6 Reasons to Buy a 2023 Subaru Impreza (Anything New?)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ย. 2022
- When it comes to small hatchbacks, there are much more exciting, fresh cars than the Subaru Impreza. However, the now dated Impreza still offers a compelling package. Today, I will explain the highs and the lows and why I think it has a leg up on the Mazda3, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla and more.
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Last generation, simplistic, manual transmission... That's sounds like a keeper that will serve you well ;)
Agreed
Last generation??? There gonna discontinue these??
I'm keeping mine until the body rust to dust.
I got a 22’ 5 door 5 speed 😋
I have the 2019 model year. Pretty much the same. It's not fast and I look like a dad driving it but it is amazingly dependable. Quiet and smooth on highways. Great for roadtrips. I love it.
For me it's way too loud and missing 6th gear and 2.5 engine :(
I love the lower tech. Give me no screen! I just want a reliable car. Knobs and dials are more satisfying and reliable than having to do everything through a touch screen.
Got 22 impreza, surprisingly great handling and awesome during incline weather conditions. Is not fast sure but enough for daily commute and errands
I love the tech being simple because it means there’s less things to break.
My 2021 manual Impreza gives me 35 MPG (6.5 litres/100 km) in the highway with the a/c on, and I am happy with this. The car is not fast, particularly when coming from a stop, on dry conditions. But when winter comes here in Canada the opposite is true. And on slippery roads the Subaru's full time AWD is far better than the "grip & slip" Haldex system used by Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, etc.
No head gaskets tho so unfortunately it will not last to 100k trouble free
I love my 2020. 53k miles and no problems at all. Lots of fun to drive, too. Geico has done a windshield replacement for just a $50 co-pay, including EyeSight calibration.
We need more "legacy" (no pun intended) cars like this. If they just stop changing things every year it will make the cars cheaper to obtain! I love the way the Impreza looks. I hope they keep it "as is" for a couple more years.
I appreciate your videos. Seriously, they are good. One thing this has the competition does not ( also low tech) is a good old fashioned hand brake. That's kinda cool.
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the review. I have an Impreza on order. Base model, manual transmission, hatchback, even the same color!
I think most people like me use CarPlay or Android Auto and in this car it’s been working great for me. It automatically starts playing music and the buttons work with it as well. I really like the eyesight as well on highways, although I wish it came with autosteer
Enjoy the good reviews, keep it up, & maybe do the Legacy review too
Still a good little car on its last year but it looks like a noticeable upgrade in chassis, suspension tuning, AWD system and 2.5 engine in the 2024 RS model, even as the appearance is only modestly changed. It just might be the car I’ve been waiting for to finally make the jump out of my beloved ‘02 bugeyes WRX wagon.
I chose a new 2023 Subaru Impreza for longevity. I wanted a car/ hatchback that kinda looks like a small SUV. I wanted good mileage and realibility. I wanted durability as the top option. I had my last car for 22 years. They don't even make them anymore. I hope my Impreza holds up as well!
Intending to keep my 2020 Impreza forever. 43k miles, still runs like a top.
We have a 2018 hatchback, and a 22 sedan. Both are great cars. The 18, now has 83,000 trouble free miles. The 22 has 17,000 trouble free miles. And the CVT is getting a bad rap. The CVT is not bad at all. The 18 has 100,000 mile warranty on the CVT.
i have the 2022 base sedan 5spd. love it so far even tho it hasnt even been a year yet
Just bought the 2023 Impreza Sports Hatchback and I am in love! 😍😍 it is quiet and quick!
I am impressed with the car, it drives smooth and comes with all sorts of safety and smart features. Mine came in Cranberry Red. I will definitely buy my next car with Subaru ✨
I did too! Loving it so far!
Love my Impreza for a daily and trip driver, I got her at Royal last Christmas and my only major complaints is I spent $400 ish fixing the sound systems dumb limits, the lack of turbo, and ground clearance - the latter I put a 1 inch lift kit on and it works awesome
How did you fix the sound system? I'm getting really frustrated because I can barely hear phone calls while on the highway
Have 2021 Impreza 5-door Base Motel. After 1 year and 11 months I have 37,000 miles on it. Love the car for what I need it for.
The Impreza is a good little car. My wife is on her 3rd one. The CVT drives me bananas but only because I like the one I my WRX much better.
Hy, Jimmy, What is the CVT? I don't understand a lot about cars but I'm trying to learn. 😬
@@MLopez-fu8fd Continuous Variable Transmission…it’s the automatic transmission that uses a chain and sheeves instead of traditional gears.
