Review: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS

I spend a week with the 2024 Subaru Impreza RS to see what the 6th generation Impreza is like to live with. With more refinement, technology and safety tech, plus more power for the revived RS trim, the 2024 Impreza makes a lot of great improvements. And while the lower trims are still a great value, the as-tested price of $31,045 for this loaded RS trim puts it into challenging territory with many competitors offering more at those prices, including Subaru's own WRX that can be had for the same $31,000 with an extra 89 hp. But, if the 2024 Impreza fits what you're looking for, it's a likable little car still. What do you think about the 2024 Subaru Impreza? Would you take it over a WRX, Mazda3 Hatch or Honda Civic Hatch? Thanks to Subaru for providing this vehicle to review!
Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
1:26 Interior
6:05 Initial impressions
8:20 Acceleration
10:21 Handling and ride
13:15 Highway driving and safety tech
15:39 Fuel economy
17:06 Pricing and competitor comparisons
20:40 Final thoughts
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[@Hazdazos]

So 70% of buyers of the Impreza go for the wagon, but Subaru continues to shove the sedan version of the WRX down our throats. Guarantee that the take-rate for a WRX wagon would be close to 70% as well and yet SoA just won't do it.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Great point, I'm not sure why they're being stubborn with the hatch WRX. I think some of Subaru's best years were 2011-2014. They actually listened to feedback and delivered improvements as a result.

[@Hazdazos]

@@MattMaranMotoring SoA was hungry back in the early 2000s. They sold so many fewer cars which is one of the reasons the WRX even came here. Man, I miss my old bugeye. And NASIOC was the place to hang out and get info on those cars. The later generations built on that, but recently SoA just doesn't care about us enthusiasts. :(

[@HNRichard]

In my country we did get the WRX wagon, badged as a Levorg here. Even though its only equipped with a CVT, it sold quite well compared to its sedan counterpart.

[@edsmith9855]

I dont know where the poster of this Video got the 30% manual rate for the Impreza. I looked it up, and according to Autoweek, in 2022, only about 5% of Impreza buyers chose the manual. The 5% rate seems in line with numbers I have seen before; 30% manuals seems way, way too high.

[@Hazdazos]

@@edsmith9855 I'm not sure who was talking about manuals since YT's comment section is so disorganized. But I will say that for the WRX the take rate for manuals is something like 80%. So maybe if they lumped WRX and regular Impreza numbers together I could see it being around 30% manual for both cars combined.

[@tommygeary1931]

This certainly looks nicer than a new WRX, I like the hatchback and the lack of plastic cladding

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

It is very handsome.

[@steve8803]

@Tommy Geary and you still won't buy it so it means nothing.

[@tommygeary1931]

@@steve8803 for me to buy this it would need to have an sti version, not really interested in low spec cars at this point in my life. I'm just saying this hatch would make a sweet wrx sti model

[@ubroberts5541]

Wrong. These cars are completely different now. The WRX is a completely new car and is unrelated to the Impreza. I actually own a 2023 WRX. Do you? Thought not.

[@tedadamgreen]

Would it kill them to make a WRX hatch??? Great review Matt - Thanks!

[@darovilalay6446]

They did just not sold in the US

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks Ted! Yeah I don’t get it either!

[@ranthony2714]

30k in the US is much more in Canada. We have been hit hard by the inflated pricing. For example, the new integra type s is 56,000 plus freight, fees and tax.

[@im_an_alvani]

Literally the right body here and the right drivetrain in the WRX, but Subaru is going to Subaru. Great review!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks!

[@concernedcitizen2898]

Subaru is going to shit.

