The 2018 Subaru Impreza ranked #18 in Compact Cars. Currently the Subaru Impreza has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 23 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Good fuel economy Standard all-wheel drive Spacious seats Good crash test ratings
Cons Uninspiring engine Middling cabin quality Low predicted reliability rating
Automatic wipers are now standard on Premium, Sport and Limited models. Otherwise, the 2018 Impreza is unchanged.
PROS Standard all-wheel drive delivers secure handling and wet-weather traction The cabin is quiet, comfortable and surprisingly roomy for a compact car A healthy selection of advanced safety features is available on most trims Available manual transmission for those who want to row their own gears
CONS Hard to match fuel economy estimates in the real world Interior materials are of a lower quality than many rivals Transmission is loud under heavy loads Slow acceleration, even with this generation's more powerful engine
The 2018 Subaru Impreza offers all-wheel drive for all of us in a comfortable, refined, tech-savvy package.
Pros Standard all-wheel drive, without mpg penalty Comfortable, quiet ride Polished handling, especially in Sport trim Roomy hatchback option Lots of safety and convenience tech
Cons Interior’s a little dull Manual transmission’s low mpg rating Could use more power Some busy design cues