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2016 Subaru Impreza consumer reviews

$18,295–$19,295 MSRP range
side view of 2016 Impreza Subaru
(58 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.6
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Lovly and cute car

This car is my first car owed. I drove many other cars like handas and toyotas but subarus are the most comfortable and eco-freindly. I love my subaru

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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What's not to like?

This is a pleasant surprise...we knew about Subaru reliability, but this is one amazing car. The standard equipment is more than enough! Nuff said. There, I think that's all 4 now

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Greatest Auto I ever owned an d drove

This Car meets all My standards great on Fuel economy right size and shape Powerful Engine for a car that size and is very reliable

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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Fun to drive hatchback, winter-loving AWD

I have been very happy with this car over the past year and 10,000 miles. It is surprisingly fun to drive...even more so in the winter with tires one can trust in ice and snow (OEM tires wouldn't stop the car on wintry road and I replaced them). Great city car and good interstate road trip car too, sometimes getting high 30s mpg at 70 mph. Engine always willing. Handling is great. I can load my bike in back without its front wheel, seats down, or a mower with the handle folded down. Infotainment center is bland, but I have a newer Honda where I find the same to be aggravating. The Impreza is quite low to the ground, so I need to consider that around snow berms and rutted roads; the Crosstrek is the answer to that, if you drive in rural and rougher roads. It is always a treat to get in the driver's seat and go for a spin.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This so far has been a great daily driver car.

This is a comfortable and peppy car. Great on gas. After a long search, I believe we chose the right car. This is our second Subaru purchase and have had no issues with either of them.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Fuel Efficient, Reliable, Smooth, AWD Car!

I had read the reviews that this car had a luxury car ride and it is true - pretty amazing for a small AWD car. Add in the top notch reliability (for 2016 model), safety, and good looks/features of the sport / hatchback model and you have a great car for the money!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Beware

There are several issues with this car. The sensor in the seat is unreliable and will randomly turn on when nothing is in the seat. Since the sensor senses something in the seat one must buckle the empty seat. As for snow driving, it's squirrely. It feels like the back end is going to swing out all the time but doesn't because of the AWD. The interior is okay, not very sturdy and the cloth seats don't hold up at all. Buy something else. We'll be trading this one in soon. I've lost all respect for Subaru and their customer service in dealing with the seat issue. It's a common problem is what the dealerships (multiple) have told me and they will not fix them.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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So far, so good!

We looked for a smaller SUV, and the Subaru was a pleasant surprise. Aside from the fact that it comes with known Subaru reliability, it's fun to drive. The standard equipment is almost TOO much!! The safety features are incredible ( especially vs most American vehicles ). I would definitely recommend this vehicle to others!?

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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stylish and practical

I like the sporty look and the interior is sleek. the car is easy to handle and the trunk hold what I need. Its not so complicated which makes it easier to use all the devises it has for electronic convenience. it's a perfect fit for my 6 foot husband and my 5 foot height. My neighbor said I look slick driving it.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First Subaru owned - so far so good.

Have always admired Subaru's legendary reliability and AWD, so it was an obvious choice when I needed to buy an economical AWD commuter for my wife.

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