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- 2018 Subaru Impreza Sport TestDriveNow Video Review By Auto Critic Steve Hammes.
Month after month, Subaru’s sales continue to rise; remarkable when you consider they don’t sell a traditional crossover or 3-row SUV. But Americans have bought into their all-wheel drive, dog-loving ways, attracted to their mix sedans, hatchbacks and wagons. This is the all-new, 2018 Impreza.
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Maybe this is a factor of me starting to think like an old man (my 30th bday is this week lol), but I actually really like the more traditional look of the car. It seems like a bit more of a class act. Other JDM cars these days (looking at you, civic) look like Gundams on wheels. Way too gaudy in appearance, the kind of "cool" the goes out of style in 5 years. That is, of course, just my opinion, appearance is as subjective as it gets
I got my 2017 Impreza sport with all the upgraded features except for the eyesight and it’s black with my 25% tints. I love it. The video doesn’t do the car any justice. It looks “ok” here but when you see it in person, man it is nice as hell lol. I get a couple looks here and there. Maybe because I’m a woman... jk lol. I’ve owned a civic previously, 2013 sedan and a 2015 coupe, I must say this car is SO MUCH BETTER. My bf owns a 2017 civic and even he likes my car more. I have no problem with the power boost. Oh and I’ve only seen someone with the same car once.
Owner of 2018 Subaru sport, Lithium Red with some upgrades (leather interior, etc.). Shopped cars for 3 months, all different brands but kept going back to Subaru. With the snow we have been having, LOVE this car and get compliments all the time. Never thought I would go from a German car to a Japanese one.
How much did you buy your impreza for?
How much did you pay for the car? All total?
@@Thesamtvv For sport expect 24k no eyesight, 27kish with
Too bad the CVT is junk!
I actually own that car, color model everything 2017 model. It seems slow till 2000 rpm but it was designed for throttle response above 3000. It just kills on ramps I don't know it does a hundred plus without sweat it just seems genuinely fast. Maybe its an after break in thing but I haul ass "just saying". Also after 4500rpm it feels amazing and at home you are just not performance driving in this video?
Definitely. There was a big difference in performance after break in. I have been doing 85 and didn't realize it. Brakes really well also. It is funny when someone driving an Audi or Honda or some sports car, feels compelled to come flying up in the passing lane, get ahead and then just sit there. They just had to pass the black Subaru. Now they are king of the road. 35 to 36 REAL world mpg on the highway, with REAL all wheel drive. Who else can touch that? It is plenty fast. It is waaaayyy faster than its competitors who cant get out of there own way after 1/2'' of snow. It is great in the snow. Going straight anyone can do, it also flies through the corners. The bottom line is good mpg with great handling AWD for less money than a supposedly comparable Honda. Oh and if anyone wants to drive a car with an awful CVT? Drive a Honda. I thought it had a transmission problem.
@@robshell5367 Lol too true. Everyone else is faster until they take 2-3 seconds slipping off the line.
More in reference to the comments: if you just looked at peak hp and decided it's bad, you really don't get cars. Peak hp is part of a larger spectrum of qualities that determines performance. Go drive one. You'll feel the CVT rubber band a little, but it's enough power for traffic and highway use. You'll still be able to pass people. But if you set your cruise to eco mode and set it to 60 mph, you'll make 40+mpg on those long single lane country highways that are never exciting. The fun is when you find yourself taking a 25mph on ramp at 45 mph with little to no braking because it's balanced like a Subaru.
I just got the 2018 sport hatch with the 5 speed. It’s well worth the added cargo capabilities and the manual gives you a good driving sensation. This car isn’t about power. But rather appearance, safety, AWD and a good driving experience. If you’re gonna complain about power just spend the extra 3-5k for a wrx but keep in mind those base models lack some of the features of the sport and insurance rates will go up
Test drove 2017 Impreza Sport 5dr Canadian model with CVT. Was pretty imprezed. Great handling and CVT is one of the better ones I've tried. Do like the new Crosstrek but worried extra weight and worse aerodynamics will impact that fun-to-drive aspect I felt on the Impreza. It's a competent city and highway car that had the ability to drive through some snow and on gravel roads - what 90% of people in Canada and Northern US do.
