2015 Subaru Impreza Sport - Review & Test Drive

[@FortuneRayzor]

It's very refreshing that somebody actually learns about the car before the review. All the technical details are very appreciated. Keep up the great work guys. :)

[@oliversoderberg299]

Just bought a blue sport premium 2015 in 2020 here with really really low miles practically new. So far I love the car! Could use a little more get up and go but hey with mpg like this im not complaining. Has everything I need, all the creature comforts etc. Live in Minnesota here so i cant wait to take it out and see how it does in the winter. Id say this car wins for sure!

[@PapaSeanX5]

Hey there, how'd it handle the winter?

[@chdcalifornia880]

Recently got a 2015 Sport limited wagon for my wife's parents. They love it!!!

[@514aam]

@@PapaSeanX5 as a subaru owner I can tell you, these cars are beasts on snow

[@kaoko6835]

Anytime I see a review for this car people are so critical in the comments. It's not an ugly car at all. The price and specs are similar to hatchbacks from other manufacturers but this has all wheel drive. The comment that says "why would you buy this when you could buy a base model Wrx for a similar price" amazes me. It makes no sense at all.

[@salzerilli4789]

Also a used WRX is like $22,000 where I'm at at a minimum unless you're getting a model 10 years old or so. Also I just bought a 2016 Imprezza limited for about $14,000 with only 60k miles. Very cheap for what you get.

[@pedrodjuarez9153]

This is the best review I ever saw in my life they even took the tire out you just earned a new subscriber!!!

[@ryankirshman5259]

Having test drove a few of these, the CVT has come a long ways. With traffic ever increasing in my locale the paddle shifters let you play when you want with 6 "simulated" speeds, and slide over into D and let the drool drip out of the corner of your mouth when stuck in stop and go. Lower RPM's on the freeway= better mpg than the 5sp manual version. Yes it's no WRX, but a great all around commuter equipped for all four seasons that uses regular unleaded gasoline.

[@oldschoolclashing3883]

Great test drive! One thing, you don't have to put the car into manual mode to use the paddle shifters. You can operate them in regular drive mode. The CVT will switch back to automatic mode itself.

[@peterapetera96]

I learned you can do 1 mph increments in cruise control, you just have to hold the switch

[@oOKasp3rOo]

love how you go through all the maintenance stuff and suspension etc :)

[@NewVegasNerd]

You mention how the rear legroom isn't all that impressive when in reality it's one of the best in the segment. You mention the corolla having better legroom, but it's literally the *only* one with better legroom. It's super roomy in the impreza AND the corolla, especially when you compare them to cars like the mazda 3 and ford focus.

[@saadpandit4541]

+NewVegasNerd The guy is over 6 feet tall, of course there is not much room in the rear.

[@NewVegasNerd]

It doesn't matter. My point was, I think he's misinforming people about the amount of rear legroom there is compared to alternative vehicles. It's a compact car, there isn't going to be much legroom to begin with regardless.

[@saadpandit4541]

True. Even in the Corolla S he reviewed, it looked like his knees were about an inch away from the back of the seat.

[@NewVegasNerd]

I like his reviews a lot, and all of his videos for that matter, he does a great job. I just didn't think it was a good idea to say the legroom isn't stellar.

[@thomasodoerfer5706]

Went from owning a carolla to this and cant agree enough

[@midgearea]

Thank you, I'm shopping for a new car and am seriously considering Subaru. Your review was thorough and really helpful.

[@jeremysautomobile]

I really like your reviews. You hit on the things that matter and I like the loop that you do to test MPG.

[@kevindaney7777]

Thank you for the video. We just bought this car and it has no manuel so your review was very nice and very professional.

[@GearKnowHow]

I like the Impreza hatchbacks, but they tend to be updated much slower than the other Subaru's. It looks like a 2012 Legacy interior/exterior. I'd also LOVE to see a 2.5 engine in there for that extra power. It would be worth the hit on fuel economy and make the car that much more fun to drive.

