Verdict
C
← Subaru Impreza · 2017-2023 · GK / GT
Subaru Impreza (Gen 5)
Honest AWD-standard compact. The base from which the WRX climbs.
BHP
152 bhp
0–60
9.2 s
Top speed
125 mph
MPG
30.0 mpg
Used
$14,000-$22,000
Strengths
- AWD standard is rare at the price
- Hatchback offers proper utility
- EyeSight matures the safety story
Weaknesses
- 2.0 NA is genuinely slow
- Interior materials are average
- CVT hum
Notable tech
- First car on Subaru Global Platform
- EyeSight standard from 2020
- Symmetrical AWD standard on every trim
- 5-speed manual offered on hatchback (rare in the segment)
Common issues
- CVT chain wear over time
- FB20 valve spring recall (older units)
- Battery drain from EyeSight if left unused
Used-market budget
$17,000
Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.