[@GothRocker7]

Matt, Great review, and you covered it well. Myself and my family have Subaru's, I love my Lincoln Continental but that stays in the garage, Especially during winter I love my Subaru's, especially living here in PA. I will say my Mother in February got a nearly fully loaded Crosstrek and I am not a CVT fan, but Subaru on their natural aspirated engines I feel have done an amazing job with the drivetrain, I have driven her car a good amount, The Crosstrek is really amazing to me, rides great, quiet, fun with the added height, roomy. I agree this RS trim should have had the turbo engine, but at the dealership I know the owners and they said the reason no turbo in the Impreza RS is because Corporate wants the turbo exclusive to the Impreza WRX. They felt if you put the turbo in the RS it would hurt WRX sales, and would make the WRX less "special". I think they should have put the turbo as an option at least. Also, I agree with you Mazda now offering all wheel drive, makes them great competition to Subaru. I will end with this I feel Subaru with the boxer engine, that low center of gravity really gives them their own character, and with the "Symmetrical All Wheel Drive" always feel safe, their systems work well. Even though I like my Subaru's, I still hope Mitsubishi comes back out of no where with a EVO. The EVO's are really neat, I miss them sad they are gone.

[@richardsmith4187]

Matt You mentioned the RS model has a spare in the rear when you picked up the cover ? Subaru has apparently stopped putting a spare at least in the RS model and has a "inflator kit" instead as was shown in the model you previewed. I hope the RS model has a spare tire available to fit in the space as I for one would hate to be without a spare in the middle of no where if you were to cut a tire and were unable to inflate it. Other than that I'm really stoked on the new RS model and can't wait to order one. Great review

[@stevenr1354]

Excellent review and comparisons at the end of the video. I think a base Civic hatchback with a manual transmission beats this in the fun department for a lot less money. But they are so hard to find!

[@Sk8bordinAdiction11]

I really miss the “watsupeveryoneitssubaruwrxfan” 😢 lmao Great review as always Matt!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for being a long time subscriber, I really appreciate it!

[@Parallax62]

I wonder if the STI group will have interest in tuning this! Nice and informative video. thx 😁

[@bobknight6394]

Thanks Matt Good video as always!!! would you say the wrx has less road noise in the car than the impreza rs.. also would different wrx trim levels change the sound levels of road noise in the car? thanks for you time and work .. would you say the wrx stick be more fun to drive? i live up in Canada dealers dont have cars on the lot have to order with out seeing driving changing world .. out in eastern canada anyways dealers in bc have wrx on the lots lol..

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks Bob! I'd say road noise is pretty similar in the WRX. You can watch my week with the WRX video to compare the road noise, I was on the same roads. WRX is definitely more fun to drive. If you wanna try one out you can always make a fun road trip out of it!

[@replica4194]

I honestly love the look of the new Impreza, but i agree completely about the lack of value. I much rather the WRX looked like this (with a hatch and a hoodscoop and no silly cladding) or even if the RS just meant more, like if it had the BRZ engine or even just a more aggressive tune. Subaru has been really missing the mark for me, and I say that as someone who's owned multiple. Give me an actual performance hatch, please. A Levorg, a WRX hatch, a WRX powered Crosstrek, or at the very least a 6-speed option for this RS. Their vehicles just arent very competitive unless you want cheap AWD. Otherwise there are just too many better alternatives, especially for enthusiasts.

[@alexanderhuber4098]

I ordered one because: I want a low auto hatch back with awd and wireless Apple CarPlay. The Mazda3 doesn’t have wireless Apple CarPlay and the rear suspension won’t be as comfortable. The civic and Corolla are front wheel drive only except for the GR Corolla which is manual only. If Subaru sold the Levorg in the US, I would have bought that instead. If BMW or Audi sold their small hatchbacks in the US I might gotten one of them.

[@AdamJakowenko]

Great review, thanks Matt. The only Suby Ive ever had was the very first year WRX in 2002 and i absolutely loved it. Best car I've ever had until I got my Mach-E in 2021. I feel like Subaru has lost their way with the WRX and this is probably a better version for most people especially with the practical wagon style. But nothing beats that Mazda Soul Red Crystal color, that alone could make me buy a Mazda 😃

[@kenhoward3512]

I don't know why some people continue to call a hatchback a "wagon"?

[@gregkramer5588]

I think it fits its niche very well. Great review again Matt.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks Greg!