[@guyportmonteau5021]

41.1 m.p.g. on the display was quite good, calculated might be a little less, the displays have variations. Imprezas are really substantial cars. Two test drives were convincing between a sedan and hatch version both with CVT's. Even the transmission is excellent, it's just different for many. It's the fuel economy that counts, but the traction of AWD, overall dynamics and solid feel, it's within a top 10. If cross-shopping it's easy to figure out all the Impreza has going for it and the whole Subaru line-up. Soon the company is making another shift, there's a new Impreza in the next two years, it's a consideration that should be worth waiting for.

[@nickperet9195]

How do you feel about taking this vehicle out in the rocky mountains for hiking?

[@catsspat]

You just need to toggle & hold the control to change the cruise speed by 1 mph increments. So if you toggle it quickly, it goes up/down by 5 mph, but if you push it up/down and hold it, it'll change by 1 mph increments, until you let go. And the mpg calculated by the car is ALWAYS too optimistic on my car. On my car, it's off by 1.5-2.5 mpg. That 41+ number is still crazy good, though. I've never been able to get anything that high. Then again, my drives are either really short (7-10 miles) or really long and fast (I-15, I-5) going 75+ mph. I barely manage 30-31 mpg on those long 5+ hour drives, which is actually not that bad in my opinion. I have this model (2015 Impreza Sport Limited w/ EyeSight(TM)), by the way. Adaptive cruise ROCKS on those long drives!

[@obviousyl]

Really good! Covered all grounds and very well-explained!! Would love to see you do a Subaru Forester review!

[@therandomperson1831]

Highly recommend this vehicle! I love my car so much! I have the 2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited in Deep Sea Blue Pearl

[@Nightowl82]

how many miles do you have and how has it been? im thinking of buying a used one that has almost 200k

[@therandomperson1831]

M K I have 84500 miles on it. Subarus are known for their long lifespan! I had a 2010 Forester that lasted about as long as the one you’re interested (my forester had 200,00+ miles). The only reason why I don’t have it anymore is because someone crashed into it while it was parked and totaled it! I highly recommend the Subaru Impreza! It’s a great car that will last!

[@therandomperson1831]

M K it’s been great! I’ve had no issues with it! I have driven all around the US with it! It drives well, the acceleration is great, the radio is updated compared to older Subarus, and it’s very comfortable with heated seats for driver and passenger! I’ve gotten into an accident with mine ($8000 job but I got the job done!) and it came out the same way it used to be!

[@noelj92]

Great review! Though you forgot to mention the 2-stage heated front seats.

[@EngineeringExplained]

It has two stage heated front seats!

[@Fudmottin]

If you get the chance, you should test the 2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport with the EyeSight. Subaru has really improved over the 2015 model. It's like a whole different car. It's still not fast with only four extra horses. However the faster steering ratio (same as the BRZ) and tuning of the CVT makes a remarkable difference.

[@winglessang31]

I would love to see a video about car paint man. Very informative.

[@markuslangguth7315]

Great review, thanks! The 2017 up model is such an improvement, especially in the interior.

[@thomas3463]

I love my impreza; it does everything I need, is decent to drive, and does great in snow!

[@alexanderm3656]

How's the manual in snow?

[@sknock3922]

@@alexanderm3656 I wonder too?

[@evolvng]

This has been the best car review I've seen. Well put together. Very informative, pays attention to detail and cuts out most of the bs that doesn't matter. Nicely done sir.

[@dethengor]

Great review. So weird seeing you drive through my territory!

[@brayanchojolan6609]

I just drove a Subaru Impreza hatchback today and I fell in love with that car 🚗 I want it now haha

[@fabianmorris6041]

Is it fast?

[@brayanchojolan6609]

@@fabianmorris6041 it was fun to drive, that's all I can say

[@jacklandry9832]

@@fabianmorris6041 no, quite slow actually. especially going up hills. cvt isn’t doing it any favors, and the manual is pretty sloppy too unfortunately

[@pantreus7622]

I enjoy your auto reviews, but I think they need more variety. Maybe you prefer more family-type vehicles, and that's fine, but I think it's time to step away from the Subarus. I know you own one and are a fan, and they are great vehicles, but variety for your viewers is nice. I appreciated it when you did a truck review, as that was completely unexpected. Maybe consider reviewing the 2015 GMC Canyon. It was only reintroduced this year, and with only a very small number of 'midsize' trucks available in North America, it is class leading in every aspect. I think you'd appreciate it and it would be awesome to see you review another vehicle that so few people seem to be aware of.