@@MLopez-fu8fd I'm new too. My understanding is that in layman's terms, pro: it saves on gas mileage and (theoretically) causes less wear, but con: it makes cars slow and engines loud
My short list is the Impreza Sport 5-door and the Crosstrek Premium.
Have you looked at the Kia Forte GT manual? If so how do you thinks it stacks up to this Subaru?
I had a 2017 ford focus hatchback sel that was recently stolen. I still like the hatchback style. Not sure what to get now. I definitely don’t want to buy a used focus. So now I’m considering a few options like this one, crosstrek, and Corolla cross. Any suggestions? 25kish before tax is my limit.
7:50 There are vents for the back seat. They are under the front seats. My son's '12 Rav4 is the same way. Even my '21 Odyssey, while it also has vents in the roof for rear seat passengers, has vents under the front seats. Aside from that, I was glad to see you fit your 6'3" frame into the car, as my son is the same height. While he would sit in the back only on rare occasions, it's nice to see that it could be done in a pinch.
Yeah most cars have those so it would get redundant to mention them, but they are extremely insufficient on a super hot day. What I’ve been calling them lately is rear console vents but those are much much more valuable.
@@Realistick Hey, I hope you didn't feel like I was trying to call you out or anything. I just didn't want people to think that there was nothing going to the back. You are entirely correct about the hot days though! Keep up the good work!
@@coffeekhan I didn't take it as such so no worries but thank you!
Rumor has it that the Impreza will get redesigned in 2024 and only hatchback will survive the redesign
I look forward to the next generation. But most of all, I look forward to a refresh of the new WRX
WRX are so smooth and beautiful but at the ripening age of 35 I'm afraid I'd look like I'm having a midlife crisis driving that thing.
I have a 2021 impreza base. There are some trade offs coming from a 2019 Honda Accord Sport, but overall it's an amazing car for the price. Handles extremely well and getting 34 avg MPG so far.
What's the usual range you get on a full tank?
How would you compare Mazda safety features i active vs the Subaru eye sense safety. Which would you prefer?
I just purchased one brand new, but its still in transit. Looking forward to driving it
Me too!!!! Can't wait
Me too! Purchased in august and it’s set to arrive in less than two weeks I am very excited
@@sambaron2625 mine arrived an I'm in love!
Hey guys which one did yall get sadan or hatch? Manual or automatic?
I'm putting a Manual sadan base on hold tomorrow morning...arrives at the end of the month.
@@bryangrant2636 got an automatic because I have a long commute
Thank You for a great and thoughtful presentation!!! It was very beneficial!! I currently have a 2019 Ford Escape that I just extended my lease on for 6 months. I can cancel at any time so the quest for a new car begins!!!
I would keep my Escape except that:
#1 It has NO key!!! Thank God I had a second Key fob, and knew where it was in the house, because I would have been VERY late for work when the first one died recently!!! Because of THAT minor Nightmare I will NEVER have a car that doesn't have a real key again!!!
Needless to say, I was very happy when I saw a real metal Key in the ignition of the Impreza!!
#2 The 2019 Ford Escape came with some kind of defect/Recall. Don't remember what it actually was, but when I took it to the dealer to have it fixed, The mechanic told me that there is no guarantee that the problem won't arise again DESPITE the fix, and It cost a Fortune!!! I didn't have to pay because of the Recall, but presumably next time I WOULD have to pay should the problem arise again!! 😳
So for those reasons I have to get rid of the Ford Escape when the Lease extension is up, OR dump it now if I find a good deal.
I'm looking at the hatchback Impreza, because it's the Best of all possible worlds: It's a Subaru, which I have always wanted a Forester, but I'm not paying $45,000 for a Forester. $25,000 for a Subaru Impreza is just fine, and hopefully it will last just as long as the Forester would.
Plus the Impreza has a certain amount of cachêt amongst the younger set who eschew ostentatious Car consumption, and whom might even find it sexy due to it being more environmentally friendly. Please feel free to correct me, or make my assumption more accurate in terms of what age range finds which car appealing!! 😎
Im glad you enjoyed the video, although, basically all (It’s required to my knowledge) push button start cars do have secret keys hidden inside the fob. That way if the fob dies, you remove the physical key, unlock the car (usually a regular keyhole, sometimes it’s covered by a plastic bit on the door handle or it’s hidden under the handle) and then press the button with the dead key. I’ve done this many many times as a former dealership employee!
