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2018 Subaru Impreza

Hatchback · 2015–2026

Trims and features

201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

What changed for 2018

2018 Impreza trims

2.0i2.0i Limited2.0i Premium2.0i Sport
Powertrain
Engine2.0-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder2.0-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder2.0-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder2.0-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder
Horsepower152 hp152 hp152 hp152 hp
Torque145 lb-ft145 lb-ft145 lb-ft145 lb-ft
Transmission5-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
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic CVT with Adaptive Control and Incline Start Assist
Lineartronic CVT with 7-speed manual modeLineartronic CVT with 7-speed manual mode5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 5-speed manual with short-throw shifter
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic CVT with 7-speed manual mode
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic CVT with 7-speed manual mode
Gears5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 5
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: —
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: —
——5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 5
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: —
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: —
Drivetrain5-Door 5-Speed Manual / 5-Door Lineartronic CVT / Sedan 5-Speed Manual / Sedan Lineartronic CVT5-Door / Sedan5-Door / Sedan5-Door 5-Speed Manual / 5-Door Lineartronic CVT / Sedan 5-Speed Manual / Sedan Lineartronic CVT
Fuel economy (combined)5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 26 mpg
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: 31 mpg
Sedan 5-Speed Manual: 27 mpg
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: 32 mpg
——5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 25 mpg
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: 30 mpg
Sedan 5-Speed Manual: 26 mpg
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: 30 mpg
Size and capability
Seats5555
Cargo behind last row5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 20.8 cu ft
Sedan 5-Speed Manual: —
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: —
5-Door: 20.8 cu ft
Sedan: —
5-Door: 20.8 cu ft
Sedan: —
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 20.8 cu ft
Sedan 5-Speed Manual: —
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: —
Max cargo5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 55.3 cu ft
Sedan 5-Speed Manual: —
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: —
5-Door: 55.3 cu ft
Sedan: —
5-Door: 55.3 cu ft
Sedan: —
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 55.3 cu ft
Sedan 5-Speed Manual: —
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: —
Trunk5-Door 5-Speed Manual: —
Sedan 5-Speed Manual: 12.3 cu ft
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: 12.3 cu ft
5-Door: —
Sedan: 12.3 cu ft
5-Door: —
Sedan: 12.3 cu ft
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: —
Sedan 5-Speed Manual: 12.3 cu ft
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: 12.3 cu ft
Length5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 175.6 in
Sedan 5-Speed Manual: 182.1 in
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: 182.1 in
5-Door: 175.6 in
Sedan: 182.1 in
5-Door: 175.6 in
Sedan: 182.1 in
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 175.6 in
Sedan 5-Speed Manual: 182.1 in
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: 182.1 in
Curb weight5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 2,985 lb
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: 3,047 lb
Sedan 5-Speed Manual: 2,974 lb
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: 3,034 lb
5-Door: 3,128 lb
Sedan: 3,108 lb
5-Door: 3,093 lb
Sedan: 3,073 lb
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 3,082 lb
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: 3,135 lb
Sedan 5-Speed Manual: 3,075 lb
Sedan Lineartronic CVT: 3,131 lb
Tech
Touchscreen6.5 in8 in6.5 in8 in
Apple CarPlayWiredWiredWiredWired
Android AutoWiredWiredWiredWired
Digital gauge cluster2.4 in4.2 in2.4 in4.2 in
Speakers4666
Driver assistance
Blind-spot monitoring—Blind Spot Alert—Blind Spot Alert
Rear cross-traffic—Rear Cross-Traffic Alert—Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Comfort
SeatsCloth + optionLeather + optionCloth + optionCloth + option
Heated seats—FrontFrontFront
Exterior
Wheels16 in17 in16 in18 in
Packages and options (18)
2.0i2.0i Limited2.0i Premium2.0i Sport
EyeSight, Blind-Spot Detection, Reverse Automatic Braking and Power Moonroof Package ————
Navigation, Harman Kardon, EyeSight, Blind-Spot Detection, Reverse Automatic Braking and Power Moonroof Package ————
Power Moonroof ————
Harman Kardon Audio, Blind-Spot Detection and Power Moonroof Package ————
Harman Kardon Audio, EyeSight, Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Power Moonroof Package ————
Crimson Red Pearl OptionalOptionalOptional—
Crystal Black Silica OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Crystal White Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ice Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Island Blue Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lapis Blue Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lithium Red Pearl ———Optional
Magnetite Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Cloth Optional—Optional—
Black Leather —Optional——
Black Sport Cloth ———Optional
Ivory Cloth Optional—Optional—
Ivory Leather —Optional——

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Impreza 2017–2025 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 SUBARU IMPREZA SW N/A AWD5 StandardStandard 01
2025 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 StandardStandard 05
2024 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 StandardStandard 232
2023 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 24
2023 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 24
2022 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 113
2022 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 113
2021 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 214
2021 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 214
2020 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 185
2020 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 185
2019 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 5194
2019 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 5194
2018 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 5151
2018 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 5151
2017 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 7125
2017 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 7125
2016 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 175
2016 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 175
2015 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 279
2015 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 279

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026ImprezaAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
29
2025ImprezaAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
29–30
2024ImprezaAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
29–30
2023Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–32
2023Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2023Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2023Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2022Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–32
2022Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2022Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2022Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2021Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–32
2021Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2021Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2021Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2020Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2020Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2020Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–30
2020Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2019Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–32
2019Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2019Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–30
2019Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2018Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–32
2018Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2018Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–30
2018Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2017Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–32
2017Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2017Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–30
2017Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2016Impreza AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–31
2016Impreza Sport AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–30
2016Impreza Wagon AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–31
2015Impreza AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–31
2015Impreza Sport AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–30
2015Impreza Wagon AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–31

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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