2010 Subaru Impreza User Reviews

Awd You Can Afford! — Performance: The performance of the 2.5L boxer engine are pretty good for a compact car. The accelerations are okay and there's enough power to overtake on the higway without being scared. The sound of the engine is amazing, I love the metallic growl it does. The manual transmission is not very precise, but is nice to manoeuver. The AWD system is probably the best feature of this car, it's not a fake AWD (like on the Matrix/Vibe), it's a REAL one... This means, the 4 wheels are always turning. Also, you can disable de traction control to drift during the winter! Build Quality: The build quality is correct, but nothing more. Everything is well built, but the materials are really crappy (hard plastic everywhere!). But it's a compact and Subaru reduced the price of the Impreza since 2008, so they had to cut somewhere! At least, it doesn't feel like it's gonna fall apart like old Ford and GM trim from the '90s. Since it's plastic everywhere, there are some rattles and squeaking sounds when it's cold. I drove it on REALLY bad roads and the car feels very solid! Appearance: I love the appearance of this car, the tail lights are my favorite piece of design. I also love the fact it's a hatchback, I hate sedans! The interior is a little bit "beige" but it's not as bad as a Corolla per say. Everything is placed accordingly and you don't need to read the owner's manual to understand what the buttons and knobs do (unlike in an Acura). I also like the Impreza because it's kinda exclusive, it's not a Mazda 3 or a Honda Civic. Cost of Ownership: Amazingly, the base model is pretty cheap. Mine is a rental and it was cheaper than a Honda Fit or a Mazda 3, mainly because of the low interest rates and the resell value (which is pretty high). Insurance wise, it's also cheap because it's considered as a compact (if I'd bought the WRX, it would have been a different story). The gas mileage is okay. Because of the AWD system, it's higher than any other compact, but you won't have as much fun during the winter with another car! Fun Factor: Amazingly fun to drive during the winter or any harsh climate. The AWD system is great and keeps the car in the right way.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Long Time Listener, First Time Caller. — Trying something different after 17 years of driving Chevy pickups. As a rally fan I've always admired the Imprezas, but until the controversial 2008 redesign, I really didn't *want* one. When power was upped to respectable levels in 2009 without a respective jump in MSRP, I put it on my short list. Finally picked up a 2010 in December of '09. One of the few compact cars I can fit in comfortably (6'4", 225 lbs). It has more legroom than my 2005 Silverado, and nearly as much headroom. It's not much to look at, the interior is pretty barebones, but it is roomy and it will rip your face off on boost. Seriously, nothing that costs $25K new has any business being this fast. It's a well screwed together, practical car that will hand just about anything else on the road its ass, especially in lousy weather.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

My Scooby — Performance is great. Build quality is pretty good, some rattles and signal is kinda funk. The exterior is great, sporty but not too attention grabbing. Interior is very clean and classy, but the sound system is a joke. Gas mileage is below avg, maintenance is good. Most fun I've had driving a car!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

Fun Awd Hatchback Versatility — Acceptable small car miles per gallon. Comfortable ride. Great price for All wheel drive versatility. High Fun Factor. Typical Subaru low center of gravity. Trouble free mechanics. LED taillights are a great, bright long lasting feature. Hatchback is the way to go!

Primary Use: Family transportation

Good Car — I like it so far some small rattles, lots of interior space when seats are folded down for storrage, not much in the trunk but sufficient for most peoples needs. Getting 25-30 mpg so far which is awesome for an awd car. Pretty sporty not a powerhouse by any means but it will get up and go.

Primary Use: Commuting to work