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2016 Subaru Impreza
Hatchback · 2015–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2016
- Starting prices: +$300 (1 trim; hover for each)
- Engine: 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER → 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder (all trims)
2016 Impreza trims
| 2.0i | 2.0i Limited | 2.0i Premium | 2.0i Sport Limited | 2.0i Sport Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | — | — | — | $23,595 | — |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder | 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder | 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder | 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder | 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 148 hp | 148 hp | 148 hp | 148 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-Door 5-Speed Manual: Fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist 5-Door Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic CVT with Adaptive Control and Incline Start Assist 4-Door Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic CVT with Adaptive Control and Incline Start Assist | Lineartronic CVT with Adaptive Control and Incline Start Assist | Lineartronic CVT with Adaptive Control and Incline Start Assist | Lineartronic CVT with Adaptive Control and Incline Start Assist | 5-Speed Manual: Fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic CVT with Adaptive Control and Incline Start Assist |
| Gears | 5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 5 5-Door Lineartronic CVT: — 4-Door Lineartronic CVT: — | — | — | — | 5-Speed Manual: 5 Lineartronic CVT: — |
| Drivetrain | 5-Door 5-Speed Manual / 5-Door Lineartronic CVT / 4-Door 5-Speed Manual / 4-Door Lineartronic CVT | 5-Door / 4-Door | 5-Door / 4-Door | Awd | 5-Speed Manual / Lineartronic CVT |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 28 mpg 5-Door Lineartronic CVT: 31 mpg 4-Door Lineartronic CVT: 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 5-Speed Manual: 28 mpg Lineartronic CVT: 31 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 22.5 cu ft 4-Door 5-Speed Manual: — 4-Door Lineartronic CVT: — | 5-Door: 22.5 cu ft 4-Door: — | 5-Door: 22.5 cu ft 4-Door: — | 22.5 cu ft | 22.5 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 52.4 cu ft 4-Door 5-Speed Manual: — 4-Door Lineartronic CVT: — | 5-Door: 52.4 cu ft 4-Door: — | 5-Door: 52.4 cu ft 4-Door: — | 52.4 cu ft | 52.4 cu ft |
| Trunk | 5-Door 5-Speed Manual: — 4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 12 cu ft 4-Door Lineartronic CVT: 12 cu ft | 5-Door: — 4-Door: 12 cu ft | 5-Door: — 4-Door: 12 cu ft | — | — |
| Length | 5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 174 in 4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 180.5 in 4-Door Lineartronic CVT: 180.5 in | 5-Door: 174 in 4-Door: 180.5 in | 5-Door: 174 in 4-Door: 180.5 in | 174 in | 174 in |
| Curb weight | 5-Door 5-Speed Manual: — 4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 2,955 lb 4-Door Lineartronic CVT: 3,032 lb | 5-Door: — 4-Door: 3,109 lb | 5-Door: — 4-Door: 3,076 lb | 3,131 lb | 5-Speed Manual: 3,032 lb Lineartronic CVT: 3,109 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 6.2 in | 7 in | 6.2 in | 7 in | 6.2 in + option |
| Apple CarPlay | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Lane keeping | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Automatic emergency braking | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Cloth + option | Leather + option | Cloth + option | Leather + option | Cloth + option |
| Heated seats | — | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheels | 15 in | 17 in | 16 in + option | 17 in | 17 in |
Packages and options (19)
| 2.0i | 2.0i Limited | 2.0i Premium | 2.0i Sport Limited | 2.0i Sport Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloy Wheel Package | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Power Moonroof, Keyless Access with Push-button Start and PIN-code vehicle access | — | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Power Moonroof, Keyless Access with Push-button Start and PIN-code vehicle access, SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Navigation System and EyeSight Driver Assist Technology | — | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Power Moonroof, Lineartronic CVT, EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Plus system and STARLINK Safety Plus connected services | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| STARLINK Safety Plus and Security Plus connected services | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Crystal Black Silica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Crystal White Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Blue Metallic | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ice Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Jasmine Green Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Quartz Blue Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Venetian Red Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Leather | — | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Black Striped Cloth | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Black Tricot | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
| Ivory Leather | — | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Ivory Striped Cloth | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Ivory Tricot | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 180 hp | AWD | 29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 1 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp | AWD | 29–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 5 | Standard | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp | AWD | 29–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 32 | Standard | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp manual available | AWD | 25–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 4 | Optional | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp manual available | AWD | 25–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 13 | Optional | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp manual available | AWD | 25–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 14 | Optional | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp manual available | AWD | 25–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 85 | Optional | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp manual available | AWD | 25–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 194 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp manual available | AWD | 25–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 151 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp manual available | AWD | 25–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 125 | Optional | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | AWD | 27–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 75 | Optional | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | AWD | 27–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 79 | Optional | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Impreza 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUBARU IMPREZA SW N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 32 |
| 2023 | Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 13 |
| 2022 | Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 13 |
| 2021 | Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 14 |
| 2021 | Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 14 |
| 2020 | Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 85 |
| 2020 | Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 85 |
| 2019 | Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 194 |
| 2019 | Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 194 |
| 2018 | Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 151 |
| 2018 | Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 151 |
| 2017 | Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 125 |
| 2017 | Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 125 |
| 2016 | Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 75 |
| 2016 | Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 75 |
| 2015 | Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 79 |
| 2015 | Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 79 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Impreza | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
29 |
| 2025 | Impreza | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
29–30 |
| 2024 | Impreza | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
29–30 |
| 2023 | Impreza 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–32 |
| 2023 | Impreza 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–31 |
| 2023 | Impreza Sport 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 30 |
| 2023 | Impreza Sport 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–30 |
| 2022 | Impreza 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–32 |
| 2022 | Impreza 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–31 |
| 2022 | Impreza Sport 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 30 |
| 2022 | Impreza Sport 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–30 |
| 2021 | Impreza 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–32 |
| 2021 | Impreza 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–31 |
| 2021 | Impreza Sport 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 30 |
| 2021 | Impreza Sport 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–30 |
| 2020 | Impreza 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–31 |
| 2020 | Impreza 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–31 |
| 2020 | Impreza Sport 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–30 |
| 2020 | Impreza Sport 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–30 |
| 2019 | Impreza 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27–32 |
| 2019 | Impreza 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–31 |
| 2019 | Impreza Sport 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–30 |
| 2019 | Impreza Sport 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–30 |
| 2018 | Impreza 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27–32 |
| 2018 | Impreza 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–31 |
| 2018 | Impreza Sport 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–30 |
| 2018 | Impreza Sport 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–30 |
| 2017 | Impreza 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27–32 |
| 2017 | Impreza 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–31 |
| 2017 | Impreza Sport 4-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–30 |
| 2017 | Impreza Sport 5-Door | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–30 |
| 2016 | Impreza AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
28–31 |
| 2016 | Impreza Sport AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27–30 |
| 2016 | Impreza Wagon AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
28–31 |
| 2015 | Impreza AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
28–31 |
| 2015 | Impreza Sport AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27–30 |
| 2015 | Impreza Wagon AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
28–31 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.