The 2025 Subaru Impreza continues to build on Subaru’s reputation for accessible, dependable vehicles—but this year’s model brings more to the table than just predictable reliability. With sharper looks, smarter tech, and improved driving dynamics, the Impreza makes an even stronger case as one of the smartest buys in the compact car segment. For buyers who want long-term peace of mind without giving up modern convenience, the Impreza remains a standout — and 2025 only reinforces that reputation.

A Streamlined Lineup, Sharpened Focus

Subaru has simplified things for 2025, offering the Impreza exclusively as a hatchback. The sedan is gone, reflecting a growing demand for versatility and cargo space. Buyers can choose from three trims—Base, Sport, and the new RS—each building smartly on the last.

This tighter lineup keeps the focus where it should be: practical, useful vehicles with real-world appeal. It also keeps the Impreza aligned with the market shift favoring hatchbacks over sedans.

Packed with Value

Starting at around $24,000, the 2025 Impreza remains a strong value play. Standard features include Subaru’s famous symmetrical all-wheel drive, automatic climate control, keyless entry, dual 7.0-inch touchscreens with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Subaru’s updated EyeSight driver assistance suite.

Move up to the Sport trim, and you’ll find a bigger 11.6-inch touchscreen, sport-tuned suspension, and upgraded materials. The top-dog RS trim steps things up with a 2.5-liter engine, more aggressive styling, and upscale touches like a Harman Kardon sound system and heated front seats.

Compared to rivals like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla Hatchback, and Mazda3, the Impreza offers more standard tech—and crucially, all-wheel drive without the hefty price premium.

Reliability Baked In

Subaru’s reputation for reliability isn’t just marketing—it’s the result of thoughtful engineering. The 2025 Impreza rides on an updated version of Subaru’s Global Platform, now 10% stiffer than before. That extra rigidity improves handling, crash protection, and long-term durability.

Under the hood, the familiar 2.0-liter flat-four delivers 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. It’s not fast, but it’s bulletproof. Subaru has fine-tuned the internals for better efficiency and longevity.

The new RS trim gets a 2.5-liter engine shared with the Crosstrek Sport and Legacy Sport, boosting output to 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque—a welcome upgrade without much of a hit to fuel economy.

All versions use Subaru’s proven CVT, which continues to show strong reliability in long-term ownership surveys despite some enthusiasts preferring traditional automatics.

Safety Comes Standard

Every 2025 Impreza comes with Subaru’s latest EyeSight system, now featuring a wider camera view for better pedestrian and cyclist detection. Key features include:

• Adaptive cruise control with lane-centering
• Pre-collision braking
• Lane keeps assist and departure warning
• Rear seat reminder
   

Higher trims add blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automatic braking. The RS trim even includes Subaru’s DriverFocus system, which uses facial recognition to monitor for driver fatigue or distraction—technology you’d typically expect in much more expensive vehicles.

Practical, Comfortable, Everyday Friendly

The Impreza’s cabin is all about smart, durable design with a touch of refinement. Softer materials on the dashboard, comfortable seats with better bolstering, and intuitive controls make everyday life easier.

Cargo space is a strong point: 20.8 cubic feet behind the second row, expanding to over 55 cubic feet with the seats folded. Thanks to a wide hatch opening and low load floor, loading bikes, camping gear, or groceries is a breeze.

Subaru’s attention to visibility—thin pillars, big windows, and a low beltline—makes the Impreza one of the easiest compact cars to see out of, boosting both confidence and passive safety.

Easy on the Wallet

Fuel economy is solid across the board. The 2.0-liter returns 27 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined. The more powerful 2.5-liter in the RS is only slightly thirstier, at 26/33/29 mpg.

Maintenance is straightforward and affordable, with well-spaced service intervals and easy-to-work-on components. Insurance rates tend to be lower than average, thanks to strong safety ratings and moderate repair costs. Plus, Subaru’s resale value is among the best in the compact segment—a huge bonus for long-term ownership.

Driving Experience: Confidence You Can Feel

The Impreza isn’t about flashy performance. Instead, it offers the kind of confident, no-drama handling that daily drivers appreciate. Steering is light yet accurate, body control is excellent, and the AWD system delivers year-round stability that front-wheel-drive competitors simply can’t match.

The Sport and RS trims add firmer suspension tuning for a little extra sharpness in corners without ruining ride comfort. Whether you’re facing a rainy commute, a snowy backroad, or just a pothole-ridden downtown, the Impreza handles it with quiet confidence.

A Smart Buy in 2025

In a world where compact cars are often dressed up with gimmicks and fleeting trends, the 2025 Subaru Impreza stands firm. It focuses on what matters: reliability, practicality, value, and everyday usability. And it does so without cutting corners on safety, technology, or driving enjoyment.

If you’re looking for a car that’s built to last, ready for anything, and easy to live with, the Impreza should be at the top of your list. Subaru didn’t reinvent the formula—they just made it stronger, smarter, and even better for the realities of today’s drivers.