2024 Subaru Impreza RS review // Hot enough hatch?
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- This is a Motormouth couple c ar review of the all-new 2024 Subaru Impreza RS compact hatchback. The All-New Subaru Impreza gets some nice improvements for 2024 and still offers great value.
The 2024 Subaru Impreza has been reengineered from the ground up with advanced technology, improved handling, more advanced safety features, improved fit and finish and very comfortable seats.
We have the new 2024 Subaru Impreza RS model and it’s priced really well at $34,305 CAD/$27,885 USD. This is the sportiest Impreza model available with 18” wheels, red and black interior accents and black exterior design elements. It has the more powerful engine, a 2.5L 4-cylinder with a CVT, 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. All Impreza models are AWD.
There is a base engine option, a 2L 4-cylinder matched to a CVT, 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque.
The 2024 Subaru Impreza gets some great standard features including dual 7” screens, wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a 4.2” multi-information display, a 4-speaker audio system, heated front seats, 6-way manual driver’s seat, 4-way manual passenger seat, cloth upholstery and EyeSight Driver Assist Technology.
Available features for the 2024 Subaru Impreza include, an 11.6” touchscreen, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, navigation, a wireless charger, power driver’s seat, leather trimmed seats and a Harman Kardon sound system. In the US, leather trimmed seats and a heated steering wheel are not available on the Impreza.
The 2024 Subaru Impreza does not have ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a power passenger seat or a power tailgate.
Fuel economy; the 2.5L 4-cylinder gets 9L/100 km, 26 MPG city and 7.2L/100 km, 33 MPG highway. The 2L 4-cylinder 8.8L/100 km, 27 MPG city and 6.8L/100 km, 34 MPG highway.
The base 2024 Subaru Impreza model starts at $29,285 CAD, Touring $32,485 CAD, RS $34,285 CAD and Sport-tech $37,285 CAD.
In the US, the base model is $22,995 USD, Sport $24,995 USD and RS $27,885 USD.
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For me personally, cladding. That’s why I chose this over the Crosstrek. Subaru is going a bit overboard with cladding, and I’m glad there is at least one vehicle in their lineup without all that plastic. Already have an Outback, so if weather is a concern, I’m taking the Outback.
If only the Crosstrek's (and other Subarus') cladding was done tastefully - but it's not. This Impreza gives the design a much cleaner, sleeker look.
@@kenhoward3512 Yup, completely agree. Part of the reason why I still enjoy my 2016 Outback. No excess cladding, just places where it needs most.
I actually like cladding but the price is right so I prefer Impreza. I also have a feeling the Impreza will have less road noise.
I'd be worried water and salt gets trapped behind the cladding and rust out the body.
oh who cares, are you gonna be touching it lol.
it just needs to be functional, there are different grades of plastic.
some are more durable than others, but the point of using it is to
keep the price down.
Can't disagree with your assessment. If you're looking for a decent commuter car and don't want/need the higher ground clearance, it's a solid option in the class. Well equipped, well priced and will still have decent resale when you get older and want/need something different for next time.
Just got this a couple of months ago as my first new car in almost 20 years. Wanted a sport wagon but since those are no longer available in America I picked this sports hatchback after years of research. The solidity of this chassis and tuning of the suspension are outstanding, it just feels so capable, comfortable and buttoned down over any road surface. We just finished a 1400 mile road trip from LA stop and go traffic, 80 MPH on the highway to twisty turns in the coastal redwoods and it performed superbly. Comfortable, roomy, quiet, outstanding safety/ACC EyeSight, responsive drivetrain, easy/clear controls, blazing adaptive headlights, great sound system, smart AC - surprisingly large total cargo capacity. Averaged just under 34 mpg for the trip with easy 500+ mile range. Great value for about $31k fully loaded - was able to negotiate down almost 10% from MSRP. I considered the Civic - impressive in many ways but too noisy, kinda cheap feeling and horrible dealer network, the Mazda 3 - great car but too small, claustrophobic rear and huge blind spots, not a fan of the hatchback looks (sedan is beautiful) or infotainment and don’t trust VW or the Korean’s reliability. It’s not perfect: could use some more torque; gotta watch that low ground clearance (though it does make it handle better than the Crosstrek); brakes are powerful but a little touchy and a couple of features missing but overall it’s a complete package.
The blue and red colors on your video really pop especially on the thumbnail. Even the blue watch looks cool. Between the Crosstrek and the Impreza I would go with the cheaper price. "Quiet.. refined" is music to my ears. The permanent big slow screen is a turn off and no matter how big the screen they sell us our phones will advance so much faster. Thank you for comparing 4 other hatches too.
