2011 Subaru Impreza consumer reviews

I own the 2011 Subaru Impreza Premium. Completely trouble free. Excellent handling with AWD. Great mileage, around 25 MPG in heavy rush hour traffic. Size and versatility are perfect for the city. Would highly recommend this vehicle.

We puchased the car about 1.5 months ago, and have put about 1500 miles on it. Most are city driving miles, but also pulled a longer trip in it. The car drives almost like a zippy sports car, and so it can get a little loud, but for the AWD, you can't beat it. The world needs more sedans with AWD, especially when you live in the Northeast and utilize on street parking. The extra money spent on a cold weather package was 100% well spent...heated mirrors and seats are perfect for cold snowing mornings. The interior styling exceeds expectations for comps in the same the price range. I asked my husband for something to gripe about, and he said "Sure, we only have one Impreza".

Solid, great handling, safe awd car for a good price. The Impreza has a personality.I have owned many vehicles but found the Impreza a delight to drive, gives me confidence on the road, whether it be windy or blowing snow I trust this car to get me there, unlike some small awd suv's that feel like there ready to tip over.

The Impreza does just about everything you ask it to. It's extremely reliable, has amazing traction even with all-season tires, the interior is well thought out although a bit utilitarian, the engine has a good amount of torque (but becomes winded on the top end), and fits a decent amount of people and/or stuff when asked. Over the years though (starting with the 2008 model year), the Impreza lineup has lost some of it's sporting nature. The newer chassis, while a bit more forgiving and comfortable, is soft and with pronounce body roll that sometimes resembles a boat on a windy day. I wish that the creators of the Impreza line had a bit more of the "zoom zoom" mentality when determining how the car was going to look and feel to the end user (being sporty w/ out the penalties of an all out street racer). However, since I've purchased three of these vehicles in a row now, I suppose that they perform "good enough". With that being said, my next vehicle will probably be something a bit sportier (ie. WRX) if I can afford it.

Had the car since I was a senior in highschool until current and I put 12,000miles on it (got it when their was 8 miles on it). Overall this car is great, definitely recommend getting the hatchback as it offers a little more trunk space. So far I have added aftermarket swaybars, mudflaps, tinted the windows, and everything is relatively cheap to upgrade. The interior is made of Alcantara which is like fake suede but I prefer it over leather since it does not get majorly hot or cold during certain times of the year. Great in snow when you need it to be considering it has the reliability of subaru's 4 wheel drive system. Also for a daily driver it is perfect. The suspension is soft enough so you can go over bumps with no worry of ground clearance, however I highly recommend getting swaybars as the car does not have a rear one! The A/C works great however you do lose quite a bit of power when you turn it on so I just roll down the windows. As for power, this car can be "peppy" when you need it to be by downshifting (I have a manual) but other than that do not be expecting a huge performace out of this engine. If you want more of sports car from subaru get the WRX or STI model's but be prepared to spend some more money. As for accessories you can have just about anything available from the dealership or even purchase an aftermarket item on your own. I mountain bike and snowboard so I got the optional roof rack base so I could get various attatchments for my bike/snowboard. I love this car so much that I will be a subaru fan forver haha. Although I may be upgrading to a WRX in the near future just because I personally want a little more power hah. Hope this helps anyone looking to get a 2.5i or any other subaru!

i love my car. gas mileage and performance you can't beat. was getting 32 miles per gallon traveling on thruway, city 27. getting lots of comments, seeing more people buying the impreza sport!

Bought this car for beginner to learn on, and it's been perfect. Nimble without being overpowered, sized to make learning to park easy, and the super-safe construction and AWD help me, the mom, relax (a little!) while in the passenger seat. Only complaints: Skip the Tom Tom, the design of the install makes it nearly impossible to see during daylight, and the navigation/hands free phone package was a waste. There is no hands free phone when the navigation is installed. you'd be better off going for just the hands free phone (and test it out to make sure it really works).

Do not like the black trico uphlstery. Its like a velcro lint catsher. Gas mileage is getting better and better. Really like that.!! Handles great. Hugs the road on curves. Anxious to see how it does in the snow this winter.

Had this car for a year now. I live in a snowy country, drive fine where even some AWD SUV get stuck. Performance is excellent for commuting needs and have enough power to have a little extra fun. Fuel consumption is good for a vehicle where 25% power go to each wheel (around 10-12Liters/100km city and and 7-8 on road) Comfort is good, the seat is adjustable in height and can go back enough for the comfort of tall peopple like me. The only downside on comfort is the right armrest, its too low and/or not cushionned enough. The USB andthe audio 1/8 plugs are hidden inside the armrest, there's no visible cables so you can leave your Ipod plugged without fear of comming back with a broken windows and your belonging gone. The Ipod can be controled directly from the radio or wheel. The bluetooth connectivity is fine for receiving calls but uploading contacts is a long process since the contacts have to be entered one by one even via bluetooth (cant send them all via bluetooth at the same time) Overall an excellent choice for everyday uses. I recommend the 2.5i to anyone. In my opinion, only the high acceleration and power fanatics should get the WRX or the STI.

"A grown man should not love an inanimate object this much." I debated quite a while about trading my 2007 WRX TR sedan in for a 2011 WRX 5-door. The main reason was that I needed interior space for my carbon triathlon bike and snowboards (I didn't want to strap them to the roof). After three months, all I have to say is that it was one of the best decisions I have made in quite some time. The interior: rear volume is amble/ perfect for hauling gear, the design is clean and simple (as it should be in a sports car), road noise is minimal even at highway speeds, front cabin volume is very comfortable such that two larger adults will not feel like they are shoulder to shoulder. The performance/ handling: the 5 speed gearing is perfect (in the `07 I use to hover between 3rd and 4th doing 45mph - now I am solidly in 3rd and don?t need 4th until close to 55mph), the wider stance is a lot more fun in corners and turns, the stock exhaust sounds great and NOT like your grandmother?s Subaru. The WRX moves like a jack rabbit being chased by a pack of wolves? a calm confidence knowing that it will see tomorrow. My only issue with the WRX is the inability to get the All Weather Package and Leather Seats in the base model trim. These options are only available in the Premium and Limited trims (which also come with a sun roof as standard equipment). I have no use for a sun roof (temps/ weather/ pollen in the Mid-Atlantic region make them unusable for all but about two months of the year) plus being over six feet tall I find they tend to consume to much head room.