2019 Subaru Impreza Sport-tech Winter Review

2019 Subaru Impreza Sport-tech Winter Review
The 2019 Subaru Impreza is Canada's cheapest All Wheel Drive (AWD) car, and in this video, we review it, in the snow, in the middle of a Northern Ontario winter.
The tester is a 2019 Subaru Impreza Sport-tech-- complete with EyeSight safety system and Lineartronic CVT transmission. (And of course, Subaru Symmetrical All Wheel Drive!)
Read the full review on autoTRADER.ca:
www.autotrader.ca/expert/2019...
Presented by Justin Pritchard
#Subaru
#AWD

[@GrayCatbird1]

This sums up very well how I feel about my own 2019 Impreza. I found it surprisingly pleasant to drive with that compact, agile feel.

[@thezucernoodle2345]

Catbird you summarized this car very well! I love driving mine around town! I went from a full size truck to this car and I don’t regret it.

[@Leah006]

I love my mdx as well

[@Tandemfun10]

I bought a 2019 Impreza and I'm quite pleased. It's not a speed demon but it will get ya there. I drove thru 10" snow no problem. Love it :)

[@SameBasicRiff]

Got the 2017 - "cheapest AWD model" lol yup got the hatch back for trunk space and 4 wheel drive on the cheaper side. Was going for a small SUV but went with the Impreza. Been good so far!

[@sylviaburgett3863]

It is my FIrst Imprezza 2019 Supreme 5 door Sedan. I drove a 1994 Honda; for 17 yrs and loved it.... However; I am so glad I made the Switch To Subaru .It has a lot of Extra stuff still learning what it does... It drives so smooth.

[@jamespowers4677]

Very well-done review! I'm most likely going to lease an Impreza tomorrow, and except for the anemic power, I think I'll be pleased. Life in Vermont is much easier with AWD.

[@CanadianBeachcomber]

Currently driving the 2016 Forester. Looking at this for a second vehicle. Good review.

[@King-hq6wf]

Great car for the value. Good in snow as well. I got a 2019 impreza sport sedan back in 2018 and man was I inlove with it. Those dark rims are sick too! Going to miss this car as its now 2023 and I plan to trade it in and get my dream 911 Carerra. Thank you subaru impreza sport!

[@chico1014]

Good review,almost makes me want to sell my winter home in Florida and come up there and 4 wheel through the snow and lovely streets of Sudbury,,,,,,,ALMOST!

[@glovepro1256]

I friggin live in Sudbury

[@garretnachowicz442]

I will say, for the more casual enthusiast, who may not want a manual to constantly fret over, and want the occasional spirited drive, this car is a work of art!

[@brandonhelton7888]

just bought a 2022 impreza premium i researched cars before my purchase and found people complaining about the power of this car, well shes got enough get up and go for me but if i wanted a race car woulda bought one, loving my new ride! i hope it snows soon!

[@thezucernoodle2345]

Excellent review Sir! Love the sport model!,

[@cometcal2]

I was expecting to hear comments about how the Impreza handles in various snow situations.

[@rtfe83able]

Living in PA, I love my 2018 Subaru Impreza sport! Nothing beats it in the Northeast winter! ❤️

[@Msasha2727]

Lol I’m from PA and I’m seriously considering this car b/c nothing sucks like having to be to work on time and it starts snowing hard!

[@hoser7706]

They really are fantastic cars and still outshine many in fit and finish and roomines. Look refined too

[@brotendo]

I don't want to buy an SUV and would rather have a smaller car. Is the Impreza really good for the snow? Should I just get a Crosstrek or Forester? I'm curious about ground clearance importance for when I move to a snowy state this winter.

[@RMartin631]

I kinda questioned how well our '18 Impreza wagon rode on semi rough roads until I drove a '16 Ford Fiesta on the same roads the other day. The Impreza rides like a Rolls Royce compared to the Fiesta. In fact my '07 Chevy Silverado Classic 1500 rides better than a Fiesta on the same roads. I also had 2 taller adults in the backseat for a 200 mile round trip. One guy was 5-10 and the other guy was 6-1. I got no complaints and even asked them if it was comfortable with enough room. They liked it a lot. I question how Subaru got so much room in a car that small.

[@spawn11]

With winter tires Imprezza will take you anywhere. Most remote unshovelled roads too. With all seasons its good in Urban areas.

[@jaig2528]

Beautiful honest review! Awesome color and sadly we don’t have this color available in Australia 😕

[@adamgc73]

Jai G yes we do have this colour in Aus jai I have this car ....it's dark grey mettalic it sparkles like no other in the sun beautiful colour

[@carcrazy69691]

They're great cars as long as your ok with sluggish.. I love my 5 dr sport and all the neat features for under 25k

[@Dylanesque]

I have a 2018 hatch. It's too low to the ground. Apart from that, it's nice to drive on long journeys even though the auto box changes too slow,

[@King_Kenny66]

So is this newer platform Impreza smaller than the current WRX on the inside?