QuinceM1 Did you also feel that the engine was underpowered? Was it a dealbreaker?
The more power the more fuel used usually. My VW beetle [original] model had 36 horsepower and it took me every where. The Subaru is not really lacking.
You are totally right. Where is the need of that much power. We aint racing, must of us is driving to work everyday in common traffic (AND SNOW!). And power often comes with high cost maintenance, more fuel consumption and in the case of the wrx, you need premium fuel. Combine this with extra cost on insurance, all that because you want to overpass someone at 100-120 in couple of seconds... And show off your acceleration of course!
Vincent Bouillon to me, it’s not about showing off, rather, I don’t like when I want to jump off the line at a light so I can get over and turn off, but can’t. Heck, even 200 hp would satisfy me, even if I pay an extra $10 a week at the pump. I don’t have high hopes though anymore as by 2025, they will all be fast feeling electric cars anyways. Electric motors all come down to stator size and copper fill. Larger = less stress and more power and one electric motor the size of traditional engines today produce far more power. Love or hate them, with 1000 mile ranges (in the size of a 100 mile battery today) thanks to battery improvements by 2030, it is the future of all cars, including the Impreza.
I just wana say that Subaru has always been better than Honda
Not really...
Performance from the ground up: YES
Durability: YES
Reliability: NO
Now depends what you wanna do with your car.
impreza hatchback wrx is all the world needs.
V.C. That’s the real need. I chose a 2018 Impreza limited instead. Power is disappointing, but the interior and all of the tech is very good. At the end of the day, I’ll take less power for more functionality (hatchback). Why Subaru won’t listen, I don’t get it. Every video, every blog, every mention I see about the Impreza/arc/sti has a comment or many about bringing the hatchback back. It doesn’t sell as well? Then do it every other generation. What other awd hatch compact cars do we really have? Subaru has an open market place there.
I've got my WRX hatchback stil!
Most will compare the all new Impreza with the current gen Honda Civic sedan. I know the Impreza does not have a whole lot of power. Its actually meant to be a well balanced and practical sporty sedan for a compact AWD with good mpg. Its power is adequate with just enough pep to help get around busy traffic. From where I live....you can't always go as fast every time. If you want a Subaru and want more power then you go with the WRX or Sti. Many will choose the Honda Civic over the New Impreza but realize & see on how many out there with the same car as you. The majority you will see are Civics and Corollas. The Impreza can be reliable too and stand out from its competitors.
TakumiBunta86 Very true. We've had our 2017 Impreza for about a year now and have yet to see another one on the road here in California. I know they are more popular back east. We do see a billion Accords, and civics. At one stop light we counted 5 exact same model accords. And they all probably thought theirs was better than the one next to them lol. Glad we opted for the less popular Impreza. We love it. And yes it plenty powerful on the road for normal driving. Everyone thinks it's underpowered but we have no problems merging or passing.
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I picked up the Crosstrek but this did catch my eye at the lot......a real looker
Gotta give Subie kudos for making the Impreza sporty looking. To me it looks great. Also like the A, B, and C pillars and headliner are all black. To me all black interiors should be like that. Just classier. The boxer 4 is super weak on power. The Cross Trek I drove is just weak on acceleration.
My problem is by the time you price one out you are very close to a base WRX. Sure it's the old model but the turbo makes it worth it.
Glad Subie has made this sporty. But the Civic and Corolla will outsell it well.
Plus the Civic Si is at $24775.
Looks better in person.
vwmatt33 ...This isn't supposed to be a track car, bro.
vwmatt33 that's what my sex cost me, I eat them for lunch. Also Subaru is expensive because of AWD
AWD, well tuned suspension, etc. Priced pretty close to the civic. Not a big difference.
