Impreza Is Subaru’s Biggest Surprise - There’s 4 Reasons Why

The aging 2022 Impreza is Subaru of America’s surprise model as the compact sedan and hatchback post the most sales increase of any model in the lineup in August. The Impreza compact car saw a 186 percent increase compared to August 2021. SOA reported they delivered 3,449 Impreza compact cars to customers in August compared with 1,287 in August 2021.

The Subaru Impreza is ready for a remodel, but it didn’t stop buyers from buying the sedan and hatchback. Why does the Impreza have the best percentage of increase in SOA’s lineup?

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The fuel mileage is one significant reason the Impreza is one of the best performing models for Subaru of America compared with last year. Customers are looking for affordability, safety, all-wheel-drive, and fuel efficiency. The Impreza offers all four.

With gas prices remaining high this summer, the Impreza offers fuel efficiency for road trips and city commutes. What is the 2022 Subaru Impreza fuel mileage?

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The EPA says the 2022 Subaru Impreza gets 31 mpg combined city/highway and 28/36 city/highway mpg in the non-Sport CVT trims. The 2022 Impreza 4-Door sedan with the 5-speed manual gearbox has the same fuel mileage. The 2022 Impreza 4-Door sedan gets 26 combined city/highway and 23/31 city/highway mpg in the non-Sport CVT trims.

Standard all-wheel-drive

The Impreza comes standard with the automaker’s Symmetrical all-wheel-drive system, while most compact cars are front-drive only. The Impreza is all-weather capable and can handle mild off-pavement activities.

Impreza gets top safety scores

The Impreza compact is an IIHS Top Safety Pick winner, and Eyesight safety technology is available on all automatic transmission models.

What is the price of the 2022 Impreza?

The 2022 Impreza comes in four trim levels for customers. The seven different models come in base sedan ($20,290), base hatchback ($20,790) Premium sedan ($23,690), Premium hatchback ($24,190), Sport sedan ($25,090), Sport hatchback ($24,490), and Limited hatchback ($27,890). Destination and delivery ($995) are included in the prices above.

What’s next for the 2023 Impreza?

Buyers aren’t waiting for the 2023 Subaru Impreza compact sedan and hatchback because they remain unchanged. The all-new redesign from the ground up will not come until the 2024 model year.

What is the price of the 2023 Impreza?

All 2023 Subaru Impreza trim levels get a $550 price bump, including destination and delivery fees (+$25). The Impreza comes in four trim levels and seven different models.

2023 Impreza comes in Base sedan ($20,815), Base hatchback ($21,315) Premium sedan ($24,215), Premium hatchback ($24,715), Sport sedan ($25,615), Sport hatchback ($25,015), and Limited hatchback ($28,415). Destination and delivery ($995) are included in the prices above. Models with a CVT automatic transmission add about $1,300 depending on the trim level.

What’s coming in 2024?

Compact car customers will have to wait until 2024 models arrive to get the next-generation Impreza compact sedan and hatchback. The next-generation 2024 Subaru Impreza will get a complete remodel with new exterior styling, infotainment upgrades, the latest safety technology, and possibly a new engine.

Before the 2023 models arrive this fall, The 2022 Subaru Impreza sedan and hatchback have the most significant percentage of sales increase of any model in Subaru of America’s lineup. The compact car offers all-weather performance, fuel efficiency, affordability, and safety.

Subaru Corporation will reveal the next-generation 2024 Subaru Crosstrek on September 15. Torque New will have the complete details here. Stay tuned to this page.

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Denis Flierl has invested over 30 years in the automotive industry in a consulting role working with every major car brand. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. Check out Subaru Report where he covers all of the Japanese automaker's models. More stories can be found on the Torque News Subaru page. Follow Denis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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