[@KentRatke]

Well done. Time to buy one I think.

[@paulhenry913]

Subaru 's best overall product for the money

[@oddities-whatnot]

I agree. In the UK its the lightest AWD model in the range. Very agile car. Very tough and long lasting. Its not for off road use but its only a handful of enthusiasts that do that, and they will use old Landys etc with lift kits and AT tyres.

[@nathanhahne9714]

Hard to disagree. Beats other Subarus in most categories unless you need tons of cargo space and ground clearance.

[@Goyxrd3]

I just bought my 2019 Subaru Impreza sport hatchback in island blue. Already got nameless exhaust on it !!! Great review!!! Earned a sub

[@nicholasgunson2945]

is the exhaust any good, im looking at buying an impreza and getting the exhaust but it seems like it drones

[@user-wv9mr2nh8h]

You gotta change the extractors, catback to 2.5" and get an AEM/K&N CAI. As soon as you put bigger exctractors; the car goes really quick. It is slow stock because it has poor intake and exhaust flow.

[@dillonh321]

Can you please do a video on your namless exhaust? Particularly in cabin sound.

[@christianvalencia6224]

Hey SAME HERE!!! Mine is Lithium Red Pearl tho. I went with the muffler delete and love that loud rumble. I also have 20% tint all around, black mud flaps, window weather guards, and an all around front lip, side skirts, and rear diffuser. LOOKS SO MUCH SPORTIER with all that on it. Red on black, can’t complain with that color combo.

[@DirkMcGurkin]

This was well written. Loved the garbage bag bit.

[@alaltura6506]

I have a 2019 Impress Premium. It's a good car. One I don't like is the instrumentation. 1. They get rid of coolant temp., 2. There is no indication if the headlight is on 3. Fuel indicator should be in mileage needle and mileage indicator should be in the center console. Other than that drivability and handling is good.

[@lawrence80405]

Hey Justin - great review! I’m torn between this and the Hyundai Kona (2.0 L, not the turbo). Seems like they both have solid AWD, and are fun to drive. Does the Kona’s slight edge in ground clearance have an impact on how the cars handle the snowy terrain? Thank you!

[@kw2519]

Can you get the Kona with three pedals?

[@johnmadriaga5432]

Kona is a very nice car

[@4orrcountry]

Hyundai/KIA are same company and share SAME RECALLS DUE TO ENGINE PROBLEMS.

[@austinschiff8228]

I have the 19' base model hatchback, its gutless and slow but really good in the snow

[@phabeondominguez5971]

All seasons or dedicated winters?

[@ThouSwell-zx3fd]

​@@phabeondominguez5971My wife has a 2019 Forrester with snow tires and it is absolutely *flawless* in the snow. The dealer didn't feel the need for snows but my wife wanted that extra layer of protection

[@eamonob84]

I just bought a new 2021 Impreza last week. Can't wait to drive it in the snow next winter, haha.

[@addlinesumithj7659]

Good luck

[@iamdirectlybehindyou]

How do you like it ? Looking it myself...that AWD in winter is just too clutch

[@eamonob84]

@@iamdirectlybehindyou I love it. It has been reliable and handles great. Sure, I'd rather it had a little more power and/or ground clearance, but the WRX and Crosstrek are just too expensive and I really don't actually need either of those for how I drive my cars. Highly recommended if you just need a regular car to get you wherever you need to go in whatever weather.

[@eamonob84]

@@iamdirectlybehindyou I got the hatchback model. I think it's only like a $500 difference and well worth it for the storage.

[@donataspimpasas]

I paid 20 and it’s really fun to drive

[@kw2519]

My only concern is ground clearance for deep snow

[@dieseldouche7735]

People love to exaggerate the lack of headspace in sedans, especially compact ones. I'm 6 ft 2 and easily fit in the front and back of this car with an inch or two to spare. Most people are short anyway.

[@rtfe83able]

I love my 2018 Subaru Impreza Sport hatchback! ❤️

[@ingridramirez4436]

How much the impreza Thanks

[@rtfe83able]

Ingrid Ramirez , I have the Impreza Sport hatchback with Subaru’s eyesight, blind spot monitoring, dynamic cruise control. The price was 28k and worth every penny!

[@dividendgreatwu1485]

As long as cvt transmission works!

[@Justin95386]

I had to rewind it when you said sudbury! Haha I live there

[@zygiyy931]

I cant wait to get this car :)))

[@ingenunis5003]

I hope to get into a SUBARU this year when VW Lease is up.

[@whoawoahh]

What car you have vw

[@donataspimpasas]

It’s fun to drive just very small

[@AZTech25]

how do you get a impreza sport with projector led lights fog lights and auto climit and leather seats!!!????? Seems to be in the states they dont offer this combo?????

[@EndoftheAge717]

Yeah Canada always has better trim options

[@Leinhauser01]

It’s the Sport Limited

[@MrACP1911]

Free world benefits

[@conracewhatever5224]

Buy this in manual? Better???

