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The compact Subaru Impreza has been the basis for so many spectacular Subaru offerings over the years. From the WRX STIs to the XV Crosstreks. Indeed, it’s easy to forget just how fun and practical the standard Impreza can be. Well, an all-new 6th generation Impreza has just arrived, so let’s have some fun getting back to basics.
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@Yormsane 11 месяцев назад

When are manufacturers going to realise no one wants their climate controls buried in touchscreens? Big chunky aluminum knobs, please. Much simpler and safer to use.

@growingup4487 11 месяцев назад

focus groups of gen z's say otherwise

@robertknight4672 11 месяцев назад

That's one of the many reasons I bought a 2023 Subaru Forester. has the touch screen climate control hadn't quite trickled-down to that model yet. I have a feeling next year the forest will be a new generation and have this awful screen.

@ZeGermanHam 11 месяцев назад

I agree, and that's one of the reasons why I bought a new '23 Crosstrek in January before the '24 Crosstrek hit dealer lots five months later. The '23 still has physical knobs and buttons for all HVAC functions. In the '24, you have to wait for the infotainment to boot up before you can change fan speed, vent selection, etc. It's a bad way to do things.

@BaldKiwi117 11 месяцев назад

@@robertknight4672same! Just recently got my forester wilderness

@DavyHoward 11 месяцев назад

@@ZeGermanHam😅

@johnnyappleseed9568 11 месяцев назад

Wrx didn’t need its own body style, this looks way better & they would have saved money on development

@growingup4487 11 месяцев назад

same chassis platform, just different styling

@raymondhachmishvili2483 8 месяцев назад

the WRX looks miles better

@tortuga7160 4 месяца назад

@@raymondhachmishvili2483 Do you smell burning toast?

@27Zangle 10 месяцев назад

I remember 8.1 seconds to 60 being rather quick back in the '80s and '90s. Even the cars looked more dramatic doing so back in the day. Now though, 8.1 looks so painfully slow.

@KeithSchwerin 6 месяцев назад

Even in the late 90's that was slow unless you had a crappy 4spd slush box. A manual Escort in the late 90's was pushing 130HP and still did 7.4-7.6.

@ftr911drvr 11 месяцев назад

It's so odd the Impreza is hatchback only and the WRX is sedan only

@ZeGermanHam 11 месяцев назад

Interesting that the previous gen Crosstrek with the same 182hp 2.5L engine is quicker to 60mph, has a quicker 1/4mi ET, and stops from 60-0mph roughly 20ft shorter than this Impreza RS.

@BaldKiwi117 11 месяцев назад

If I had to guess it was due to tires and lower drive ratio.

@ZeGermanHam 11 месяцев назад

@@BaldKiwi117 That's a good observation, but I wouldn't think that the Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S tires that came on the 2023 Crosstrek Limited would stop better than what comes on the '24 Impreza RS. The '23 Crosstrek Limited that MotorWeek tested stopped from 60mph in 110ft, and did 0-60mph in the mid-7s. Same engine in both cars. They do have different transmission "gearing", so maybe that explains the acceleration differences, but not braking differences.

@The_R-n-I_Guy 11 месяцев назад

Probably weighs more due to government safety standards and other unnecessary technology that isn't needed or wanted by most true car people

@moejr1974 11 месяцев назад

The fact that my 2021 Crosstrek sport clocked faster than this car really shocks me.

@FrozenDonut13 11 месяцев назад

What the weight of this compared to the previous gen Crosstrek? Was the 0-60 time you're comparing it too was on the Manual or CVT transmission?

@cgreenfield6655 11 месяцев назад

Dear Subaru, please stop with the CVT across your lineup and make this car have a manual option

@Kiss__Kiss 11 месяцев назад

Especially since the RS of yesteryear had the manual option(Not to mention the rear LSD).

@user-sm6fy9mz2f 11 месяцев назад

Dear US consumers, you gave up driving manual cars, so we killed it.

