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Subaru Impreza Generations

Each Subaru Impreza generation, representing the timeframe between each Impreza redesign, is listed below. Use this list to see which is the most reliable and safest Impreza generation based on iSeeCars' data-driven ratings.

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In the market for a slightly used Subaru Impreza, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the Subaru Impreza's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the Subaru Impreza and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.

The Subaru Impreza is a compact sedan last redesigned in 2017. It is also available as a wagon. The latest generation is powered by a 2.0L engine that makes 152 hp and delivers up to 31 mpg. A new Subaru Impreza has a starting MSRP of $19,795, and used prices for this generation of Subaru Impreza range from $10,998 to $26,590. This era of Subaru Impreza earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 9.2, which takes both reliability and safety into consideration.

The previous Subaru Impreza generation is a compact sedan produced from 2012 to 2016. It is also available as a wagon. This generation is powered by a 2.0L engine that makes 148 hp and delivers up to 34 mpg. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $5,889 to $23,500. This era of Subaru Impreza earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 8.9.

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Subaru Impreza Generations

In the market for a slightly used Subaru Impreza, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the Subaru Impreza's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the Subaru Impreza and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.

The Subaru Impreza is a compact sedan last redesigned in 2017. It is also available as a wagon. The latest generation is powered by a 2.0L engine that makes 152 hp and delivers up to 31 mpg. A new Subaru Impreza has a starting MSRP of $19,795, and used prices for this generation of Subaru Impreza range from $10,998 to $26,590. This era of Subaru Impreza earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 9.2, which takes both reliability and safety into consideration.

The previous Subaru Impreza generation is a compact sedan produced from 2012 to 2016. It is also available as a wagon. This generation is powered by a 2.0L engine that makes 148 hp and delivers up to 34 mpg. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $5,889 to $23,500. This era of Subaru Impreza earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 8.9.

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2017–2023 Subaru Impreza

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9.2 / 10
  • Reliability 8.3 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2023 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $19,663–$26,590 $19,795–$24,595 26 mpg–32 mpg
2022 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $17,487–$24,933 $19,295–$24,095 26 mpg–32 mpg
2021 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $17,495–$24,000 $18,795–$25,895 26 mpg–32 mpg
2020 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $15,602–$23,556 $18,695–$25,795 26 mpg–31 mpg
2019 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $13,992–$21,998 $18,595–$25,190 26 mpg–32 mpg
2018 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $11,497–$20,990 $18,495–$24,195 26 mpg–32 mpg
2017 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $10,998–$19,976 $18,395–$24,095 27 mpg–32 mpg

2017–2024 Subaru Impreza (wagon)

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9.2 / 10
  • Reliability 8.4 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2024 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 182hp, 178ft. lbs. AWD $22,913–$30,187 $22,995–$27,885 29 mpg–30 mpg
2023 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $19,995–$27,607 $20,295–$27,395 25 mpg–31 mpg
2022 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $18,739–$25,945 $19,795–$26,895 25 mpg–31 mpg
2021 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $17,981–$24,472 $19,295–$26,395 25 mpg–31 mpg
2020 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $16,494–$23,994 $19,195–$26,295 25 mpg–31 mpg
2019 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $14,206–$22,967 $19,095–$25,690 25 mpg–31 mpg
2018 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $12,397–$21,997 $18,995–$24,695 25 mpg–31 mpg
2017 2.0L H4 152hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $11,495–$20,247 $18,895–$24,595 26 mpg–31 mpg

2012–2016 Subaru Impreza

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8.9 / 10
  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
  • Safety 9.6 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2016 2.0L H4 148hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $8,755–$18,024 $18,295–$22,595 28 mpg–31 mpg
2015 2.0L H4 148hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $7,000–$16,993 $18,195–$22,295 28 mpg–31 mpg
2014 2.0L H4 148hp, 145ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 244ft. lbs. AWD $6,999–$22,992 $17,895–$37,845 19 mpg–30 mpg
2013 2.0L H4 148hp, 145ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 244ft. lbs. AWD $6,258–$23,500 $17,895–$37,645 19 mpg–30 mpg
2012 2.0L H4 148hp, 145ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 244ft. lbs. AWD $5,889–$20,908 $17,495–$37,445 19 mpg–30 mpg