[@corybardino4337]

Do they all come with that heated steering wheel?

[@parkerjamison4578]

No. The sport version does not.

[@GolfVidz]

Is 35k a lot of miles for this car? Still 18k. Thanks.

[@austinschiff8228]

no, unless its a 2019 with 35000 miles, but like any other car it sould last 200,000 miles or more with the right care

[@genevieveboucher2124]

I heard the car is a gas guzzler. Are the fuel consumption (not economy) numbers in real close to the manufacturer's? I also heard it's slow. Is it the same transmission as in the Crosstrek with similar tuning?

[@Nero_707]

@@zacharyreynolds4303 Thank you

[@jaesong1279]

Genevieve Boucher I’ve had my 2019 Impreza hatchback for over a year, I average 33.1 gallons combined, I do drive more on the highway, but it’s still pretty decent on mpg, esspecially for an awd vehicle. So it’s pretty close to the manufacture MPG, it’s only 152 HP so it’s not a very quick car, but you’ll have no problem merging onto a highway, or passing someone.

[@abrahamakhtar2508]

I drive a 2019 Impreza CVT. Yes, it gets terrible gas mileage. I drive a 50/50 mix of city and highway, and it gets about 22 MPG. The dial says 29.2 MPG, but that's not true. I get about 250 miles with 12 gallons of gas. As for it being slow: yes it is. It's only fast when you turn it on and the revs are high to get the engine hot. Once it cools down after a minute or two, the car slows down and becomes very sluggish. I drove a Corolla before my Impreza, and the Corolla drove like a rally car compared to the Impreza - it was light, powerful, and handled corners like a Porsche. So yes, you are correct. The Impreza gets bad MPG and it's slow. However, there are many benefits to it, which is why I bought it over another Corolla.

[@iamdirectlybehindyou]

@@abrahamakhtar2508 what are the benefits? These are 2 cars im looking at for myself. I assume u place high value on the AWD which would be the same for me

[@laurentiutrifan8173]

I prefer a manual transmission ... on a Subaru car.

[@miguelangeloviedo4679]

I like Subaru car have is power models and comfortable have one 2007outback☺

[@mogtrader8]

Do these cars last long?

[@joshuachristiansen2626]

Subarus? Yeah. Especially the new ones

[@4orrcountry]

Hyundai/KIA suffering engine recalls in recent years. so i'd avoid those brands until they figure things out.

[@jamessimonds4458]

I ordered a new 2022 Impreza premium. I ordered back in July. Because of the chip shortage, they tell me to expect my car sometime in October. After research, we feel that you get mire bang for your buck with the premium trim level. We also own a 2018 Impreza base 5 door. Which we purchased née in late 2017. The base comes with steel wheels and wheel covers. Stay away from the base. We have lost several wheel covers. By the time you buy all the covers, you could have purchased the alloy wheels. It is not worth the price difference between the premium and the sport. Where Subaru is falling short, is in the engine. The 2.0 is very weak at 152 horses. If Subaru would just up the game and at least offer the 2.5 it would be competitive with say the Mazda and other brands. Subaru offers it in the crosstrek. But not the Impreza. I STILL opted for the Impreza, but held my nose . The 2.5 would add 30 more horses at 182 horse power, with little difference in MPG. I own 3 Subarus, so I would say I’m a true fan of the brand. But Subaru needs to listen to the customer. And so far, not one single response.

[@autotrader_ca]

Thanks for sharing!

[@musicselecta5554]

Subaru quality is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZekf2SAlJaDrKs

[@yngvar2403]

Hatchback looks better than sedan. Lack of power compared to its rival.

[@donsjuand]

Which rival?

[@rickygonzalez878]

Base model is the cheapest

[@dividendgreatwu1485]

Subaru make stupid move to cvt transmission. It is not old Subaru. My 2012 Impreza cvt dead at 100k. Sad!!!

[@AFriendlyTheo]

headline; early 2010s cvt transmission broken. next up, old subaru's leak oil and Ford's independent front suspension goes out of alignment when you need to off-road.

[@davidjym]

Mazda 3 has nothing on this Impreza 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@seriouscatisserious]

Eh, I own this Subaru, and the Mazda 3 has a lot on it.

[@oculanervosa3174]

Actually, the (2019-onwards) Mazda3 now has awd; premium interiors you'd only find in luxury brands for just $18k, faster acceleration, non-CVT engine (not that I have anything against CVTs that most "enthusiasts" commenters), sportier design and aesthetics, higher hp. The only 2 factors the Impreza takes is it has better fuel economy and a better infotainment than the 3.

[@ndhkroatien999]

nothing beats symmetrical awd

[@mattyhaxxx8294]

You’re right. The Mazda 3 is on a whole nother level compared to this

[@davidjym]

Mazda 3 is another level below the Impreza ....

[@TruTube.1.]

AWD. that's all you need.

[@Whoknewthecandyman]

A lot of this is untrue

[@willissimpson7888]

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[@user-bd9lw9jp9t]

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