2024 Subaru Impreza RS review // Hot enough hatch?

I would pick Mazda for the Price, Power Delivery and Handing and moreover NO CVT!

What’s with Zach’s seatbelt?

I really like what Subaru did with lifting the Impreza to create the Crosstrek. Both are great vehicles. I have often said that Honda should have done that with the Fit. Add some cladding, lift it up, add all wheel drive. It would have given the Fit a whole new life. They have the Honda Jazz Crosstar in other countries but I think it should be more rugged looking. It would have been great here.

Thanks for finally featuring a vehicle that real people can afford Zack. Would like to see more vehicles that not just people on the West Side can afford.....

Congrats on getting over 300k. subscribers !

What do you guys do in the winter? How does Zack stay so white?

I cant see a reason to get this over a Civic, Corolla, or Mazda 3 hatch. They are the same price and IMO more desirable

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

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.

One of the best Cars in the market

Awesome commuter car

This RS model Impreza is pleading for a manual transmission option (even if it's the same cost). But Subaru is wearing ear plugs.

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.

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.

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.

Thanks, wonderful review 👍

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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

"It's got a CVT, I don't need to hang on" LOL

How she goin! Picked up a silver one yesterday!

The blue is so much better 💙

I live in Northern Mn and I require heated seats(both) and wheel for sure-dont have it?not interested.

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!

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.

I wish my wrx was a hatch like this

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. 😔

Did they mention the fuel economy?

It needs vents for the back seat.

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.

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!

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Thanks!

The fuel economy is terrible. That's the biggest drawback of this car along woth a droning cvt. I bought a Kia Forte because i found the cvt in the Forte to work like an actual transmission with real gears.

It's good compact suv

You lost me at 4 speaker radio.

Go with the Japanese made engine ! 🇯🇵👍

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!

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.

0-60mph. with the 2.5 liter engine in the RS = 8.3 seconds.
I'm sorry but that's not quick enough.

I love my oasis blue rs.

You buy the Impreza because it's NOT a cute-ite

I think you all look great driving around in the Imprezza. I’m here to get your wonderful and thorough review as I am seriously considering this Subaru Imprezza for the safety and affordability. Also, Subaru gives so much to the community it’s worth noting.

Better deal then the Crosstrek, especially used. I really like this hatchback.

It's a solid choice overall, especially in the RS trim with the slightly more powerful engine. But this is not a Compact. I drive a 2009 Mazda 6 sedan. Last night, someone at my 3rd shift job parked their 2024 Subaru Impreza in the parking spot next to my vehicle. My Mid-sized sedan. Our back bumpers were perfectly parallel to each other. One, the Subaru is just as wide as my Mazda. In terms of length, about 6 inches shorter. Make up your own minds, but to me that is not a Compact. Not in any real sense of the word. Still an excellent-looking vehicle, and honestly a contender for my next new car purchase. But it's not a Compact. It's just labelled as such.

It is too bad they don’t put roof rails on the Cdn versions. The Impreza is a perfect sport wagon

I love that the suspension is soft on the bumpy roads! I love that the seats have been improved for comfort. It's a commuter car, not a WRX.

She's a cutie!