[@digitalbrand5510]

Have a Subby just like this with beige seats. Moved to a large city and I’ve found that I needed that 2.0 with CVT could be quicker for the traffic merging. Good mileage, might need to buy a ‘Vette!

[@Tomthelocksmith]

After driving the Impreza for 6 months, the CVT is virtually unnoticeable. It's only obvious under hard acceleration.

[@nettle97008]

I don't believe that you got 41.1 average MPG. Did you manually calculate the MPG to cross check this?

[@0RichBoy0]

My friend test drove it, damn it was slow but the Eyesight is pretty neat, the salesperson turned it on and took his foot completely away from the brakes and the eyes did their thing. I drove the WRX and well, I can't sleep sometimes now.

[@thomasthetrain789]

I have a 2014 Subaru Impreza Sport Hatchback in white and I really like it. Pretty fast for a 4 cylinder 2.0! Get around fast and in confidence. People look at this car when I pass and seen people look around it at a restraunt. AWD is the best during harsh Indiana winters!!

[@j8ded]

agreed. i have a 2015 and although it's only got 150hp, when it hits the power band it can get up to 60-70 pretty fricken quick. i love it so much.

[@CapFlipGaming]

thomasthetrain789 I'm hopefully buying one tomorrow. Also in Indiana.

[@jorb5994]

late reply but we've got the 2016 and its a lively little thing, not much power but its fun

[@sherrierodriguez3394]

thomasthetrain789 Any recalls? Like airbags?

[@AzNSlaPeD]

I've owned one which I've modded as well but let's be honest it's pretty slow

[@ridez6521]

I have to say this now, before you Are famous. Thanks for teaching Me so much about cars and how they work! This is by far the BEST Channel! P.S the guinea pig to The right of my profile pic is named Jason.

[@keithsa41]

go for the 2017 model as it is on the new global platform. longer, wider, better suspension.

[@WannabeGearHead]

Hey! How can you review any other Impreza with you have an STI?! Nice review anyway. I have a 2013 Legacy. I really wish they would make some "STI" version of the Legacy.. It's such a good platform, really solid!

[@Sonic_1000]

Best reviews hands down.

[@AbsoluteMdot]

I have a suv and would like to go back to a sedan. This car is nice!

[@Coupydog]

I'd much rather have a good working 6 Spd Auto that "acts" like a CVT if you want it. The CVT is rated better MPG's because the lousy 5 Spd Manual they offer doesn't have a relaxed high gear. Indicated 3,200 RPM's at 70 mph! Subaru does make a 6 spd manual but chooses NOT to offer it in US Spec Imprezas and CrossTreks.

[@billyfontane846]

so I've had this car for about a year now and I've noticed it has been seeming to get a bit faster. I'm not sure how or why but it seems like it goes more now than it did. does anyone know why this might be?

[@cav1991]

My Subaru is about to be paid off here in half a year and I'm debating if I want to keep it or trade I in for this model. I se more and more of these vehicles where I live in the streets.

[@HeizoelWalther]

Hi Jason, what I'd really like to see in your videos is if you talk about fuel economy or torque data for example, it would be great if you'd put the numbers up on the screen and also add it in metric numbers aswell! :) And if you have a bit of money left, maybe get a better microphone. I think the sound in a video makes a huge difference ;) There's a comparison between some good studio mics on the LinusTechTips channel. Otherwise great content, keep it up! Regards from Germany

[@slappsly]

Could you possibly do a video where you briefly (if possible) describe pros and cons of some of the engineering choices that you observe in your car reviews? For example, pt comment on things such as "engine cover or no engine cover", "battery up front or drivers side or passenger side", "plastic intake manifold vs other materials", etc. Obviously you wouldn't be able to go into a lot of detail while keeping the length of the video reasonable, but because your car reviews are so detailed it would be really helpful and interesting (not to everyone surely, but to me) if I had some idea of whether what you are talking about is a "good thing" or a "not so good thing". Is an engine cover so bad? If so, why? And why do manufacturers use them? Advantages to no using them? If this question is way too broad, perhaps you could just satisfy my curiosity with regards to engine covers and battery placement for now...? Thanks.

