2016 Subaru Impreza review
Subaru Impreza highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Standard all-wheel drive
- Spacious interior
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Lackluster power
- Outdated infotainment
- Noisy engine
Mileage (EPA estimate)
24 city, 33 highway, 28 combined
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The 2016 Subaru Impreza compact sedan and hatchback come with standard all-wheel drive
A staple of the Subaru lineup since the early 1990s, the Impreza is unusual in the compact car market because it comes standard with all-wheel drive. The Impreza is available as a sedan or hatchback and boasts a spacious, comfortable interior and a long list of standard features. The 2016 Subaru Impreza remains primarily unchanged from the previous model year in anticipation of the next-generation Impreza arriving for 2017.
Available in a range of trims from the Impreza 2.0i to the well-equipped Sport Limited, the Impreza comes standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine teamed with either a five-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). With just 148 horsepower, the Impreza won’t win any races, but it makes up for the lack of performance with impressive fuel economy. Impreza stands out with its standard all-wheel drive, helping it to compete against models like the Ford Focus, Mazda 3, Honda Civic, and Volkswagen Golf.
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What is new for the 2016 Subaru Impreza?
- Remote Start features are now available as options on select trims.
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What We Like
Fuel economy: According to the EPA, the 2016 Subaru Impreza with the automatic transmission gets up to an estimated 31 mpg in combined city and highway driving, while the five-speed manual gearbox is estimated to get up to 28 mpg combined.
These figures made the Impreza the most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive model (non-electrified) in the United States at the time.Driver aids: Subaru’s EyeSight® driver-assist system, which is standard on higher trim levels, features adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, and vehicle lane departure warning. Also included are steering-responsive foglights, which activate individually and provide additional illumination in the direction of the turn.
Interior: While the Subaru Impreza’s interior styling could be considered conservative, the design is clean and simple, with clear and intuitive controls. The build quality is solid, and the materials have a premium feel with soft touch points. The front seats are comfortable for long road trips, and the rear seat is one of the most spacious in the segment, with excellent legroom and headroom. The sedan offers up to 12 cubic feet of storage in its trunk, while the hatchback can fit 22.5 cubes of stuff.
What Needs Improvement
Performance: With its 2.0-liter engine putting out just 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque, the Impreza is not very quick off the line. In Edmunds’ road test, the Impreza sedan with the CVT took 9.6 seconds to reach 60 mph, a rather long time for a compact sedan. Engine noise can be annoying during hard acceleration.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.6 out of 5
9 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 6 |
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| 4 Stars | 2 |
| 3 Stars | 1 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Subaru Impreza an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Subaru Impreza 35th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
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Base 4WD/AWD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Bluetooth Technology
- Kicker Speaker System
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
148
Torque (ft-lbs)
145
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
104.1"
Overall length
174"
Width
68.5"
Height
57.7"
Leg room
F 43.5"/R 35.4"
Head room
F 39.8"/R 37.7"
Front tires
P195/65HR15
Rear tires
P195/65HR15
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Manual 5
2016 Subaru Impreza FAQ
The 2016 Subaru Impreza is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 28 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- 2.0I Limited: 28 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- 2.0I Sport Limited: 28 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- 2.0I Sport Premium: 27 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- 2.0I Premium: 28 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
The Subaru Impreza received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Subaru Impreza as 34 out of 46 among Compact Car
The 2016 Subaru Impreza has received an average 4.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2016 Subaru Impreza, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2016 Subaru Impreza Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Subaru Impreza:
- Remote Start
- Rear Spoiler
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