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SUBARU IMPREZA Used Car Review

Subaru was renowned for models such as the Leone and Jumbuck until a new small car appeared in 1993. The Impreza would take Australia by storm during the 1990s, and a turbocharged performance model called the WRX continues to be a huge cult car (and now its own, separate nameplate). Across several generations, however, regular versions of the Impreza have proven to be sensible compact family cars - with a segment USP of standard all-wheel drive and their distinctive horizontally opposed 'boxer' engines across the range.

Pros

Cons

  • All-wheel-drive system provides assurance on wet, slippery roads
  • Roomy cabin, and particularly practical in hatch form
  • Improved driving experience from latest model (2016 onwards)
  • Build quality and mechanical reliability
  • 'Boxer' engines short on low-down pulling power
  • Extra weight, complexity of AWD hurts fuel economy
  • Design not as distinctive as it once was
  • Older autos short on gears; newer (CVT) auto can take acclimatisation
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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Top2014 SUBARU WRX RS40 2.0i (AWD) 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$33,900Negotiable
Roselands, NSW

23 hours ago

Top2021 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i-S (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 5D HATCHBACK

  • 75000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

This Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S AWD MY21 has been owned since new and is just over 2yrs (one owner) comes with logs books and still under new car factory warranty with Subaru. Selling due to upgrading to new car. Will be removing the Spotters in the photos but leaving the nudge bar, light cabling and switch button to make it easier for the purchaser to add in their own LED spotters. A Blackvue 900x 2ch Dashcam with Battery Pack professionally installed. Recepits for the Dashcam and Nudge bar ca

$27,500Negotiable
West Ryde, NSW

14/04/2024

TopSUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i-L AUTOMATIC 92000kms

  • 92000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

!!!JUST ARRIVED!!! Great example 2012 AWD Subaru Impreza very low kms @92000 Full service history X2 keys Automatic with paddle shift option 2lt Petrol Hatchback Factory alloys Great registration sep 24 Fog lights Light bar Tinted rear windows Reverse camera Multi function steering wheel Loads of airbags Excellent first car or family vehicle Priced well for kms +FIND US ON FACEBOOK+ INTERESTED IN THIS ITEM?? HAVE QUESTIONS?? FEEL FREE TO CONTACT LUKE >>********/837 WIT

$13,999
Exeter, TAS

18/04/2024

Top2006 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STi 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$30,500Negotiable
Sydney City, NSW

15/04/2024

Top2018 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN, 5 seats M

$18,499
Kallangur, QLD

18/04/2024

Top2000 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$16,250Negotiable
Cartwright, NSW

15/04/2024

Suburu wrx gc8

$18,000
Condell Park, NSW

23 hours ago

2014 SUBARU WRX RS40 2.0i (AWD) 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$33,900Negotiable
Roselands, NSW

23 hours ago

2007 SUBARU IMPREZA RS (AWD) 4 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

$7,700Negotiable
Doncaster, VIC

Yesterday

2003 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$8,600Negotiable
Birkdale, QLD

Yesterday

2021 Subaru Impreza

$28,999
Ryde, NSW

Yesterday

2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STi 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$38,000
Condell Park, NSW

18/04/2024

SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i-L AUTOMATIC 92000kms

  • 92000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

!!!JUST ARRIVED!!! Great example 2012 AWD Subaru Impreza very low kms @92000 Full service history X2 keys Automatic with paddle shift option 2lt Petrol Hatchback Factory alloys Great registration sep 24 Fog lights Light bar Tinted rear windows Reverse camera Multi function steering wheel Loads of airbags Excellent first car or family vehicle Priced well for kms +FIND US ON FACEBOOK+ INTERESTED IN THIS ITEM?? HAVE QUESTIONS?? FEEL FREE TO CONTACT LUKE >>********/837 WIT

$13,999
Exeter, TAS

18/04/2024

2018 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN, 5 seats M

$18,499
Kallangur, QLD

18/04/2024

2012 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D SEDAN

  • 214000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

12 Months registration Reverse camera New tyres Car has been serviced

$7,000
Arncliffe, NSW

16/04/2024

2006 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$32,500
Kunda Park, QLD