As for the Impreza/WRX comparison, you have trade offs. For this thing to cost what a WRX does, you really have to sink money into the extras. Mine was stickered at $27k, and that was with the moon roof, Harmon kardon audio, and eyesight suite, among others. Plus the WRX doesn't touch this in mpg, nor does it come with a hatch. It's not that the WRX is an upgrade over the Impreza; it just serves a very different purpose.
I definitely miss the extra 20hp my 2007 impreza gave me with the EJ25, but if you push the car a little, you'll find yourself braking less, which is fun.
vwmatt33 Civic isn't AWD! Phuck civic!
Your foot is saying GO, but the engine is saying NO hahahaaha
Especially terrifying when someone braked really hard to make a turn and there's a semi flying up behind you -______-
That is a test of brakes not engine.
It's a test of the engine when you need to speed up really fast. Which this car is really not good at without using manual mode lol
Great review spot on balanced and fair
I have a 2019 impreza sport hatch CVT and I love it...yes it may not have the power but after an aftermarket intake and exhaust I feel like I gained plenty enough HP too satisfy my needs...at 32mpg average I’m loving that compared to the 13-14mpg average I had with my charger I traded in
Can we take a moment to appreciate two things about this car that may have gone unnoticed...
1) A real NON-ELECTRIC hand brake
2) An auto transmission selector that doesn't pretend to be a manual gear shift
You want the eyesight system. Seriously. It is amazing.
Just bought a 2018 Impreza Sport with the manual transmission to add to my personal fleet. I'm quite happy with mine. AWD, comfortable, great seats, good stereo, SUNROOF, slick manual (altho "only" a 5 spd). Power is not terribly impressible, but gas mileage is...and that's what I wanted in an economy touring car. If I want fun, I drive my Wrangler, new Miata or BMW Sportbike. Most of the time, I just take the Roo for errands and trips.
Tucsonan Dude How much was your impreza?
Ya. Seats look decent. I have a '16 Outback & seat back doesn't agree with my back. Enought I may have to get something else or wait for '20 Legacy/OB remodel. What kind of mpg you achieving?
What kinda MPG do you get?
He hits the nail on the head. If you want more zip, this car isnt for you. The rest of us will be happy with it. The road isnt a racetrack, and I take no notice of all this 0-60 time bollox with every car review. Its irrelevant in day to day driving situations. Our roads have speed limits, and I had a 67 BHP Suzuki Celerio that would sit perfectly well on motorways and whizz along nicely on country roads because it had something called GEARS which you use to get the best out of the engines power. I could get nearly 60mph in SECOND, so if 152 BHP is not enough for you then you need to learn how to drive properly.
I have a Subaru and a Chevy, both has a CVT. They are night and day. Chevy failed at 225,000 miles, engine failed at 275,000 . Replaced both with a 68,000 mile engine, Chevy runs great for work week,. The 2018 Outback stays in the garage till weekends
If AWD is a top priority for you then YES the Impreza is better than the Civic. Otherwise NO, it's not. But I still nonetheless really like the new Impreza.
Pretty sure the B9 Tribeca was a 3 row SUV and the Ascent was announced by the time this was filmed, also the XV Crosstrek was out as their crossover model... also the Forester came out in the 90’s. just pointing out that Subaru actually has had SUVs, and crossovers have been their bread and butter before they were en Vogue.
Not gonna even compete with the Civic until they get a potent engine in there.
They have a good platform, but now they need to build upon it.
Yeah, that must be why they keep beating their sales records quarter after quarter. Oh, wait. Nevermind.
What do their company sales records have to do with competing with Civic?
They sell 400-500k as a company. Civic sells almost that many by itself!
Yeah, right. Nevermind....
It means if they were not competitive they would not be growing at a rapid rate, year after year. With your logic Honda must not be competitive with GM or Toyota because they both sell a lot more cars than Honda.
