Used 2018 Subaru Impreza for sale 

The 2018 Subaru Impreza sedan price ranges from $19,355 and goes up to $24,195. The engine stays the same throughout the range, a 152 hp 2.0L boxer-4 along with the standard AWD. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard too but the base and premium trim gets a smaller 6.5-inch touchscreen than the 8.0-inch one found on the higher trims.

The base Impreza 2.0i gets a 5-speed manual as standard (not recommended for its appalling fuel economy) and an optional CVT (recommended, but costs $1000 more) that improves fuel efficiency considerably. Next is the Impreza Premium ($21,295) that adds a standard CVT with paddle shifters along with an optional Moon-roof and more.

The Impreza Sport ($22,095) intends to give you a taste of the Subaru's rally heritage. It gets active torque vectoring, larger front brakes, and a racy trunk spoiler in the sedan along with a host of racy-looking interior and exterior highlights. The standard 5-speed manual may suit the intended audience but it has notchy gear shifts and it suffers from poor fuel economy. Thankfully, CVT is optional.

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Out of all the trims, the Impreza Premium offers the best value for money in our opinion. It comes standard with CVT with paddle shifters and gets features like heated seats and windshield wiper and de-icer. The optional EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is a must-have ($2,395).

The Impreza gets a single 2.0-liter Naturally Aspirated Boxer-4 engine and although the boxer engine may evoke Porsche in your mind, the power output will immediately turn you off. With 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque, it bears no resemblance to those WRC Subarus. That said, the engine responds crisply to the pedal inputs. 

The base Impreza and Impreza Sport get a 5-Speed manual as standard. The 5-speed manual transmission feels aged compared to the 6-speed manuals on the competition. However, a CVT is optional on these trims which makes good use of the available power and also delivers a decent fuel economy too. All CVTs except the base trim CVT is engineered to simulate a 7-Speed Automatic. These CVTs also get steering-mounted paddle shifters to select those simulated gears.

The Honda Civic with its highest price tag also has the highest power output but the torque figures are the lowest in the segment. The Cruze on the other hand is the cheapest and has the best power and torque output. 

What is the 2018 Subaru Impreza Sedan's 0-60 mph Acceleration Performance?

The lack of power is apparent in the acceleration figures of the Impreza. The Subaru Impreza takes 8.8 seconds to hit 60 mph from a standstill. The quarter-mile takes 17.1 seconds to cover while the top speed is 121 mph.

The Mazda 3 is the quickest to 60 mph while the Civic is right at its tail with the difference being just one-tenth of a second. In the quarter-mile drag run, the positions are inverted with the Civic taking the top honors. The Impreza is the slowest in both the acceleration tests. 

What is the 2018 Subaru Impreza Sedan's Braking Performance?

The Subaru Impreza gets 10.9-inch rotors up front and 10.8-inch rotors at the rear while the Impreza sport gets a larger set of 11.6-inch brake rotors. The Subaru Impreza can stop from 60 mph in 119 feet. That's not bad considering the almost 3,000 lbs weight of the car.

The Honda Civic is the lightest car here and also features the largest front brake rotors, thus stopping the car in the shortest distance possible. The Mazda 3 disappoints in this aspect, taking a couple of feet more than the Impreza which in itself travels a longer distance when compared to the Civic. 

Has the Ride and Handling of the 22018 Subaru Impreza Sedan improved?

After all these, the handling of the Impreza turns out to be a pleasant surprise. The steering feels alive in your hand and the car stays flat through the corners. There is minimal nosedive under braking and the car stays composed when encountering bumps even at high speeds. The short-throw manual gearbox offers a great involving drive despite being notchy.

The standard all-wheel-drive drivetrain offers great traction in all conditions while the suspension setup compliments it. One can actually feel the Active Torque Vectoring at work when pushing the car hard into corners which helps in improving turn-ins, reduce understeer, and provide sharper overall handling.

The Subaru Impreza sedan with CVT delivers 28 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. These numbers are impressive for an AWD vehicle but the competitors deliver better results if you don't need AWD. The 5-Speed manual delivers just 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway, which are very low numbers for a compact car. Even with the 13.2-gallon gas tank, it only manages to provide 350 miles of combined driving before needing to refuel.

Although Japanese cars are known for their frugality, the Impreza isn’t one of them. The other Japanese in this comparison, the Civic offers the best fuel economy figures which are matched by the Chevy Cruze. The Impreza is the least efficient car here and that too by quite a mile.

The Subaru Impreza interior combines modernity and class with aplomb. The layout is simple and ergonomics are spot on. Every surface is tightly sculpted and most of the surfaces that are touched frequently are covered in soft-touch materials. The Subaru designers have used dark and light textures brilliantly. Apart from these, Moonroof is optional from Premium trim onwards. However, only the top-end Limited trim gets a power-adjustable driver's seat. All other trims get a manual adjustment for the driver's seat. The Subaru Impreza can seat five passengers as Subarus are known to have abundant space on the inside and this Subaru does not disappoint either.