I have a 2019 Impreza Sport Tech and I love it. It’s great in the Alberta winters and in the summer, so much fun to drive. Subaru safety was the main reason for the purchase but the price was great and I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do. I have every feature possible and the car feels solid. In my opinion you can’t go wrong with any of the models.
We are really impressed with it as well.
@heatherireland2810 Is there anything you DON't like about it for winters? I'm in Regina and was looking at Crosstreks, but this looks nicer to me without the cladding.
@@lotuslandmusic7770 the cross track is identical, ground clearance is the only difference. This is what my dealer told me. I’m going into winter 3 and I honestly can’t think of anything. Good luck.
IMO, Subaru makes HQ vehicles for the working class folks. You get a lot of "car" for the money.
@@Brian_Eugene_LeeHad a 17 Rav with a regular Transmission now drive a 23 Rav Hybrid with a CVT never hated driving a vehicle more than that ever and I mean ever. Noisey under load just waiting for the shift that never happens. Just horrible junk bring back a transmission. CVTs suck.
@@Brian_Eugene_Lee Really that's strange I swear the badge in the middle of my Rav4 steering wheel is a Toyota badge.
Depends. I would choose the Civic, Corolla and 3 over this. The other 3 are quicker and two have more powerful engines with similar numbers. The Impreza is actually more expensive than all 3 without leather. I think that’s a miss imo regardless of what consumers were buying. They could have at least mixed materials
@@Brian_Eugene_Lee What makes them sooooo good? Still no gears stomp on it and tach gets pinned with no gear change. Just all noise. Garbage total garbage. Driving dynamics of a cvt are horrible. If I wanted a small car with an automatic would be getting a GTI with a DSG 20 times better driving dynamics than any of the cars you mentioned easily.
I have a '21 Forester Sport and it's my 1st CVT and no issues at all.
One of the best Cars in the market
I agree with you about the heated steering wheel....many of us in the lower 48 in the usa live further north than many canadians (i live 90km south of montreal in the usa and am further north than folks in toronto or others from sw Ontario) where it is just as or more cold than in canada. Just stupid marketing...and marketers?
The Sport Tech model has rear parking sensors and memory settings for 5 drivers.
Wish the US had leather and heated steering wheels like Canada does. Thanks for all your videos!
Did I miss the cup holders? How many cupholders. Subaru proud of those. 😅
Great review of this suby. I think that any car model in the top trim should be offering power 8 way seats in both front seats. Period. Not putting that in this or the Crosstrek is just short sighted. We love our 18 Crosstrek…five years and 140,000 + km so far. We would have replaced our ‘11 Outback with another Crosstrek but not having the front passenger power adjustment was the deal breaker…but we did get a Forester limited that had everything we wanted..including the 8 way passenger seat adjustment. I also believe that the Canadian version of the Crosstrek/Impreza still comes from Japan…not USA.
The base and premium US crosstreks come from Japan as well
I'm hoping they do a review for a WRX manual. I believe one was done with the CVT
Manual transmission is history?
I would pick Mazda for the Price, Power Delivery and Handing and moreover NO CVT!
Hi, do all or any of the US models come with auto brake hold when you come to a complete stop (not auto engine off) thanks!
Great car but makes me wonder how long they keep making the Impreza and the Legacy. Sales for both are quite low and were starting to see others trim down their sedan offerings.
I think they will keep the Impreza since the Crosstrek is simply a raised Impreza. If they sell less Impreza, that just means more sheet metal for the Crosstrek. You sort of already see them reduce their sedan offerings by only offering the Impreza in hatchback form.
The #1 reason to take the Impreza over the other cars in the segment is: the still decent visibility. Toyota dropped the ball when it comes to visibility, a worse offering than even Honda.
Mazda3 awd premium ftw. I just put on a corksport rsb and cai, nice difference over stock
How fast you guys edit your videos? Must be ton of work clipping/attaching all those videos together... I feel exhausted after even creating an instagram reel that takes multiple clips
It's a lot of work but worth it
Congrats on getting over 300k. subscribers !
"... no need to hang-on Andrea, it's a CVT..." says it all.
0-60mph. with the 2.5 liter engine in the RS = 8.3 seconds.
I'm sorry but that's not quick enough.
Ooh been waiting for this one. The better Crosstrek for non off road use.
Awesome commuter car
Luv u guys
Great review and content
Thank you so much!
