The 2024 Subaru Impreza RS Previews The Return Of A WRX Hatchback

The #SubaruImpreza has always been the base line for the high-performance WRX and for 2024, the sporty #ImprezaRS trim returns with more power and a design that wouldn’t look out of place wearing a #WRX badge. This marks the return of the larger 2.5L F4 engine in the #Impreza family and it should attract budget shoppers looking for AWD in a small car.
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[@anthonylee2566]

My husband went to test drive a Crosstrek yesterday, but they had an RS, all black, he drove both but took the RS home. Its a nice car!

[@judih.8754]

I don’t care for leather interior but I do wish the harmon-karden stereo and power seats were available without having to buy the sunroof. Not a sunroof user.

[@zane8789]

I just bought a 2024 Impreza sport. Very smooth and quiet. For $27k it's a steal. I didn't want to spend $31k on the RS lol.

[@KnieperGames]

Have you had any issues since owning?

[@oralpowers7932]

A very thorough review, I've heard the brakes are sensitive, slam the brakes and your through the windshield. But for Canadians this car is appealing especially on price. In the winter real AWD on a small car is a life saver, cloth heated seats are what you want in the winter, the aerodynamics, weight and gas mileage are much better than an SUV. The visiblity is much better than a Prius Prime PHEV, which starts at $50,000 CAD, $5,000 dealer add-on, 2 year wait, front wheel drive only, no rear wiper, disfunctional dash and requires you install a type 2 charger at your home. Notice the $5000 federal government rebate for the PHEV is suckedup by the dealship. Eh if you can afford a Prius Phev you can afford another charger at work, yeah yeah.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I will say, I have to give Subaru credit for just improving their vehicles over time. They really focused on quality and while nothing super mind blowing, it's a night and day difference compared to a lot of their older cars. They still keep it simple in this Impreza without any crazy tech, so people can still use this very easily, and the fact that it comes standard with AWD is a big plus, not many compact sedans offer this as standard, so good on Subaru for doing that, their Symmetrical AWD system is pretty good. And of course, I personally enjoy the deep, bassy sound of that classic Subaru flat 4 engine. Sounds really cool. The only real complaint is that the Subaru Starlink system isn't the quickest, so I think Subaru really needs to improve the software to something much faster.

[@dtna]

Subaru vehicles are very dependable. They are 20% owned by Toyota. And use OEM parts made by the same companies.

[@butteryourpopcorn4969]

I'd rather them dump more money into quality of the build rather than infotainment, if it's a functional infotainment system i will take that over a Jetta with their horrendous stock sound system but very smooth infotainment..

[@dtna]

You do very good reviews. Not like some who act like they're trying to sell you a car or another who tries to entertain viewers with a quirky personality... But can really talk in a normal tone of voice.

[@porfiriato84]

I know you are talking about raitis rides 😂

[@rodneysumaydeng299]

I want the WRX hatchback...

[@CrackerSmith]

With a manual

[@ThePilotGear]

@@CrackerSmith that's the only way to have one, tbh.

[@b_f8852]

I will not let go of my 2008 5 speed WRX hatch.

[@jandia5162]

@@CrackerSmith this right here

[@armandoramos1949]

Thank you for a very informative review. The car looks awesome. Thanks for sharing, more power to you and your channel.

[@ekulnanahcub]

Excellent review. One of my fav review channels!

[@janoycresnova9156]

This or Crosstrek with a slightly detuned for fuel efficiency wrx engine, would be my ideal vehicle. Please Subaru, make it happen!

[@FDNY101202]

Na. All they need is a BRZ motor bore it a small bit.

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Bring the sti back and start competing in the wrc

[@RedlineGaming007]

Try Mazda3 Turbo Hatchback

[@frafraplanner9277]

With a manual of course

[@morarliece1428]

In 2021 I wanted an Impreza hatch with the 5spd but a Subaru dealer told me there weren’t any in inventory for their region. I ended up going with a Toyota hatchback xse with a 6spd that was on the lot in Indianapolis.

[@evervigilantone]

In Canada they have a model above the RS with leather. Interesting the video indicates that isn't available in the US.

[@ScottKelley]

Yeah it's not unfortunately. I don't understand why not, though.

