This is the first video I've watched so far from this youtube channel. My thoughts, Tom is extremely professional and on point. I got a chuckle out of the comment about past Impreza's having a "drinking problem". I've never heard anyone put it that way and I liked that bit of humor thrown in. This was a great video; I will be watching more from this channel and I hope the rest of Tom's videos are just as excellent! In my opinion it's videos like this that earn subscriptions.
@theboss878878 And I grew up in Minnesota. Northern Minnesota. No, that wasn't much snow when we shot but it was the only chance I had to get running footage. A few hours later it accumulated to about 8 inches of snow and they don't plow the roads in Seattle. So the car did well even though the ground clearance isn't raised much.
your reveiw is spot on I had a impreza hatch as a loaner last week when my forester xt was in the shop great car I was getting 36 mpg in mostly highway driving my only grip was the dark interior(like you) and I couldn't fit my doberman in it ( that's why I own a 04 forester xt manual transmission lol)
This new Impreza reminds me a lot of the 05 version that I'm driving. The best part is I am able to see the front hood while in the driver's seat which makes it much easier when parking.
Maybe. There's so many new cars to get to these days it's hard to get to refreshed models. If I did though, the Outback would be higher on the list than most.
I have over 3000 miles on my sedan manual, and am averaging around 29MPG, mostly 35MPH non-stop-and-go driving, but with a mix of that and highway and some limited city. Overall, I'm thrilled with the milage on it.
One thing for sure, Steve will never ever run out of toilet paper at his place... LOL. Serioulsy though, I do like him and his reviews are always really good, he's doing a good job !!
Now its 2021, and in the UK there are only five left for sale on Auto Trader. There were six but ive just bought one with very low mileage. Rare cars here now. Tough and dependable, meant to last, not meant for fast !
Just test drove this car last Friday. It was sluggish, even with stick. Nice interior knobs and switches. Interior overall was nice. But that 2.0 is "adequate". The turbo in the Cruze is much nicer. The SKYACTIV 3 is really nice. The Si is nice as well.
@cadreamin45 I saw approx 23, most mileage was in city. My MPG isn't really applicable to the everyday since 4 of the days was slogging through snow. That will seriously cut down fuel economy.
I don't know why people slam this car. I think its a big improvement over the previous one. The only thing I liked better on the previous model was the rear fascia.
Great review. I think they look decent still. Not saying it needs 20s but maybe plus1 on the wheels and tires would make it look less cartoonish. I like this a lot even if its not a wrx. :)
I love this car so far! :) I hate how people say ALL AWD car's are heavy gas drinkers. When this is obviously NOT TRUE NOW!!!!! Thanks to Subaru & CVT'S (Even Though CVT's are annoying) This AWD car get's MORE MPG then the 2012 Toyota Corolla!!!!!!
@DrivenCarReviews wow the regular lancer now has available AWD? I really didn't know that! I'm happy Subaru gets some direct competition (it's about time, the lancer being the ultimate impreza rival)
bought one. it a great car , takes a little time to get used to the transmission but once you do, it's just fine .. just different..the car is very good value in my opinion.much better than my 2011 Toyota piece of junk..
@silversteen9 That was the first video I've rented in months since I rarely ever have time to watch anything these days. Generally my wife gets our DVDs from the library which is free. Even better than Netflix. Also I like Blueray for the pic quality. Streaming video blows.
about the tires I live in a very very hot area but the streets are unbelievably slippery (search ?v=V1aG7qYTWxA) so i was wondering if using a winter tires will help with the traction ? will it suffer from the extreme hot wither ?? please please help me I just got out of a major accident only because of the glass like streets
To be fair, the gas mileage has improved at least in part because HP output has gone down from from a robust 170 to a so-so 148. Don't know why no one ever mentions this. Still, great car though, and nice review.
@porsche558 Those were my first thoughts when I first discovered this channel as well. The reviews are unbiased, professional, and down-to-Earth with a little humor thrown in. Always a pleasure to watch.
Impreza Subaru took parts from other car manufacturers successful cars and joined them together lightly restyled and slapped together to make a new car. Mazda 3 (2nd Gen) rear C pillar for both the sedan and hatch. Honda Civic (8th Gen) front door and mirror (with mirror no longer attached to pillar) Honda City (5th Gen) rear tail lights Honda Civic (8th Gen JDM Asian market) head lights.
heard this was also one of those cars where if you put Blizak tires on it its great in the snow. 450 dollars in reality is a small price to pay for something like that.
Never understood why people felt previous Impreza's had a "drinking problem"...I had an 02' WRX, and I honestly felt it had plenty...I suppose it depends alot on where and how you drive, but that's how I felt on it *shrug
Nice video as always, but I laughed when I saw it did 0-60 in 9.5s. I mean when I was younger, I had to drive a 4-speed automatic jeep liberty 4x4 and that car could do it in less than 9.5s. If you get this car, be happy with the great fuel economy and handling but don't try to overtake anyone except maybe a loaded semi.
