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Subaru Impreza

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 80% Detailed ratings

Price $20,995 – $45,995 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.5 – 12.2 L/100km

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The Impreza series, modified and improved in 2008, is available this year in only one version, named 2.5i. The Sport version has been eliminated and replaced by an options package. That said, the Impreza still remains the only compact automobile that comes with a standard all-wheel drive system. It is available as a sedan and a five-door hatchback. Take note that the Impreza Outback Sport is no longer available in Canada but still is in the United States.

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Top 10 Most Reliable 2026 Models According to Consumer Reports

Trusted U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has just published its latest annual auto reliability rankings. These rankings are based on data collected on more than 380,000 vehicles as reported by their owners, covering the 2000-2025 model years as well as some early 2026 models. Twenty potential trouble areas are considered (engine, …December 5, 2025

Top 10 Most Affordable AWD Vehicles in 2025

Earlier this year, we brought you top-10 lists of the most affordable cars , SUVs/crossovers and electric vehicles available in Canada in 2025. Now, since many drivers across the country have to face all sorts of road and weather conditions, it only makes sense to shift our focus to all-wheel …May 10, 2025

Top 10 Most Affordable Cars in 2025

New vehicle prices are averaging over $66,000 in Canada, making life extremely tough for many shoppers, especially from the middle class. And that’s not even counting registration, fuel/energy, insurance, maintenance and repairs. Looking for something much cheaper? We’ve compiled a list of the 10 most affordable new cars in Canada …January 25, 2025

Top 10 Most Affordable AWD Vehicles for Tackling Winter

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2024 Subaru Impreza: The Fun is Back

Once a popular pick in the compact segment, with standard AWD, durable construction and decent value all part of the package, the Subaru Impreza now seems to be an afterthought. At least that’s what sales charts in recent years suggest. The automaker’s conservative approach in evolving times is only one …October 31, 2023

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2024 Subaru Impreza RS: More Expensive, But Still Praiseworthy

Not only is the Impreza the entry point to the Subaru lineup, it has also a gateway to all-wheel drive in the automotive industry. Indeed, offering all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard in a vehicle priced at around $25,000 is something not every manufacturer can do. And we're not talking about …June 13, 2023

Top 10 Most Affordable Cars in 2023

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These Vehicles Are Not Coming Back in Canada for 2023

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Pre-Owned Subaru Impreza : How Much Should You Pay?

Pre-owned vehicles

The Subaru Impreza is an outstanding compact car that attracts many Quebec drivers thanks to its standard all-wheel drive. Even though the Crosstrek, which uses the same platform, is much more popular, the Impreza remains an attractive car that’s almost as convenient, especially in hatchback format. How much should you …June 3, 2022

Pre-Owned Subaru: Should You Get an Automatic or a Manual Transmission?

Pre-owned vehicles

Those who mourn the near-extinction of the manual gearbox in modern new vehicles can always turn to used models, where there are plenty of choices. Of course, operation and reliability may vary from one model to another. In the compact car category, the Honda Civic and Mazda3 , for example, …January 28, 2022

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Subaru Impreza’s Demise to Continue Into 2026

Subaru ’s 2026 models continue to arrive, and the Impreza hatchback is being amputated once again. Two years after a complete redesign that eliminated the sedan, leaving only the five-door body style, Subaru Canada has decided to simplify the lineup by eliminating the top-of-the-line Sport-tech model. As a result, 2026 …December 16, 2025

These 9 Vehicles Offer the Best Seats in 2025, Study Says

The quality of seats found in new vehicles has declined slightly this year compared to 2024, according to a new study by J.D. Power which is based on responses from more than 90,000 American consumers who purchased or leased a 2025 model. The most frequently cited seat problems are seat …August 25, 2025

Ultra-Special Subaru Impreza STI 22B Fetches $827,000 at Auction

Two years ago, a 1998 Subaru Impreza STI 22B was sold for an incredible $312,555 USD. But get this: another one recently traded hands for nearly double that price. Sold by Iconic Auctioneers at its sale at the Silverstone Circuit in the U.K., the car you see here found a …August 30, 2023