[@CNutz97]

I’ve been waiting on this review. I wish it either had more power or a manual.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Me too, thankfully there's other good options at this price point.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Civic basically

[@realbeetlejuice]

the acceleration reaction LOL

[@RogueHetero]

Not sure if you mentioned it and I just missed it but is the extra power of the larger engine noticeable on the highway when passing? Really concise review, very informative. Appreciate it!

[@concernedcitizen2898]

Not really. Its fud mobil with a CVT.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks! The extra power definitely helps on the highway but it’s not gonna make a huge difference.

[@RogueHetero]

@@MattMaranMotoring good to know! Thank you for the reply!

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Subaru engines are all weak and have way too high fuel consumption. They should've partnered with the best Japanese engine maker, Honda, to finally make some efficient and powerful engines. Then they could get the Toyota hybrid system and it would be perfect.

[@FirstNameMattheson]

They need to make a manual turbo version of this 😤😤😤😤

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Even just a manual of the current engines would be way better than the CVT right now.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

No one bought them or fools can't drive a stick anymore

[@raver208]

Plus, this looks so much better than the WRX?

[@FirstNameMattheson]

@@raver208 front end looks a little like an Infiniti but it's a lot better than the Honda looking WRX we got

[@r3games1985]

No one buys manual so stop asking.

[@bulletclub4life]

Its pretty much the same as a corolla GR. Good review Matt.

[@elenchus]

I'm so tired of car manufacturers forcing CVTs onto us. Subaru can say that no one was buying a manual Impreza and they dropped it, that's understandable (if not great), but then give us a real automatic transmission or DCT. When ze Germans drop their manuals they are at least giving us very good automatics or DCTs most of the time.

[@stevens1041]

Don't forget Mazda. They still offer automatics, not CVT. I hate CVTs

[@elenchus]

@@stevens1041 yeah one of the last great holdouts in the compact section

[@vincentmiller7090]

I just got the 2008 imprezza hatch thankfully didnt have to pay to have the infamous 2.5l headgasket leak issue got it fixed cars amazing now! hope they fixed that issue with using better gaskets and shit for the heads! asides fro that love my imprezza

[@zergilli9719]

That issue has been fixed since 2013. Welcome to the future in the year 2023. ...... ....

[@Ninja__247]

Awesome video. Own a 2022 WRX. Not a fan of this RS

[@reyperez911]

Been waiting for a hatch turbo manual with space to hit market that is not marked up. I will continue to wait.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

GTIs are great.

[@R1FWAv]

Question. does it come with a CD player?

[@RedPanda555]

The foglight surrounds look like 👉---👈 😂

[@aaromon43]

why can't we get the wrx powertrain in this hatch

[@charkswitlazers]

This car is perfect for me. I have a tiny detached garage that the WRX will not fit in. I get a small hatchback, but with the nice stereo and faux sporty accents. It has more than enough power for daily use. I wish I could get a manual, but at least my wife can drive it with the CVT. I’m going to order one this weekend. Finding “small” cars these days is difficult, especially hatchbacks. Parking a nice new car in my garage is paramount. I never understood people that just let their vehicles rot on the driveway.

[@thrillhousecycling7260]

My first car was a blobeye RS wagon in manual. That was an awesome car, and made me fall in love with driving. This is a nice little car. I like the RS branding. But a that shame there's no manual. This could have been a WRX lite!

[@marksphotoperry356]

This clown that made this presentation Never mention the lack of Manual Transmission ! I would at least make comment and a little complain about that LOSS ! But he is paid by Subaru.Never mind him.Listen Subaru ;you are killing a Great car now !!!

[@robfetty6497]

It is awful they made "rally sport" badged car and chose not to offer it with a Manual. Lame Subaru. Very Lame!

[@SkyyMi]

While waiting for the unveiling last year I had this small glimmer of hope they were going to announce a 2 door or even this but with a manual and nope let down in every aspect.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Nobody buys 2 doors anymore sadly. Even the Civic couldn't justify it anymore.

