the pet restraints.
I'm getting the Crosstrek in "Pure Red".
Remember, you can sell a young man's car to an old man, but you'll never sell an old man's car to a young man.
I like these lower budget cards reviews as I'm in the market for a cheap daily driver.
Damn good looking sedan with standard all wheel drive I love them Subarus
Just bought this exact model in grey. Harmon Kardon bumps.
I am so glad I found your channel. You give really great reviews and you cover so many different types of vehicles and the reviews are very detailed. I really want to buy a small suv within the next few months and this channel is so helpful. Which do you think is best in 2021?
Can’t wait till you review the next gen impreza/wrx
haha me too! :-)
Gold Pony i hope this time it is LED headlights as standard. Subaru is a decade late on looking modern
@@brolyv5802 you got that right
I love how the wheel model looks striking similar to my 015 3.6r legacy. Cool
I also enjoy your reviews a bunch-
Have looked at so many vehicles on here for my next lease & seem to always come back to SUBARU😬.
I just don't understand how my 21 year old impreza has more power at a lower rpm. Yeah I have the GC6 version but I still think it's pathetic that subaru can't advance anything in over 20 years. My car also gets 26-27 mpg with a/c on.
This is why I ended up not buying one because there brand is living off the cult reputation from the dino days and not innovation.
They needed to add shit ton of safety structural and equipment wise. And make it bigger and more comfortable inside. Increased weight. To reduce emissions and increase economy they purposely reduced output at lower rpms. Well civic and others don't need to do tht so tldr subs suck now. Idk wat their focus is but its definitely opposite to what it was.
does the WRX just not exist in your world?
Drive an Imprezza in the snow and then drive a civic in it... Then you'll know why people buy an Imprezza...
Grate all around car I’ve put 196k miles on my 2017. low maintenance decent performance and good gas mileage very enjoyable fail driver.
Where's the 2.5l inline 4 engine? Subaru needs to put that in the Sport/Limited trims immediately.
I bought a 2008 impreza the 2012 imprezas at the time were garbage drove worse than my dying legacy.
@@Shishizurui who asked
its a boxer tho
They should just cheap out on the components, de-tune it and put the sti motor lower down the range.
I’m a big sedan fan too. I think it is a marketing strategy for the manufacturers to push the SUV bc they are more expensive. That being said, Subaru would do so much better if they just changed their design even just a little bit. They’ve looked the same for over twenty years. Great cars though.
Nice review, young man. Keep up the good work. Im already subscribed so thumbs up on this one as well.
Appreciate it!
I hope you review the 2021 Spark soon my friend!
No Lumbar? Subies were one of the earliest cars to offer lumbar back in 1980. Subaru’s engines have always had that unique sounding engine when accelerating and I love that grunt it has. Dating back to mom and dads 1978 DL Sedan with 60HP in the automatic. We would go up the Snowiest Steepest hills of West Fitchburg (second Hilliest City to San. Fran. in America) while others were forced to stay home or park down the bottom of the hills. Then they had to walk to the cars after the plow finally came to shovel their cars out of the Snow walls caused by the plows. Only other vehicles coming up the hills and hardly anyone had a Jeep or a International truck. Not until the early Eighties but the new front drive cars were transverse mounted unlike Subaru which had Pull at each corner.
I own a 2018 Impreza base model. 2 things that are negative. One, is do NOT purchase the base model. Get at least the Premium model. My car has just under 63,000 miles on the odometer. In that many miles, I have lost 11 wheel covers. You may say it might be my driving habits. Well, just so you know, I also own a 2015 Nissan Sentra with wheel covers. I have just over 100,000 miles on the odometer. I have not lost one single wheel cover. Now, back to the Subaru, get the premium or better trim, because you will get aluminum wheels. On to the second negative. Power. The 2.0, just does not have what it needs in power. The crosstrek has an optional 2.5 engine. It has 30 more horses than the 2.0. Subaru needs to at least offer this option. With the 40 more horses, the mpg is virtually the same as the 2.0. Other than that, I love my Impreza. I also own a 2020 Forester premium trim. It is a GREAT vehicle. Just so you know, back in late July, I ordered a new premium trim Impreza sedan. Here it is in the middle of October, I STILL do not have my ordered Impreza. This is not a fault of Subaru. It is the microchip shortage problem. My suggestion to you, is order what you want. Just be prepared to wait 3 months to get what you ordered. The car dealership probably won’t have exactly what you want. And if they do, it’s probably already sold. I’m a loyal customer of Subaru. I still feel that they are hands down better than their completion.
