2021 Subaru Impreza price and specs

The cheapest way into a new Subaru has become marginally more expensive for 2021.

The Subaru Impreza, the brand’s entry-level model in Australia, now starts at $23,990 before on-road costs. That’s an increase of $250, and similar increases have been applied across the board.

There are otherwise no changes to the Impreza for 2021. The current model was introduced in the 2017 model year.

It was long ago overtaken by the Forester in sales and its successful, higher-riding XV spin-off has knocked it down another peg, while last year it was even outsold by the Outback.

Its relative standing in the small car segment hasn’t changed much over the years.

It continues to be consistently outsold by the rival Hyundai i30, Mazda 3 and Toyota Corolla, but it does a better trade than the Ford Focus.

Pricing

• 2021 Subaru Impreza 2.0i sedan: $23,990
• 2021 Subaru Impreza 2.0i hatch: $24,190
• 2021 Subaru Impreza 2.0i-L sedan: $25,990
• 2021 Subaru Impreza 2.0i-L hatch: $26,190
• 2021 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium sedan: $28,590
• 2021 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium hatch: $28,790
• 2021 Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S sedan: $31,290
• 2021 Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S hatch: $31,490

All prices exclude on-road costs.

Engines

All 2021 Subaru Impreza models use a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre flat-four engine producing 115kW of power and 196Nm of torque, mated to a continuously-variable transmission.

All models are all-wheel drive.

Fuel Economy

All 2021 Subaru Impreza models use 6.6L/100km on the combined cycle except for the range-topping 2.0i-S, which uses 7.2L/100km.

It requires 91RON regular unleaded fuel and has a 50L fuel tank.

Dimensions

The 2021 Subaru Impreza hatch measures 4475mm long, 1775mm wide and 1480mm tall, while the sedan is 4640mm long, 1775mm wide and 1455mm tall.

Both body styles have a 2670mm wheelbase.

Luggage space is 345L for the hatch and 460L for the sedan. Dropping the rear seats in the hatch increases luggage space to 795L.

Tare mass ranges from 1359kg for the 2.0i hatch to 1398kg for the 2.0i-S hatch.

Servicing and Warranty

The 2021 Subaru Impreza is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Subaru also offers five years of capped-price servicing, and you can choose between three- and five-year pre-paid service plans.

The three-year plan costs $1279.49, while the five-year plan costs $2430.85.

The Impreza requires servicing every 12 months or 12,500km, whichever comes first.

Safety

The Subaru Impreza has a five-star rating from ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2016. It received a frontal offset score of 14.80 out of 16, a side impact score of 16 out of 16, and Good ratings for whiplash and pedestrian protection. The overall score was 35.80 out of 37.

All 2021 Subaru Impreza models come standard with the following safety features:

• Reversing camera
• Front and front-side airbags
• Curtain airbags
• Driver’s knee airbag

All bar the base 2.0i also include Subaru’s EyeSight driver assist suite, which comprises:

• Autonomous emergency braking
• Lane-departure warning
• Lane-keeping assist
• Adaptive cruise control

2.0i Premium and 2.0i-S models add:

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Reverse autonomous emergency braking

Standard Equipment

The Impreza 2.0i comes standard with the following features:

• 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• DAB+ digital radio
• Keyless entry and start
• Climate control air-conditioning
• Automatic stop/start
• Electronic parking brake
• Paddle shifters
• Cruise control
• Tyre-pressure monitoring
• Reversing camera
• 17-inch alloy wheels

The 2.0i-L adds:

• 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 6.3-inch multi-function display
• Dual-zone climate control
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
• Front fog lights
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Lane-departure warning
• Lane-keeping assist
• Adaptive cruise control

The 2.0i Premium adds:

• Power-folding, heated exterior mirrors
• Sunroof
• Satellite navigation
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Reverse autonomous emergency braking
• Front-view monitor

The 2.0i-S adds:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Heated front seats
• Leather upholstery
• Eight-way power driver’s seat with memory
• Metal-finish pedals
• Automatic LED headlights with dynamic cornering lights
• LED front fog lights and daytime running lights
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Side-view monitor

Front corner parking sensors are an optional accessory on all models, while rear parking sensors can only be fitted to the 2.0i and 2.0i-L.

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