All 2012 Subaru Impreza 5-door Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 20,895 - 26,795
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Avg Price
Used
$ 24,321
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I Say
84 %
(2.0i Touring Package)
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I Say
83 %
(2.0i Sport Package)
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I Say
73 %
(2.0i Touring Package)
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (86%) |
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| Comfort (90%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (92%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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AWD pointlessly consumes fuel in summer
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Large trunk space
Excellent visibility
Excellent AWD in the snow
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (85%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (86%) |
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| Comfort (87%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (87%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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Less powerful than before
AWD doesn't shine as much in summer
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Capable AWD system
Much improved fuel economy
Versatile 5-door body style
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (72%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (75%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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Could use more Oomph
Moderate road noise on highway
5-speed manual rather than 6-speed
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More refined and upscale
Outstanding AWD system
Value AWD leader
Pleasing and reassuring to drive
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Unlike some rivals, navigation is not offered
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Mid- and top-end power could be a bit better
Tough to choose between sedan and hatchback
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New, upmarket interior
Good power delivery from 2.0L engine
Huge improvement in fuel economy
New CVT is tops as well
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