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What's New for 2025?
Following last year's redesign, the Impreza carries over unchanged.
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"Offered only as a hatchback, the latest Impreza delivers big-time when it comes to interior space, and its fuel economy is pretty good considering that all-wheel drive comes standard. Two things we'd call out, though: (1) the base model's bizarre dual-screen infotainment interface is no bueno — you want the upgraded 11.6-inch screen, and (2) the standard 2.0-liter engine provides pokey acceleration, so it's a shame you have to spring for the pricey RS trim to get the 2.5-liter engine. Definitely look at the very similar Subaru Crosstrek, too, if you're considering the Impreza, as the 2.5-liter Crosstrek actually starts at a lower price than the 2.5-liter Impreza RS for 2025."—Ranked #5 out of 6 Compact Hatchbacks
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Subaru Impreza that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
Although we don't have hard data on the 2.0-liter Impreza's acceleration, we can give you an educated guess based on the 2.0-liter Crosstrek, which uses the exact same powertrain and weighs about 100 more pounds. It lumbers to 60 mph in 9.5 seconds, so this Impreza spec almost certainly can't break the 9-second barrier. That's pretty slow these days, even for an economy car. Speaking of the Crosstrek, it's notable that although it's technically considered an SUV, it actually has slightly less cargo capacity than the Impreza — so if you can do without the Crosstrek's extra ground clearance, the cheaper Impreza is arguably a more sensible car.
The RS may sound like some sporty thing that most people wouldn't want, but it's actually the only Impreza that comes with the desirable 2.5-liter engine upgrade. It also gives you 18-inch wheels in place of the standard 16s, which will affect the ride quality to some extent, so a test drive of both the 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter Impreza versions is in order. But the RS would be an easy choice for us. You get virtually the same fuel economy along with superior acceleration. Enough said.
What are the different versions of the 2025 Impreza, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 Impreza specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Impreza 2.0 AWD | $24,360 | Gas | 30 | 152 hp | 145 lb-ft |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza RS (2.5 AWD) | $29,250 | Gas | 29 | 182 hp | 178 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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