A typo. Not 40 more horses. It’s 30 more horses
I hope Subaru brings their turbo to the Impreza and crosstrek like Mazda did with the 3 and cx30
i have the '19 impreza sport sedan. but did you feel any difference between sport and intelligent modes on the '21?
Throttle response is better in sport and it also holds a higher RPM at any cruising speed (basically keeping the engine ready to respond to more if you're say trying to pass).
Intelligent mode is pure fuel economy and it shows. Good for cruising at a steady speed to get the MPG up.
I'm still waiting for the wrx hatch. Thats about the only Subaru I would consider. Impreza has like the same power as a 2010 focus nothing to rave about.lol.
They offer it,....just only currently in Australia and in CVT.
I compared a 44000 mile 2021 Impreza Sport 5-door five-speed literally side by side (as in the next parking space) with a new 2023 Crosstrek CVT. I liked the Impreza, but I ordered a six-speed CT because it was easier ingress and egress.
I test-drove the CVT and thoroughly disliked the rubber band feel, even when it was set to the shift mode. CVT whine was particularly annoying.
We bought the 2022 premium sedan. Love it
Getting better and better!
Best looking Subaru in their current lineup, but how they didn't throw the 2.5 in the Sport even after giving it to the Crosstrek I have no idea. This thing can't really compete with the naturally aspirated Mazda 3, let alone the Mazda 3 turbo.
CVTs are an amazing technology.
Programming FAKE shifts into a continuously variable transmission defeats the purpose.
Thanks for the good review.
My only complaint is that it being a subaru, It should have a manual option. What is with this CVT bullcrap?
The sport hatch comes with manual standard. Just bought one and it’s amazing.
You can get it with a manual in a few of the trims
Great all around review of the new Impreza Sport
Thanks!
I just don’t like the fact the Impreza doesn’t have much of an aftermarket scene yet
THE NEW SUBARU IMPRESSYA?! I SEE U!!!
Nice car, but I'm waiting for the 2022 version.
Any interesting changes with the upcoming 2022?
an ugly looking front like the levorg ?
@@kikooe I was hoping for maybe a Turbo like the Levorg has too.
@@alchemicalanarchist i hope so, but i don't think i will like the design. The impreza is a bit bland but fine, the WRX is killer (but too noisy for a daily car), but the new design (levorg) with the big nose... 😢
What's different between the sport and the limited though? The sport seems to have my features and character but the limited seems less but is of higher cost. So who is the main here. Mr Sport or Ms Limited.
Awesome impreza
If I lived in a cold snowy place, I would definitely buy the Impreza over other sedans. However, apart from standard AWD, not really impressed. Exterior looks boring and conservative, just a generic sedan that could even be 10-20 years old. As for the interior, I love the colorful seats but the manual climate controls, cheap looking steering wheel, and outdated infotainment system are turn offs.
It’s 2021 why does hood props still exist? How much extra would it have cost to install hood struts ?
Anyone know the part number for the rear spoiler
Is it good in snowy places?
Great review. I have a 18 white hatch sport MTX and the car is underpowered. 4 recalls later ( oil pan leak, brakeline swap x 4, PCV valve leak, and headunit update), MPG is 30 mpg at best. And still Not sure why the 2.5L is only in the Crosstrek sport. Subaru needs to get their shit together. Quality is def slipping with the car being built in Indiana. Would not buy this car again. I would take my chances with Corolla hatch. Atleast they have dual injector set up, and you know your valves wont be caked with carbon in the long run.