@@Realistick Thank You so much for telling me about the hidden key!!!
I'm a FUKKN IDIOT!!! 😜🙄 I cannot believe that I didn't figure that out for myself!! I'm mortified!!
But thank you for telling me, because I finally figured out how to crack open the Key fob and get to the key!!
But I think it only opens the door?? So I still would be kinda screwed if the battery was dead and it didn't connect to start the car because that's what happened to me several months ago.
It had enough juice to let me in the car, because I stupidly did not know there was a key 😖, But the car would not start, so I had to go find the fresh fob.
In any case., I know this will limit my car choices severely but I'm ok with that, I am NEVER buying another car without a real key and a REAL Ignition!!!!!
I don't care if I have to end driving a YUgo!!! 🤣🤣🤣..............The panic of not being able to operate my cat sent me right over the edge!!
But I must thank you again for taking the time to get back to me! That was very kind, and greatly appreciated. 🥰
@@MLopez-fu8fd No worries, although that has a fail safe too. When dead, the key has a chip in it that will still allow the fob to start the car, you just have to hold it on the button (some cars make you do it with the cupholder), again, they just about all have this fail safe so that you can start the car with a dead key!
@@Realistick Thank You again! I appreciate your help! 😇
I just got the 2023 with 5spd (The last year the Impreza will have a manual transmission). So, I thought I get it. I had a 2018 with the CVT. Both are great cars. With the CVT it is smoother and faster on acceleration, but with the 5spd, feels like a totally different car in a positive way. Not the fastest, but gets the job done. Reminds me of the older Subaru's which I love. I think the 5 speed manual transmission will be more dependable in the long run. Don't have to worry about any CVT issues.
Congrats! Actually posting a review on a 2023 sport mt tomorrow!
@@Realistick Great! As for performance, it is the same as the base model; just with slicker styling.
Just bought an Impreza sport hatchback about 3 weeks ago. So far my main complaint would be the gas mileage as so far I've only averaged around 24-25 combined in the first 500 miles with 300 being city and 200 being interstate driving.
that's such a shame given its size and manual transmission...the folly of standard AWD I guess
Most Impreza owners have reported getting much better mpg after racking up miles on the car. Hopefully, yours went in that direction.
Really enjoyed this video as I’m stuck between this and the Corolla hatch. If Subaru would offer the 2.5 with the 6spd then that’d make my decision much easier. Question is, do I wait til 2024 for the new model, or get a Corolla with a stick before it’s too late?
It depends where your priorities lie but if you’re set on manual then I would not wait for the new impreza, they may offer it with a manual but if you but now you could always trade up in a couple of years if you feel compelled to do so as the residual values on both are quite high!
Then get the sports hatchback because thats what I got and it goes from 0-60 in seconds
@@Realistick I was able to order a manual Crosstrek last weekend, delivery due in April.
Can answer me suv Forester honda crv Toyota ra4 which you recommend😅
Anyone have any suggestions on the most simple/affordable aftermarket exhaust for the 23?
can you tell me how to buy a 2023 Impreza with a manual transmission? in my area all they have are the loaded models with the CVT other what ever they are called. i live in the san fran, ca, bay area
I really love this car
This will be the last generation of manual transmission for the Impreza. Next generation will be CVT only because Subaru wants to sell the eyesight safety.
I have a 2019 Impreza hatchback CVT and I am getting ~ 41 mpg driving on the east coast. You cannot get 40+ mpg in a gas-only RAV4. The oil filter is under the hood right next to the dipstick which makes maintenance easy. I will agree the tech is "simple" and not as high tech as Honda or Mazda but it's easy to work with (it has physical HVAC control!!!). This car has more cargo than 10th gen civic and Mazda 3. And you should not expect rear ac vents in this class.
Yes the engine is slow AF but it's not UNDER POWERED unless you live in the mountains, this car is enough to to pass others on highway!
My biggest complaint is that Subaru is too focused on the SUVs and not putting enough effort to sell cars...
Hopefully we will get a turbo 1.8 L or the 2.5 L in the next generation.
Why can't they figure out how to equip it to the manual for people that want it. Doesn't toyota have it on there manual corolla?
The Impreza hatchback with a 1.8L turbo would be amazing! I would actually be tempted to trade-in my 2020 Sport hatch.
@@zachsummers3321 There is no reason why they can't equip a manual with EyeSight.
I expect there will be an adjustment going from my four-cylinder manual Frontier to the manual Crosstrek, but there was an adjustment going from a three-on-the-tree six cylinder Coronet to a five-speed four-cylinder Nissan back in '84.