@BaldKiwi117 11 месяцев назад

So they can sell half a dozen? I love manual cars but they just don't sell enough to keep production

@cgreenfield6655 11 месяцев назад

@@BaldKiwi117 they'll sell quite a few actually....like 120. 😂😂😂

@RetroKingOG 11 месяцев назад

Unfortunately the majority no longer wants manual transmissions. As much as you may want one, Subaru only manages to sell 20% of their normal yearly sales compared to 75 to 80% automatics. They are actually losing money on manuals, because everyone wants a more fuel efficient focused Subaru.

@lfsracer79 11 месяцев назад

4:30 The reason for the long braking distance is the tires, not the brakes.

@growingup4487 11 месяцев назад

You think the average consumer knows that?

@Kiss__Kiss 11 месяцев назад

@@growingup4487 Pure laziness, and the desire to have manufacturers/Governments tell us the little details? Is what's killing the FUN out of our vehicles.

@tedunguent156 11 месяцев назад

@@growingup4487 YOU are the average consumer. So, yes.

@josephpanozzo4815 11 месяцев назад

I looked at one a couple of weeks ago. No spare tire in the ‘24 model while the leftover’23 model had a spare tire.

@mollari2261 11 месяцев назад

All show, no go. A Subaru without a turbo is like non-alcoholic beer.

@Sklounst_Actual 11 месяцев назад

3:12 OMG that base infotainment system hahaha

@rhythm_is_life 11 месяцев назад

Amazing how low-res it looks even without zooming in on the screens

@msmarshall854 11 месяцев назад

IMPORTANT NOTE: The IMPREZA is the last sedan/hatchback to have good all around visibility. All other cars have garbage-visibility nowadays.

@zergilli9719 10 месяцев назад

People don't realize how important this is. Subaru designs for visibility..

@Mike-lt6sj 10 месяцев назад

You are incorrect.

@vampyrelycan99 11 месяцев назад

Well it looks like the camera used for this filming had some lens dirt or even sensor dirt which cannot be corrected during post production......

@mitchellkalina8191 11 месяцев назад

I think it's hilarious that the new CVT's have paddle shifters, completely undoing the whole purpose of the CVT.

@ZeGermanHam 11 месяцев назад

Most people don't use them, including myself. However, they can be useful when you want to put it into manual mode and hold a "gear" when either going up or down a steep grade, or when using X-Mode to get through deep mud or snow. So they only get used rarely, but are nice to have and they don't get in the way the rest of the time.

@Jeff_S... 4 месяца назад

I think it's hilarious they want $25-30K for a basic import compact hatchback. Every auto manufacturer is going to go out of business and electric isn't going to save them. Progress!

@BobSeevers Месяц назад

Wow John, how many years bro?

@JoshiJosho-mf8oi 11 месяцев назад

Too bad it's cvt only, it'd be a lot more spunky with a 6 speed.

@ericbritton9346 11 месяцев назад

He lost me on the CVT, disappointing.

@fikes73 11 месяцев назад

A true RS would have the BRZ motor and manual transmission. Dropped the ball. This version should be the sport

@jeretso 10 месяцев назад

The 3 tone seats are beautiful :)

@marshalmagooo3899 11 месяцев назад

Having flashback nightmares of the 2.5 EJ headgasket fiasco

@TimJoseph08031990 11 месяцев назад

Unfortunately, the manual transmission was eliminated, because it would return poor fuel economy. Yes, CVT improves fuel economy, but not everyone wants a CVT. Basically if you want a Subaru with a manual transmission, the BRZ or the WRX are your only options.

@LLG47 10 месяцев назад

I thought it was because they wanted to put eyesight in everything, and did not want to design it for manual. Same reason there is no more manual crosstrek even though it sold at like 15% with a manual.

@Wrang15 8 месяцев назад

And it's only the bottom trim of the WRX.

@SeanRosairo 8 месяцев назад

@@LLG47 now they have eyesight for the manual wrx and brz.

@KeithSchwerin 8 месяцев назад

If that 2.5 had like 200-220HP and a manual 6spd I'd very likely have looked at one for a great daily. Instead, it's just a 2013 Altima with a hatch and AWD.

