2012 Subaru Impreza Reviews

Nothing yet, it's still practically brand new.

I really like the way it drives. I compared it to a BMW 3 Series and an Audi A4 (both are at least 10k more expensive than a fully loaded Impreza Sport), and I can honestly say that this car drives better, feels like it's on rails, plus you get better gas mileage than in a BMW or Audi.

Of course the fit and finish are much better in a BMW or Audi, but if you are judging pure driveability, then Subaru wins.

I bought this car to replace my 2004 Honda Civic. I was looking for similar MPG and more substance, and I got it with Subaru.

I don't really enjoy the Bluetooth, and road noise in a new Subaru is pretty bad, but everything else is quite nice and enjoyable.

The design is OK, better than the old one, and definitely better than the 2004 car.

In short, it's a good work horse; fun to drive, slow, but good on gas. I would recommend it as a first car for a teenaged kid, because it looks sporty, has plenty of safety features, is cheap to own and to maintain, and is very forgiving for a new driver; great stability control.

Nothing yet.

Great car.

I like:

- The beautiful design, inside and outside.

- Handling and comfort on most roads. Never harsh over big holes. The steering is quick and precise.

- Computer on the console shows very useful information.

- Very economic car. I refill it every 2 weeks.

- A lot of space inside and cargo area.

- Great audio system (I have a Pioneer with DVD player), USB and iPod integration. Bluetooth.

- Small steering with illuminated controls.

- AWD for sure. Very confident to drive with.

- Wiper defrost.

I don't like:

- No direct injection.

- No Stop and Go (engine shut down on red light), which is available in Australia.

- Horn sound.

- More needs more insulation inside.

None, brand new.

Just picked up the new Impreza Sport last night. Having driven a couple of them already, I can say the drive is awesome, and it feels much more powerful and peppy than the 148 hp would have you believe.

The CVT is amazingly smooth, and it is a chain driven unit too, so it is more durable than most. It also has the paddle shifts on it, so you can simulate gear changes for a more sporty feel. I actually like driving this car much more than the Legacy that I compared it to, in making my purchasing decision.

This is my third Subaru vehicle, and I have had awesome luck with their vehicles so far. I expect this car to be on par with the rest. It has a nice quality fit and finish. The Sport package is to me the best route to go as long as you like a wagon. It comes with many standard features on it, like the winter package and the 6 speaker sound system and Bluetooth. I think it is also the most attractive package with the larger 17 inch gun metal gray wheels. My car is the Marine Blue Pearl color.

I am happy to be AWDriving once again. I will update this thread as I go, and let everyone know how well the car is performing for me.