A larger AWD sedan to consider is the Kia K5
Did they mention the fuel economy?
I won’t lie.. I thought the cross trek had more room too and more headroom😂 I thought too
good review kids!
Competitors lack 4WD or AWD. How is the CVT? Kick down shift?
Go with the Japanese made engine ! 🇯🇵👍
The VW GTI makes less horsepower and significantly less torque that then Mazda 3 Sport Turbo, and the VW will be significantly less reliable and more costly to own. And when considering cabin noise, nothing in the class beats the Mazda 3.
We suggest you drive both, paper stats don't tell the whole story
Indeed. A drive of these 2 back to back and you have to be a huge Mazda fan to pick it. GTI is superior in most ways.
Also I would argue Mazda reliability overall isn’t any better than VW. They have lots of problems with their cars.
I have driven both. Your review mentioned that the VW had more power - it doesn't. They are very different cars. I would also suggest reliability is not revealed at all, nor cost of ownership, by a test drive.
Review of industry publications on reliability suggests otherwise - VW has always been less that a leader in this category and that holds true today. Putting up with the GTI quality of materials, fit and finish, cost of ownership and you have to be a hugh fan to pick the GTI.
@@AP-oc2qw feel free to review c&d publication of these 2 cars, since I doubt you drove both of them back to back. You will find out GTI is a faster car (trap speed 105, vs 99, 0-60 5.1 vs 5.6 despite awd)
Road holding GTI is 0.97 vs 0.85.
Yes Mazda is a different car. It’s a quasi luxury entry that has nothing to do with the sport hot hatch segment. It’s why it is never brought up in those comparisons.
My prediction is Mazda will cancel the turbo 3 soon and just stick with the NA version, since it attracts none of the people who want a fun car and very few who want an entry luxury car like the A3 for example.
Still looks shite and cheap plastics inside everywhere no thanks!
I went with the Crosstrek over this but it was a tough decision. I preferred the cladding on the Crosstrek and the fact that it’s higher off the ground.
Those are the reasons I choose the RS😅
I might get the crosstrek since i like yo hike in the mountains. Some hikes I can't even make it to with my impreza
I live in Minnesota and can confirm that we need a heated steering wheel.
For a winter-oriented car, the heated steering wheel ought to be included on trim levels that have heated seats.
It's so weird that very limited models in Subaru's lineup offer ventilated front seats - why don't more models offer them?
That huge screen looks like it would be annoyingly distracting.
This is one hell of a car and Zack was holding on😂😂
LOL!!!
I have a 2018 Impreza but was disappointed with the larger screen in the 2024. I prefer my heat / fan functions separate from the screen. I also didn't like the red fleck in the upholstery in the higher model which forces me back to the lower model. The paint colors available kept me with the magnetite gray, in which case, I may as well stay with my 2018. Not sure now when I'll take the plunge for the next car.
This is the bigger engine that is the base engine in the Legacy, Outback, and Forrester. Subaru, in response to that many complain about the performance of the Crosstrek and Impreza, have now introduced on top trims the "bigger" engine by using the base engine on the larger models as the top engine on the smaller cars. It was a cheap way to increase the performance on the redesign. It seems to have worked. Note, the CVT on about 50% of the cars sold have a solenoid failure at 80,000 to 100,000 miles. If you don't fix it quickly for $900, it escalates to a transmission failure which costs over $6000. Otherwise the CVT will last until about 150,000 and then you have to replace it. The old reliability of the 4 and 5 speed units is no more.
The 2.5l engines are just a thin slice of the overall pie. Through most of the last generation of Impreza/Crosstrek, the vast majority of unit sales were the 2.0l, the 2.5l came late in the model cycle for the Trek and was priced at the top end. Same goes for this generation as well, any time you are coming the top end trim of one segment, the price buts right up against the entry/mid point of the next segment above it (Forester). The internet vastly over estimates how much "power"cars are actually sold IRL.
@@stuntmonkey00 Never wrote it was going to be a high volume. It has not been so far and I doubt with the next gen it will change much either.
Where are people getting the money for these new cars? Have you seen the price of rent
Debt financing.
Surprisedly Great car! I can see why this car great for young as kids are getting taller as Zack enough height and legs room on front and back seats. Only disappointment is missing some features. Great show Andrea! ☕️☕️
We are really impressed with it!
@@andreaspencer9813 👍🏻👍🏻
It's painfully obvious that Subaru has lost it's soul. CVTs that do nothing for your driving pleasure. Engines that are barely up to par with the competition...even with the manual!
