Subaru Impreza [EU]
New from the ground up, the all-new Subaru Impreza hatch made its European Debut at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Safety performance has been at the forefront of development with Subaru's new Global Platform and EyeSight, Subaru's driver assistance system, fitted as standard in the UK.
Impreza is a compact hatchback and follows Subaru's unique formula of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive paired to a Boxer engine. This is the fifth generation of the Impreza model, and the hatchback has found a place in the market for people who need go anywhere capability and the reassurance of permanent All-Wheel Drive, but don't want an SUV sized vehicle.
Heavily revised engines and Lineartronic gearbox are fitted to the Global Platform and ensure Impreza is the most capable C-segment hatchback Subaru has produced. The stiffer chassis, more responsive handling and acceleration ensure a significantly improved driver experience with improved collision avoidance, whilst still retaining Subaru's renowned off-road capability.
A facelifted model was introduced for the 2020 model year with new rims and redesigned front and rear lights. On the interior it received improved door panels and seats, a new panel for the automatic climate control and a multifunction display. The 2020 Impreza e-Boxer is powered by a 110 kW/150 hp 2.0-liter petrol engine and a 12.3 kW/16.7 hp electric motor with a 13.5 kW lithium-ion battery making it capable of up to 1.6 kilometers of purely electric driving.
Subaru's design philosophy for Impreza is DYNAMIC x SOLID - a dynamic urban influenced design contrasted against a fit-for-purpose aesthetic, form backing function in a well-designed package with nothing extra added.
The design philosophy has been diffused into a Sporty & Advanced package. The design is a tougher, more dynamic iteration of Impreza with the Subaru hexagonal grille and hawk-eye headlight family face. Built on the proportions of outgoing Impreza, but with sharper lines focused towards the rear of the vehicle.
Functional elements are also included to ensure Impreza is fit for purpose, such as a raked back windscreen and lower roofline at the rear to increase aerodynamic performance.
Subaru Impreza will be available in a choice of five colours:
The All-New Subaru Impreza's interior has been designed to make sure the driver is free to focus on the road ahead and enjoy driving the car.
The Interior design philosophy has been translated into a Bold & Refined theme. The dash profile is heavily sculptured and is a continuous piece, whilst the seats have been designed to feel substantial and make the driver feel secure.
The quality of soft touch plastics and finishes have been improved across the interior, without losing the functionality and hard-wearing features that Subaru customers love.
The all-new Impreza is fitted with an 8-inch touchscreen is fitted, and the system is equipped with Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™ integration and DAB radio.
A new combination meter is also included, which provides additional detail to the driver, such as the status of EyeSight. A Multi-Function Display sits on top of the dash and this provides at-a-glance information on key vehicle systems.
All-New Subaru Impreza has been re-packaged for improved interior comfort and versatility. The car is 10mm lower, 35mm wider and has a 25mm longer wheelbase.
The cabin is wider by 29mm at the front and 34mm at the rear and has 26mm more rear seat leg room. Maximum luggage capacity has also increased by 10 litres by having a 100mm wider boot opening and the depth of the boot is also longer by 41mm.
