Flash Drive

Flash Drive 2015 Subaru Impreza

December 30, 2015 - Behind The Wheel - Comments: 

Model Tested: 2015 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport

The Subaru Impreza is a roomy, comfortable car with standard AWD.
The Subaru Impreza is a roomy, comfortable car with standard AWD.

Engine: 2.0-literflat four-cylinder gas, 148 horsepower, 145 lb-ft torque

Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive

EPA Ratings: 27/City—36/Highway—31/Combined

Base Price: $23,295

As Tested: $26,885

Performance:

Reasonable acceleration, but nothing like the WRX variant

Smooth CVT transmission

Seamless AWD

Excellent fuel economy

We beat EPA estimate with 37.2-mpg highway

Lane departure warning

Smooth highway ride

Excellent safety features

The Impreza interior is spacious and well-appointed considering its value pricing.
The Impreza interior is spacious and well-appointed considering its value pricing.

Comfort:

Quiet interior

Excellent front legroom

Two temp heated front seats

Soft, tilting headrests

Great headroom front and back

Semi-thick steering wheel

Very good auxiliary controls

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

Room for adults in back seat if fronts up a little

Tall center floor tunnel

Soft rear armrest

Driver seat height pump

Utility:

Medium to small sunroof

Two-part sunvisors

Medium size locking glovebox

Medium size front door bins

Small rear door bins

Split rear seats fold almost flat

The Subaru Impreza is available as a five door hatchback (left) and a traditional four door sedan (right).
The Subaru Impreza is available as a five door hatchback (left) and a traditional four door sedan (right).

Flat cargo deck

Cargo tonneau cover

Slight lift-over to cargo area

Inexpensive carpet in cargo area

One seatback storage pouch

Deep center console bin

Excellent stereo and navigation

Very good windshield wipers

Wow Factors:

Great Eye Sight Driver Assist System of safety features

Excellent fuel economy

Roomy interior

Practical hatchback/mini wagon body style

Interior lights come on when you approach

Whines:

Hatchback doesn’t open high enough to clear tall people

Subaru's winning rally heritage means the AWD Impreza is at home on any road surface.
Subaru’s winning rally heritage means the AWD Impreza is at home on any road surface.

Inexpensive flocked headliner

Bottom Line:

The Subaru Impreza is a very well rounded car and a great value. It offers a spacious, versatile interior with state-of-the-art safety features and the added bonus of full-time all-wheel-drive.