The front and rear seats of the Impreza offer one of the best legroom and headroom with only the Honda Civic sedan coming close to it. The Chevy Cruze too offers a generous amount of space but it is the Mazda 3 sedan that feels the most compact. Few key interior features include-

• 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat and 4-Way Passenger Seat
• Heated front seats
• 60-40 Folding Bench Rear Seat
• Automatic Air Conditioning
• Leather-Trimmed Upholstery
• Valet Function

How is the 2018 Subaru Impreza Sedan’s infotainment system?

The Subaru Impreza gets Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard. The base trim and Platinum trim get a 6.5-inch touchscreen while higher trims get an 8-inch touchscreen. The Starlink infotainment system offers crisp graphics and quick responses that enhance the experience.Apart from these, the base trim gets a 4-speaker audio system while all higher trim features a 6-speaker audio system as standard. For the audiophiles, a 432W 8-speaker Harman/Kardon premium audio system is available as an option in Impreza Sport and Impreza Limited trims.

• Subaru Starlink 8.0" Multimedia Plus Infotainment System
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility
• SiriusXM All Access Radio and SiriusXM Travel Link
• Voice Activated Controls
• 432W 8-speaker Harman/Kardon premium audio system
• Bluetooth hands-free text messaging connectivity

How much is the 2018 Subaru Impreza Sedan’s Cargo capacity? 

The Subaru Impreza sedan has 12.3 cubic feet of boot space which is average amongst the competition. If you are after cargo capacity, the 5-door hatchback model makes more sense as it provides upto 55.3 cu-ft of cargo space with its rear seat folded down. 

The Honda Civic sedan offers the largest boot amongst the cars present here. The Cruze has a marginally smaller capacity, almost negligible in fact. The Impreza and the Mazda 3 have similar capacities which is roughly 3 cu-ft less than the Civic. 

The new Subaru Impreza does get more curves than before. A line originates from the headlight, following the wheel arch, it tucks under the shoulder line before raising and meeting with the shoulder line again at the rear. This single line reminds us of the F12 Berlinetta.

The base trim is positively basic with black side mirrors and steel wheels while the top of the line Limited trim gets steering responsive LED headlights and fog lamps. The sports trim gets especially racy highlights like a black mesh air dam, dark 18-inch aluminum alloys, and most prominently, a large spoiler on the trunk in the sedan.

The Honda Civic despite being the longest and widest car here and offering the best wheelbase is the lightest car here. The Impreza is almost as long as the Civic but offers over an inch short wheelbase and is also the heaviest car in this comparison. 

The Subaru Impreza has earned top safety ratings from IIHS and NHTSA and has impressed various automotive critiques as well. The 2018 Subaru Impreza has managed to score an impressive 5-star overall rating in the NHTSA crash-test. It also managed to bag the prestigious Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS. This has been possible due to the long list of safety features which also include the Subaru EyeSight that bundles a host of active safety features and driver assistance technologies including:

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Forward-Collision Warnings With Automatic Emergency Braking
• Blind-Spot Monitors
• Active Lane Control
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alerts

The EyeSight is optional from Premium trim onwards. Apart from offering the best possible safety score, the Impreza is known to be the most reliable compact out there and that is reflected in its low depreciation as well. The 2018 Subaru Impreza also gets a whole lot of other safety features making it one of the safest cars in the segment.

Subaru Impreza vs Mazda 3

The Mazda 3 is the go-to car for driving enthusiasts. With its sublime handling, responsive powertrain, and well-sorted suspension, there is little that's as exciting as this tiny hatch. The tastefully made interior and sharp exterior will get praises. Now it's practical too with roomy interiors and an efficient engine. However, the Impreza is no less fun and its standard AWD is a definite USP. This is the most evenly matched comparison and we would leave it up to you as it could either depending on personal preferences. 

Subaru Impreza vs Chevrolet Cruze

The Chevrolet Cruze differentiates itself with its pliant ride quality and upscale cabin appointments. The Cruze looks very upscale from the outside too and it is an American car if that matters. So if you want to be hushed away in comfort, get the Cruze. The Impreza also offers great interior refinement and can entertain you when you choose to drive it aggressively. That being said the poor acceleration and the low fuel economy don’t make it much practical and we would definitely go for the American rival of the Impreza. 

Subaru Impreza vs Honda Civic

The Honda Civic is the most applauded compact car and for good reasons. It somehow offers fun-to-drive characteristics and great practicality in a single budget-friendly and efficient package. However, the Subaru Impreza is roomier, has the great interior quality and above all - has AWD. Unless you have to have the all-wheel drive and the roomy cabin, the Civic is the more economical choice.

The 2018 Subaru Impreza is somewhat distinct from your average compact car. It does excel in most of the matrices that define a compact car, low cost of ownership, practicality, technology, driveability, refined manners, and city-friendly characteristics. It also has a quirky boxer-4 engine and standard AWD.

All these are backed up by Subaru's excellent reliability. The Impreza is one of the slowest depreciating compact cars and has best in class interior space. It gets plenty of active safety features and driver assistance systems bundled in and get a top-notch crash rating from IIHS and NHTSA as well.

However, the engine feels lethargic and that may push you towards the competitors which offer a better fuel economy too. All said, the 2018 Subaru Impreza is almost the only compact car to get if your daily drive involves crossing snow-clad roads. Everywhere else, it performs flawlessly too but there are more efficient and faster options.