@tomjanowski8584 11 месяцев назад

Is it really continuously variable if if has programmed shift points? And if it has programmed shift points, why not use a regular AT that everyone likes better? Way back in 1989/`1990, I test drove the Subaru Justy with what I think was the first CVT in the US. I liked it. It was no where near as slow to respond as some regular ATs in really small cars.

@PS-ro7oy 11 месяцев назад

the programmed shift points are for when you use the flappy paddles, otherwise in drive, it behaves like normal.

@backnu 11 месяцев назад

They completely neutered this car !

@Dennisg26 11 месяцев назад

They really did

@speedfiend925 11 месяцев назад

Only Subaru could make it's less sporty version of their car look more restrained and hence visually appealing that it's sportier WRX model. 😅

@SkaBob 11 месяцев назад

182HP isn't much of a gain, a 1999 2.5RS Impreza did 0-60 in 7.1 seconds, this one is slower with 8.1. This car really needs a turbo and the RS badge doesn't mean anything. They should dump the CVT and goto a standard 6-8 speed automatic, they last much longer and give a better driving experience. They do offer a 6 speed auto in the BRZ, everything else has the CVT.

@SINE382 3 месяца назад

Honestly what I’d rather want from this rs is a detuned version of the 2.4l in the brz even a naturally aspirated 4cyl with 200hp and the 6sp auto from the brz would be a fun alternative that doesn’t take away from the wrx but rather compliments it by being a totally different power delivery

@agamemnon8163 11 месяцев назад

Cvt only 🤦

@stegomon 11 месяцев назад

Sorry. But you lost me at CVT only

@A1B3R7I 10 месяцев назад

I waited to get the 2.5 in the Crosstrek before I bought one I'm very happy with the acceleration compared to my old Impreza so glad I waited to get the 2.5 model and I did also drive a 2.0 Crosstrek before I decided what to buy. I agree the RS badge was a bad mistake but every car manufacturer is doing the same thing look at the Mustang

@gergnotsloh 4 месяца назад

Wish reviewers would look at the base models more than these souped up trim versions.

@Detah_ 11 месяцев назад

Really a let down especially with the 2.5 RS being botched

@TheMajortanner 9 месяцев назад

I honestly didn't know they redesigned this car. It looks like a refresh.

@unclenoidentity186 11 месяцев назад

How hard would it be to manual swap one of these?

@tedunguent156 11 месяцев назад

What's the point? Your money would be better spent elsewhere.

@arlowelee 11 месяцев назад

Pretty hard

@MeliorIlle 11 месяцев назад

I miss the wagon Impreza/Legacy. Not having a limited trim is silly too.

@msmarshall854 11 месяцев назад

0-60 in 8.1 seconds... what other cars are in that range ?? Is the 2007 Corolla also 0-60 in 8 ? ? ?

@austinfrazier7325 11 месяцев назад

If it only had a manual

@sportsMike87 11 месяцев назад

Bland styling. I know they aren’t trying to sleek looking but seems like they put zero effort into their exterior designs

@williamb.1582 6 месяцев назад

Looks like the track test filming took place during the Canadian wildfires

@user-iz3gv5vo6b 11 месяцев назад

I don't see much improvement in Subaru's cars. It seems that they are only further developing their SUVs and letting their cars die out like Ford has done. Perhaps just like Ford, they'll just keep one model of car (probably the WRX).

@FrozenDonut13 11 месяцев назад

What ever happened to Ford bringing back the Fusion as a station wagon?

@faheemabbas3965 11 месяцев назад

@@FrozenDonut13probably for non-North-American markets… But other than that I don’t know…

@roberthoyt7921 11 месяцев назад

Subaru could merge both the Impreza hatch and WRX sedan into a single performance-oriented sport compact model (likely to take the Impreza or WRX names) with the VW Golf GTI/R, Toyota Corolla GR, Honda Civic Si/Type R, Hyundai Elantra N, Audi RS3, and Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S as the new Subaru model's potential targets.

@Mike-lt6sj 10 месяцев назад

Subaru is made with love. It is not going to try and compete with an RS3, it's built to satisfy the rainbow crowd and granola crunching marijuana smokers.