[@boost331]

For 2024? The US website doesnt even have the 23s on the website yet still showing 23s.

[@spicyroo4429]

Just ordered an oasis blue one since I can no longer drive my 6mt crosstrek. I hope I can have as much or more fun with this!!

[@hontonix1413]

I feel like the Sport version should have everything this current RS has, and RS should have manual transmission option with better engine.

[@mirceamunteanu4791]

they do have a WRX wagon in other markets, but not for north America :( , i wish the wide angle camera also worked as a Dashcam for ... missing accessory on all Subaru's

[@nbooky]

Have a current gen Impreza Sport. The RS would be a slight upgrade. Hope Subaru would bring the WRX AWD Sportswagon to the States. 274HP and 258 pd-ft torque in Australia market!

[@scottgregory885]

Thanks for the video!! The crosstrek looks like a Pontiac Aztec.

[@ajjax89]

I like.. front end gives me Infiniti Q60 vibes

[@archiepezek]

Looks great without the plastic cladding. The droning of the CVT during acceleration was terrible which makes me love the six-speed auto in my Mazda 3 hatchback all the more. Great review as usual.

[@acuintegra]

hehe, when Sofyan was doing his 0-60 runs, I swore the car was screaming in pain from those CVT noises!

[@archiepezek]

@@TimeBinder13 Okay troll, thanks for stopping by.

[@gabrieliacoboni6951]

That engine droning. And it's not even actual gears. Maybe the engineers were deaf.

[@AR-wh2vp]

Mazda ❤

[@jandia5162]

You messed up, should have got the MT. I love my 3 premium in Mt

[@LondonHasFallin]

8:40 Those are the same door handles the 2012-2014 Camery had. And the unlock chime is the same. 🤔

[@fobuu]

wish it had a manual transmission

[@cashoutcay]

no

[@quercus5398]

Manual transmissions are not that popular,cars sit in depots,the auto is beautiful and with the paddles is a gem,I have it!

[@user-fw3sw7qx1u]

​@@quercus5398 zzzzzzzzzzz

[@quercus5398]

@@user-fw3sw7qx1u it also comes with,power windows standard,computer,reclining back seat,heated seats, mag wheels, truly a good car! sssssssssssssssssssssssss!

[@jakeosmar2374]

​@@quercus5398name one modern car that doesn't come with power windows...

[@sarge27271]

Hey Bud, did you notice at 20.52, your phone is taking pictures....Every time the light blinks (where the front facing camera is located, NOT the red blinking one), it takes a picture. Hmm?

[@horse__power7891]

All back seat areas should have air vents no matter the size of the vehicle. Pets, kids, adults need those air vents!!!

[@Noah-ui1iu]

They just had to get rid of more physical controls and put them on a distracting screen along with no hand brake smh

[@bruddahmanmatt]

Electronic handbrake means it has brake hold now, who TF cares about the lack of a manual parking brake in an automatic only car anyway? It still has physical buttons for temp and defrost. Just set it to auto anyway.

[@robertnagy1902]

I’ve been looking at the WRX lately…that screen was a deciding factor in my NO. Stopped at Subaru again today to give it another look, and hated it even more. Oddly enough, I’m not bothered by the body cladding and I like the exterior.

[@matthewwain9958]

​@@bruddahmanmatt I do.

[@sergeantbigmac]

@@bruddahmanmatt I do. Something as critical as a hand brake should be physical. Also E Brakes are much more expensive to repair.

[@matthewwain9958]

@@sergeantbigmac it's all about electronic control, even down to the turn signals. As I found with my Focus DCT, these things become "black boxes" that you can't repair, only replace, at extreme cost.

[@hoonaynay]

I can’t decide between this or the Hornet GT. thoughts?

[@pppaaa5399]

Subaru is a great car, especially Forester and Outback.

[@Carl-re3dr]

So they’ve only added 2 additional speakers if you upgrade to HK?

[@wishfullythought]

Ordered the rs in oasis blue, I'm excited, though I miss the sedan. But the 2.5 liter is a welcome return for me after driving my partner's legacy with the 2.5.

[@subazealand9158]

Doesnt mimic gears now? On your second attempt from 0 to 60 i was expecting to hear the "shifting" as you didn't launch it.