I like Honda. But they cant compete with Subarus AWD. An extra 50 hp for what? So I can drag race a ricer, a pick up truck? Driving in the snow for 50 mi on the interstate to and from work, it is a no brainer. The Civics are sitting behind the truckers, or the plow. I see it every time. Good thing they have all that power to get them to 60 1/2 or 1 second faster. That's useful.
The Civic has 4 more horsepower wow! Does it have the best all wheel drive system? oooops it does not have all wheel drive.
When your foot says go but the engine says no. Lol Steve
Any of you guys still here that has the hatch version? I just scooped up a 2018 sport hatch but I’m averaging 21-23 mpg… I got mainly for the awd and the advertised 26-34 mpg… This avg mpg I’m getting blows. I’m probably driving 50/50 city/ highway. 39k miles on it
looks better than previous generations.
Sure looks good.
Lol when you have to compare a fwd to awd.
They have a 3 row SUV coming out now.
no shit they;re better than civics wtf
The lack of power is a bit much for my taste. Due to some issues I can't afford to keep my GTI which is running around 295-300 at the wheel and I'm loath to sacrifice that. Honda is at least less of a jump.
We purchased a 2018 Impreza. We bought the base model. Had the sport had a 2.5 engine, we would have purchased one. There is not enough difference to warrant the purchase of a sport. Subaru needs to up the ante in power. The 2.5 gets very close to the same mpg. And the 2.5 would give the car another 30 horse power. We now have 60,000 miles on our hatchback Impreza with the CVT. The CVT, gets a bad rap. It is a good transmission for this car. However, this car has the wrong engine. All the competitors cars will blow this weak thing off the road.
Did they borrow the backend of the last gen Camry?
!!!!
i still love my car build in japan
wayyyyyy better the a civic
Thank goodness no I Pad look and monster grill. I would be interested and I agree it is a slug. So much that it’s a no go for me. It didn’t need turbo power just a tad more from getting run over on the freeway. I do like the design and simple interior. I tested the 19 and I was horrified with the dealer driving along with me . I thought there was a problem? Nope it just has no sporty to the sport. And I mean nothing. In terms of power it reminded me of the first generation Elantra. My goodness so bad. The dealer wanted me to try the STI? I said no I was interested in the Impreza, key word was. It does many things well, and many will be happy with it. I don’t see why they couldn’t throw in a couple of more ponies. The after market I don’t think has much to make up for its lacking power without making it obnoxious.
Just leased one last week. Big mistake, Soft ride, bad steering. Ugly design. I should have sticked with volkwagen. Lousy entertainement system. I am super unhappy with it. Tought that the last generation were funnier to drive
Impreza sport on the global Chassis has less body roll and is more fun and pleasant than WRX old chassis, also steering is more surgical precise BRZ like compared to old WRX.
The subaru imprezza 2018 brochure says that sport model is not equipped with fog lamps. If so, what are the lamps i saw in the video? Also, is it possible to get the "blind spot detector + rear traffic alert" without the $$$ "kerman audio, power moonroof + eyesight"?
Is it good? Yes. Better than the Civic? No.
All that for $23? Sheeeiiiit not bad. Drove one today as a loaner. For that price....quite zippy.
Metal faced pedals are nothing but a gimmick in an automatic, in fact they could be hazardous and cause you feet to slip off the pedals.
stupid all black interior ..hotter than hell here in Florida .
and my son's Impreza burns a lot of oil !!!
The sport version has the sport emblem in the back..But the sport-tech version does not? What's up with that?
I really feel like the Impreza has a Sophie’s choice when they decide on their engine for the Impreza vs the gas mileage. But I think I’d rather up the engine. a hit and sacrifice the gas mileage.