@roberthoyt7921 10 месяцев назад

@@Mike-lt6sj We'll see

@hereigoagain5050 9 месяцев назад

RS for Really Slow :) My son loves his 2018 Impreza. Saved about $2K compared to equivalent Crosstrek.

@falcon64z8 11 месяцев назад

Why couldnt the new WRX look like that....

@502Chevy 10 месяцев назад

Agree. The WRX is a mess.

@colejoseph5454 11 месяцев назад

Sadly not even close to worthy of that RS badge. Put the BRZ 2.4 in it and Manual then you're talking. Its too bad because its so much better looking than the WRX

@arca9e295 10 месяцев назад

Subaru would it kill you to just make an 8 speed automatic?

@thetechlibrarian 11 месяцев назад

I think it’s interesting the fuel economy is basically the same as a NA Mazda cx5

@MrSponge1985 11 месяцев назад

To bad it doesn’t have the manual

@ShafinRehman 11 месяцев назад

Getting rid of the CVT transmission would actually be the biggest step to being "more fun", or as according to Subaru.

@faheemabbas3965 11 месяцев назад

I have a suspicion that the reason they keep using CVTs is because they may have a supplier contract or something. We may never know though. An actual transmission probably costs more to make than a rubber band transmission. I hate the future of cars. Nothing fun anymore. Now it’s completely all a chore. We need to start advocating for good public transport and walkability…

@FrozenDonut13 11 месяцев назад

Seems kinda slow (After all, it's a performance trim) but seems really well organized and practical throughout the cabin. But would rather have the physical buttons for climate control under the touchscreen so its less distracting when driving.

@johnmiller4973 4 месяца назад

When Motorweek started 8.1 seconds to 60 was quick. In 2024 its considered lethargic. My how times have changed over 40 years

@The_R-n-I_Guy 11 месяцев назад

I hate touchscreens, sensors, cameras and the thousand computer modules that control every aspect of modern vehicles. Instead of buying new cars, I'm going back to the 60's to 80's cars. Better looking, easier to work on, cheaper to maintain and just all around more fun

@1997nick 9 месяцев назад

So why are you watching a video review of s Subaru then?

@AR-wh2vp 10 месяцев назад

I am buying a 2024 Forester with buttons and a CD player . I enjoy a simple safe car.

@qmto 11 месяцев назад

I wrote this car off my list the moment he said: no more manual, and a CVT with simulated gears. No. Thank. You.

@luckyyou774 4 месяца назад

Hatchback WRX is coming😮

@bruschmidt9943 11 месяцев назад

MPH 33 Highway, 29 Combined? I get that in my new Caddy CT5-V with Twin Turbo V6, 360hp!

@Joe_Montfort 10 месяцев назад

No, you don't.

@westhavenor9513 8 месяцев назад

Premium fuel

@incheon 11 месяцев назад

You lost me at cvt sorry.

@moejr1974 11 месяцев назад

It's slower than my 2021 Crosstrek Sport.

@ronnieb1635 11 месяцев назад

I like the car but man those 0-60 and 1/4 mile numbers are straight out of Motorweek retro reviews.

@robertarmstrong905 11 месяцев назад

Basic? This is the RS.

@jonb7597 Месяц назад

You only get this for good smooth drive and fuel efficiency

@streamingvideo6654 11 месяцев назад

This car is huge! compared to the GC Impreza.

@RedNekLvr22 11 месяцев назад

Sorry, but if I'm going to deal with a CVT, I'll just stick with my 2023 Nissan Versa SR at $21K. Packed with great features for the money and cheap enough to be able to get a 3-year loan.

@growingup4487 11 месяцев назад

The reliability is what you're paying for, my rouge sport kicked the bucket at 120k

@RedNekLvr22 11 месяцев назад

@@growingup4487 Given a drive around 2,500-3,500 miles a year, that'll give me 10 years or so, 7 of those with no car payment.

@user-sm6fy9mz2f 11 месяцев назад

Nissan LOL. They are the reason why CVT have a poor reputation.