[@EngineeringExplained]

I have in the earlier reviews, but stopped somewhat to prevent it from being super repetitive. Perhaps I'll reinclude some details throughout reviews with time.

[@abucoo]

Hi, I like all your videos! I also like your engineering knowledges! A question, what is your opinion on wheel spacers? 20mm on wrx, is it really going to do something bad to your suspensions, wheel bearings on such? Thanks a lot in advance! Hopefully you could do a video explain the good and bad:)

[@EngineeringExplained]

+Yang Li I wouldn't do it. It will conflict with things you (nor I) will think about.

[@abucoo]

+Engineering Explained I did not quite understand, so you are saying the spacers would do damages and conflict with some other things in the car?

[@abucoo]

+Engineering Explained thanks! maybe you mean thing me nor you would not think about?

[@oldschoolclashing3883]

You can use power shifters any time you don't have to put it into the mode with the shifter

[@cam553]

Good review. There’s a 2011 version of these in eitherFWD or AWD in my country with 170bhp. Haven’t seen one in manual though.

[@TheSogmeister]

Brilliant review mate!!

[@abdelrahmanwahba454]

Thank you for your videos with info... I will buy a Subaru from the agency and they do recommend me to choose among Subaru Impreza sport or WRX? for resign of performance and efficiency what do you reccomend?!!

[@Bigbird7171]

hey man I have a question do you think this car is worth modding for extra power?

[@spyrosfyl]

First! Keep up the great work man!

[@Curling_Rack]

i have the 2011 Impreza 2.5i - Sport Package trim. they are using side rails roof, and i have roof rack mount points in the rain gutter

[@kerstboom20000]

Excellent presentations. Thank you very much indeed.

[@mr.wiggles7535]

I miss his reviews like this

[@oleksandrspivak7394]

Great review 👍🏻

[@andersfranz5208]

Wow that’s an awesome spot for an oil filter, super easy to get to

[@Unb3arablePain]

Jason needs to review a Genesis Coupe so bad. I hope he's impressed with it when he does.

[@papayaman123]

Unbearable Pain I love the Genesis :)

[@hujiannong]

can you do a review for the manual version of this car, and compare them, please, thanks!

[@123person31]

It was nice to meet you at OTR this year! You ever plan on doing rally cross on your wrx?

[@EngineeringExplained]

Great meeting you as well! And no, for the time being haha. The future is always unknown though.

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

I just put in an Thornton performance chip and, it definitely gives me more HP although definitely not the 60HP 😂. I don't know if the fuel mpg has improved any because, I'm enjoying pushing the car an bit with the added ponys😅.

[@xRILEZx]

keep up the great reviews

[@grizzle273463]

Very, very good review. Well done.

[@xelua847]

You should really review the 2017 Impreza Sport in Manual! That would be amazing!

[@ajman1232]

Hey, Ik it's not your normal type of video but do you think you could go over Plasti dip and vinyl? and jw what would you recommend between the two ?

[@TheSuburban15]

I thought the seats in my Impreza were too wide, at first. The foam breaks in though. After a while it becomes a non-issue. It's almost like you get a custom-fit seat cushion.

[@gorito21]

For 26k that's near a base manual WRX. It can seem like a no brainer, but which do you feel like is the better option. I have a 2014 Impreza wagon thinking of upgrading to 2015 or the WRX. Please advise.

[@iangozdalski5684]

I test drove two impreza's, one from 2012 and 2014. As good as they are, I just felt that they really should be improved with three things. Steering feel, a bit tighter suspension (however I never tried the sport trim so idk) , and most of all that manual transmission(at least use a wrx short throw shifter or something like that because it just feels so sloppy)

[@tanneremery4134]

So how reliable are these things?