Subaru makes solid cars but even up here in MI, 4 wheel drive is totally unnecessary unless you live on some gravel road. Wish there was an FWD version
Decent car. Ultra boring styling especially the rear. The taillights make it look cheap. Yuck! The interior is ok but dark and dreary. Subaru really struggles with exterior styling. They just cant get it right. Maybe one day!
Watching this video in 2021, this man is a TP prophet
This is the first video I've watched so far from this youtube channel. My thoughts, Tom is extremely professional and on point. I got a chuckle out of the comment about past Impreza's having a "drinking problem". I've never heard anyone put it that way and I liked that bit of humor thrown in. This was a great video; I will be watching more from this channel and I hope the rest of Tom's videos are just as excellent! In my opinion it's videos like this that earn subscriptions.
Tom everyone should have the chance to watch your reviews! Informative and entertaining.. rare in car reviews!!
Tom, great review as always. You're probably the best all around car reviewer I watch. Keep it up!
Good job, Tom. One day you will become real famous, keep pushing it, you're great at this!
@theboss878878 And I grew up in Minnesota. Northern Minnesota. No, that wasn't much snow when we shot but it was the only chance I had to get running footage. A few hours later it accumulated to about 8 inches of snow and they don't plow the roads in Seattle. So the car did well even though the ground clearance isn't raised much.
your reveiw is spot on I had a impreza hatch as a loaner last week when my forester xt was in the shop great car I was getting 36 mpg in mostly highway driving my only grip was the dark interior(like you) and I couldn't fit my doberman in it ( that's why I own a 04 forester xt manual transmission lol)
Tom I really like your reviews. They are always very informative, interesting to watch and well thought.
You have been given a divine car reviewing gift
This new Impreza reminds me a lot of the 05 version that I'm driving. The best part is I am able to see the front hood while in the driver's seat which makes it much easier when parking.
4:13 Stockpiling early for covid I see 🤣
He saw it coming 8 years ago. Amazing!
@razioth Correct. For its price it's fun to drive.
Tom, I came to this video to ask you WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? I miss your videos! You're the BEST!
It is. It's fun to fling around the corners, and it grips because, well, its a Subaru. It's a great car.
Maybe. There's so many new cars to get to these days it's hard to get to refreshed models. If I did though, the Outback would be higher on the list than most.
I have over 3000 miles on my sedan manual, and am averaging around 29MPG, mostly 35MPH non-stop-and-go driving, but with a mix of that and highway and some limited city. Overall, I'm thrilled with the milage on it.
One thing for sure, Steve will never ever run out of toilet paper at his place... LOL. Serioulsy though, I do like him and his reviews are always really good, he's doing a good job !!
Now its 2021, and in the UK there are only five left for sale on Auto Trader. There were six but ive just bought one with very low mileage. Rare cars here now. Tough and dependable, meant to last, not meant for fast !
Just test drove this car last Friday. It was sluggish, even with stick. Nice interior knobs and switches. Interior overall was nice. But that 2.0 is "adequate". The turbo in the Cruze is much nicer. The SKYACTIV 3 is really nice. The Si is nice as well.
@miangel9058 Yes, good call. Lancer SE does come with AWD and CVT for about 22K.
This predicted the future 8 years in advance
@judah777 I saw 27 overall but considering that most of it was in slippery snow and the rest was city driving I'd say it's pretty good.
@theboss878878 Not any time soon, I have a long line of cars to get though (and don't generally do pickups).
Might not have the best 0-60 but passing power in real life is decent. With a manual at 3.2k rpm it jumps up fast
FYI, I'm working on the Crosstrek review now. Should be on my website by the end of the week or so.
@Goremaster MPG is 20/26 and prices start at around $22,400. Definitely more expensive and thirsty than Impreza.
didn't know david bowie did car reviews
@cadreamin45 I saw approx 23, most mileage was in city. My MPG isn't really applicable to the everyday since 4 of the days was slogging through snow. That will seriously cut down fuel economy.
you own a 2012 one? would you say that its fun to drive?
EPA number is only for reference,
The driving style & environment is the key element for real world fuel efficiency.
great, ive been looking at this for a while and it looks like something that would fit me. thanks
I don't know why people slam this car. I think its a big improvement over the previous one. The only thing I liked better on the previous model was the rear fascia.
Great review. I think they look decent still. Not saying it needs 20s but maybe plus1 on the wheels and tires would make it look less cartoonish. I like this a lot even if its not a wrx. :)
@LeadHammer by boring I assume you talk about the looks and not the driving dynamics right?
Where is this filmed?
Not always a AWD model in my country, we also have a FWD option which will be probably around 200 pounds lighter.
A masterpiece.
I love this car so far! :)
I hate how people say ALL AWD car's are heavy gas drinkers. When this is obviously NOT TRUE NOW!!!!! Thanks to Subaru & CVT'S (Even Though CVT's are annoying) This AWD car get's MORE MPG then the 2012 Toyota Corolla!!!!!!
@DrivenCarReviews wow the regular lancer now has available AWD? I really didn't know that! I'm happy Subaru gets some direct competition (it's about time, the lancer being the ultimate impreza rival)
@DrivenCarReviews gosh it's beautiful...
bought one. it a great car , takes a little time to get used to the transmission but once you do, it's just fine .. just different..the car is very good value in my opinion.much better than my 2011 Toyota piece of junk..
very good review the only problem i see with it is it looks a bit bland in styling
2:56 AVG. MPG = 21.3 Was is it being driven differently than normal? Thought it was 27/36?
What kind of gas milage did you get with the manual transmission?
Tom would you please do xv review soon. Im considering these two with the xv slightly ahead for looks.
@silversteen9 That was the first video I've rented in months since I rarely ever have time to watch anything these days. Generally my wife gets our DVDs from the library which is free. Even better than Netflix. Also I like Blueray for the pic quality. Streaming video blows.
about the tires
I live in a very very hot area but the streets are unbelievably slippery (search ?v=V1aG7qYTWxA)
so i was wondering if using a winter tires will help with the traction ?
will it suffer from the extreme hot wither ??
please please help me
I just got out of a major accident only because of the glass like streets
I bit of an idiotic question, but where do you get your music for your reviews?
love this car.
To be fair, the gas mileage has improved at least in part because HP output has gone down from from a robust 170 to a so-so 148. Don't know why no one ever mentions this. Still, great car though, and nice review.
Any plans to review the refreshed 2013 Outback?
@porsche558 Those were my first thoughts when I first discovered this channel as well. The reviews are unbiased, professional, and down-to-Earth with a little humor thrown in. Always a pleasure to watch.
a car for all season
30mpg for an awd car is great. How about how the car drives? I've heard many people complain about how sluggish the car feel.
Impreza
Subaru took parts from other car manufacturers successful cars and joined them together lightly restyled and slapped together to make a new car.
Mazda 3 (2nd Gen) rear C pillar for both the sedan and hatch.
Honda Civic (8th Gen) front door and mirror (with mirror no longer attached to pillar)
Honda City (5th Gen) rear tail lights
Honda Civic (8th Gen JDM Asian market) head lights.
Do have front bumper part available in blue colour
heard this was also one of those cars where if you put Blizak tires on it its great in the snow. 450 dollars in reality is a small price to pay for something like that.
Never understood why people felt previous Impreza's had a "drinking problem"...I had an 02' WRX, and I honestly felt it had plenty...I suppose it depends alot on where and how you drive, but that's how I felt on it *shrug
My dream car!!!
I was driving it hard in snowy, slushy conditions. Like all cars, it lowers fuel economy.
Nice video as always, but I laughed when I saw it did 0-60 in 9.5s. I mean when I was younger, I had to drive a 4-speed automatic jeep liberty 4x4 and that car could do it in less than 9.5s. If you get this car, be happy with the great fuel economy and handling but don't try to overtake anyone except maybe a loaded semi.
Great review
Really good review
so the crosstrek is "just a lifted impresza" is that a good thing or a bad thing lol
Another car that comes to mind is mitsubishi lancer
@123Rosko Seattle
It's on my list. I couldn't get away to do the event so I have to wait for a press car.
2024 Genesis G90?
Hey! you shop at costco.
@Goremaster it SHOULD get in the high thirties, but it is rare for the Matrix I believe
Thinking of buying one of these. I live in Canada where it snows... A lot. Does anyone recommend one for winter weather?
Those toes at 3:21 thats a little gross but besides that love the video
love this car love this review im from oregon and this car would be great
cant wait for the outback sport abd cvt / auto PEE UUU
Subaru makes solid cars but even up here in MI, 4 wheel drive is totally unnecessary unless you live on some gravel road. Wish there was an FWD version
the actual 0-60 is 7.9 sec for manual
Can you do a Mercedes w221
vs Crosstrek 2014?
why called 5 door?
@jsiszero I do not
looks like lexus CT from outside design
Hey, evil twin -- did you get the memo about the weather?
All of his videos are like this
chevy equinox lt fwd 2019.
That toe!
@DrivenCarReviews i watch steve hammes too, but i like tom voelk better.
Where is the fifth door
The hatchback
2:21 like if you notice the rear wiper turning on :)
Feet all crazy
no netflix tom? lol
@MrMauiboy89 I owe you a loco moco then
Just one Low Subaru XV
Seriously, deal with it.
Put on some fucking shoes quasimoto
Decent car. Ultra boring styling especially the rear. The taillights make it look cheap. Yuck! The interior is ok but dark and dreary. Subaru really struggles with exterior styling. They just cant get it right. Maybe one day!
Kinda racist coment . It looks good on white!
*sigh* C'mon, everyone knows he's referring to snow.
Eww his foot
seriously you guys could have edited that guys gross feet out the video.
lol...im pretty sure he is a one man crew..
Who seriously buys subaru for economy i'm absolutely against this...
I drive an old 1999 brighton legacy wagon and its cooler than this.