Honda civic has 1.5-liter Turbo Engine @174hp with 162 lb-ft Torque and Subaru Impreza has 2.0 L 4 cylinder engine @152hp with 145 lb-ft Torque and CIVIC looks sportier and stylish than Impreza. So IMPREZA can't beat CIVIC at all.
1-subaru is made in jpn
2-AWD means superb handling
3-bigger interior
4-NA engine will lasts forever
5-evergreen design
6-more premium materials
Unpopular opinion for am American but I wouldn't buy it unless it was the hatch and a manual
Looks are nice, the platform better & interior massive improvement. The powertrain however is still lethargic, something that prevents it in my eyes from challenging the Civic or Mazda 3. I almost wished there was a ~180hp 1.6L turbo (Subaru has the FB16 turbo motor in other markets) that straddles the line between the 268hp WRX to the common 152hp base car.
The little soo-bar-oooo. Wow
Civic excitement? Please brother LoL
Compared with this?
I'll be shopping for a new car in a few months, and i was really looked forward to Subaru. The Crosstrek and Impreza were the perfect size for me, but they come with such weak engines and dont offer any optional upgraded engines. Its such a shame.
Mohammed Jaffer forester xt
UvenDrake too large for my needs. Crosstrek is perfect size. It's comparable to rav4, crv, cx-5 and rouge. All with engines making at least 25-30 more horses. With crosstreks awd weight, they definitely need to offer an upgraded engine even if it's optional.
I'm in the position of needing to purchase a car within the next two weeks. I test drove a few cars, including the Crosstrek. I really wanted to love it and there is a lot to like, but I was underwhelmed. I felt like the interior material quality was weak (really cheap plastics around the steering wheel). I felt that it was underpowered and the steering felt loose and imprecise. This last bit confused me because I've driven my mother's 2010 Legacy plenty and that handles significantly better. The Civic, on the other hand, completely blew me away in terms of power, material quality and handling.
Fair analysis.
Mohammed Jaffer ...Get a Lamborghini then.
Traded in my 2017 Honda Civic EX hatchback, for a 2018 Subaru Impreza Sport hatchback. Another winter storm coming, I’m sure glad I did! Great job Subaru and your symmetrical AWD. 👍🏻
Y not get a wrx
LT mongoose couldn’t afford that the WRX is an awesome car but I have to eat. I’m happy with my Impreza hatch!
Any of you guys still have? I just scooped up a 2018 sport hatch but I’m averaging 21-23 mpg… I got mainly for the awd and the advertised 26-34 mpg… this avg mpg I’m getting blows. I’m probably driving 50/50 highway. 39k miles
I want the hatchback sport but it is so damn slow and subi isn’t kicking out the hatchback WRX.
150hp is not enough, even on the base Impreza.
I drove a 2017 Impreza for a week as a loaner and the power is inadequate for anything other than stop light to stop light city driving.
Getting on the highway you have to floor the thing to get up to speed before the end of the on ramps and you should be prepared to camp the right lane because you can forget about passing anything.
If they can get the same engine to put out 200hp in the BRZ then they should be able to at least give the Impreza 170-180hp.
In my entire time of driving a 132 hp Corolla, I've never had trouble on a ramp, passing at highway speed, or anywhere for the matter. I'm not sure what the heck you're trying to do that 150 hp isn't enough. Lol.
I live in an area where the roads are slippery because it rains a lot. When temperatures at night hover around 32 degrees or less - the morning commute can bring fender bender encounters. The AWD Impreza sedan is for the type of buyer who wants to drive something that looks reasonably classy and to go places without experiencing too much drama. If I lived elsewhere - I would get a Civic.
AWD with plain all season tires will accelerate and corner much better than fwd with snow tires. You can stop with anything but bald tires. Nothing but a studded or chained tire stops fast on ice.
Without the AWD on this car, this car has nothing to offer or worth looking at.
wonder if this subaru also have the wandering steering wheel problem? scary. next
Steve -- production technically is in Lafayette, IN. Question is... will the Crosstrek (which outsells its platform mate Impreza multiple times over) come along?