[@creepurr]

On the cruise control, a quick flick goes up / down in increments of 5, holding it goes up/down in increments of 1. Seems that they should have had it the opposite way.

[@bmwmsport11]

Imprezas are nice but I can't see myself in another one of these especially after having a wrx for like 6 years.

[@SuperWesty177]

bmwmsport11 Same here man, turbo subaru's are addicting.

[@robbi3tk]

What kind of camera & mount did you use to shoot the first person interior shot? Thanks.

[@sebasreyes512]

you should do a video on how to parallel park.. there isn't any good videos out there of this

[@barbarahotchkin1177]

how do you know if your car is overheating? that sounds like a major screw up on subarus part...

[@xmight69x]

was going to get a genesis coupe as a sports car but considering getting this as a new dd instead. That mpg is attractive.

[@pondmonserfox]

Subaru should have put the base model Legacy's 2.5 boxer four in the Impreza, probably wouldn't be as easy to work on but at least it would have some grunt.

[@Eeaotc02]

Huh, my Impreza (currently leasing one) acts different compared to your throttle output. Very interesting. Mine mimic gears when I accelerate on the highway.

[@717273mopar]

I have the exact same car same color except mine is a 2012, I a have 206,000 miles on it, thinking of maybe next year getting the Crosstrek.

[@adamsmith6927]

Have you had any issues with the transmission over the 206K miles?

[@patobrien5307]

Nice review, thanks

[@SubieSean]

Really really like these. Just wish they had more power, or offered a bigger engine. But since its a subaru, options don't go in the sentence.

[@sumartinez811]

Hello I lime your video I'm looking into buying a new car next year. but have no idea what kind of car should I look it to is there a wedside for best car or something? I'm a college student and work full time I need something I could realize on... Idk were star. Plz help if u can

[@coscorrodrift]

Nice video! One question, you say sometimes sunroof and sometimes moonroof, is there any difference?

[@Chinesefoodrocks1521]

I too wonder

[@TheGoatStudios]

coscorrodrift why don't you google it? sunroof is metal and a moonroof is glass

[@EngineeringExplained]

coscorrodrift I use the terms interchangeably, though I probably shouldn't. They're all very similar in design these days.

[@zeronorhero9800]

Engineering Explained "A sunroof is an operable metal panel in a car roof that slides back to let in light and air. A moonroof is a similar panel, but its panel is made of glass and can let light in even when closed. The term "moonroof" was coined by Ford in the 70s but is now used generically to describe glass-panel inbuilt electric sunroofs in vehicles by all manufacturers."

[@evolos7323]

SUUUBBAAAAARRRUUUUUU!!!!!!

[@MrRoyGuy]

Does the backup camera show on the bigger infotainment screen or the small screen above it?

[@EngineeringExplained]

Super Dezzy The large infotainment screen, good resolution too.

[@SansBinky]

When manually shifting, wouldn't it be better to let off the gas when you up shift? p.s I really like the test drive videos! Try out the new jeeps preferably the new wrangler but a patriot or commander would suffice haha! But I own an older jeep, and I wanted to see what the new ones were like for comparison sake...

[@OfficialYounginwell]

Nice review. Disappointed with the performance of that engine though. Put a Honda engine in it lol. 😅😅

[@Broba_Fett]

What's the best hatchback to get? Really interested in getting one. So far I'm looking at the Mazda 3, Hyundai Elantra GT, Subaru Impreza, Kia Forte 5 and waiting for the new Honda Civic hatchback.

[@mr.wilcher9912]

+SKEMETUBE ford focus

[@sydneypaillet4055]

+Mr. Wilcher Ford focus has DCT issues get a Subaru mote reliable ford focuses have always been junk

[@Broba_Fett]

+Uzayr Jamal how much would that be? They are nice and I like that AWD is a standard.

[@Broba_Fett]

+Chevy sucks yeah I hear about the Focus giving people a lot of trouble. Subaru's are reliable so that is definitely a plus.