[@miguelkennedy9520]

I like watching videos by Redline Reviews :)

[@doc3296]

I like the overall design, though I wish the mirrors were body color matched.

[@gixsix6270]

The original RS were sedans, the light on mirrors used to be on front quarter panels. I like the evolution.

[@KeithSchwerin]

yeah this is more of a 2.5TS, which was the same as the RS but wagon, and if i remember a bit longer gearing. So, if they had called this a TS I think it would have gotten less hate.

[@davidl.9757]

Looks beautiful

[@T-003]

💪🏻 Excellent review... Even better Car 😁👌🏻

[@gohan2355]

Really love this car. It was love at first sight for a car. Right now I drive a 2008 nissan altima 2.5s coupe and I feel like this is a very nice upgrade to that altima I already drive

[@danielc1417]

Anything would be an upgrade from a 15 year old Nissan...LMFAO!

[@gohan2355]

​@Daniel C well no shit. Its an altima

[@stevenr1354]

Altima coupe is a nice looking car. A shame that coupes have almost disappeared from the market.

[@fightnight14]

Especially coming from a Nissan itself 😂

[@gohan2355]

@@fightnight14 now straight up older nissans are better. I don't know what they are doing now

[@prabhdiyvideos]

I really hate how the CTV and engine is screaming.

[@johnburkard3121]

I wish they would get rid of that big screen and get buttons back

[@davidcohen2762]

They need to knock down the price by $5k for this to even be considered a good buy. This car is lacking in features to say the least. No leather seats, cooled seats, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, rear air vents, full stop and go adaptive cruise, auto hold, navigation and many others. You can get all these features for $5k less in other cars.

[@KeithSchwerin]

The RS name is there but the RS spirit isn't. All they really had to do was bump the 2.5 to about 200HP, and give it a 6spd and it would have been a pretty solid revival for the badge. Fun and sensible. Instead it's just an AWD Nisan Altima with a hatch.

[@XX-166]

Thumbs up for the reviewer only.

[@tg426]

Was hoping to replace our 2020 5 door Impreza manual with new one with a manual, guess we'll be keeping it. Would love a resurgence of manual transmissions someday.

[@Align700nitro]

It will never happen on a econobox. it's not a trend thing, it's due to government regulations.

[@YocoWheelin]

I understand the manual has a much less take rate, but when introducing the RS badge back into the lineup, I find that to be a big swing and miss. On another note, funny to see you driving the roads around John Rudy park in york.

[@sergeantbigmac]

Im sure subaru of all companies would love to offer this in a manual, but last report I read less than 3% of their sales are for new manual vehicles. Their hands are tied.

[@sdothodg]

What % of WRXs are being sold vs their entire lineup, and what % of them are manuals? If this is aimed at enthusiasts it misses the mark

[@grriceman782]

I think this one will be a home run for Subaru 🤩

[@catdoctrigeek1464]

Standard transmission or I keep my 2014 until the wheels fall off. I figure about 20 more years. (I’ll be 93)

[@aaronwilson4579]

I prefer the looks of the crosstrek with the added ground clearance and the "hideous" cladding.

[@Michael-ur5qb]

Even with AWD I would have a hard time choosing this over a Civic or Mazda3. Even if customers don’t choose leather it should be here since the competition has it. I think the RS should have gone more heard to head with an SI. This is more competing with the Sport Touring trim of the Civic

[@darrengriffith9680]

I have to agree with you. As both a mazda 3 and impreza owner (wife) in my opinion the 3 is leaps and bounds a nicer car and mazda is willing to deal whereas Subaru at least around here has a take it or leave it attitude. The awd in my 3 is just as good or better than the impreza also. My wifes impreza also ate the cvt trans at less than 50k miles but to be fair Subaru was amazing to deal with and gave us a loaner for the duration of the trans replacement, which was about two months.

[@sergeantbigmac]

Hard agree. Theyve lost their niche on this part of the market which is a bummer because its what they were really good at.

[@chalpua8802]

I completely agree. No leather is crazy to me.

[@chucktownattack]

I just bought one and even I agree.