Subie supremacy
How much is it to lease for 36 Mos how much a month and how much down please and Thank You
2024 Impreza is going to be the 6th gen hopefully bigger engine for more speed!!! Or at least a smaller turbo charged engine
I just leased my 2023 Impreza Hatch and I’m only getting 24 mpg combined. I doubt that the body styling between a sedan and a hatchback could cause that big difference of mpg. Any thoughts or advice as to how to get those higher mpg numbers?
Mine (22 base) seemed to go from around that to 33mpg combined once it hit around 6-7k miles. I think it’s baked into the computer.
I test-drove the Crosstrek and looked at the Impreza, found ingress and egress was a lot easier in the Crosstrek.
Ordered the Crosstrek manual.
I had a 2009 Impreza. I loved it. I have a much better car now, but I still miss it. Wish I didn't trade it in and kept it as a beater.
If the new Crosstrek interior gives an exact teaser on what the 2024 Impreza interior will be like, then the current Impreza interior is better than its future version any day now.
My manual Crosstrek can average like 33 on the highway with up to 42 at times so the mpg ratings are bull in a way
I agree, although the mt crosstrek and especially mt impreza rev higher on the freeway than the cvt counterpart so they still will take a hit!
@@Realistick I don't really understand why the MT cars can't have a taller top gear for highway cruising. Seems like they're leaving a lot of fuel efficiency on the table for long distance drivers.
Nice car
Still thinking if I should get an Impreza or Corolla. It's gonna be my first car
Go with the Subaru Impreza hatchback, awesome car and you will love it ! I'm on my third one now and will never drive anything but a Subaru, and did I mention it's probably one of the safest cars on the road.
@@richardsmith4187 If you want a manual you'd better get your deposit down as soon as you read this.
"Friday Thirteen falls on a Friday this month" --- Walt Kelly (1907-1974)
I’m surprised you had back seat headroom and legroom to spare!
It’s really well packaged all things considered
I want a hatchback manual sport but by the time I can afford it they probably won't make it anymore.
I can't afford to finance one, but I could get my hands on the cash.
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It’s a refresh not a new generation Interior is the same as the 2017. Just minor aesthetic changes.
The touch-screen in the '24 model wouldn't look out of place in a fair-size living room. No, thanks!
I keep contacting Subaru customer outreach like twice a year to tell them to offer a dark green like Jeep's OD Green or Toyota's Army Green, as well as ventilated seats on the OBW. Make this foo look aggressive, no more baby-puke green. Also need ventilated seats on that model due to most of their clientele moving from cold northern states to Texas. C'mon everyone let's light up their consumer requests department!
I'm considering ordering one of these and I'm just wondering how much is insurance on these things? Any owners here have any numbers?
Get a quote estimate from your insurance
Dirt cheap with progressive. Quoted at $80 for finance coverage on the impreza and liability on my Buick Lucerne. Been driving safe (no speed tickets or accidents) since I got my drivers license at 18. 30 now.
Love the fact they offer a Manual Trans. If they don't get rid of the manual trans, and they don't increase the price $2000 like every other car out there, I am buying a 2024 model. I want a base, Manual, hatchback. $20k
Ah, bad news for you if you’re in the US
Does anyone know of its port or direct injection?
Direct
@@Realistick thanks
You can hook these up to make them look like a hatch sti? 🤣 🤣
its not bad and it's not good either, i dont like the front design tbh i think the older designs are better
That's a huge MPG hit for the manual. I could forgive an MPG or two, but six MPG in combined? No. One of the main selling points for a compact car is fuel economy.
It's because it has a 5 speed instead of a 6 speed ☹️
@@mistamaog Exactly and the cruising revs are too high.
It’s also because the adaptive cruise control is more efficient than most drivers.
@@markhamer5112 In moderate to heavy traffic, I've found that I get better mileage without the adaptive cruise control. The ACC will run right up on traffic until it gets into the sensor zone, whereas an alert driver can get off the gas much earlier and time the approach more efficiently. To be fair, my wife's Jetta is even worse, with the ACC running right up to the set following distance before getting off the throttle. Still, I love the ACC even in heavy traffic, especially when I'm a little tired after a night shift - it's auto-braking has saved my front bumper on several occasions.
I can't believe they still have the same infotainment system as my '17 has. It almost ruins the car to me, it's disappointing and laggy and riddled with bugs. How hard is it to program a simple OS for a car? I feel like they could hire a small team for a million bucks and come out with a better OS than what they currently have. It feels like they're being lazy, I don't know why they would still use the same garbage.