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

+SKEMETUBE Subaru impreza

[@imlazy77]

Hi, love your videos. Can you revie whte Subaru XV Crosstrek? I've been wanting to buy that car for quite some time now.

[@mBAR1828]

Hey man, I've always wondered about the ring of rust around the hug (can see it at 2:12 and 2:25). It always seems to be there. Any reason manufacturers haven't engineered it out?

[@EngineeringExplained]

Ambar Srivastava Yep, seems to be on most cars I test. I suppose it's durable enough they don't care.

[@luaosiwale]

HI IS THIS A BETTER CAR THAN A TOYATO MARK X 2012 MODEL INTERMS OF STABILITY AND COMFORT

[@michak3230]

Great review. Pozdro..

[@harsh8986]

Engineering Explained: Is the lack of power felt while passing traffic on freeways? I have driven a Honda Civic 2016 with 2.0 i4 and 155hp, which is just 7 more than this and its a breeze to pass traffic.

[@crisissocoylike]

Test drive!

[@dmjord412]

Did you use a helmet cam for the interior tour?

[@evanhamilton9028]

Very quick car!

[@mkelebay]

Can you do a video on procharging, and how it works together?

[@MEDDERX314]

For anyone looking at this car it is very fun to hoon on curvy roads espically mountains as long as you keep the revs above 4k. If you are one who wants to race it on the highway i would invest in a hood bra.

[@houlieman3489]

hey are you going to review the hyundai genesis 3.8 Manuel Coupe?

[@bmxrider135]

That's nice! I own a 2015 wrx.

[@borkasiamese4617]

Hi Jason! Could you make a video on types of suspensions? I know it's a huge topic, so key differences would probably be enough... Those torsions, McPherson-s, and others - my head goes around! I could search it on the web, but the way you explain... I really like it! What is more, the comments on your clips are often very helpful, so we can ask/get additional info there afterwards, as well :) Thanks a lot anyway Jason, and all the best to you! -- Borka P.S. I tried to post on your ~HowDoesACarWork/.../Video-Suggestions, but the question has not shown up for a reason... This is why I am bothering you here :) Sorry if I am of any inconvenience! -- Borka

[@jeffeberl12]

if you hold down the set/resume buttons, it changes by 1.

[@projectA91]

It would be nice to see this in a WRX version.

[@MySubaruimpreza]

Theoretically speaking, do you think a turbocharged EJ25 off of an STI could fit inside the impreza? And essentially create the 2015 STI hatchback?

[@rclove1813]

Erick perez Nah, Subaru loves to cram engines into the bay, as you can see in this video. This was a 2.0 and fitting a 2.5 STI engine would be hell

[@SuperWesty177]

Subaru's are like lego's of course you could, just need engine mounts new steering rack. People have fit the ez30 into GC8 imprezas.

[@TheSuburban15]

Erick perez Possible? Yes. You would probably have to find someone to put together custom piping for the turbos, intercooler, and exhaust. You'd have to put at least a couple thousand dollars worth of labor into it.

[@TassieLorenzo]

RC Love It's the same engine bay as the STi !! It's the same car (essentially)! Of course it's possible, just not worth the effort. Just buy an STi.

[@Travide]

I would like this car without the cvt crap. is there a manual version ? and turbo kit made for this car ?

[@zantetsu8674]

Yes, I have the manual version (2016). It is a 5 speed. If you want turbo, you must buy a WRX or WRX STI, but those do not come in hatchback (WHY, SUBARU, WHY???). You cannot economically put a turbo on the base Impreza. This model suffers a little from "rev hang", but it's not terrible.

[@facebok12321]

nothing about this model has been economical for me, no mods and averaging 12mpg, what are you getting with the manual?

[@zantetsu8674]

You must have something wrong with your car, because there is no way you should be averaging 12 mpg no matter how you drive. I average about 24 mpg with my manual on 90% city driving. 90% highway driving gets me 30 mpg.

[@facebok12321]

i was thinking that as well, but i thought it was just my driving habits, mostly city driving. I tend to push it quite a bit but i didn't expect to get 12mpg, although it went up from 11 last month lol