[@SkyyMi]

@@MattMaranMotoring Most definitely, the numbers don't lie. The thought to me was, it would be cool if Subaru did one last hurrah before fully folding and joining the rest of the market.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Just keeping the manual would've been enough. Honda has the Civic hatchback manual as 2.0 and 1.5 Turbo. Really dislike Toyota and Subaru for dropping it.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Nice to see Subaru remembered to paint the rear bumper.

[@biggestthreattoyourexistence]

wow they brought back the RS

[@808saimin]

Informative video. But i think the RS doesn't have a spare tire. That's an inflator kit.

[@timbrown9731]

I have the Harmon Kardon System in my Subaru it’s been a great system and I would recommend it to anybody that enjoys listening to music however at the time on my Subaru it was packaged into groups and you cannot order it separately, on my 2013 Legacy 3.6 R the dealer kept trying to push me to buy the navigation and the sunroof which navigation systems at that time were more Advanced through cell phones from continuous updates and sunroofs add weight to the top of cars and leak at that time Subaru was running the 3G platform and as all of you know 3G doesn’t exist anymore so basically it makes that navigation system obsolete so I’m glad I never ordered it. A lot of the guys on our Subaru forums for the Legacy are able to upgrade to a different head unit.

[@jacquesc3166]

Yo Matt is the D4S dual injection system patented so that other automakers cannot develop their own dual injection motors, somehow? Why can't Subaru add port injection to its own motors? Had they had a 6-7-8AT and port injection in the 2015+ WRX that's what I would have bought in 2016. No regretting the VQ37HR in my daily, not one bit.

[@josieharding30]

Should have both type hatch and sedan for 2024😏

[@Jac833]

Looks good I want one , have had a 2008 sedan and currently have a 14 wagon

[@mrnrfan182]

“Average at best” That should be Subaru’s new slogan. Seems to be what they strive for.

[@npatricksmith]

Why reviewers/commenters complain about analog gauges is beyond me. I don't need yet another car screen blaring in my eyes.

[@mrnrfan182]

@@npatricksmith I have a car with a digital dash. It’s hardly noticeable if I’m honest. No more distracting than a standard, analog dash. And having the ability to change that display is nice. That mini screen with the graphical interface of a Nokia cell phone is laughable at this point. But it’s a cheap car produced in mass. My gripe is the laggy, oversized touch screen. It’s unnecessary and will date itself quickly when manufacturers return to physical climate control dials and sleek designs. I’d avoid buying a Subaru for that alone.

[@concernedcitizen2898]

Average, boring, and safe.

[@zergilli9719]

Yea, but consider that most people arent trying to speed everywhere they go. This is fine for a great commuting car.

[@jonb7597]

I think it looks better as a sedan for the impreza I would juat go crosstrek if I want a hatch

[@twotrackjack2260]

I was looking forward to this review, thanks Matt. They definitely nailed the styling, I dig the car despite the cvt. My only question is which is faster, the base Impreza or the base Chevy Trax?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for watching! Base Impreza is faster according to the 0-60, but around town the turbo in the Trax will likely make it feel a little punchier under lighter throttle applications at those lower RPMs. And it's less slushy with it's real automatic.

[@twotrackjack2260]

@@MattMaranMotoring That's about what I would have guessed going off of your videos. There's a tuning shop about an hour from me in MI called ZZ Performance who caters to the previous gen 1.4 engine and the GM 3800 V6. I'd bet they will be working on supporting this as well. Trax and it's AWD Buick sibling could be budget sleepers with a bit more boost 😁

[@danielfair4675]

​@@twotrackjack2260 lol, worried about which is faster &or tuning a Traxs or Impreza. Next time you see either of these racing some where please record it.

[@taelee347]

For me it looks way better than current WRX. Just needs that FA24DIT and 6 speed. I like how this hatch is more compact than the sedan WRX too. I’d pick this imaginary WRX hatch over GR Corolla if it existed just because it has bigger rear seats and better cargo room being a dad of two.

