2012 Subaru Impreza review
Subaru Impreza highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 23 highway, 19 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Subaru Impreza?
- The Impreza is available in a variety of new trims, including the 2.0I, 2.0I Limited, 2.0I Premium, 2.0I Sport Limited, and 2.0I Sport Premium.
- The 2.5I, 2.5I Premium, and Outback trims have been discontinued for 2012.
- Impreza trims have been upgraded with Automatic Transmission as standard equipment this year.
- Kicker Speaker System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The WRX trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Subaru Impreza an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Subaru Impreza 35th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
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2.0I 4WD/AWD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Kicker Speaker System
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
148
Torque (ft-lbs)
145
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
104.1"
Overall length
173.8"
Width
68.5"
Height
59.5"
Leg room
F 43.5"/R 35.4"
Head room
F 39.8"/R 37.1"
Front tires
P195/65R15
Rear tires
P195/65R15
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Subaru Impreza FAQ
The 2012 Subaru Impreza is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 2.0I: 27 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- 2.0I Premium: 27 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- 2.0I Limited: 27 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- 2.0I Sport Limited: 27 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- 2.0I Sport Premium: 27 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- WRX Limited: 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- WRX Premium: 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- WRX: 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- WRX STI Limited: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- WRX STI: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
The Subaru Impreza received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Subaru Impreza as 34 out of 46 among Compact Car
The 2012 Subaru Impreza has received an average 4.3 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Subaru Impreza, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Subaru Impreza Reviews.
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