2013 Subaru Impreza Review

Is the 2013 Subaru Impreza Right for You?

What Is It and Who Is It For?

The 2013 Subaru Impreza is a compact vehicle that’s available in sedan and hatchback body styles and seats up to five people. Buyers also get standard all-wheel drive (AWD), good fuel economy, and a spacious trunk with the hatchback.

What Makes It Unique?

Unlike nearly every compact vehicle in the class, the Impreza comes with AWD as standard.

Impreza vs. Other Subarus

In Subaru’s sedan lineup, the compact Impreza is the smallest vehicle available. It sits below the compact WRX and the midsize Legacy.

Subaru Impreza vs. Competition

Compact vehicles aren’t as popular as they once were, but the Impreza still faces plenty of strong competition:

• Honda Civic: The benchmark in the class with better fuel economy and nicer interior materials, but isn’t as powerful.
• Toyota Corolla: Not as powerful or as fuel efficient as the Impreza.
• Mazda3: Offers sportier handling than the Impreza, but has a smaller cabin.
• Hyundai Elantra: The Elantra’s standard engine matches the Impreza engine, and it’s is available in sedan, hatchback, and coupe body styles, and has a spacious interior.

Is the 2013 Model Year Right for You?

Changes for 2013

• The Impreza enters the 2013 model year with minor changes.

2013 Subaru Impreza vs. Older Imprezas

Subaru introduced a fully updated Impreza in 2012. That means any Impreza from 2012 to 2013 will look similar and have similar features. You could save money by choosing an earlier model Impreza.

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Which 2013 Subaru Impreza Trim Is the Best Value?

• 2.0i
• 2.0i Premium
• 2.0i Limited
• 2.0i Sport Premium (hatchback only)
• 2.0i Sport Limited (hatchback only)

We recommend the mid-level 2.0i Premium, which is available in both sedan and hatchback body styles. The 2.0i Premium comes with cruise control, six audio speakers, and 16-inch wheels over the base model. The 2.0i Premium should meet the needs of most buyers.

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The 2.0i Limited adds leather upholstery, automatic climate control, automatic headlights, and heated front seats as standard equipment.

2013 Subaru Impreza Performance

Engine Options

The Impreza has one available engine:

• 148-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable automatic transmission and AWD

Compared with the class? The Subaru Impreza has one of the more powerful engines in the segment.

Fuel Economy

• Manual/CVT: 28/30 EPA-estimated combined mpg*

*The EPA uses a mixture of highway and city driving for its combined estimate.

Compared with the class? Even with its standard AWD system and powerful engine, the Impreza’s fuel economy is about average.

2013 Subaru Impreza Safety Ratings & Features

The 2013 Subaru Impreza earned great crash-test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Key Standard Features

• Federally mandated airbags
• Stability control
• Anti-lock brakes
• Traction control

Key Optional Features

• Rearview camera

2013 Subaru Impreza Interior

Cabin Storage and Features

• Cupholders: 2 front, 2 rear
• Cabin storage areas: Glovebox, center console bin under armrest, door pockets front and back, dashboard storage compartment

Compared with the class? The Impreza has an average amount of storage compartments for the class.

Cargo Space

• 12 cubic feet (sedan)
• 22.5 cubic feet behind second row (hatchback)
• 52.4 cubic feet behind front row (hatchback)

Compared with the class? When it comes to cargo space, the Impreza sedan is slightly below average, while the Impreza hatchback has a generous amount of cargo space for the class.

Seating Space

Compared with the class? The Impreza offers more room in the front row than the majority of its competitors, but has less rear legroom.

2013 Subaru Impreza Warranty

• 3 years / 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper. Covers many parts and systems but doesn’t include consumables such as brakes, tires, wiper blades, shocks, or struts.
• 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain. Covers major engine and transmission components.
• Both warranties are measured from the date the first owner purchases the car and are transferable to used-car buyers.

Compared with the class? Average for the segment.