I don't know why they do not offer a hot hatch? Something along the lines of the new GR Corolla. Yeah, it's as if they were just trudging along trying not to make waves. Sad.
And they have record sales....
The number of comments I've seen like this... "making waves" is not how modern car companies make money. They make money buy selling reliable vehicles to the hundreds of millions of working Americans who just need to get to work everyday, people who could care less about horsepower and the feel of the transmission. Can't blame Subaru for prioritizing the massive family/commuter market over the miniscule enthusiast market. That's how you build a business.
i consider my forte5 gt with 201hp a warm hatch, this with 182hp and cvt transmission isn't even warm
For $350 you can boost the hp/tq to gti levels
Honda see ur civic hatch pricing is bonkers. Great ride, hoping for a stick and sunroof
This should have been hybrid. Then it would have been the perfect commuter.
Hmm... I get better fuel economy in my Mazda CX-5 (non-turbo).
Yes. First to watch the video!
Darn it! You barely beat me. Good job!
I would like to have a look at that top Canadian trim.
When testing last gen Impreza I felt like sitting on a record player needle, feeling all the road undulations. Which coming from 5th gen Civic felt a tad odd. Is it still the same or different?
This RS model Impreza is pleading for a manual transmission option (even if it's the same cost). But Subaru is wearing ear plugs.
We just bought the base level Impreza as our commuter car for Winnipeg
The old 07 Pilot (400k) is for pulling the popup camper and bad weather
Good review, Subaru does a great job quality vehicles at a great price. I own a forester wilderness as my second vehicle and I absolutely love it.
Over a decade later only makes 12 more hp 👌
The 6th Gen has done really well so far, considering the market is heavily favoured towards the Crosstrek. Don't think of it as a WRX-lite, you'll go wrong that way. It's really more like Subaru's version of the old Mark5/6 VW Golfs: 2.5 litre engine with a modestly good amount of power and lots of practical spacing, plus decent handling.
The color option is so lame making Impreza looks so out of dated despite all the goodies. Subaru could've borrowed a finesse of Mini Cooper to get some head turning to a very well made Impreza that I feel like it's built for a granny to drive around town. Seeing Andrea driving around in this thing sure looks awkward! Interestingly, I came here out of curiosity, because my sister just bought it for her son who is using it for his go around from home to college down in Texas. To my surprise, I thought, with the money she's got, she would offer him a better upgrade of Forester. She's quite frugal I guess so Impreza would be a good fit for a young gun like him but good luck trying to "impreza" some college dorm girls!
Our Impreza ploughs through snow, no increased ground clearance needed. But wow these prices have jumped! Remember when this class of car was under $15k!?
They now include freight and PDI by law now, so that adds a lot
@@Motormouth... so that is included in sticker price now? I did not realize that.
7:43 A heated steering wheel in Minnesota makes sense. Here in Texas, not so much.
LMAO! You guys would need a 'cooling' steering wheel.
Subaru's blind spot monitoring is bundled in the US in an expensive package, as it includes a moonroof.
If you otherwise don't want the moonroof, you'd still have to pay $1900 for the blind spot monitoring, which does not beep or make in audible sound.
For so much money you get a subpar safety feature, which does not alert you properly.
Zach: "It's Impreza!" My son loves his 2018 Impreza. It was a couple $K cheaper than the Crosstrek. His off roading is park roads, so the lower clearance is not an issue. Would love a hybrid!
How she goin! Picked up a silver one yesterday!
The review I’ve been waiting for. Thanks for another informative review! I think this might be my next vehicle. 🤩
It's a good one!
The high speed handling is what I like in our Impreza.
I eventually want to get rid of my 07 Fit for an Impreza hatchback. The utility of the hatchback is amazing for my needs. That infotainment system is definitely a deal breaker for me, I don’t want HVAC on a screen, just give me hard buttons. My truck has heated/vented seats on the screen and I don’t care for it at all.
The Impreza does not have heated seats on the screen, so…? Temp for both sides, front and rear defrost are hard buttons, fan speed and AC an easy tap, the occasional times you need to adjust fan direction is two quick fat finger taps, or, just put it in Auto and leave it alone. I’m a boomer and have zero issues with it.
Great review. I'd like to see the blooper @ 17:12ish, you guys were laughing at something for sure 😁
I'm new to the channel and am thoroughly enjoying your videos, thank you and keep it up! I appreciate the format and flow of the video. I especially appreciate the comparisons between trims, so few car journalists ever do and only talk about the top trim. Every segment in your video is informative and interesting. This is honestly the first car review source I've found that actually helps me make a buying decision and also learn something interesting about cars I have no interest (or ability) to buy.