[@JoseLopez-xd8gv]

Does the impreza rs with harman kardon have a subwoofer

[@chucktownattack]

No, you can probably add one in a few months though. The Harmon Kardon sounds amazing stock for this price point tbh.

[@fuzzywumble]

they really showed the middle finger to enthusiasts by not offering a manual for this car. especially since they don't have a hatchback WRX, they could have appeased us somewhat by offering it in this trim. I know we're a dying breed but I was really hoping for one :'(

[@simpleyummy797]

That base screen setup looks really bad they could’ve used some different plastic or something lol other than that I like the interior design a lot

[@allmonkeysallthetime]

I would trade my 2023 Impreza Sport in ASAP if they offered the 2024 RS in manual.

[@Zach_Beebe]

I have a ‘23 Sport 5mt as well. I’d like a 2.5 manual too!!!

[@danschwartz1908]

Hard to get a new Prius for MSRP. Usually marked up quite a bit, so value is reduced.

[@mattforst6591]

Great review. Love hatch and awd. Lost me at 25.4 mpg. Not good. Also no heated steering wheel, simply not a luxury item these days.

[@zergilli9719]

Yea, but consider it has the best AWD and is alot cheaper in the lower trims. Luxury today is like $30k to $40k or more. This car can be had for $26k with a smooth ride and AWD-lower center gravity for rain and snow.

[@soapa4279]

Pretty remarkable Subaru didn’t cover this model in 50% plastic cladding

[@kevinbarker1693]

Sti version is coming

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Subaru's styling (except for the WRX and that rear end) is superb. No humongous grills, no overly aggressive pretentious BS, it's just nice.

[@kalmmonke5037]

how is handling more fun in prius when the tires are so much smaller and car is not much lighter than this?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Because of the suspension tuning that's less understeer-prone and more neutral in the Prius, plus it has quicker steering.

[@kalmmonke5037]

@@MattMaranMotoring is there a aftermarket to turn off or reduce power steering?

[@MrJustyjive]

Put the 2.4 turbo in it & a six speed standard. BAM the best wrx .

[@daniellocke9534]

touch screen kills it

[@Sillyboy9572]

The days of a good sports car are going more family friendly…

[@BoatsnHelicopters]

5:38 says there's a spare tire while showing there is no spare tire.

[@stevensanchez330]

Looks much better 👌

[@LukeO-1234]

I had high hopes for this. If it qas like $27K id say it would be a good buy.

[@boost331]

The RS without the single power seat and sunroof is 28k close enough.

[@zergilli9719]

Also, give it a year or less and you'll find these used around online or elsewhere. Someone wont like it, or have another need. That's when I swoop in. Lol

[@snowman2834]

Subaru needed to put the 2.4 in this with 350hp and call it an sti

[@The_Unkn0wn_5.0]

I literally don’t understand any of this lol. The Impreza WRX/WRX STI hatch was one of Subarus most popular cars ever but instead bring it back with an auto, 180hp and monster truck factory ride hight. So much potential just why??

[@StgVirus1]

For not that much more money, you can get a base Mazda 3 Turbo. I have a 23' Turbo and absolutely love it. It's a much nicer car and much faster.

[@r3games1985]

For that price I would get the new Elantra N-Line.

[@85transam]

Not bad but I’ll keep my 5 door 2016 Impreza sport for now

[@nintendoatarikiller]

I was waiting for a 6MT FB25 Impreza or XV. The extra 500cc really helps the sluggish performance when going uphill. It's hard hitting a certain price point while adding more power, without FI or a hybrid setup. The FB16DIT motor could've been a base engine for all trim levels and tuned for the RS version, or they could have used the VA WRX powertrain (FA20F+CVT). The old school quirky Subaru from the 00s would've stuffed the EZ30 in the Impreza.

[@marksphotoperry356]

Looking or driving this ''New" Impreza RS with the MANDATORY terrible CVT curse, its like Handsome body builder man that is IMPOTENT ! You ask Why ? Because we need that Manual 5sp to drive it.

