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My first Subaru and I love it!
Sherri Barsness, 10/08/2015
2015 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I opted for the hatchback Impreza instead of the Cross-Trek for the better gas mileage and I have not been disappointed. I have just reached 2000 miles and I am averaging 37.5 miles per gallon, I drive roughly 82 miles a day so this is great. I have not noticed a slow acceleration at all. I think it has great get up and go. I don't have any noise or vibration. So far I love, love, love my Subaru.
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2015 Subaru Impreza Sedan
Samuel Walker, 11/03/2015
2015 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited PZEV 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car and driven 22k miles on it. It is the first Subaru I have owned. It is a very convenient and an affordable AWD car for commuting. It is quite comfortable, especially in the back for the kids. (Do not have to feel the knees of the people sitting in the back.) Trunk space is enough to fit my needs. Typically, I always keep a small shovel, scraper, extra set of winter clothes, small blanket, first aid, flashlights, and other emergency items. Inside a good sized tote, it only takes up less than half of the room. The car will easily drive through the snow. I have already driven it threw a few snow storms and even a couple of rough blizzards. I find myself driving close to the speed limit on the highway during big snow storms while others without an AWD are going a quarter of the speed limit. Still be careful of large sheets of ice though, as you can do little to nothing on them. For going onto dirt roads, they work very well. I have gone camping a few times this past summer with it, and had no problems at all. It is actually quite fun to take on dirt roads because of how much it can make you feel in control compared to some other cars. The visibility is very nice, atleast compared to my last car. I can look at the blinds spots very easily. I have also heard some bad things said about the tires that come with the car about how they are terrible in the snow. I yet to of had a problem with them except a puncture that was caused by a pothole. For gas mileage, when driving for fuel economy, I have gotten 37-38 mph. When not driving for fuel economy, I still get a nice 33 mph. Which is very good for an AWD car. Comes in handy since I drive about 70 miles a day for work. The acceleration is quite good considering it is a CVT. The noise is not too bad. I have noticed more sound after around 10k-15k miles. For the reliability, I have yet to of had a problem at 22k miles. But will post again later down the road at much higher mileage. As for the Subaru dealer/service place I go to often. Very nice group of people. Will do their best to get the most out of your warranty (had to fix a tire due to a puncture, which they fixed for free.) Been using them since I got my last car. Personally I really like the look of the 2015 Impreza. Although the front looks very similar to a Legacy, I do not mind them reusing the look for this car. As standard they come with an entertainment touch screen. You can hook up your phone VIA bluetooth to listen to music, and take phone calls, which works nicely. I have not yet had a problem with it. It also comes with powered windows, powered mirrors, USB port in the center arm rest (sometimes inconvenient), lighter, rear view camera (very clear and big screen.) and steel wheels. (Upgrade for alloy steels.) It also has a Starlink app you can use from your phone to your car, which is garbage. (check the app store for reviews on that.) For my daily commute of 70 miles, I feel comfortable and happy so far. I would highly recommend this car for people that drive through snow every year, and for new drivers that are not use to driving in nasty weather. This car is definitely worth atleast a test drive at your local Subaru dealership. I really do enjoy this car, so much that I helped my mother get her own Subaru. I hope this review helps you out in some way!
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Best Buy Overall
eldernerd, 09/03/2015
updated 09/16/2019
2015 Subaru Impreza 2.0i PZEV 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
We never buy a new car but when shopping for an Impreza, low mileage used were always more than new. So we ended up looking for a new one, with acceptable colors and price. Never found much difference in price and shopped internet in 4 states. Never found the desired color in stock but winter was coming and wife wanted all wheel drive so we made the purchase locally with an acceptable color. I've been a "car nut" since the 50's and have owed many from a full race Pontiac to a Mercedes and BMW but never a Subaru. The Subaru Impreza drives with the best once you replace the factory tires with good ones. I don't find the noise objectionable even under heavy throttle. The body has some flex which was disappointing but not unusual. Car is well made and solid overall. Subaru produces vehicles in various models but the option list in each model is sparse so don't plan on adding anything later from Subaru. The CVT ruins the car for me but the wife still loves it. It requires a different type of driving. Maybe I'll get used to it eventually if my wife ever lets me drive it. Mileage is great with warmer weather. As with all vehicles, it's not great when it gets cold. About 37 MPG highway in the summer and 27 MPG for shorter travel. The vehicle mileage indicator isn't as smooth as other vehicles and is off between 6 and 8%. For an economy car with all wheel drive, the Subaru Impreza is a best buy. Update after two years of ownership: The Impreza is still a best buy if one is looking for a practical, inexpensive, AWD sedan. It doesn't have the bells and whistles but it would be hard to beat it's mileage, driveability, and practicality for the price. I'm still not a CVT fan but it looks like that's the best way to obtain the economy. Cold temps really drop the mileage but that happens with all vehicles. The car is built well and materials are durable. Seats are comfortable and no wear is showing after two years. Plenty of leg room in the back seat for a small car. Other than the CVT, complaints are pretty minor. The painted front is not very durable and results in many paint chips. It could use more insulation and sound deadening material throughout the interior. The windshield seems thin and rock chips spread rapidly. There are times when a little more height would be nice for visibility and clearance but Subaru has models to provide that feature. All things considered, the Impreza does everything well that it was purchased to do for us. It provides economical and dependable transportation for all seasons and road conditions. Update 9/2019 Nearly five years after purchase, the Impreza is still going strong and trouble free with nearly 42000 miles. The car is driving mostly by my wife of 53 years and used mostly around town. She loves the simplicity and just start and go, plus the AWD gives her piece of mind in our Montana winters. She doesn't like to learn the newer technology like in my Mercedes. I like the Impreza for around town since it's easy to handle, park, and comfortable for the short drives. I still don't care for the CVT and lack of power, especially when the A/C is operating. Neither of us are very happy with the quality of paint as it seems to chip very easily on the front end. Even bugs seem to leave a chip at times. I don't think there's a more economical vehicle with AWD as we consistantly get 27 mpg around town in warmer weather (drops to 24 in the cold) and 37 on the road driving at the speed limits.