Welcome aboard!
Wow, that's so great to hear, what wonderful feedback. Thank you!
"It's got a CVT, I don't need to hang on" LOL
You buy the Impreza because it's NOT a cute-ite
FYI....Subaru or any other manufacture is NOT to blame for the lack of "full screen" Android Auto compared to Apple Car Play in the tablet style infotainment screens. The internal programming of Android Auto does not recognize the move to be a verticle full screen whereas Apple is perhaps a bit more updated in that it does. No blame on Subaru here.
Own 2013 hatch limited 185000 miles saved my life being tboned now own 2022 hatch impreza limited always get the limited you will appreciate all the extras especially if you plan to keep the car a long time. Too bad my speedometer isn't red lights anymore but they made a lot of improvements. Not wasting time and money on the body which makes me feel just fine with an older model and not looking obsolete.
Too bad no STI version of the this
The underlining of this video is get what u really need folks. Listen again to Andrea and her husband. Bigger tires for the road = more gas. I like the Crosstrek, but I will evaluate my drives before buying the wrong ride...and save$$$$
You lost me at 4 speaker radio.
I wonder if I would like this over the Mazda3 GT AWD. I like the heads up display and full leather seats Mazda offer though. Impreza RS seems okay.
YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN RIGHT HERE, 17/08/2023
10yrs!? You drove and reviewed the zimpreza 6 yrs ago that I bought in part bc of your excellent review.
I live in Northern Mn and I require heated seats(both) and wheel for sure-dont have it?not interested.
I love my oasis blue rs.
I'm sorry. Design studio is probably in Southern California 😂
4:26 We all like tossable.
I remember driving a 2007 Subaru Impreza and that car was one of the most fun cars to drive I ever experienced.
And sorry, no mention of the black headliner? Did you notice or like it more/less?
No heated steering wheel is so odd especially from a brand that built their reputation on their inclement weather ability. I live in North Dakota so definitely a deal breaker for me.
Yeah- it's weird that if you lived 100 miles north, across the border you could! And southern Ontario which is as far south as Oregon has it!
Yuck!
💯💯🙏🙏
This 2.5 L should really be the base engine and the higher trims should get a 2.4 L turbo.
If everything is 250bhp it's not longer a base car. They have to make these things for people with real jobs and families, not just for kids reading spec sheets on the internet.
In Australia our top trim model has more features. 360% cameras. Reverse sensors with RAB. Electric drivers seat. Full leather interior. (No heated steering wheel). But only available with the 2.0L engine. 😔
Other than the 360 camera, we get those features in Canada. It's just the Yanks that miss out.
What do you guys do in the winter? How does Zack stay so white?
Between this and Civic hatchback, Civic wins? 🤔
Does it not have a Cargo cover?
Yes, took it out for shots
@@Motormouth...Thank you
No rear parking sensors, but it does have a backup camera where the bottom of the image is the rear bumper so you can really tell how close you are to a wall or other object.
I had a 2019 Impreza Sport with the base engine. It was great on gas and I never had an issue with deep snow. Eyesight is the best safety system out there.
Thanks, wonderful review 👍
I have the new RS and really like it. My only complaint is that the suspension is too soft. I know they were going for comfort but it wasnt well executed. On smooth roads and small bumps its great. Dealing with train tracks, potholes and sharper bumps my car bottoms out the suspension all the time. It needs stiffer dampers for sure.
It needs vents for the back seat.
I wish my wrx was a hatch like this
Another good hatchback to compare this to would be the Kia Forte5 GT with 201HP. I feel like that hatchback is forgotten.
No longer sold in Canada
@@Motormouth... noooooooooo
Unfortunately 182 hp is not enough to make it a hot hatch. I think the RS should have gotten 200hp 182ftlb and a manual option then it would have been a fun hot hatch
You are asking for a completely different vehicle. If you want a GTi, buy a GTi, this isn't a hot hatch. The internet is making is making something out of nothing because the origin Subaru RS was only 165bhp from a SOHC engine. People are strawmanning that this isn't what they want; it's just this generation's Sport Tech/ Limiter Trim with a different name; that much should be obvious. The car review channels have to manufacture outrage that it isn't a WRX to get views.
@@stuntmonkey00 Excellent points. The Impreza is not a vehicle to swoon anyone that would want a WRX today.
What’s with Zach’s seatbelt?
The blue is so much better 💙