Do you recomend this car? in its first version?. I want a safe car but modern too
I just bought the hatchback sport and I recomend it. Great little car. Not the fastest but very nice. Great handling. Has awesome steering and the safety features are great
Good job! Thanks.
Subaru needs to abandon the 2.0. Replace it with the 2.5. It will get another 30 horses with the same mpg. I own a,2018 Impreza. It is a gutless wonder. I'm in the market for another Subaru. Will not purchase,another Impreza until Subaru does something about the power issues.
Thanks for saying this. I was considering the 2021 Impreza, but I currently am leasing a 2018 Ford Fusion. It’s a much bigger vehicle
Agreed, I always said this car screams for a turbo but I'd even be happy with the naturally aspirated 2.5!
does the sport trim have fog lights?
1. junk the fake shifts 2. fold down seats ?
My dream
Do the Yukon
The sport is supposed to have LED headlights...
Would be so much better if it had more horsepower. 200hp at least.
90% of compacts sold (Impreza / Corolla / Civic ) are mid and low trims for everyday driving. Yet 99.9% of TH-cam comments are "needs to be as fast as a GTi or more".
@@stuntmonkey00 Car companies need to innovate. We would still be living in caves making clubs if not for innovation. The company is making tons of money so they don't care.
Emissions laws are going to get more strict and force companies to move forward or get fined.
Hows the Cvt transmissions are they made by Subaru or someone else ? Are the reliable ?
Subaru's Lineartronic are there own design CVT. Not a JATCO unit like Nissan uses.
Hows the Leg room for a 6ft 220 lbs person?
AMAZING! I’m 6’4 - 235 and had plenty
How about gas mileage????
Prefer it to be toyota or Honda vw
How’s it a beast with 150hp??!!!! Lmao
I wouldn't consider it a beast but it's still plenty of fun to drive.
Not everyone buys a car to be a race car driver. Some of us just need to drive to work.... .. . . .
Well Subaru, I have read through the commrnts.and it seems that many feel the same,as myself. GIVE THIS CAR MORE POWER. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? YOU HAVE THE ENGINE. JUST AT MINIMUM, OFFER IT. THE 2.5 THAT YOU OFFER IN THE UPPER TRIM LEVELS IN THE CROSS TREK WOULD BE A START. GET WITH IT. I'M TIRED OF DRIVING MY NISSAN SENTRA, AND WANT TO GET ANOTHER SUBARU. BUT, NOT GOING TO DO IT UNTIL YOU OFFER MORE POWER.
Which trims have the eye sight?
All for 2021, excluding manual options.
dismiss subaru impreza engineers. how so nice cult car become like this ?
Im Impreza'd.
Another poverty spec - no LED standard lights. Good review though
instead of thinking Povery how about saying “Frugal Purchase” So you can spend your hard earned money on a quality life. Like Buying Property.
gene978 you are right. I am referring to just the lighting I dont understand why subaru cant put LED or even jst projection on their base model. We are in 2020 not 1990. Yes its got awd, but visually they can make this car better selling it for the same price.
i don't get the hype about led lights, except to blind other drivers. The worst being front daylight leds and brake light leds.
He sounds like a little kid talking
Sedan are better
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Mms
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We have an Impreza and it's been nothing but problem after problem including 2 engine rebuilds . You suck Subaru !
What trim of impreza you have? What year is yours? ... I just bought the 2021 so I’m interested on the problem you’re having.
What year?
Mark probably has some ancient 1990s Impreza with 1m miles
Probably caused by bad maintenance or no car knowledge. I had 4 subarus = no motor problem so far
You review such boring daily driver cars, did you get too old too fast or what? 🤣
this 2.0 150hp is already TIRED and outdated
Subaru's designs look so outdated!
The inside looks ugly. Cheap
its called an economy car.... for less than 20k....