@robertarmstrong905 11 месяцев назад

@BaldKiwi117 11 месяцев назад

Lmao not all cvts are the same. Nissan probably has the worst cvt of all

@moolcaliyow 18 дней назад

MAKE this vehicle HYBRID.

@ekop1778 3 месяца назад

I RENTED THIS 2 MONTHS AGO FROM MY SUBIE DEALER THAT DAM TOUCHSCREEN IS IN MY FACE I CANT SEE THE ROAD

@gigi9467 11 месяцев назад

Hard to buy this over a civic to be honest

@Kiss__Kiss 11 месяцев назад

If you live where inclement weather happens, or tend to go off the beaten path? I'd trade the sportiness/speed for practicality. But as is, the lack of power, and CVT kill it for most of us.

@BaldKiwi117 11 месяцев назад

Really just depends on if you want awd or not.

@mjkarger89 11 месяцев назад

@@Kiss__Kiss If you're concerned with inclement weather or going off the beaten path, you'd be better served with the Crosstrek. Otherwise, the Civic is the best option.

@austinfrazier7325 11 месяцев назад

No dealer markups on Subbie

@Kiss__Kiss 11 месяцев назад

@@mjkarger89 Not necessarily, as the crosstrek is only offered with a CVT(As per my previous reply). I myself am not concerned with going off the beaten path(I have my Lexus SUV for that). That was for other drivers considering this "New" RS. As well as people mentioning buying the civic over this.

@davidbaron6647 10 месяцев назад

nice

@Shishizurui 9 месяцев назад

I see alot of comments about ppl being like boo hoo the manual is gone. 3 years ago I bought a corolla IM 2017 6 speed. believe me its manual for the sake of being manual.... I'd love to just set my corolla on fire get out of my car payment for this.---- assuming it drives better than my 2008 impreza 2.5i if not i'd just restore that car.

@jaydibernardo4320 11 месяцев назад

Yet another vehicle ruined by a CVT. Thanks to Mazda for sticking with 'real' automatic transmissions!

@grriceman782 11 месяцев назад

This one is going to be a home run for Subaru

@KenanTurkiye 11 месяцев назад

All I see is an offspring from a matrimony between Kia Ceed station wagon and Ford Focus.

@BaldKiwi117 11 месяцев назад

@@KenanTurkiyewhich one of those offers subaru awd?

@KenanTurkiye 11 месяцев назад

Good thing this Subaru has an awd for it's self, to fend of been bland and generic.@@BaldKiwi117

@babajinde 11 месяцев назад

The few times I've seen it I think it looks like a Honda Civic...

@rallyengr 11 месяцев назад

So they either offer the nice looking Impreza hatchback (and only the hatchback) but only with a CVT, or the WRX but you get stuck with that chunky looking sedan. Nice play Subaru 😑 Clearly combining practicality and good looks with performance just doesn't make sense

@stevenweiss2148 10 месяцев назад

CVT IS THE DEALBREAKER FOR ME

@Stigz34 11 месяцев назад

Slow af

@joestuff8 11 месяцев назад

How does Subaru manage to design a new car that looks 10 years dated..

@2H2521 11 месяцев назад

@joestuff8 They seem to excel at doing that. 😂

@henryovalles1163 11 месяцев назад

I’m sorry but those power numbers belong in the mid 90s not 2024 😢

@tedunguent156 11 месяцев назад

I was on the edge of my seat until I heard "CVT only". No manual for the RS? Sorry. That's a HARD PASS.

@kgthegreatone943 11 месяцев назад

I hope someone tums one into a WRX STI

@randallcunninghamjr.9270 8 месяцев назад

With a CVT transmission you're just asking for trouble

@westhavenor9513 8 месяцев назад

Depends on the manufacturer. Subaru's CVT's are fine. I've had several with no problem at all.

@user-ft7ce4jq8k 10 месяцев назад

" Just put the 228 hp engine of the BRZ "

@mrb401 11 месяцев назад

WRX fans - this is 1 step closer to another another rex hatch. Time will tell.

