2018 Subaru Impreza

Available in base, Premium, Sport and Limited trim levels, the new-generation Impreza is built on the new Subaru Global Platform that delivers significantly higher levels of driving pleasure, agility, crash protection and ride comfort.

The 2018 Impreza is powered by the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder BOXER engine with direct fuel injection, offering 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard for Impreza 2.0i and 2.0i Sport models. The Lineartronic CVT is standard for Premium and Limited trims, which features a 7-speed manual mode function with steering wheel paddle shifters that allow the driver to control the transmission via seven pre-set ratios.

Subaru's new design language puts the brand's signature hexagonal grille and C-shaped headlights onto a more sculptural body and its athletic stance is accentuated by prominent wheel arches and flowing lines. Although sleeker in appearance than the previous models, the new-generation Impreza models preserve excellent all-around visibility.

The 2018 Impreza line offers two versions of Subaru Symmetrical AWD, each of which continuously powers all four wheels and can transfer more torque to the wheels with the best grip. Both versions integrate Vehicle Dynamics Control to further enhance all-weather stability and traction but do not rely on VDC to distribute torque.

Impreza models equipped with the 5-speed manual transmission utilize a viscous-coupling locking center differential that distributes torque 50:50 and transfers more torque to the wheels with the best traction should slippage occur.

In models with the Lineartronic CVT, an electronically managed continuously variable transfer clutch actively manages torque distribution based on acceleration, deceleration, cornering and available traction. This Active All-Wheel Drive system automatically transfers more torque to the wheels with the best grip should slippage occur.