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2024 Subaru Impreza: Affordable Practicality, Sporty Package
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11/20/2024
The latest version of Subaru’s Impreza hatchback is a spirited daily driver
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The 2024 Subaru Impreza enters its 6th generation and Subaru is giving this compact car a sportier
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focus. With a stiffer platform, updated all-wheel drive and a return of the RS model, the Impreza
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continues to deliver on what Subaru does best, affordable practicality with year-round capability.
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For 2024, Subaru dials up the sportiness with the RS trim. It replaces the old limited model and
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brings a more powerful 2.5-liter flat-four engine under the hood, producing 182 horsepower. But
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don't expect a full-on WRX. The RS is more about spirited daily driving than all-out performance.
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The Impreza's ride is smoother and quieter this model year, with improved handling thanks to a
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sport-tuned suspension and a WRX-inspired steering system. While it's fun on twisty roads,
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the handling can feel a bit oversprung on rougher surfaces. Inside, the RS trim gets sporty touches
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like red-accented cloth seats, gunmetal trim, and an 11.6-inch touchscreen, one of the largest in the
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segment. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Subaru's Starlink connected services come standard. Higher
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trims add conveniences like a wireless phone charger and Harman Kardon premium audio. Passenger
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space is a strong point in the Impreza and it still boasts an excellent IIHS ease-of-use rating
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for child seat anchors. While competitors like the Honda Civic offer more cargo space, the Impreza
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continues to prioritize passenger comfort. One of the Impreza's key advantages over rivals like the
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Toyota Corolla and Mazda3 is its standard all-wheel drive, which gives it added traction in wet or
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slippery conditions. But while the Impreza excels in confidence and safety, its base 2-liter engine
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with 152 horsepower leaves a lot to be desired for those looking for a quicker ride. Subaru has
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also made its EyeSight driver assistance suite standard across the lineup for 2024, featuring
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automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist. The system has
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been updated for a smoother, faster operation, adding to the Impreza's reputation for safety.
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With its blend of practicality, affordability, and sporty touches, the 2024 Subaru Impreza offers a
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compelling option for those who need all-wheel drive without sacrificing comfort. But if you're
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looking for more excitement behind the wheel, you might want to explore other options in the sporty
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compact segment.
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