2012 Subaru Impreza

Rating from SubieME

(2)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"This model does not use the same version of transmission as the Premium or Limited models. The shifter mechanism does not have any method for you to shift up or down. (Like in ALL previous Subaru Impreza models) The "sport manual" mode is simply missing. This is a MAJOR detraction in what would otherwise be a very nice car. It makes the driving experience very frustrating. The car sticks in lower gears and revs very high. It drags down the MPG. It causes heavy engine breaking when going down hill. (This can be dangerous in snowy conditions!) I would recommend NOT buying the Base model with this transmission. (either move up to a Premium or get a Manual) We have been buying Subarus for over 30 years and loved them all -- but NOT this one!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from KoalaQT

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"First Subaru and I love it--used to be a Honda and Acura gal. Traded my 94 Integra for it and very pleased with the Impreza premium hatchback. Had it since April and have over 9000 miles on it--CVT is great on hills--takes a little getting used to the automatic decleration on downgrades. Visibility is excellent--4 passengers comfortable--hatch is great. Very pleased with back-up camera installed by dealer. Getting 30ish milage in city driving--controls are not fussy--comfortable seats--fog lights and trim package give a sharp look that gets compliments. Very happy with car and peace of mind with AWD. Fun to drive--perky on acceleration."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from First and Last Subaru

(3)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"This is my first Subaru, and I am highly disappointed. My first complaint is the constant reflection of the dash in the front windshield. I'm told it is due to the steep slant of the windshield, and I find it highly annoying. I am only getting 22-23 mpg, which is combined city/highway driving, not the 27/36 that the car is suppposed to get. After circa 3 months, the car has developed a clicking noise every time I pass 3 mph. Subaru says it's related to the shift knob solenoid, and they are still trying to see if/how it can be fixed. The seat warmer gets warm quickly, and then shuts off, and never seems to get warm again. The radio system has a very tinny sound. This is my first Subaru, and it will certainly be my last."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from 50....

(3)
Comfort:		1 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"bought the car with water in the gas tank. when I got to hometown with steep hills,car bogged down.fixed it but lost any new car joy.felt seat was off;took out level,was off 3/4 inch.dealer not normal.Wrote to headquarters.My 1993 acura with 107,000 has less problems.whoops"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from 1st time Subaruer

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This is my first Subaru. After looking at many many many cars, I decided on the Impreza 5-door. I've driven manuals all my life, but decided on a CVT due to the traffic environment I am currently in. The CVT shifts well but I think is a little reserved feeling. I feel like this car would be a lot better with a bit more power, it seems quite slow from the start, but on the top end, it's great. The interior is my favorite part about this car: the seats are very very comfortable and the styling is simple and clean with nothing more than you would need or want. Each control and button is well placed and thought out, apart from the heated seat switches. The interior is adequately spacious to haul four adults AND some groceries. The fuel economy is so/so, it is not quite as good as I expected - I drive quite conservatively. A couple of small items that bother me about the Impreza though are the lack of auto up/down on all the windows and the lack of the ability to roll up/down the windows after the key is turned off."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from 5-Month Impreza Owner

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"After driving a car that wasn't so good in inclement weather, I decided to get a Subaru. I had to wait for these new Imprezas to come out, and it was well worth it. I love how the car handles. It's immediately comfortable with great visibility. Controls are within easy reach. I'm also really pleased with the features I was able to get for the money. I got the 5-door hatchback and love the cargo space. Great gas mileage."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Practicality with style

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"After 19 years of owning 2 Saturns, I was looking for AWD with good mileage, and I found it in the 2012 Impreza. It is averaging 33 mpg so far (combination city and highway.) Love the quiet ride and smooth, solid feel. I have owned it for 2 weeks (550 miles) so it is early but so far I am not at all sorry. This is my first Subaru."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from life long carguy

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"the new Impeza is an absolute ball to drive. I love the cvt trans especially using the paddle shifters without needing to pull the selector in the manual mode. when pulling away from a stop, if you don't want the engine to stay in the high rev mode simply click on the right paddle and it snaps a shift to the next ratio. samegoes with a quick downshift to slow yourself down or in anticapated an upcomming low speed turn or hill a quick click on the left paddle and you have the right ratio for a quick manuver. It really likes highway cruising.visability all around is the best in class Its like driving a Miata with 5 doors"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from LIDriver

(3)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"Three months ago I purchased a 2012 Impreza Sport, manual transmission. My previous car was a 2003 Subaru Forester XS (my daughter's car at the moment) with manual transmission. My husband also had a Subaru, a 2004 Outback, manual transmission, for a few years The Impreza is absolutely the worse one, and I am terribly disappointed. I am sorry I purchased it. Tha good points: it is comfortable and spacious inside, and it handles the road quite well (even if I cannot say anything about driving it in the bad season). Now the bad points: the materials they used are way cheaper than in my old Forester. Lots of plastic and a cheap one all over. I seriously doubt this car will have the same longevity. The mpg I am getting are atrocious. I was getting (the same suburban route every day, same driving) 23mpg with the Forester. I am getting 22-23mpg with the Impreza. I did not travel much on the Expressway, but the mpg were better, over 30mpg. The car is not peppy at all, at moments almost unresponsive, so much that I took it to the local dealer for a check up. I was told that the car is perfect, and that probably i have to get used to the manual transmission: I found this remark hilarious. I am driving for over 40 years and I NEVER had a car with an AT!!!!! I gave three stars for the reliability ... time wil tell. I was ready to settle for less power to get a better consumption .... where are the 25-33mpg trumpeted by Subaru? I sincerely hope that the mpg will improve with the so called break in period, but so far ..... just disappointed. ready to resell it at the first good chance."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Nicknamed

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I just bought a Subaru Impreza Limited and I am very happy about this car. I have owned many cars in US and Europe; Subaru Impreza is one of the best I've seen. These are some of the best qualities: it handles very well, nice interior, elegant exterior, quiet, and quite powerful for a compact car. In addition, the fuel economy is great, especially for a AWD car. Great job Subaru!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting