Is the NEW 2024 Subaru Impreza a BETTER hatchback to buy than a Mazda 3?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
- FIRST LOOK: The Impreza is all new for 2024 & Subaru mad some big changes. On the outside there is a new look, wheels, and colors. On the inside there is an optional 11.6in infotainment screen. Under the hood is a 2.0L flat-4 that produces 152HP & is mated to a CVT. Is the NEW 2024 Subaru Impreza a BETTER hatchback to buy than a Mazda 3?
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Okay now give us a WRX hatch, Subaru 👀👀
If only they would listen!
Levorg
Or a Crosstrek Turbo
@@Unchainedmaple888 at least!
@@Unchainedmaple888 Crosstrek 2.4 turbo would fit in nicely with their lineup. The Wilderness Crosstrek would be excellent with this powertrain. Price it around $33k and it won't compete too much with the WRX. For those who want mostly street performance, WRX. For those who want a lifted rugged compact wagon, Crosstrek. For the love of god Subaru, make this happen!
Wish the new WRX also had the heated seat controls as physical switches vs having to go through the touchscreen!
I’m liking the Impreza. Waiting for the road test review of the RS. Yes, yes, CVT, but in every other way it hits the mark. Looks like good value for the money and as a Canuck I appreciate its winter driving abilities.
I like the exterior styling, I love that there is no chrome or gloss black on the exterior also. The big let down and thing that would keep me from buying an Impreza is the transmission, Subaru needs to bring either bring back a manual or a regular automatic transmission, the CVT is a deal breaker.
As always I love your Subaru reviews !! I like the new RS Impreza coming out for 2024 along with the Sport and base model. I've heard the RS model will be produced in Japan, will the sport model also be produced in Japan ? I have called dealers and even Subaru of America and can't get the answer to this question. I'm on my 3rd Impreza and love the car and considering a new 2024 in either RS or Sport. I figure with your contacts you may be able to find the answer for me.
The blue is nice Joe, and I'm glad there's no black plastic cladding around the wheels thank goodness for that. I think the head and taillights design is much more sharper now than ever. Would be cool to maybe see a wilderness variant of the Impreza maybe one day 🤔 But man Joe it certainly seems like your making your rounds on that showroom floor. 👌 Excited to see the rest of what you got for us.
WRONG. MOOP. LAUNCH OF BOOP: BOOP.
I bought a '24 Impreza. Very comfortable and roomy inside (bought the RS) with lots of standard equipment. Obviously low o the ground but with good visibility but underpowered. I had it for a month and a halt and traded it for a '24 Crosstrek with the 189 hp motor.
Not bad looking at all
Sick paint job too
That is an impressive car with storage and safety that separate it from some other worthy competitors. Subaru also has a great eye for color. Lagoon Blue may be the name and it is an attention grabber. Seating materials look impressive and comfortable too.
It is a shame that royalties are still being paid out to the Edison Family on those turn signal bulbs though. Once again a tip of the cap to Lori who knows how to give us a look through the lens at the intricate details on all your reviews. Bravo!
Thanks Raiti..
How's Lori..We miss her🥰
Hey Elorm! She is doing well! She really worked hard at the Chicago Auto Show that is for sure!
Been holding on to my 2018 Impreza limited for a wrx hatch 🙏
Loving the blue Joe and the interior, great review as usual. Thanks Lori and Joe for the great job done 😘
Best Bang 4 Buck anywhere where AWD is a must. Reliable, Cheap to buy, Cheap to keep, Great resale. Modest acceleration.
I've owned one. LOVED it.
Cvt’s are far from reliable 😂 especially Subaru’s!
6 speed with the 2.4 litre flat four I'm all in!
I would defiantly like more power considering the Mazda 3 has 186hp which is the car that's on the top of my list right now (for what I can afford). I think the turbo is around 250hp. Also, the Mazda has a great stereo system which is something I need. What I don't like about the Mazda are the small back window and less cargo space. I could defiantly use the extra space this has. I hate having to compromise but that's what I gotta do with limited funds
Yea it sucks man ☹️
Also if you live in north. Subbu offers a AWD
For some reason when you should the front, I got Subaru Outback vibes
The exterior would be better if Subaru can redesign the tail lights which is really like current Honda Accord and they do not look good. 😮💨
I wish this was the wrx front end
I know right!
And rear end too
Still disappointed that they got rid of the manual transmission, and couldn't even bother to offer it on the RS unless they want to make the WRX a hatch again.
We want a turbo Impreza/crosstrek! Love the color, those wheels are sharp, love the black headliner
Thats basically a wrx lol
@@rckxu5969 With that being said, I'm questioning the need for an Impreza.
@@poodabran I guess the Impreza is a wrx that's more practical family-friendly (being a hatchback), more reliable, and cheaper.
@@poodabran And most importantly AWD
Eyesight makes windshield replacements to cost north of $1500 due to the required dealership “camera calibration”
This is true but there are many windshields now that have that same kind of caliubration
@@RaitisRides you don’t calibrate the windshield, you calibrate the camera that’s on the car to the new windshield lines that are not exactly in the same place as the old one. Cmon man you’re a car guy
Raiti that's the impreza sport you were reviewing by the way not the base. Either way thank you for the review
Soooo, what’s the difference between this and the Crosstrek ? Just ground clearance? Thanks Joe and Lori !
That and the Crosstrek has X-Mode.
You're in Chicago Joe, you should reference the size of the center consoles to how many Portillo's chocolate cakes can fit in them. Or the door bins to how many hot dogs or Italian beef sandwiches you can fit in.
Nice Subaru Empresa I feel like the incandescent bulbs on the turn signals are dated and the full LED's should be part of the lights.
This is so very true!
@@RaitisRides May no5 be bright but you can obviously change them yourself. I also like the 8nterior of the Empresa but I feel like the back seat passengers are going to suffer because of the lack of amenities like the A/C vents, USB's, heated seats, and driver side pocket I feel like Subaru wants to keep price down and even though it's not intended to rival Mercedes-benz, BMW, or the other apostles to luxury but as the Apostle to the pets I see why they have to perform cost cutting.
I Love Hatchbacks I Still Have My Heavily Modified 2017 Focus Subaru Unfortunately Has Softened Up There Cars
Thats so strange that you dont get a manual option on this car when you can in the WRX. WTH?!
At this point I think that when Joe says "let me know what you think about that..." it means that he's not a fan.. Just a theory! 😁
Is this a premium ? Or base?
im suprised how the Impreza has fully painted body and not for the WRX with unpainted cladding
I really makes zero sense!
I think they are trying to evoke the off road/rally aspect of Wrx.
@@asmc1492 When did Colin McRae ever have black unpainted plastic cladding on his WRC Impreza? And how many people buy a brand new WRX to rally race? It's not like the wheel wells of last gen WRXs were rusting off or people were complaining about them taking damage from offroading.
I would love to take the Impreza RS but it probably won't come to my country
I'm trying to pressure the Subaru dealership to bring it in. It's a Subaru as a Subaru should be
the real question ~ how many twinkies can I fit in that center armrest??
it kills me they don't offer a hatch with the fa24dit and a manual.
That would be so very nice!
Like it a lot! Can't wait to see it at a dealer.
Will be coming soon!
I had a Subaru outback , the problem was the engine was gutless.
They need to drop the base engine and the cvt.
AGREED!
I hate the push button parking brake and giant screen controls, it's going away from what Subaru stands for. Maybe the best 'modern' Impreza was the 2019 2.0 NA with a 5 speed, felt as peppy as an old NA Bugeye, just heavier.
What up Joe? I'd still take the Outback, it looks like a mini version for me.
This is true!
@@RaitisRides ;D
Wrong
The Mazda still has the best powertrain. Subaru is definitely getting better, but still finishes third amongst the 3 you mentioned.
The blue color🥶🥶
It is fantastic Bryan!
150 chihuahuas would be terrifying.
Yes it would. LOL
I like how Subaru keeps the roofline high in the backseat, tries to maximize the amount of glass, and doesn’t charge for colors, along with allowing you to factory order. Shame that the WRX doesn’t have this body. I’d rather have it be more lowkey with how terrible the reputation is for WRX drivers. Maybe give us a hybrid powertrains since we’re stuck with slush box transmissions
I can understand your frustration Avery!
6 Speed Manual no CVT plzz !!
This or the Crosstrek sport? Same engine with more functionality?
Crosstrek has higher clearance so if you live where it snows like snow snow get the cross trek but if it's just 10" year round get a Impreza
I don’t know honestly cause I really like the Mazda 3 so that’s a hard one for me.
Same
I was really waiting for the redesign, sadly they ditched the sedan :( I'll stick with my 2020 Impreza:)
No manual emergency brake lever either. I'm not happy about that.
8-10 people bought the hatch
I’m getting a Mazda,Subaru or Toyota Prius this year
Damn good looking car and awesome review!
I appreciate you letting me share it with you Richard!
Sti wrx 6 speed manual
It would be so fun to be able to go to the new car shows like that.
It really is. I am glad that I can share the excitement with you!
I just want Subaru to bring the Levorg to the US :(. The digital dash looks amazing in them
The exterior of this Impreza hasn’t aged well, it looks old like a car design from 2004-2009. Those days of Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Matrix, Toyota Scion xB, Ford Focus hatchback and even Nissan Cube era.
Will we be seeing the 2025 model next week!
Beautiful car. Great review as usual. Here's to 1 million subscribers soon.
Something I don’t get to drop the manual from the lineup. People still love them and drive them
Not enough to buy them
I was disappointed Subaru discontinued the Impreza sedan for 2024, but they did a very nice job with the hatchback.
I have a 2020 impreza and I wanted to get the new impreza but like you mentioned they ditched the sedan. I'll be keeping my current 2020 impreza
Hatchbacks trump sedans all day everyday
Subaru needs to make properly powerful and fuel efficient Crosstrek and Impreza hybrids already
They seem behind don't they.
I love the way it looks. Just wish it had a real engine
Nice 👍. I notice Toyota, Subaru and Elantra are coming out with hatchbacks
This is very true!
I like this Impreza, looks retty good. I just hope one day we get to see a new WRX STI hatchback.
Don't hold your breathe Omar.
Dig the color.. great review Joe and Lori
I may actually look at that RS version. I hope they have a gold wheel option for the blue color.
🇺🇸 *LOVE this NEW Blue Impreza* !! *A hatchback is so flexible* !! *If this Impreza starts near $23k, will be a GREAT low price option* !! *Prefer the Civic hatchback* !! *FAB video Joe and Lori* !! #RaitisRides 🇺🇸
Thanks for letting us bring it to you Susan. I appreciate your honest opinions.
this comment has to be a bot, no way real people talk like this
@@SunSunSunn How can you tell 🤔
Its all about the Twinkies placement!
Five finger discount! LMAOOOOO😂
Ohhhh, and big shout out to LG working that cam like a champ!🤙🏽
Joe and Lori and keep up the great work real true and I love the video💯💯💯👍
Wooooohoooooo I got the first like 👌 another Raiti's Rides vid to enjoy 😃
You are so very awesome Johnathan! Thanks for making it!
What time is it? Time for Raiti's Rides! Hope you're having a great day, Joe.
I sure am David! Tomorrow we are flying out to drive the new Colorado!
I wanted to replace (3) Honda Civics
with (3) 2024 Subaru Imprezas hatchback premium trim level.
Unfortunately Subaru has done away that trim level. The base trim level doesn’t offer blind spot monitoring, keyless entry with push button start as a option, which means I left with the sport trim that has 18 inch low profile tires. I don’t understand why Subaru puts 18 inch low profile tires on a vehicle with a 2.0 liter engine, it makes for more road noise and for people who have to deal with potholes on our roads, this is not good.
Subaru, please bring back the premium trim level on the Subaru Impreza, or offer blind spot monitoring, along with keyless and push button start, or offer the sport trim with 16 inch alloy wheels without low profile tires.
What a good looking car that would be even cooler with a 6 speed manual transmission.
Tell me about it Alex!
I wonder if they'll bring a WRX for the 2024 model year
That would be fantstic.
If I buy a Subaru? This will be my car Joe.
Sounds hood to me.
I'll never understand why they can't do the back like the wrx hatch. Still looks like a mini van
I know right!
I really want this color on the new Crosstrek. It's unfortunate that the upper trim Crosstreks won't be Made in Japan but all will be forgiven if I can get the Crosstrek in this gorgeous blue
That is a very good point!
Is this color specific to the Indiana plant?
@@wvusmc all new Imprezas are assembled at the Gunma Japan plant so if this is not available on the Crosstrek it is exclusive to the plant at Japan.
For Canadian market all Crosstrek trims will be made in Japan
@@dukejukebox775 got it, didn’t know that.
I could easily fit my four huskies back there! 2 adults and 2 little ones! I’m in love with the blue on this Subaru joe and great job you two as always😊😊😊😊
Once you said CVT I closed the video lol
imagine if subaru offered the wrx powertrain in this thing. depressing to think about.
Impreza RS 180HP is a joke. If it was manual it would be OKish. But a CVT is flat out pathetic
Subaru massively messed up only offering it with a CVT. The RS badge is a waste. I've only driven Subaru's the last 10+ years and my next car will not be one.
This is so very true!
nice looking ride ...needs more HP ....
You can get more Rich the the RS
@@RaitisRides , RS needs more HP too 🤣😂
CVT ... Woof
Dammm I love that color Joe !! 😊
Trust me I know how you feel Eddie!
I’m betting this will be a solid, good handling compact car. Love the hatchback body style and sharpened looks. All the bemoaning about no manual being offered when Subaru said the take rate was 3% is comical, and this is coming from a manual driver for over 45 years with presently an ‘02 WRX wagon. Subaru is a boutique car manufacturer without the resources to develop several different transmission types being available in all their car lines. We recently rented an ‘03 Subaru Forester Wilderness in New England for a week and it was my first extended foray into the CVT, NA 2.5 and EyeSight safety systems. I found it to be responsive and reasonably quick, the paddle shifters and driving modes worked as they should and was impressed with the adaptive cruise and headlights. It also confirmed for me that while it handled great for the type of vehicle it was, a top heavy CUV is not for me. I’m a sport wagon guy with very few choices available. This decent sized compact hatch in RS model configuration with updated chassis, powertrain, AWD and being 500 lbs lighter than the Forester has more than a little potential. Looking forward to the driving reviews.
The impreza has such a low hp engine. My old engine from 2000 has close to the same. I know I can buy a wrx if I want more power but even the sti is behind the times hp wise.
Looks like a ford focus
CVT makes the Impreza inferior
Only 152 horse power? That's pretty anemic. It looks nice though inside and out.
The RS is alittle faster bt still no speed buggy
Agreed. Even the RS at 180hp is crippled. Needs another 100 hp.
I like everything about this car except it lost the manual... It looks better than current WRX w/o cladding, it is a hatch, nice choice of colors, 2.5L 182 HP should be enough...but no MT is a no-go...
If a mazda 3 and a sonata had a bay it would be this thing
The CVT of the Subaru makes it not better than the Mazda.
I thought it was a Ford Focus RS from the thumbnail 😊
You are not the first to say that.
They should make that color an option for the WRX 👀👀👀
Totally agree with you!
I'm sold based off the 150 Chihuahuas metric.
I like the way that you think!
Lovely color beautiful 💖. Best wishes.👍
Thanks Sonal! I appreciate that!
@@RaitisRides You are very welcome Joe and Lori.
I am actually interested in the RS. In all honesty the 2.5 should be standard. That 2.0 needs to be put out of its misery. It is pathetic by modern standards. If it was FWD only, maybe they could get away with it. Bit with AWD and that puny engine the car is dangerously slow. The 2.5 is what it needs just to be adequate.
Yeah man, I'm not trying to wait 10 seconds to hit 60.
This is a very good point!
You are so right!
@@wvusmc Im not saying every vehicle needs to be high performance, but there are legitimate safety concerns with something so slow. I used to have a mazda 5 minivan with a little NA 2.3. It was a great reliable vehicle, but nearly got my family killed. We took it on a trip from Chicago to TN and could not get up to speed quick enough while getting on the highway and we were run off the road by a semi. Never again will I buy something that weak.
@@boost331 I understand. I live in Appalachia and merging onto the interstate here can be pretty sketchy or trying to pull through some elevation changes you need that umph. I own two Subarus and both are turbo models. Subaru is so practical here, but man, their NA cars are so dangerously underpowered.
That color is gorgeous. 😍
Jules Verne baby. The O G
Beautiful car but they need to offer a manual.
wish we could have this on hybrid option as well. would be a killer on that segment
if they'd make this in WRX especially STI i'd buy one. Otherwise we don't even consider Subaru in this household..
It seems so simple for them to do that.