[@Gruntsworth]

Just want to say that as far as fuel economy goes, Subarus improve vastly as they break in. I have a 21 Outback Touring XT, and when I first got it the MPG was terrible. Could only get about 24-25 mpg while using some hypermiling techniques. Others in my family were only averaging about 20 when they drove it. After 8k miles, it increased to roughly 28-29 mpg. Then at 12k it increased to 32+. I now average between 32 and 34 mpg a tank. Granted I also did a lot of testing to learn some of its quirks to get better results over time. I see no reason why you couldn't average close to 40 mpg in the Impreza after break-in.

[@montrealthis]

is there a non red interior option? That red seat cloth... is a deal breaker to me.

[@BahhJustaLamb]

This car desperately needs the BRZ's version of the 2.4 with 220HP. If they had made an AWD Hatch with 200+ HP to compete against Civic Si and Golf GTI, it would sell like hotcakes. Imagine another revvy, N/A 4 cylinder sport compact with AWD and a manual transmission. Hell, you can even name it the "Impreza 2.4GT" as a tribute to the old Impreza 2.5GT that came with the old WRX engine and 224HP when the 2009 WRX got upped to 265. That would've been perfect, as the new N/A 2.4 could make around 220HP just like the old 2.5GT did. That's what people want (or better yet, a full-on WRX Hatch). But Subaru continuously denies the plethora of hot hatch lovers for some mysterious reason.

[@boost331]

Will never happen. That engine is used under contract along with toyota. It will never EVER be used in any vehicle other than a BRZ\86.

[@BahhJustaLamb]

@@boost331 I’m aware that will never happen. I just have space for it in my dreams 😂 Maybe if they made a sub-level GR Corolla to match with this engine, it could be another toyobaru homologation

[@boost331]

@@BahhJustaLamb Its a good dream. 😁 I have a 22BRZ and am picking up a 24 RS this week that I ordered 3 months ago. The perfect combo of vehicles. 👍

[@tails300]

Or Subaru could bring over their JDM WRX STI wagon (aka Levorg), but I know they won’t…

[@BahhJustaLamb]

@@tails300 I’d love that, IF it were available in a manual

ooooo.... I think Subaru did something nice here.

[@GaiaTheorist82]

No leather is not a detractor. When I see a leather interior, my first thoughts are “an old person picked this out, or it was bought from an old person” nobody wants leather interiors anymore…. Except residents of the Villages in Florida, lol

[@colejoseph5454]

it looks great and the interior is a huge step up but the fact Subaru totally messed up only offering it in a CVT is a deal breaker. Sad

[@tonywencil8450]

It's a looker. So clean. Hope the next wrx looks like this. Also hope for an sti type option back for real diffs

[@nickchapple8065]

So why does does the RS not have the same engine as the WRX or Legacy sport at least? The RS should of been made a fun drive.

[@jvazquez7160]

My 2007 sentra spec v would go up to 140 moh

[@chrisb9478]

Great commuter car! 👍🏻

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

You forgot the Toyota Corolla hybrid also offers AWD.

[@justinmusgrove2548]

I think this is a nice looking car inside and out

[@dreufowler]

Take a shot every time he says “smidge”

[@boost331]

"Want compact AWD and wouldnt be caught dead in a crossover\SUV". NAILED IT..!! I will never join that crowd. I am a multi vehicle owner. I dont ever have to compromise and buy just 1 car to attempt to do everything. Because that vehicle doesnt exist. There are always compromises. I ordered my 24 RS and should have it any day. Its a perfect normal, everyday commuting car. I still have sports cars, trucks, motorcycles that all serve a different purpose.

[@markt5450]

Remote start?

[@eric9249]

Sharp looking hatchback... it's a shame about the Linearcraptic & the RTV munching 2.5.

[@DjDLLM]

Subaru needs to give this hatch the WRX treatment!!!

[@Mastererictv]

Sir I suggest by a chance review the mazda cx50 meridian edition 2023.. Nice review well explained & informative.

[@mr.grumpygrumpy2035]

Put the big WRX engine in and the manual transmission, and keep the rest untouched.

[@paulj784]

But then you'd have a 271 HP engine and a chassis that couldn't keep up. 😏

[@cdrift]

I have one 24 years older. Classic shape. Its my favourite shape ever then the hawk eye. Just uploaded a video of my build if its okay to mention on here. I get no views lol

[@playbak]

No manual really killed my desire to consider this model

[@zacharyreynolds4303]

can't wait till they start showing off the base trim

[@boost331]

The base is cheap but a huge downgrade. The dual split screens looks horrible. The 2.5 is now finally barely adequate. The 2.0 in the lesser trims is miserable.

