The Impreza RS Experience Rethinking Compact Comfort and Style
Ever wondered what it would feel like to slip behind the wheel of a compact that breaks the mold? Buckle up, as we take the fully redesigned 2024 Subaru Impreza RS for a spin, a vehicle that's tossing its sedan legacy to the curb in favor of a hatchback — or should we say 'hot rod compact wagon' — revolution. Let's just say the traditional hatchback has been given a run for its money with the Impreza's sharp new look, complete with a lower front end and lights that dare you to look away. And for those with a need for speed and style, we muse over the dream that is a WRX-infused future for this blue beauty.
Inside, we get cozy with the Impreza's interior, where comfort isn't just a feature; it's a promise. The RS trim cradles you with color-enhanced seating, while the back seat boasts enough legroom to make your adult passengers forget they're in the second row. Performance-wise, we're talking about a 2.5-liter boxer engine that feels just right, though the siren call of a potential WRX version teases the thrill-seeker in us all. And whether you're sizing it up against the Honda Civic or the Mazda3, we cover every angle — from its dream-like ride to its fiercely competitive stance in the market.
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Time now for this hour's car review 2024 Subaru Impreza . Available trim levels include the base , the sport and the RS . I had the RS , compact hatchback it's called . I like to call it a small station wagon . You can call it what you will . That's what I call it . See , it's five passengers , including the driver , all new , redesigned this year . They're no longer building the Impreza sedan , really , oh no , it's gone . So then you say , oh , but what about the WRX ? Where did it go ? It's done . It's done , at least for now . But listen to my review .
Speaker 1Exterior features Sharp looking lowered front end with a proportional grille Looks more like a hot rod compact wagon than traditional hatchback . You following my game there . Sloping rear hatch glass , attractive front and rear lighting , silver or gray looks awesome with the black wheels . What could use improvement ? A whole hot rod line of aftermarket parts , including the WRX , in this car . Okay , just saying that , do you hear me ?
Speaker 1Subaru Interior highlights well laid out center stack with a great big infotainment screen . The RS model has color enhanced seating and cloth that is very comfortable . Instrument cluster is good , with easy to read gauges . Cargo and trunk room well , it's small , it's a . This is a small wagon at . What I liked about it the leg room for two adults in the back seat . Kathy and Jeff sat in the back seat . We want to hear your suary . Oh , okay , that's right , that's a pretty good drive too . It was very comfortable ride . It does have the passive phone charger in there . I like that as well .
Speaker 1What could use improvement ? Nothing that I know of Two and a half liter four cylinder boxer engine . Boxer meaning a flat , horizontally opposed four cylinder , 182 horsepower , which is just the right amount for that car , unless they decided they're going to put the WRX package in . And yeah , this is the more powerful of two engines . The other one has a little bit less horsepower . Get this one . Torque 178 pound feet , cvt , automatic transmission Only . Only . As far as mileage is concerned 26 city , 33 highway for combined to 29 . I got 29.4 , over 377.1 miles . What I liked Great gas mileage . What could use improvement ? A WRX version , please . I wrote that right there . Ride and handling rides like a dream . Don's best ride , quality winner oh wow . Base trim price 27 , 885 . Price is tested 31 and the base model price 24 , 115 goes up against the Honda Civic for 23 , 950 , the Mazda three for 25 , 690 and the mini clubbing $29,000 .
Speaker 1That is my review of the 2024 Subaru Impreza RS . And boy was it blue . Did you have a ? You said it called a little sports car and good ride . Did you kind of have the feeling that you wanted to kind of toss it around a little bit ? Yeah , I did , but it really didn't have that kind of suspension . But again , the WRX package would take care of that . The in wheel time car talk shows available 24 seven through the I heart radio app . Just look for in wheel time car talk . We also video stream on Facebook , youtube and in wheel timecom podcasts available from your favorite podcast provider .