2024 Subaru Impreza Not Immune to Steep Price Hikes

Following its global reveal in Los Angeles last fall and its Canadian debut in Montreal at the beginning of this year, the next-generation 2024 Subaru Impreza is ready to land in dealerships across the country, and we now know how much it costs. Slightly redesigned on the outside, Subaru’s compact …May 2, 2023

All-New 2024 Subaru Impreza Adds RS Model, Bigger Engine

Los Angeles, California— As Subaru makes its way through the entire family lineup revamping exteriors, updating interior amenities and technologies, and upgrading performance and efficiency, they have finally landed on the baby of the family: the entry-level Impreza . Today at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show media day, rallycross …November 17, 2022

Compact Cars Get Mixed Reviews in New IIHS Side-Impact Test

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last year implemented a new, tougher test to evaluate crashworthiness in lateral collisions. As it turned out, many compact SUVs and midsize SUVs didn’t get a passing grade. Now, compact cars are under the microscope, and the results are a mixed bag. In …November 11, 2022

Subaru Impreza Sedan Axed for 2023, Next-Gen Model Coming Soon

Along with the Crosstrek and Forester , the Impreza is another Subaru model nearing the end of its current cycle. All three will be fully redesigned for the 2024 model year. In fact, the company has just announced that the next-gen Impreza will debut on November 17 at the Los …November 3, 2022

Prodrive 25 Recreates the Most Iconic Subaru Impreza Ever

British company Prodrive has unveiled its modern interpretation of the most iconic Subaru Impreza ever, the legendary 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi that commemorated the automaker’s 40th anniversary and its third consecutive manufacturer’s title in the World Rally Championship (WRC). An official debut will take place later this week at …June 20, 2022

Subaru : 12 601 Vehicles Recalled in Canada

Transport Canada has issued a recall affecting no less than 12,601 Subaru vehicles due to a faulty fuel pump. Irregular engine operation resulting in a sudden decrease in power could be observed if the low-pressure fuel pump was to stop working. The engine could also refuse to start altogether. Obviously, …August 6, 2021

Subaru Halts Production, Announces Two Major Recalls

Just like a number of automakers and companies, Subaru is being directly hit by the global chip shortage. Production at its Lafayette, Indiana assembly plant—home to the Outback , Legacy , Impreza and Ascent —was suspended on Monday. It’s expected to resume on May 3 at the earliest, impacting approximately …April 21, 2021

This Subaru Impreza 22B STi For Sale Costs Half a Million

As many JDM enthusiasts know, Subaru produced a two-door widebody variant of the Impreza WRX STi in 1998. Called 22B STi, this model commemorated the 40th anniversary of Subaru and its third consecutive manufacturer’s title in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The 400 units built for the Japanese market sold …July 21, 2020

Nearly 80,000 Subaru Imprezas and Crosstreks are Being Recalled

Subaru Canada has announced two new recalls that involve nearly 80,000 Impreza and Crosstrek models across the country. In the first recall, which targets the 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek, 52,707 units are affected. Apparently, the engine control unit (ECU) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, the internal …October 25, 2019

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MOTORING TV: Small Car of the Year for 2017

Motoring TV recently held its 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner of Small Car category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …

Subaru unveils the Impreza Sedan Concept

Subaru chose the L.A. auto show to unveil the Impreza Sedan Concept, a car that Subaru of America president and CEO Tom Doll said will act as "a precursor for what you can expect from the next generation Subaru Impreza sedan." This segment originally appeared on Episode 7 of Motoring …

Review: 2015 Subaru Impreza

The 2015 model year represents much more than a mid-cycle refresh for the Subaru Impreza, according to Ted Lalka, vice-president of product planning and marketing with Subaru Canada. The Motoring TV team was in Kelowna, B.C., to find out just how true that statement is, and how “different” the compact …

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The Car Guide rating 80%

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Driving	8/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	9/10
Comfort	7/10

What's new in 2009

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Recalls

Airbag
January 2, 2020
Electrical
April 18, 2019
Brakes
March 1, 2019
Airbag
January 10, 2018
Brakes
June 12, 2014
Engine
September 9, 2008

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