The Subaru Impreza is the compact car of the Subaru lineup and one of the most affordable vehicles that the Japanese automaker offers. Despite its starting price of under $20,000, the Subaru Impreza still offers standard all-wheel-drive and is considered one of the safest cars in its class. It’s also one of the cheapest AWD vehicles you can buy and is available as both a sedan and a hatchback. Like many other vehicles in the Subaru lineup, it uses the brand’s Global Platform and is offered with the EyeSight suite of driver assistance and safety equipment.
The Subaru Impreza is now in its fifth generation and has been around since 1992. It has always offered a good blend of safety and affordable all-wheel-drive surefootedness. The Impreza has become known for its practicality, reliability, and no-nonsense approach to design, though this newest model made some huge strides in interior quality and features, so it’s no longer the boring, spartan car you might remember.
Many enthusiasts remember the rally-inspired WRX and WRX STI, which have now been separated from the Impreza lineup, though Subaru’s rally and performance expertise does trickle down to the Impreza’s engineering.
All North American models of the Impreza are built in Lafayette, Indiana, at the by Subaru of Indiana Automotive plant. Models destined for markets outside of North America are built in Japan.