About the Subaru Impreza WRX

The Subaru WRX has rallying in its blood, and it’s one of the more thrilling vehicles in its price range. Subaru overhauled the car for the 2015 model year, dropping the “Impreza“ moniker from its name and eliminating the hatchback body style.

What are the advantages of the Subaru Impreza WRX?

The Subaru Impreza WRX has a reputation for offering incredibly responsive handling and excellent performance from its powerful, turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Adding to the car's appeal, it offered a very practical interior.

What is the best Subaru Impreza WRX model year?

The best WRX model year is completely up to personal preference, as there are many to choose from, each with its own set of pros and cons. Some gravitate towards earlier models, saying the 2006 WRX is best, while others prefer the hatchback body style available up until the vehicle's generational shift in 2015.

What are the disadvantages of the Subaru Impreza WRX?

Although its a great performance car, the Impreza WRX has very polarizing styling, and its tech is a bit clunky to operate. Also, many drivers find that the Impreza WRX doesn't deliver impressive fuel economy, and owners of the sedan versions could benefit from additional cargo space.

Comparison: Is the Subaru Impreza WRX better than the Subaru Impreza?

The Subaru Impreza is fine as a budget car with all-wheel drive and an available hatchback, but it lags behind the WRX in almost every performance aspect, including acceleration, braking, and handling.

Is the Subaru Impreza WRX a reliable car?

The WRX is generally considered average for reliability. As a performance vehicle, older examples may show more wear and tear than non-performance cars. We recommend having potential purchases inspected by an independent mechanic.

How fast is the Subaru Impreza WRX?

Before being redesigned as the Subaru WRX in 2015, the 2014 Impreza WRX could reach 60 miles per hour in as little as 5.9 seconds, making it one of the fastest vehicles in its price segment.