Used 2018 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Why would anyone complain about this vehicle
Michael, Ivins, UT, 12/31/2018
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
This is my second Imprezza Hatchback. I bought a 2015, also a limited and drove it for 2 years. Although I really did like that car, the one reason I traded to a 2018 was my own fault which I will address later here. I became aware that the '15 was the last year made in Japan. This vehicle with the new platform is 10 times the car. The quietness of the ride and interior design makes this a no-contest between the two. I have read a ton of research reports complaining about the acceleration problems. I would ask those people just exactly how fast they want to go and how fast the want to accelerate. I have had this car for just over a year and have 18,000 miles on it and have had ZERO issues with that. A good friend lives up a very steep hill. When I hit that hill and punch it, it goes...right now. This is my fourth CVT, the first two being Nissan Altimas and then the 2015 Subby. Although the Nissan's were a bit more smooth, I have no problems with this one. I noticed one of the reviewers here complained about the gas mileage. My question to him would be "Just how fast do you drive". Yes, I am 74 years old and generally drive the speed limit or barely over it on the highway. I have not touched the "A" trip meter and through 18k miles the car says it has averaged just a touch over 28 MPG. That number of course is off. The actual average, using my own numbers is right around 26.5 mpg. That is the AVERAGE from highway and city over 18,000 miles. At highway speeds on multiple trips, while the on-board computer says I have gotten over 43 mpg, I have accurately figured up to 41 MPG at 60 miles per hour and I will verify that at 75 MPH, I can accurately predict an actual 36 MPG with the odometer reading 38 MPG. Ok, now lets get into the one HUGE drawback on Subaru's vehicles....and it is the same on their entire line as far as I can tell. The transmission. Subaru has insisted on installing a sealed, non-serviceable tranny in their cars. You cannot check the transmission fluid level, nor can you add fluid. In addition, there is a major design flaw on the underside of the car. The transmission has what, for all the world, looks like an oil pan and drain plug. On my 2015, I made the mistake of draining my trans fluid. I am told I am not the only one to do this. Professional oil change places have made the same mistake with a resulting blown transmission. Even though I had the problem resolved without issue on the 2015, that was the reason I dumped it and went to the 2018 and will not make the same mistake again. But the design flaw is still there. Overall however, this hatchback gives me all the room in the world, especially with both rear seats down. I have come to the conclusion that it may very well be the last car I ever buy. I average about 15k a year and, at 74 years old, I plan on getting to 200,000 miles with this.
CVT and other issues
Dissatisfied Owner, Louisville, KY, 09/16/2018
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
Buyer Beware. I have had multiple issues with this vehicle and cannot recommend it or the brand based on my experience. 1.)Infotaintment system was chipped and vent was cracked upon delivery. I didn't notice until I took it home. - vent replaced. Pictures taken of chip but not replaced until I kept having other infotaintment issues. 2.) Infotaintment issues: Back up camera did not always come on, GPS did not always work or froze, display would freeze and not allow to change volume etc. - Reprogrammed then eventually replaced. Bluetooth sometimes cuts out on long drives but cannot verify if my phone or infotaintment system. 3.) Blower fan chirped loudly - replaced after multiple visits 4.) CVT lurches or has a dip in decceleration at about 18-19 mph. This requires that you push on the brake harder so not to get too close to the stopped car in front of you or when there is a dip in acceleration/momentum you end up stopped shorter than you were expecting and there is a whole bunch of space between you and the car in front of you. - Control unit reprogrammed which reduced roughness of 18/19 mph issue and caused issue number five. 5.) Hesitation/stuttering upon initial acceleration. - brought it back in and vehicle was tested and considered to be operating as designed. Brought car in for slow speed stall recall.... and it brought back issue 4 (really it never fully went away). It seems like issue 4 is similar to the review on 09/14/2018. I contacted Subaru and they told me to take it back to the dealer. The thing is the CVT issues are intermittent. They drive it for a mile or two and aren't going to call it an issues unless it is at its most severe form (which I consider a safety issue when it presents severely). I've driven several other Subarus so I have a good comparison and they do no have this issue.
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Never Again
S, Fullerton, CA, 09/14/2018
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
The CVT Transmission in the Impreza is the worst operating system I've ever driven. During and coming to a stop the CVT lunges forward and quite honest a beginner/new driver could have an issue...its the jerkiest and also non tracking vehicle...wow. I've sold!
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It’s okay for the price
Michael Rhee, Hebron, IN, 05/19/2018
updated 10/19/2020
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
SUBARU: 2018 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited Hatchback PACKAGE: JLG-35 (EyeSight, Moonroof, Navigation & Harman Kardon Amplifier and Speakers) TRANSMISSION: CVT VIN #: 4S3GTAU63J3734402 COLOR: Lapis Blue Pearl / Ivory Leather FACTORY INSTALLED ACCESSORIES: POPULAR PACKAGE #2 All-Weather Floor Liners Auto - Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink Cargo Tray Splash Guard Rear Bumper Applique Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror with Approach Light Rear Seat Back Protector MSRP: $30,589 Invoice: $28,428 Your GRAND SUBARU Selling Price: $26,486 couple of complaints are: no remote truck open, it will unlock from the remote key but it won’t OPEN the truck. There is no truck release button or switch inside the cabin. You gotta physically open the truck. Another issue is power. It’s low powered. Need to step to 4000 to 5000 to start from stop to keep up with other cars. One more thing is volume for navigation reset every time you restart the car to the factory default. Very annoying. It has rear parking sensors but do not have front parking sensors.
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2018 Subaru Impreza Hatchback Limited Trim
Albert Vallejo, McAllen, TX, 07/20/2021
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has a nice interior with overall high quality materials and good leather. The infotainment system is lackluster compared to other systems of the time, and sometimes is difficult to use Android auto easily. The exterior is boring and outdated, with a low quality front bumper, which is easily damaged by road debris or undercarriage impacts. The powertrain is the most disappointing part of this car, as the driving experience is boring and lackluster as after 100 mph, the engine just gives up and will have a difficult time accelerating properly. It has a hard time accelerating from standstill for a car of it's size, with a noticeable delay from the CVT, which feels sluggish and unrefined. The car has had several issues with the suspension in both the front and back, and for a 2 year old car, i have had to have the struts replaced as they failed. I have driven this car on Mexican roads with many potholes, and the suspension system just does not hold up. Overall, the vehicle has an OK design and gets the job done, but for the money, I could have gotten something of a lot higher quality. The build quality is average overall, as this car has many creaks and noises which are very obvious. I take it for regular maintenance and checkups often, and the technicians have not been able to find the cause of the loud creaks and have determined that it is just in the vehicle's design and i will just have to deal with the noise. The climate where i live is quite humid and hot for 95% of the year, and the car has shut down randomly about 3 times in the past two years after being on for over an hour. These issues could be from the electrical systems rebooting, however the cause has never been determined and the car will turn on and run perfectly fine after this happens.
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