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The 2022 Subaru Impreza is notable for its standard all-wheel-drive, quiet and comfortable interior, and modern technology.
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What’s new for the 2022 Subaru Impreza?
The 2022 Subaru Impreza gets minimal changes for the new model year. They include a new paint color called Sapphire Blue Pearl and a shift that removes Limited trim availability from the sedan version of the Impreza.
The Breakdown
Quiet & comfortable interior
Great AWD system
Solid technology
Underwhelming powertrain
Disappointing fuel economy
Meh interior quality
More power would be great
2022 Impreza Specs
- 152 horsepower from base engine
- 145 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 4 available trims
- 12.3 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- 55.3 cu-ft of cargo capacity with seats down
- Intuitive infotainment system
- Wagon is an IIHS Top Safety Pick
- Industry standard warranty coverage
2022 Subaru Impreza Powertrain
The best part about the driving experience in the Subaru Impreza is the AWD system which is a dramatic improvement on just about every other base vehicle in this class. Drive it against anything else in snow, sleet, or heavy rain and you’ll understand why Subaru dominates in places like Colorado or Oregon. It’s very competent and confidence inspiring.
Under normal driving circumstances in good conditions, it’s not as gratifying. The four-cylinder engine is under-powered, the CVT is dull and uninspiring, and the manual doesn’t actually make life much better. The Impreza handles well enough and the Sport model is better still, but there’s a reason that Subaru has divorced the Impreza from the WRX.
Still, that sporting DNA isn’t totally gone from the Impreza family. This small car can get anyone around in traffic as well as its rivals without major complaints. The steering offers above average feedback and linear responses to input. The pedals do the same and overall, braking performance is great.
Fuel Economy & MPG
The automatic Impreza offers up to an estimated 36 mpg according to the EPA. Of course, that can drop to just 30 for buyers who pick the manual. While that won’t keep up with FWD rivals like the Toyota Corolla, it’s better than some AWD alternatives like the Mazda 3 AWD.
Interior, Comfort, & Cargo Space
Subaru has knocked functionality out of the park inside the Impreza. Even buyers who are new to the brand should have a very short learning curve since all of the controls are logically placed and well labeled. Buyers who are familiar with Subaru will note how much it feels like the Crosstrek. The switchgear itself feels very nice and for some reason we can’t quite put our finger on it, the steering wheel is especially pleasing to use. Perhaps it’s the decision to avoid piano-black plastic.
Seating is above average too with great support and nice lateral bolstering. The front seats are especially spacious but they’re balanced out by rear seats that are short on legroom. Ride comfort is good overall in the Impreza as the suspension is good at handling poor road quality with ease. The small car could use more sound-deadening though. As a result, lots of road and drivetrain noise gets into the cabin.
Cargo space is a positive highlight for the Impreza. At more than 12 cubic feet in the sedan, it’s big enough to handle most errands without issue. Need more space? You can fold the seats almost completely flat. For those that need even more cargo volume, the hatchback is a no-brainer.
Entertainment & Technology
Subaru uses an infotainment system that looks nearly identical to an in-house smartphone O.S. and that makes it a breeze to use right away. The inclusion of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is a great choice though we wish the base Impreza had more than four speakers. That’s the only real blemish aside from the lack of more advanced technology. For example, Subaru doesn’t have any unique and forward-thinking features that we crave like Hyundai and Kia’s blind-spot monitoring display. Still, for those that just want a reliable and easy to use infotainment system, the Impreza will do just fine. That brings us to the conversation about EyeSight, the advanced driver safety aid suite offered on the Impreza. Just like in every other Subaru, it’s only available when you get the automatic and Subaru needs to figure out how to fix that.
Safety Features
The hatchback version of the Impreza was a Top Safety Pick according to the IIHS but the sedan didn’t get the same accolade. Both vehicles scored five stars in NHTSA crash testing. Imprezas with EyeSight are on par with many rivals thanks to a good adaptive cruise and lane-keep assist systems.
2022 Subaru Impreza Trims & Pricing
Base – $19,790
Every Impreza is driven by the same 152-horsepower four-cylinder that sends power to all four wheels. Buyers can pick from either a five-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission. Either way, with the base trim, they’ll get 16-inch wheels, a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto as well as Apple CarPlay, cloth upholstery, cruise control, and four speakers.
Premium – $23,955
The Premium trim adds fog lights, heated front seats, automatic headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, upgraded suspension, and paddle shifters for the continuously variable transmission. A total of six speakers and selectable drive modes also become standard. Subaru’s EyeSight driver aid suite becomes standard at this trim level. It features lane-keep assist, forward collision mitigation, and adaptive cruise control on CVT-equipped cars.
Sport – $23,955
Moving up to the Sport Trim adds 18-inch wheels, upgraded interior trim, special tuning for the suspension and the AWD system, a short throw shifter for manual models, and an 8-inch infotainment system.
Limited – $27,355
If you want the 2022 Subaru Impreza Limited trim you’ll have to pick the hatchback version. Every one of them gets the continuously variable transmission, LED headlights, leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, automatic climate control, and blind-spot monitoring.
Warranties
Subaru offers the same minimalistic warranty coverage as many other companies. It offers limited warranty coverage of three years or 36,000-miles. It also covers the powertrain for up to five years or 60,000-miles. No complimentary maintenance is available.
What we think
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It’s hard to recommend the Impreza in a sea of other competitors that offer more for your money. Still, the Impreza offers something many others can’t. For the money, it has the best AWD system, better interior quality, and more space than its rivals. If that’s what you need, the Impreza is worth a look.