@faheemabbas3965 11 месяцев назад

STi didn’t sadly…

@kasio22B 11 месяцев назад

I forseen a WRX wagon in this form soon. That's how usually Subura does it's biz...

@TJC450 11 месяцев назад

🥱

@hopefloats7573 9 месяцев назад

Should have renamed it the "UnImprezza"! They made an "All New" car that does nothing better!

@digitaldoc100 11 месяцев назад

Another screwed up product from Subaru that falls short. Why make it sporty but such a lackluster powertrain?

@Kishan2213 11 месяцев назад

dump the CVT and it would sell like hotcakes

@Aki_Lesbrinco 11 месяцев назад

Funny thing is that if they dump the CVT they probably stop selling like hotcakes. Non-car people (AKA 95% of the consumers) don't know the difference between a CVT and a traditional auto. All they see is auto transmission and MPGs. The CVT is auto and for the most part helps get 1 or so MPGs more. So, CVTs help manufacturers sell more cars. We as enthusiasts might not like it but most of the car buying public does.

@GetTheFOutOfMyWay 11 месяцев назад

I really did sleep on Manuals too long (have two 20+ yr old Manual cars)... Does ANYONE make a non-infuriating modern car where you don't have to murder your soul and/or commit finacial suicide in the process... ?

@LearnAboutFlow 11 месяцев назад

Sorry, but for that money I'd rather get the most more luxurious Mazda 3 Grand Touring hatch WITH a manual. Yes, you lose out on AWD, but living with a CVT is not in my game plan.

@robgindc1 11 месяцев назад

With every measure of care taken & maintenance performed, Subie will still be running long after your boushie 3 dies. Sorry, truth hurts. 🤕🤣

@BucksMom218 11 месяцев назад

We don’t buy subies for luxury 🐾🐾🥾🥾😎

@kgthegreatone943 11 месяцев назад

You can still get a Mazda 3 with a manual?

@carwrtr1 11 месяцев назад

My money’s on the Subaru in this case. Impreza may not be as luxurious, but has the promise of reliability..

@philberto78 11 месяцев назад

I drive a 2007 Impreza and honestly I'd probably buy a Mazda over this new car too.

@chrisa.8175 9 месяцев назад

Cvt i will never buy!! Love subrau but stop using Cvt

@eddieg6436 11 месяцев назад

I’m sure Judy, and her girlfriend Hillary will love it.

@disan9135 11 месяцев назад

😂😂😂

@stevetager69 11 месяцев назад

CVT 💩

@Sonic_1000 11 месяцев назад

Man that looks awful. Whew.

@allentoyokawa9068 11 месяцев назад

Will sell like hotcakes

@chrisa.8175 Месяц назад

Stop cvt!!!!!

@icantdecideahandle Месяц назад

nah good cvt exists lmao

@mediocreman2 10 месяцев назад

Generic looking, CVT, questionable reliability based on previous Subarus. But the base price is reasonable and it has separate buttons for climate control. So it's not all bad

@theodoregibbons4615 9 месяцев назад

How dare they slap on an RS badge on this vehicle. This car is a dog.

@juschill7 11 месяцев назад

Slow and disappointing..

@philberto78 11 месяцев назад

Seems like Subaru's fate was sealed once Toyota got involved in their car design.

@robertarmstrong905 11 месяцев назад

How so?

@philberto78 11 месяцев назад

@@robertarmstrong905 I just mean that Subaru cars used to have their own character and feel before Toyota bought its stake in the company. Now with each passing year Subarus just seem more and more like Toyotas.

@ZeGermanHam 11 месяцев назад

@@philberto78 As the owner of two Subarus, I don't agree with this assessment. They've got boxer engines and standard symmetrical AWD and are still somewhat oddball cars. The Subaru ethos is still very present in them.

@philberto78 11 месяцев назад

@@ZeGermanHam What year Subarus do you have?

@ZeGermanHam 11 месяцев назад

@@philberto78 2007 Impreza and 2023 Crosstrek.

@Dennisg26 11 месяцев назад

They made it junk now