Not likely...they need the space for the upcoming Ascent SUV.
just too bad they can't build a motor that doesn't burn oil
sir how come they can't beat toyota or honda in its class until now??? considering its an awd. tnx
Toyota and Honda are cheaper and crappier too.
Intel & Nvidia SUXXZZZ!!! cheaper ang inexpensive maintenance yes, but crappier especially toyota? I dont think so. subbie has problem w/ their cvt already but their sym AWD is the best
Civic looks a lot better From outside. Power and torque impresa wins.
Please don’t ever wear that outfit again
Don’t like my Helly Hansen shirt???
Lol i just got this car as my first car today boutta be great !
Dear Steve,
Really enjoyed your review. Really the best and most complimentary in this segment of videos. Thanks for posting!
Cheers,
Sass
Thanks!!
“The car dutifully goes where you point it”...what else is is it going to do....?
Ever driven a car with lousy steering?
No mention of the new platform that is used and how safe it is especially with eyesight. With direction injection the engine is perfect for it's application. I drove the Civic and thought this car was quieter and rode better.
My car didn't come equipped with Eyesight.
No problem Steve. Ok review but you failed to point out how Subaru spent 1 bil on this platform for all it's applications in the next 10+ years. It also was Japan's car of the year. Sales have been 40% up.
Great car I just hate those blasted tail lights.
I have 2018 Subaru Impreza For sale
"Production is now moved from Japan to the United States" NOOOO thank you.
Dee T lol thought the same thing
Yeah let’s not create more jobs...
Angel Umanzor yeah I don't care about that. I like the idea of my Japanese cars being made in Japan, put on a ship and brought to America.
Dee T Yeah so they can slap on a massive import tariff and increase the price of a car that’s not even worth it.
Angel Umanzor What are you talking about? Look at cars made in Japan are outside America in general, then compare them to the ones made here, they all sell within the same price range has the ones made domestically. Check your facts before you type.
Mouth!.
The main point is the all wheel drive tbh
US made？Well, I will pass.
Very conservative. Rear end reminds me of the new Accord.
Maybe because it has AWD but all models of the Impreza are under power from the over price premium to the base I have to say Subaru did good a job making it a sportier car but Honda wins this round maybe if Subaru offer a performance packing for the Impreza like a mini Wrx Spoiler ,exhaust,cold air intake just maybe it'll be Impreza worthy
Civic has 4 more horsepower. Wow! The more power the more fuel used usually. My VW beetle [original] model had 36 horsepower and it took me every where. The Subaru is not really lacking.
Yes Sure actually has 22 more hp if we are talking base its 6hp but then the Imprezas all have same hp just pay more for features or a Sport edition which should have that extra horsepower to compete with the 1.5T Civic which also has great mpg Subaru can make the Sacrifice less mpg for more hp which would give Subaru more sells giving Honda a real competitor on the Compact Market rather see more subies than Honda
First snow storm and I will drive my Impreza in circles around a Civic. Or along forest access roads where the Civic will smash underneath
Yes Sure that's true which why we need more AWD Imprezas out there then these common Civics
My 2004 Impreza is original except for oil filters and one set of rear brake pads and calipers.
I have been through very deep fresh snow and the car goes like it is a dry road.
black grill... definitely worth mentioning wow
Stas Avantgarde they don't have much to write about with this thing lol they're stretching
Of course, it is.
Pos
I like the paint color, but that interior is meh.
Just give me a 6-speed manual option and I will buy it right away.
Yes, 5 speed is disappointing where the Crosstrek has the 6 speed manual available.
The 5-spd is great. I prefer it over the 6-spds in my other two cars. Plus, the new Subaru 6-spd is cable activated and feels numb. The 5-spd is direct linkage and feels slick.