[@schellingrs]

I love buttons on the steering wheel. I think the wheel looks great!

[@aptkeyboard3173]

Dang only 25 mpg. That’s kind of odd honestly. I’m averaging 24 mpg in my ‘22 WRX and often drive “spiritedly” lol

[@Borp56]

I love Subaru, but the fact that there’s no manual for the 2.5RS trim is just a slap in the face coming from someone who has owned a couple 2.5RS coupes.

[@Tonynolie]

No way!!

[@whitelotus1594]

Does it have a spare? It didn't look like it.

[@chucktownattack]

No, unfortunately. I still bought one lol.

[@20reefer]

I think the Gr86/Brz engine would have been perfect for the RS. Sporty but less powerful than the WRX.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

That's a great idea, I wish they would have done that!

[@boost331]

Never gonna happen. That engine uses toyota fuel injection and engine control. It will never go in any vehicle other than the BRZ\86.

[@SmiFF_]

2:34 ... "impressive" or you're trying to say "buggy/glitchy/tricky/complicated/ticklish" ... pick your poison. Don't get me wrong, i'm not a troll, i'm not against evolution, BUT sometimes simple is more reliable, and much more user friendly, taking into account that these days, it looks and feels that "you" need a PhD to simply "get in" the car, not diving into the "depth" of options and settings ... in the digital era, ANALOG will be king, cause it simply works :)

[@BrominatedVegetableOil]

On competitors, Mazda3 falls down on the rear seating. Leg room is compressed plus the trunk functionality is minimized due to the opening.

[@whonegan6523]

I’m telling you right now my intuition tells me that there will be a WRX wide body variant of the WRX and or STi available in manual only to compete with the GR Corolla this is a market ploy testing waters due to sale numbers

[@johnkh17]

😅 it is not fast with your reaction, GTI is better

[@boost331]

Faster does not mean better. Gti has no awd. They are also unreliable pieces of crap.... So there is that.

[@Jac833]

With more vehicles having AWD would like to see how they do in snow, have had a 8 and 14 and never got them stuck in over a foot of snow multiple times each year

[@KeithSchwerin]

The RS name is there but the spirit isnt. This being a wagon is more in line with the TS2.5 but no one remembers that car. Being said, if this has ~200hp and a 6spd with the WRX suspension it would sell like hotcakes. They should have AT LEAST given it the SPT.

[@pointsource1]

No hood scoop

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Are you Imprezzed?

[@chop2093]

God I hate CVTs with a passion.

[@blueridge8992]

For comparison, I bought my ‘22 WRX Premium 6MT last month for $31,800 with $1504 in options. It gets 24.5mpg full tank average doing a 9 mile commute on curvy mountain roads and zero highway. On a road trip I got 30mpg at 63mph and 28mpg at 73mph. Really wonder how many of the RS model they’ll sell. The WRX has a huge trunk while the RS has a small hatch. If you want AWD+performance, get a WRX. If you want AWD+utility, there’s many, many crossovers that will suite you better than this slow little overpriced hatchback with a buzzy inefficient engine.

[@edsmith9855]

Ehhh.. most other subcompact crossovers are equally (or more) "slow" compared to the 2.5L. For example, Corolla Cross (dont know if hybrid is available yet, it might be better), new HRV, Trailblazer, base Kona/Seltos. The only direct competition (sedan) is the Mazda 3 AWD. It is similar in power to the RS, but one can still get the 2.5L in some models that slightly undercut the RS.

[@blueridge8992]

@@edsmith9855 I said go WRX if you want more performance, crossover if you want more utility.

[@AwkwardYet]

I’d get a Mazda over this

[@basslover352]

lol it's barely cheaper than the wrx. not worth it.

[@nighthawkvc25a]

Between this new Impreza, the Mazda 3 hatchback, and the Corolla hatchback, which would you say offers the most space for back seat passengers? So far, I've heard other car reviewers say something along the lines of "if you hate your back seat friends, the Mazda 3 hatch is it."

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Impreza is definitely the roomiest, Corolla and Mazda are pretty similar in the back seat space department.

