Subaru Impreza hatch 2011-2016 used car review

The Subaru Impreza hatch drives well, is well built and is cheap to run. It is an excellent small family car.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 4 out of 5 Drive , 4 out of 5 Safety , 5 out of 5 Value , 4.5 out of 5 Interior , 4.5 out of 5

Overall score , 4.4 out of 5

The good
  • Very nice to drive, with excellent handling
  • Well-built and reliable
  • Spacious interior and boot
The not-so-good
  • Performance engines no longer available
  • Base model lacks all-wheel drive

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Japanese import

New Zealand-new

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2011 Subaru Impreza 1.6I-S

Price

$10,000 to $18,000 for models that have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.6-litre four-cylinder, 85kW/148Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

12,500km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

5.8-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4414mm

Width

1740mm

Height

1465mm

Towing capcity

650kg (unbraked), 1200kg (braked) (2-litre model)

Turning circle

10.6m

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