Cvt is not a multi plate clutch.....
The awd system uses that in the center, wasn’t talking about the cvt.
daily black cold brew drinker here - Hey, I resemble that remark! 😐
Anyway is there any warranted concern about this being (probably) the last Impreza? Did they cheap out as they fizzle out the model?
It's possible but they also cheaped out on the Crosstrek for 22 and 23 (hold for the addition of a new package for the premium trim). I wouldn't worry too much just yet.
@@Realistick The manual will be discontinued with the last 2023, an updated 2024 is in the pipeline, but if you want a manual, get by the dealer like yesterday.
Subaru 2.5 has head gasket issues
A good option for an entry level AWD car IF you don't mind the noisy, weak motor
More or less
It's not weak LMAO - you don't own this car so you don't know what you're saying.
This car with the CVT is a better choice than the 5MT in the video. The CVT does a good job faking 8 synthetic gears but really holds the RPM in the powerband. This engine really really needs more Torque so it does not need to be revved so high (same issue with 1st gen BRZ)
I drove it from NYC to FL towing 900lbs trailer and the engine did well passing going 75mph. It's just "weak" down low because no low-end torque.
Actually, it is not noisy when compared with the competition in the same class. It gets less noise through the easier windscreen than most competitors. It is mainly that the engine noise comes in unexpected ways due to the CVT - at times when a conventional auto would be at lower revs then the CVT is often higher up on the power curve for better efficiency. The other issue people have is that it is quieter at times when they expect it to be at higher revs - then they complain about it having insufficient power because they can’t hear enough engine noise.
You'll never get this kind of mileage in any state outside of a flat one.
Basically a slammed Crosstrek.
or the crosstrek is a lifted impreza
Well, you could get a WRX and get even worse gas milage. And pay more.
No thanks when you changed to a 3-door and no sedan you screw up .
They sit Way to low.
Which is why I am happy there is a Crosstrek!
Good
Not updating a car is usually a sign that the manufacturer would discontinue it soon. Based on that logic, I doubt the Impreza will see another generation. Also, the Corolla only gets AWD with the hybrid, so it's essentially a Prius sedan.
I disagree that they would discontinue it, but I guess that’s a plausible guess too.
The Impreza was the first Subaru to be built on their global platform, so that's probably why it wasn't updated so soon.
Disagree..... The R&D has been going to the SUVs/Crossovers in Subaru's lineup.....and the WRX and Impreza seem to be getting the short-end of the stick...
The levorg was just updated and so is the 2024 Crosstrek which both cars are based on a modified Impreza platform. It's unfortunate that Subaru did not have enough supply for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 model year Imprezas. Which hurt their sales.
@@artilleryisbetter I think it's a real shame too that we don't get the Levorg in North America. That car with a manual would just be perfect here.
I can’t see Subaru discontinuing it:
They might if they move to only producing SUV/Crossover vehicles but there is no indication of that strategy:
They have to do very little to design a new generation as long as they’re making the Crosstrek/XV.
They would lose too many sales to other brands because most Impreza customers won’t buy in a more expensive segment. Customers will go to other compact sedans/hatches from Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, etc. This was my situation when I bought a 2017 Impreza, the main option was a non-AWD Hyundai i30 because it had similar internal dimensions including sufficient headroom for passengers taller than 6 foot.
As to why they haven’t updated the Impreza, I imagine that it leaving it another year has less impact than delaying other model improvements. But I suspect that they might be looking to make more radical changes to the model such as a move to a more radical hybrid electric platform.
So is it possible that they will discontinue it? Yes, because if they discontinue it like they did the STI then the announcement wouldn’t be expected until next year.
The context of this review is all over the place, unfortunately.
Wouldn’t trade my 2014 Japanese built Mazda3 for this dinosaur. With my snow tires, it’ll go anywhere the Subaru will go and get 45mpg on the road. It also won’t need an engine replacement at 90K miles.
dont get me wrong its cool it comes in a manual but jesus christ it is the slowest car i have ever driven you have drive it like a bat out of hell to get anywhere if your not shifting at 5.5k its not going anywhere
The subaru is real awd the corolla is e awd
Nothing new, old school
Waiting for mine till December:( work at a subie dealer and still going to take 5 months cuz I got a sport manual hatch;(
I got a base manual hatch coming in december as well. Fell in love with it before i even test drove one! Cant wait