2012 Subaru Impreza

    Used from

    $22,740 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.8 - 8.9 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Impreza

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Subaru Impreza's used prices in Australia typically range from $8,600 for the R (awd) variant and topping out at $12,800 for the RS (awd).

    There are 8 variants of the Impreza available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2010.

    Engine options include 2.0L petrol (110kW/196Nm) and 2.0L petrol (110kW/196Nm). Available with 5 speed manual, 6 speed manual, continuous variable or 4 speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

    The 2012 Impreza was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Subaru Impreza models from other years

    2012 Subaru Impreza Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Subaru Impreza Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Impreza

    R Special Edition

    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1023
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 954
      • Headroom Rear: 956
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.5
      • Leg Room Front: 1105
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1392
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1351
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    R

    Adds to R Special Edition:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    Removes from R Special Edition:
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    Base

    Adds to R:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1326
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 900
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1412
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1377
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from R:
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
    • Head rests
      • Active
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1023
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 954
      • Headroom Rear: 956
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1392
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1351
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4

    RX

    Adds to Base:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
    • Head rests
      • Active
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1023
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 954
      • Headroom Rear: 956
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1392
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1351
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Base:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1326
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 900
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1412
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1377
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions

    L

    Adds to RX:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1326
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 900
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1412
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1377
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from RX:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
    • Head rests
      • Active
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1023
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 954
      • Headroom Rear: 956
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1392
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1351
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass

    XV

    Adds to L:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1023
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 956
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1392
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1351
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    Removes from L:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1326
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 900
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1412
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1377
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions

    RS

    Adds to XV:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear: 954

    XV Mizuno

    Adds to RS:
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    Removes from RS:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear: 954

    S

    Adds to XV Mizuno:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Hip Room Front (in): 52.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1326
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1348
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 900
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1412
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1377
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from XV Mizuno:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1023
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 956
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1392
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1351
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    See all 2012 Subaru Impreza Specs

    2012 Subaru Impreza Dimensions

    1475mm
    1740mm
    4580mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Subaru Impreza Dimensions

    2012 Subaru Impreza Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Impreza

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Impreza is the 2.0i (AWD) with a Continuous Variable which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 6.8L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru Impreza that uses the most amount of fuel is the RS (AWD) with a 5 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 8.9L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Subaru Impreza variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Subaru ImprezaFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.8 L/100km
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.9 L/100km
    2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.8 L/100km
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.9 L/100km
    See all Subaru Impreza Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Impreza?

    You should service your Impreza at your authorised Subaru dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Impreza's warranty.

    2012 Subaru Impreza Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru Impreza?

    The Subaru Impreza offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Subaru Impreza FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru Impreza is the R (AWD) that starts from $8,600.

    The most expensive Subaru Impreza is the RS (AWD) that starts from $12,800.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Impreza is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: R (AWD), 2.0i (AWD), R SPECIAL EDITION (AWD), 2.0i-L (AWD), 2.0i-S (AWD), RX (AWD), XV (AWD) and RS (AWD).

    The largest Subaru Impreza is the R SPECIAL EDITION (AWD) which measures 1740mm wide, 4580mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Impreza is the R SPECIAL EDITION (AWD) which has 110kW of power from its 2.0L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

    The Subaru Impreza is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Impreza is the R SPECIAL EDITION (AWD) which weighs 1890 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Impreza may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Unleaded Petrol.