[@tpolerex7282]

I’ve been waiting for your review of this, my first new factory ordered car since ‘01 when I ordered my ‘02 bugeyes WRX wagon which I still have - 74k miles - and this RS will supplement as a daily driver/road tripper. I could easily afford a German or electric option but this will more than meet my needs for a decade or more before I switch over to electric. Great review and I’m confident of my purchase - hopefully coming in a couple of weeks.

[@chucktownattack]

You will love it. Has it come in yet? That's the real question!!!

[@tpolerex7282]

@@chucktownattack delivered in June and has exceeded my expectations. The rigid chassis give this car great driving dynamics, very comfortable ride and excellent handling. I’ve found the powertrain very willing with plenty of power and the CVT (my first) responds well. We just came back from a 1400 mile road trip, from L.A. traffic, desolate highways to twists in the Redwoods and it performed superbly, 35 MPG, 500+ mile range. Love the updated EyeSight/ACC, efficient AC, great stereo, voluminous cargo area and amazing headlights.

[@chucktownattack]

@tpolerex7282 I just bought one. Like literally bought it on Wednesday and drove it back up to NY the next day. I am in love so far. Everything you said I fully agree with. The reason I asked was that it seems the dealers can't even get these on the lots. Tons of people looking to get this car.

[@tpolerex7282]

@@chucktownattack Awesome, get through that 1000 mile break-in and then drive it like you stole it! I believe the lifted Crosstrek version of this car will remain the best seller. Sport wagons, hatchbacks and sporty sedans are in the junk heap of desirability. I’m used to, value and love Subaru AWD, even in dry, mostly snowless SoCa - I get to Tahoe winter every year. This sporty hatch is the closest thing to a modern sport wagon now available.

[@danek893]

Good AWD, on freeway is good but if you do city drive a lot you will hate this CVT, engine is loud and take seconds before the car move. Step on gas it sling you over with no engine break.

[@Unsalted375]

Nice styling but I'll never get over the cvt drone :(

[@zergilli9719]

Most people dont drive the car with the gas peddal all the way down. At nornal speeds the CVT drives well.

[@Unsalted375]

@@zergilli9719 I mean yeah your right. I drove a Nissan Murano the other day it had a cvt and honestly the power and sound wasn't bad. I still do prefer a standard tranny tho

[@ferrarienzokl]

I just now noticed that the intake tube and the manifold looks like a 4 legged face hugger from Alien 😂

[@angelite143]

More attractive and mature looking than that wretched WRX design

[@choybo1]

they should release a manual trans STI version of this.

[@bobbyjones2112]

I hate it when it winds out and never shifts when you do the 0 to 60 time. My last 2015 Honda Civic 9th gen did that. I have the 11th gen turbo now.

[@skip741x3]

Its Bad bro...really bad! I couldnt ever stand a CVT

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

In the highway goodluck passing ppl especially in 2 lanes drove a 2015 cvt nd the power was ass with my foot down trying to pass somebody

[@jimmydeneus7109]

💯🙏worth the money

[@Unfinished_sentenc]

Bro it’s NOT leather, and fabric seats are 100% more comfortable. Thank you for tempering down on insisting that every car needs 23” wheels as well.

[@anthonykiedis1765]

It's a shame this only comes with Fisher Price seats. Mazda 3 is cheaper and the interior looks like an S Class compared to this.

[@zm4242]

What’s the best color for rs trim ?

[@justinmusgrove2548]

Red

[@JEFFKINGS]

If this sells well, I'd like to see a WRX hatchback return at some point. I just hope Subaru is over their whole "put cheap looking plastic panels all over the exterior" phase by then.

[@KeithSchwerin]

Honestly i'd prefer more true RS. Give this a power bump to more like 200HP from its 2.5L, a 6spd and suspension borrowed from the WRX and it could be a GREAT car. But as it is the RS and now the TR are just shadows of themselves. Also, technically the TS was the wagon, not the RS, so really this is more of a TS revival.

