Used 2019 Subaru Impreza Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Impreza impressions and reliability
Thomas, 12/31/2023
2019 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had the Impreza hatchback for about a year and a half and I have no major complaints. When buying this car I was considering a number of suvs and similar small hatchbacks, though after test driving the Impreza hatch back I found it to have just about as much room as other suvs such as the rav4 or cx5. I was impressed with the rear seat room and rear headroom as well being able to sit 3 adults when needed and 2 adults comfortably. Room in the front is good as well. Being 6’3 I needed a car that I could fit in comfortably and in the Impreza I could fit easily in the front as the seats lower quite a bit. Cargo room is also pretty good. With the seats up it can fit two golf bags and quite a bit of stuff. Folding down the seats it can fit skis and my bike. This has made the Impreza very easy to live with over the past year. The Impreza gets decent gas mileage though with the five speed manual, other competitors to the Impreza have superior gas mileage. From a mix of highway and city driving I average 24-25 depending on the season. That number would have been much higher if I had gone with a civic hatch or a Corolla hatch. Though the Impreza does have full time AWD. The all wheel drive system has been impressive while driving in the snow and on gravel. With the boxer being longitudinally placed, the car has a rear bias giving it good performance in low traction settings as well as over all performance. Powertrain wise the Impreza is decent. It uses more oils compared to equivalent inline engines and is also down on power. The engine has suitable power which is enough for day to day use, though torque is hard to find anywhere below 3k. The five speed has long throws and is relatively clunky which makes it hard to get used to. On days below 20 degrees the transmission is a pain to use and crunches into gear until it is warmed up. Compared with the cvt option, I’d say the manual is the better pick though, as it does a better job of hiding the cars low power and it can be satisfying to use once you have learned the transmission better. The sport trim has a stiffer “sport” suspension which makes the ride slightly more intrusive without any noticeable handling improvements. At speeds above 55 wind noise becomes a bit unpleasant though isn’t that bad. The Impreza has good technology for what you pay. The optional keyless entry and tap to lock is a helpful feature. The improved 6 speaker sound system isn’t great, but not horrible, though the Harmon Kardon isn’t much better. Night driving is improved by auto dimming rear and side view mirrors (optional) which was a must when I was looking for a car. On the topic of night driving, the halogen headlights on the Impreza sport aren’t great. They do the job but when not surrounded by city lights they feel weak. The high beams are a bit better but don’t have much range. The Impreza has been a fun car to live with and I have had no regrets after getting this car. The new generation of Impreza has lost the manual and is up on price and doesn’t seem to have all that many great improvements. We’ve had a good experience so far with reliability and have passed 100k miles with no issues so far. There might be better options out there on paper, but other than a couple small things, the Impreza doesn’t disappoint.
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Carole, 08/24/2024
2019 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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I love my Subaru Impreza Hatchback! It’s the perfect size for me. It’s got the power I need. I like the feel of the road I have while driving. I’m very comfortable while driving my car. I smile whenever I see and get into my car. I find myself saying I love my car a lot!
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Maria, 01/07/2021
2019 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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Aaron was a friendly and helpful salesperson who really knew what I wanted in my car and found the perfect one for me. The dealerships was well-run and COVID-safe.