16/04/2024

2012 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i (AWD) 4D SEDAN

  • 110000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Selling a 1 Owner, owned since new Very Low Km 110K Well serviced & looked after. Never been in a major accident. Has damage to passenger side rear panel & has been touched up, see 2nd last photo. Also has damage to drivers' side rear panel, & has been touched up, See last photo. Constant AWD system, so much safer Bluetooth phone & steering wheel radio controls New Battery 2 New Tyres Log books Private owner & seller Genuine reason for sale Can be viewed & test run at Revesby 2212 Stupid offers

$11,295Negotiable
Revesby, NSW

16/04/2024

2016 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i PREMIUM (AWD) 5D HATCHBACK

$16,000
Moorebank, NSW

16/04/2024

2006 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STi 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$30,500Negotiable
Sydney City, NSW

15/04/2024

2004 SUBARU IMPREZA MY05 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

  • 69000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2004 MY05 69,000ks GENUINE KS 6 Speed Manual with DCCD Dedicated E85 Immaculate condition inside COSWORTH EJ25 built motor Motec M800 OEM ECU MOTEC shift lights Semi slick tyres Custom Gear Lever Assembly Billet Transfer Gears STi Motor-Sports Rear Driveshafts 6 Ball Joints, STi Motor-sports Engine/Gearbox Mounts Shockworks Suspension All round PWR Radiator Relocated Oil Cooler STi Spec C water spray tank APS 700HP Front mount intercooler APS Billet dual feed fuel rails w

$60,000
Sunbury, VIC

15/04/2024

2000 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$16,250Negotiable
Cartwright, NSW

15/04/2024

2021 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i-S (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 5D HATCHBACK

  • 75000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

This Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S AWD MY21 has been owned since new and is just over 2yrs (one owner) comes with logs books and still under new car factory warranty with Subaru. Selling due to upgrading to new car. Will be removing the Spotters in the photos but leaving the nudge bar, light cabling and switch button to make it easier for the purchaser to add in their own LED spotters. A Blackvue 900x 2ch Dashcam with Battery Pack professionally installed. Recepits for the Dashcam and Nudge bar ca

$27,500Negotiable
West Ryde, NSW

14/04/2024

1999 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STi VERSION VI 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN, 5 seats M

$60,000Negotiable
The Gap, QLD

14/04/2024

2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 316747 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Excellent condition inside and out no modifications Just had new air conditioning compressor 12 months rego Just been detailed

$12,500
Bargo, NSW

14/04/2024

2013 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i-L (AWD) 6 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

$9,500
Parramatta, NSW

13/04/2024

2004 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 164000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

description on the last slide cars perfect to drive wanting to swap for some 4WD since starting a apprenticeship

$11,000Negotiable
Woongarrah, NSW

13/04/2024

2000 Subaru Impreza WRX (AWD) 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

$15,000
Meadowbank, NSW

13/04/2024

Overview of the Subaru Impreza

Overview of the Subaru Impreza

Subaru was renowned for models such as the Leone and Jumbuck until a new small car appeared in 1993.

The Impreza would take Australia by storm during the 1990s, and a turbocharged performance model called the WRX continues to be a huge cult car (and now its own, separate nameplate).

Across several generations, however, regular versions of the Impreza have proven to be sensible compact family cars - with a segment USP of standard all-wheel drive and their distinctive horizontally opposed 'boxer' engines across the range.

SUBARU IMPREZA GENERATIONS (SINCE 2000)

2000-2007

2007-2012

2012-2016

2016-present

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption (excluding WRX models)

2.0L 4-cylinder petrol: 6.6-7.2 litres per 100km

(2012-2016) 2.0L 4cyl petrol: 6.8-7.2 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO SUBARU IMPREZA

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: SUBARU IMPREZA (2012-2016 MODELS)

Check that the timing belt has been replaced at 125,000km intervals. A broken belt will destroy the engine. A second belt change also requires water pump, pulleys and tensioners to be replaced as well.

Check for water in the oil and vice-versa. Subaru had big head-gasket problems in previous years.

Due to poor machining and iffy quality piston rings, some cars from around 2012-2013 had high oil consumption. These should have surfaced by now and been fixed.

Subaru engines can last a long time but require strict maintenance to do so. Small, intricate oilways in the engine won't tolerate the sludge created by skipped oil changes. A ticking engine is one that is already damaged.

Like many modern CVTs, their alien feel and sound made some owners think there was something wrong. Drive one first to make sure you could live with its characteristics.