[@Cal94]

i don't think i'd take one over a civic hatch... but I'd defs do one over a corolla or mazda 3 hatch...

[@sfoonsfo]

Be nice to see a WRX version with a manual!

[@himynameisaaron86]

Looks like a Mazda3. Silly it lacks a manual option. Interior looks alright but I think the huge portrait style head unit is ridiculous.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

It lacks a manual because it doesn't sell, why would they keep something that doesn't make them money

[@YasssStitch]

That transmission noise 😬

[@gamingseeks3580]

i love the looks of my 2020 wrx series white with stage 1+ runs amazing

[@stevenr1354]

Excellent review! I'd much prefer a Civic hatchback. Much better mpg. Better handling. And available with a manual transmission.

[@AlexandreHammond]

youre fucking up pal your subie gang all the way fuck front wheel drive civic or toyota lmao

[@dha588]

I prefer the AWD Subaru than a FWD Honda Civic

[@ZACH_95_]

@@dha588Not everyone needs awd.

[@kyleken2049]

Over 30k for this, dam i can buy small suv with that price and get ton of more space 😅

[@corrosivedevourer]

Just get a Mazda CX-5 for that price fr

[@curiosityredpill7030]

True

[@uhm175]

What are you smoking or being high on yall? tell me the name of the decent small suvs that are sold for less than 30k today The new CX-5 is around 40k+, ridiculously expensive Also not everyone want to drive big ass cars such as the CX-5, so the impreza would be ideal for some people

[@dwaynerush9599]

Drop the price and add a manual. Looks way better than the WRX.

[@TheTemplarnight]

yeah looks better visually but the lack of any real "hot" engine makes it a deal breaker, but i suppose if all u want is a lukewarm hatch it'll work i guess.

[@Slowwagonftl]

Yuppp

[@DS..69]

Drop the price! Then you woke up right. 😅

[@dwaynerush9599]

@@DS..69 Ahahahaha

[@caseymcculloch5027]

@@TheTemplarnight 6speed will wake it up

[@CrackerSmith]

No manual, no turbo, no buy. I will keep my decade+ old turbo WRX hatch a bit longer. :)

[@Hallowsaw]

As an owner of 2 subarus, be on the lookout for oil leaks and you will not get the epa gas mileage if you drive a lot of in town driving. My legacy 3.6 epa is 18/25 city/highway respectfully. On the highway i was able to get 27mpg closer to when its new but now i get 23mpg average at 25%city 75% highway. When i lived 10 miles from work i was only getting 19mpg and that was with driving about 80%city.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Subaru’s CVT addiction is seriously killing them

[@zergilli9719]

Sales would say the opposite

[@economiccrisis9267]

Toyota uses CVTs too

[@zergilli9719]

​@@economiccrisis9267 so does Honda, and others.

[@AT-nq6cu]

@@zergilli9719 Subaru uses the CVT on all of its vehicles, Toyota and Honda do not.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

@@economiccrisis9267but not in every model like Subaru

[@awoodby]

It's more a wagon than hatchback though. (family has 3 impreza wagons, I have a wrx, would Love a hatchback wrx. Don't want an impreza wagon with turbo tho)

[@tinhinnh]

i guess this replaces the sport. toyota’s 2.5 has more power than this but its not offer in the corolla unfortunately

[@dino91001]

I’ll stick to my 2020 corolla XSE thank you 😇

[@Girz0r]

No manual? Bummer....

[@pjkr123]

Unpopular opinion: I would say this is a "Subaru Crosstrek base" model :D without the claddings

[@Oozywolf]

Looks nice but I dont see a reason for going with this over a Civic hatchback personally. The Civic interior seems far higher quality

[@02LM7]

Nice, but $32k seems steep for 182 hp. But it is kind of a niche vehicle being an awd hatch/wagon.

[@97I30T]

That's the world we live in right now, sadly. $32k isn't nearly as much today as it used to be. The Civic and Mazda 3 hatchbacks aren't any cheaper and have nearly the same amount of power at the same price. The Corolla hatchback is cheaper, but it's also down a wee bit on power.

[@Derekt7x3]

Why bring the RS back and remove the manual option at the same time. Do they not realize the market that would buy the RS is the same market that would get the manual option lol

[@deobriones3499]

Bring back the Manual!!!