2024 Subaru Impreza Review | Why Subaru’s sixth-generation small car is a missed opportunity

All-new Subaru small car fails to innovate amid a sea of formidable foes 👉 Full Review: www.carsales.com.au/editorial...
The 2024 Subaru Impreza has arrived in Australia brandishing a subtle new look outside and in, including a big 11.6-inch central touch-screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus upgraded driver assistance systems.
But with a carryover engine, transmission and underpinnings, the sixth generation of the Japanese brand’s iconic small car - first revealed back in November 2022 and previously due on sale here late last year - feels more like a facelifted and upgraded model than an all-new vehicle.
That might suit a large number of Impreza fans, but is it any better than its predecessor and top-selling small cars like the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 and Mazda3? Feann Torr investigates.
Fast Forward
00:00 Intro
01:35 Pricing and specs
03:00 Interior review
05:32 Infotainment & safety
06:16 Passenger space
06:55 Luggage space
07:41 On the road
10:12 Verdict
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[@00VII]

I went to see the new car over the last weekend and I was not expecting to see this new car isn’t up to another small hatchback out there. Great interior and plenty room but wrong engine power. Subaru need to wake up themselves for this issue.

[@alexandralawrence9288]

the rego plate is almost your name!!

[@mvnorsel6354]

Good pick up, are you a Copper ?😅

[@carsales]

We lost our minds when we picked this up, so good!!

[@feanntorr3235]

Stoked!

[@matias9412]

Un cordial saludo desde Chile estimado amigo Feann, felicitaciones por la excelente reseña.

[@feanntorr3235]

Muchos gracias!

[@jamesrandolph6021]

As an owner of a 2016 Impreza Sport Wagon I'm unimpressed by the newer models. The older models with the short stubby look always cause my face to light up though.

[@alexanderchiang6801]

No RS model in Aus, and Subaru has lost its soul without STI. So sad.....

[@carsales]

Hopefully RS will come to Australia eventually. Already confirmed for the USA. And we have reason to believe the WRX STI will return... albeit as an EV.

[@davidkeenan5989]

Sounds solid at best, but nothing special.

[@carsales]

Precisely. You hit the nail in the head.

[@RB20ANDY]

CVT 🥲🥹🥲

[@hasanefti1573]

how is this a small car? looks bigger than suzuki swift & yaris.

[@jaydenwhatley5551]

The real missed opportunity was not giving the Australian version the same 63-litre tank as the US version. On big open Aussie roads, where you're also going to get better fuel economy, this 'greater range' would have been a real plus and another point of difference.

[@Luke-sg8kk]

Promo-SM

[@CheerupA1]

Common dude ain't no one - machine or man can understand that accent :P

[@postsmoko]

Front good, back bad

[@lukuscannon9697]

Wow! Subaru producing such a boring car nearly fell asleep in the first 20 seconds of the video 🥱😴

[@carsales]

*Nearly 🙏