2024 Subaru Impreza debuts – sixth-gen is hatchback solely, receives new RS variant with 182 hp 2.5L boxer

The 2024 Subaru Impreza has made its debut at this 12 months’s Los Angeles Auto Present in five-door hatchback type, which is the one physique model obtainable for the sixth-generation mannequin – the earlier one was additionally provided as a sedan.

Constructed on an up to date model of the Subaru World Platform (SGP), the brand new Impreza boasts 10% greater torsional rigidity than earlier than in addition to extra structural adhesive (from 7.99 to 30 metres). In keeping with the carmaker, these adjustments ship higher dynamic efficiency, a easy journey and a quieter cabin.

By way of styling, the Impreza bears a placing resemblance to the newest Crosstrek however with out the SUV-inspired cues like physique cladding and a raised journey top. Different variations embrace a less complicated insert design for the hexagonal-shaped grille and a bumper that seems much less rugged with its smaller fog lamp and surrounding trim.

The identical goes for the rear, with the Impreza carrying the identical distinctive C-shaped taillights and a road-friendly bumper that’s the reverse of the Crosstrek’s off-road-themed look. As for the inside, it’s just about a carbon copy of the Crosstrek, with an obtainable 11.6-inch Starlink touchscreen infotainment system dominating the dashboard.

Three variants are provided (Base, Sport and a brand new RS), all coming normal with Subaru’s EyeSight suite of security and driver help methods. The corporate notes enhancements have been made like a wider discipline of view, up to date management software program and the addition of an digital brake booster so EyeSight now operates smoother, sooner and beneath a higher vary of situations.

“EyeSight can now determine bicycles and pedestrians at intersections sooner and, when crucial, alerts the motive force and applies brakes to keep away from collisions,” the corporate famous in its launch. In the meantime, Computerized Emergency Steering is now included on fashions geared up with Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Maintain Help and Rear Cross-Site visitors Alert to help with steering management to assist keep away from a collision at speeds lower than 80 km/h (50 mph).

All variants get welcome lighting, a tyre stress monitoring system, dual-zone local weather management (accessed by way of the touchscreen) and 60:40 split-folding rear seats. The Sport positive aspects the portrait-format infotainment show with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, keyless entry and begin in addition to fog lamps.

Stepping as much as the top-spec RS nets prospects a 10-way energy entrance driver seat with lumbar help, variant-specific badging, 18-inch alloy wheels in a darkish gray end, black exterior accents, upgraded LED headlamps and LED fog lamps.

The inside of the RS additionally options gunmetal and simulated carbon-fibre trim accents, sport entrance seats with black/pink material upholstery, aluminium alloy pedals, heated entrance seats, rear USB charger ports and branded flooring mats. Different gadgets embrace Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Maintain Help and Rear Cross-Site visitors Alert and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

The RS is a throwback to the Impreza 2.5RS that was provided in the USA within the late Nineties, though the brand new one misses out on a handbook transmission. In reality, a Lineartronic CVT with eight digital speeds and paddle shifters is now the one obtainable choice throughout the vary.

Distinctive to the RS is its 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated flat-four engine, which can also be discovered within the Crosstrek, Forester, Legacy and Outback. With outputs of 182 hp (185 PS) and 241 Nm of torque, it has a big benefit over the carryover 2.0 litre boxer from the earlier era that continues to supply 152 hp (154 PS) and 197 Nm.

Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system is normal, as you’d anticipate, additional enhanced with normal Energetic Torque Vectoring. Sport and RS variants additionally get the SI-Drive efficiency administration system and a sport-tuned suspension. The carmaker provides that the 2024 Impreza additionally receives a model of the WRX’s dual-pinion digital energy steering rack for a extra direct and pure steering really feel and higher responsiveness.