Earlier this year shopped for a compact for my mother. This was our #2 pic because of the AWD and Apple CarPlay. Ended up going with a Cruze hatch instead because of a little more zipiness and Apple CarPlay for a better lease deal.
Yes, definitely better than Civic. Civic sucks. It's not fun to drive and it's terrible for not having AWD as standard.
What the hell are you talking about?!
Why does this thing look like a corolla so much
I would get this if I lived in a place where it snowed a lot and I needed something good on gas. Other than that it’s not that good
Bottom line: it neither drives well, nor steers well, but it has a bird search app. Awesome car!!!
too low to the ground, Subie buyers need and demand more ground clearance
pedro fernandez get the crosstrek, Forrester, or outback if that's your concern.
I'm not a Subie buyer, but I know a couple of them who like their higher clearance
No.. none of you go offroad
Guess so considering the increase in speed humps nationwide.
Get a crosstrek
I am so sick of new cars with big touch screens and apps. Just give me a dockable easy to connect screen for my mobile phone. I prefer easy to reach knobs instead of touch screens. You really should not be playing with touch screens while driving.
Vision33r well you better get used to it or buy older cars
Thank god, there made in the USA!!!
Cameron Horstmann they're
No, Subaru gets the money. Just like GM or Ford or one of the other auto corporations. Or is it the US government gets the money not the manufacturer? I did not know that. How is a corporation from Japan making and selling there product here any worse than a corporation here? They probably contribute MORE to the US economy. They don't qualify for corporate welfare.
they're*
here we go with the spelling police
Tony Chau Here* Police*
Where can I buy that spoiler?
Will it fit a 2017 Wrx ?
I dunno I drive my 96 impreza over my 2018 impreza
Subaru needs to hire some better designer.... it get worse every model year....
sport LOL
The looks are stella? In my opinion the car looks dated and cheap. Dont think i would ever buy one.
Carl 15 ... Don't think anyone would even care what you think. 😄
Carl 15 To me, this Impreza is 5/8th sized Legacy. For Subaru, they would take it as a compliment.
I.P Freely that is my opinion. I am not bothered wether you care or not.
I've got the '17 sport and it really is cheap, already brought it back to Subaru twice, infotainment system shit out and the trunk flew open over a little bump
Joey Callies unlucky. So are you going to trade it in for another model? I recommend german cars. I have had a few bmws in the past and now i own an audi a5 coupe. The quality is fantastic
New Suburu's are a joke. I bought the Impreza after owning three Toyotas. This car has more glitches than all of my Toyotas combined. My key is continually stuck in the ignition, (something the dealership can't fix after spending three days trying) I have to practically break the shifter to get the key out. There are rattles galore and the CVT will drive you up a wall with its whine! It is under powered and the entertainment system just doesn't work properly at all. I turns off and on randomly and just frustrates the heck out of me.
Better than Civic?? Not even close. The Civic has move itself into a higher class
Civic AWD kinda sucks, eh?
civic sucks can't wait to get rid of mines. pos got 10000 miles and already rattles
Wheels look great thats all
Subarur are good cars, but their designs suck
Suloviski Guitar Their old designs but this one looks good
Look is not stellar... It's ugly
considering its "torque vectoring" is brake based just like the one in WRX, it would only worsen understeer. i'd rather it didn't have this feature on cars of this caliber .
The only function of Active Torque Vectoring is to reduce understeer.
like locking up one wheel when you corner at full speed? yeah nah i'll pass on that "feature".
Terry Folds it's an Impreza, not a WRX or STI. Why would you be hitting corners at full speed in it anyway? This isn't a track car, it's an economy car.
Joshua Messier then why do they put in features like torque vectoring if they don't want this car to be judged accordingly? also, if you look closely, you'll find that i said i'd rather impreza didn't have this in my original comment.
Terry Folds maybe they figured that people would understand that this is a naturally aspirated Impreza, not a turbocharged sports car, and wouldn't judge it as a sports car. Looks like they gave the average consumer too much credit.