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2012 Subaru Impreza consumer reviews

$17,495–$18,495 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Impreza Subaru
(94 reviews)
76% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 3.9
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.1
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Very comfortable car

This car met all my needs and was very reliable. I never had any issues with it and I felt safe on the road. The rid was very comfortable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First Subaru

Love it. Good pick up and handling. Perfect commuter car and extremely fun to drive!! I hope I can afford a wrx in the future.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the better cars I test drove

More sporty than I was expecting. Very updated and performs well. A little bit pricey compared to the other cars in its category.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Dependable car with little hassle

Good car overall. Plenty of space, comfortable, and reliable. Interior has held up well and after many miles, it still drives great. Few mechanical issues over the years and if there were, Subaru has always taken care of it. I would buy another to replace it when the time comes.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value AWD car with great gas mileage

The Impreza is a great all around car with excellent reliability, all wheel drive, and economy. Extremely low cost of ownership and dependable day to day driving. Although somewhat underpowered, it has everything you need in a reliable daily driver in all weather conditions.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it so far!

Handles great! I wouldn't want an automatic, I'd go for the WRX if that was the case. Don't hesitate, Imprezanate!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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reliable and comfortable

great little car!! no problems over 5 yrs!! easy to clean and maintain. very roomy with adjustable back seats.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best buy! Perfect for Colorado snow

Bought it a couple years ago and have loved this car. It's stylish and comfortable. The heat and air conditioning are my favorite part. It does both quickly. Does amazing in the snow, haven't had a problem or a spin out to date. Stops when I can't when it's icy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun wagon

I enjoy the way the AWD car handles, It has great interior design and space. The car gets great gas mileage, city 26 mpg and highway 36 mpg. The engine oil looks super easy to change, I've never seen a car with the oil filter right on top and forward quite like this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Not Enough Power for the Noise

The car was low on power and slower than expected on acceleration. On top of that the CVT transmissions constant whining made you think at any acceleration the engine was trying to hard. when driving on the highway the road noise was so loud you cold not hold a conversation even with expensive Michelin tires. the topping on top was that the engine was eating oil since 60k miles and Subaru was not willing to do anything about it even after extending their warranty to 100k for this known problem. I will never own another Subaru after this

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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