2012–2016 Subaru Impreza (wagon)

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iSEECARS Generations Rating

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8.9 / 10
  • Reliability 8.3 / 10
  • Safety 9.6 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2016 2.0L H4 148hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $9,107–$18,776 $18,795–$23,595 28 mpg–31 mpg
2015 2.0L H4 148hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD $7,994–$17,987 $18,695–$23,295 28 mpg–31 mpg
2014 2.0L H4 148hp, 145ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 244ft. lbs. AWD $7,452–$19,400 $18,395–$36,495 19 mpg–30 mpg
2013 2.0L H4 148hp, 145ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 244ft. lbs. AWD $6,799–$19,384 $18,395–$36,295 19 mpg–30 mpg
2012 2.0L H4 148hp, 145ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 244ft. lbs. AWD $5,873–$17,100 $17,995–$36,095 19 mpg–30 mpg

2008–2011 Subaru Impreza

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  • Reliability 8.1 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2011 2.5L H4 170hp, 170ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 244ft. lbs. AWD $5,930–$21,690 $17,495–$37,345 19 mpg–22 mpg
2010 2.5L H4 170hp, 170ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 244ft. lbs. AWD $4,905–$12,996 $17,495–$28,495 21 mpg–22 mpg
2009 2.5L H4 170hp, 170ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 244ft. lbs. AWD $3,993–$13,121 $17,495–$29,495 21 mpg–22 mpg
2008 2.5L H4 170hp, 170ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 224hp, 226ft. lbs. AWD $3,899–$12,630 $16,995–$28,450 21 mpg–22 mpg

2008–2011 Subaru Impreza (wagon)

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  • Reliability 8.1 / 10
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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2011 2.5L H4 170hp, 170ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 244ft. lbs. AWD $5,000–$19,994 $17,995–$35,995 19 mpg–22 mpg
2010 2.5L H4 170hp, 170ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 244ft. lbs. AWD $4,499–$18,997 $17,995–$34,995 19 mpg–22 mpg
2009 2.5L H4 170hp, 170ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 265hp, 244ft. lbs. AWD $4,358–$16,750 $17,995–$38,795 19 mpg–22 mpg
2008 2.5L H4 170hp, 170ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 224hp, 226ft. lbs. AWD $4,000–$19,087 $17,495–$38,795 19 mpg–22 mpg

2002–2007 Subaru Impreza

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  • Reliability 8.2 / 10
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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2007 2.5L H4 173hp, 166ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 224hp, 226ft. lbs. AWD $5,395–$43,400 $17,995–$33,495 19 mpg–22 mpg
2006 2.5L H4 173hp, 166ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 230hp, 235ft. lbs. AWD $3,748–$27,381 $18,920–$33,620 18 mpg–22 mpg
2005 2.0L H4 227hp, 217ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 300hp, 300ft. lbs. AWD $3,497–$30,676 $18,820–$33,020 18 mpg–23 mpg
2004 2.0L H4 227hp, 217ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 300hp, 300ft. lbs. AWD $5,996–$32,019 $20,070–$31,670 18 mpg–22 mpg
2003 2.0L H4 227hp, 217ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $2,771–$13,456 $19,720–$24,820 20 mpg–21 mpg
2002 2.0L H4 227hp, 217ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $4,425–$14,250 $19,520–$24,520 20 mpg–21 mpg

2002–2007 Subaru Impreza (wagon)

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  • Reliability 8.1 / 10
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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2007 2.5L H4 173hp, 166ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 224hp, 226ft. lbs. AWD $3,599–$11,999 $17,995–$27,995 20 mpg–22 mpg
2006 2.5L H4 173hp, 166ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 230hp, 235ft. lbs. AWD $3,544–$14,497 $18,920–$28,620 20 mpg–22 mpg
2005 2.0L H4 227hp, 217ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $3,046–$12,997 $18,820–$25,120 20 mpg–23 mpg
2004 2.0L H4 227hp, 217ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $2,006–$12,795 $18,570–$24,670 19 mpg–22 mpg
2003 2.0L H4 227hp, 217ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $2,247–$13,638 $18,220–$24,320 20 mpg–21 mpg
2002 2.0L H4 227hp, 217ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD $2,953–$14,715 $18,020–$24,020 20 mpg–21 mpg

1993–2001 Subaru Impreza

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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2001 2.2L H4 142hp, 149ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD – $16,490–$19,990 21 mpg–23 mpg
2000 2.2L H4 142hp, 149ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD – $16,390–$19,790 21 mpg–22 mpg
1999 2.2L H4 142hp, 149ft. lbs. AWD – $16,590–$16,590 22 mpg
1998 2.2L H4 137hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD – $16,590–$16,590 23 mpg
1997 2.2L H4 137hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD – $16,590–$16,590 23 mpg
1996 2.2L H4 135hp, 140ft. lbs. AWD – $16,290–$18,290 22 mpg
1995 1.8L H4 110hp, 110ft. lbs.; 2.2L H4 AWD, FWD – $12,550–$17,470 22 mpg–24 mpg
1994 1.8L H4 110hp, 110ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $11,645–$18,995 22 mpg–24 mpg
1993 1.8L H4 110hp, 110ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $11,444–$17,644 22 mpg–24 mpg

1993–2001 Subaru Impreza (wagon)

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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2001 2.2L H4 142hp, 149ft. lbs. AWD – $16,890–$18,690 22 mpg–23 mpg
2000 2.2L H4 142hp, 149ft. lbs. AWD – $16,790–$18,590
1999 2.2L H4 142hp, 149ft. lbs. AWD $1,495–$16,320 $16,790–$18,490 22 mpg
1998 2.2L H4 137hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD – $16,790–$18,490 23 mpg
1997 2.2L H4 137hp, 145ft. lbs. AWD – $16,790–$18,490 23 mpg
1996 2.2L H4 135hp, 140ft. lbs. AWD – $16,490–$18,690 22 mpg
1995 1.8L H4 110hp, 110ft. lbs.; 2.2L H4 AWD – $15,625–$17,870 22 mpg
1994 1.8L H4 110hp, 110ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $12,845–$19,395 22 mpg–24 mpg
1993 1.8L H4 110hp, 110ft. lbs. AWD, FWD – $13,844–$18,044 22 mpg–24 mpg

1995–2001 Subaru Impreza (coupe)

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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2001 2.2L H4 142hp, 149ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD – $16,490–$19,990 21 mpg–23 mpg
2000 2.2L H4 142hp, 149ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD – $16,390–$19,790 21 mpg–22 mpg
1999 2.2L H4 142hp, 149ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 166ft. lbs. AWD – $16,390–$19,690 22 mpg
1998 2.2L H4 137hp, 145ft. lbs.; 2.5L H4 165hp, 162ft. lbs. AWD – $16,390–$19,690 21 mpg–23 mpg
1997 1.8L H4 115hp, 120ft. lbs.; 2.2L H4 AWD – $14,290–$16,390 23 mpg–24 mpg
1996 1.8L H4 110hp, 110ft. lbs.; 2.2L H4 135hp, 140ft. lbs. AWD – $13,990–$17,790 22 mpg–23 mpg
1995 1.8L H4 110hp, 110ft. lbs.; 2.2L H4 AWD, FWD – $12,550–$17,770 22 mpg–24 mpg

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Our methodology

iSeeCars Generations Rating is calculated based on the latest research from our data science team.

The iSeeCars Generations Rating is an analysis of two factors: reliability and safety. It is calculated for each model generation based on the analysis of over 312 million cars using a proprietary mathematical model that estimated the probability that each vehicle would survive to various mileage thresholds. This survival model was used to calculate the average lifespan of each vehicle generation, which forms the basis of the reliability score. The safety score is based on NHTSA safety ratings.

Vehicles are scored in two categories:

Reliability

The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.

Safety

The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).