[@zergilli9719]

Mazda 3 is not roomie in the back...

[@boost331]

There is definitely NOT a spare tire in the back. Fix a flat and a pump is all you get.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Pretty sure it’s under the foam there.

[@boost331]

@@MattMaranMotoring No sir. I have an RS on order that arrives next month. They dont come with a spare. I went with the RS as my daily commute car. Chicago winters can get pretty nasty. I also have a 22 BRZ as my fun car. I suppose for people that can only have 1 the WRX is a good choice. To me the BRZ is way more fun to drive than the new WRX. It felt like a big boat and didnt even feel turbocharged honestly. Another bonus for the RS is that it gets way better MPG than the WRX and doesnt need premium.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

@@boost331 I can see that making sense. Thanks for the clarification on the space, not sure why they bothered with the roadside jack then.

[@boost331]

@@MattMaranMotoring My BRZ is the same way. Has the pump, repair kit and a jack. Im assuming they give the jack to help inflate the tire. Those weak little air pumps have a hard time filling an entire flat tire with the weight of the vehicle on it. They pump much faster and with less strain on the compressor if you take the weight of by jacking it up.

[@esley02]

Yeah....that thing looks really slow. When you floored it, the car took forever to take off

[@podmizje]

1.6 ecoboost with the same HP is a BEAST compared to this junk. and it has better MPG

[@edsmith9855]

I agree, the Impreza and Crosstrek are very good values in the lower trim lines, but lose some of that value equation in the higher trim levels. Subaru needs to make the 2.5L standard on both lines. Then one would not have to move up to a more expensive trim to essentially match the engine of the Mazda 3/CX-30. I think the Mazda 3 sedan looks beautiful, but after initially liking it, I have grown to not care for the hatch. The wide rear pillars are just ugly (IMO, I know a lot of people like them) and give horrible visibility. I definitely prefer the boxier shape of the Impreza. As to your question, I would definitely take the Impreza over the WRX or Civic, since I want a hatchback with AWD for winter driving in MN. The Mazda 3 AWD is a tougher choice. Both it and the Impreza have advantages and disadvantages.

[@benmorris7276]

I'm sure a few basic mods will make it better

[@logicgates7732]

Lost me at 11” screen.

[@DavidMichaelKalman]

No spare tire, just a vacation-wrecker kit.

[@darknessislight3689]

ALL manufacturers please please stop it with the 🤬 CVT transmissions 🚫 nothing but problems down the road. Beautiful car like so many others but the CVT would keep me away.

[@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours]

Good god why would you want that ipad size screen

[@mobydyson9580]

Invisible spare tire?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Under the foam…

[@smokedsalad8958]

Subaru is going away from including a spare tire due to weight savings for emissions.... this car does NOT have a spare

[@topcover22]

LOL, Subaru cancels the WRX and STi Wagon due to a "lack of interest". Loved my modified 2002 bug-eyed WRX "No Lagin' Wagon". SMH.

[@joshuazamora6307]

Mazda in the front

[@drewschmanke6238]

i kinda like it

[@timbrown9731]

On my legacy the only thing I don’t like is the brake pedal it’s not too bad it’s very linear but it just has a long travel to it, out of all the cars I’ve owned over the years the best pedal feel I had was my 99 Infiniti I 30 t which was basically a maxima.

[@trevoursamudacollections5796]

what no black UGLY plastic rubbermaid around the wheel wells......

[@chuckwalla2967]

Seems very noisy inside.

[@biggestthreattoyourexistence]

Looks like a 2019 Mazda 3

[@ItsABassDammit]

8:33 Dude I legit couldn't tell if he was gunning it.

[@timbrown9731]

I just don’t understand Subaru’s long term planning? Obviously the outback and your average sedan is the money maker but why can’t they bring back like an SVX, or even make The Baja which in my opinion they could take it out back which is an existing platform and modify it, i’ve been seeing a ton of the Santa Cruz models here in Sacramento they’re selling quite well!