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Excellent MPG for AWD, disappointing electronics
Chris J, 02/15/2016
updated 08/31/2017
2015 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited PZEV 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2015 Impreza Sport Limited in August of 2015 and it is now February of 2016. I live on a hill, in an area that gets snow and I had a 2003 AWD BMW 325xi with the sport package and premium package. The Impreza seems like a less expensive (especially maintenance) and better MPG option. The Impreza is a lot louder inside on the freeway and not quite a sporty, but that was kind of expected. The initial test drive of this car was very good. I liked the fit, finish and overall handling. The power was adequate, especially considering it gets 35 mpg on the highway. The front seats are comfortable and the winter package is very nice. I like the windshield defroster, the mirror defrosters, push button start and backup camera. It is easy to drive and has good visibility. I have been getting 30+ mpg on the freeway going about 70 on average. Around town is more like 24-26. Not bad and I have a lot of stop signs around my neighborhood. This engine is a bit different. It takes a long time to warm up and idles high for sometimes over 5 minutes. It can be annoying to wait so long for the blue temperature light to turn off. Even if I drive somewhere, like a store, and when I get back out to the car it will idle high again. Feels like a lot of wasted fuel, but I guess Subaru wants to stay away from head gasket problems. So far, the driving experience has been fine (other than the increased noise) and the Subaru handles well in the rain. The stock tires are Yokohama Avid S34 -- more of a highway/3 season type of tire and did not perform very well in the snow. I will get be getting dedicated snow tires for it next winter. The AWD works very well, but with those tires, it was constantly kicking in the traction control and sliding to a stop even at very low speeds. I am surprised Subaru doesn't match their AWD cars with a better true all season tire like the Toyo Celsius or Nokian WRG3. Most people buy these for snow driving. This car has a CVT with paddle shifters. The CVT is alright and don't like the shifters. I preferred the BMW system, where you move the shifter to the left and use the shifter to go up and down, more like a manual transmission. Maybe I will be used to it in a few thousand more miles. I don't use manual mode much, anyway. The paddle shifters add to a fairly cluttered steering wheel. I did not really test out the stereo and other electronics initially, but now that I have owned it a while, I am disappointed in those. The stereo sound is below average for a newer car, especially a "limited" model. I did not want to pay so much extra for the Eyesight and thus, I could not get navigation. Everyone gets in my car the first time and thinks it has nav because of the large touchscreen -- nope. Just a fancy looking radio with bluetooth. Subaru does have upgraded speaker options, but they are very high priced. They offered me the subwoofer for over $500 installed. No thanks. The overall touchscreen and stereo module looks impressive, but it is not very good. It has a Pandora app, but it has not always connected properly. The bluetooth is slow with audio and messages. If someone sends a text, the car will "speak" the message, but it takes sometimes up to 5 minutes from when my phone gets the text. The phone functions work well, but most cars with bluetooth phone systems are pretty easy to use. I am not super tech savvy, but I would like to be able to maybe utilize the huge screen for a navigation app like waze. This is a very good commuter type car for someone that has to deal with snow fairly often. I don't know what my plans are, if I want to keep it long term or find something in a few years that I might like better. There are always trade offs, so this is good for me right now. Update: I had zero problems with the Subaru, but I felt like something a bit different. I recently traded it in on a 2017 Infiniti QX30. The Subaru was a solid trusty commuter car. The QX30 is much quieter inside, has much more power over 200 hp and 250 lb feet of torque) plus, it is a turbo and still gets 30 mpg. It's not as thrifty as the Subie, but it is nicer fit and finish. It has a Mercedes Benz drivetrain.
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great car
Mary, 09/09/2015
2015 Subaru Impreza 2.0i PZEV 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Although I haven't had the car very long, I am very pleased with it so far. I don't have the unpleasant noises that I am reading about. I am in need of a hip replacement, and broke that same leg several years ago, so I have pain in both places. I just drove 1100 miles stopping 2times and stayed over night once. I had no pain. It was a very comfortable ride. I don't like the red lights in the interior, but with the dimmer knob I am able to keep it from hurting my eyes. I had no problems going up and down hills any more than any other compact & sub-compact car. Since I rent cars every time I travel (at least 1-2 times a year) I have driven many cars that size. The Subaru has been the most comfortable and best in performance. We need to realize that it is not a full size car and shouldn't expect it to perform like one. I am interested in seeing how it does on a long term basis, especially with maintenance and durability.