2024 Subaru Impreza RS: A Closer Look at the Sporty Upgrades

The 2024 Subaru Impreza marks the sixth generation of this compact car model. The latest iteration introduces a range of updates, including a redesigned exterior, enhanced performance, improved safety features, and updated multimedia technology. The Impreza is now exclusively offered as a 5-door hatchback and comes in three trim levels: Base, Sport, and the new RS trim.

The exterior of the sixth-generation Impreza features a sportier design, especially in the 5-door hatchback configuration. The RS trim stands out with unique exterior elements such as RS badging, 18-inch alloy wheels with a dark gray finish, black accents on the front grille, side spoilers, and side mirrors, and upgraded LED headlights. The overall dimensions of the Impreza are as follows: wheelbase of 105.1 inches, length of 176.2 inches, width of 70.1 inches, height of 58.3 inches, and a ground clearance of 5.1 inches.

The Impreza’s trunk/hatch provides a cargo capacity of 19.9 cubic feet, which can be expanded to 54.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. In terms of engine options, the RS trim comes with a 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine delivering 182 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque. The Base and Sport trims are equipped with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder direct-injection SUBARU BOXER® engine generating 152 horsepower and 145 lb.-ft. of torque. All trim levels feature a Lineartronic CVT as standard, while the Sport and RS trims offer an 8-speed manual mode with steering wheel paddle shifters.

Inside the Impreza RS, you’ll find distinctive interior trim accents, sport front seats in black cloth with red cloth bolsters, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle, aluminum alloy pedals, a wireless phone charger, and USB-A and USB-C charging ports in the rear center console. Additionally, the RS trim offers optional features such as a Harman Kardon® 10-speaker system, a power moonroof, and a 10-way power front driver seat with lumbar support.

On the technology front, the 2024 Impreza introduces a 11.6-inch SUBARU STARLINK® center information display and offers wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto connectivity. The vehicle boasts a 10-percent stiffer chassis for improved body rigidity and lighter weight, contributing to enhanced performance. It also comes with improved EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology as standard, and models equipped with Blind-Spot Detection, Lane Keep Assist, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert include Automatic Emergency Steering.

The Impreza’s fuel efficiency is rated at 26 MPG in the city, 33 MPG on the highway, and 29 MPG combined by the EPA. The starting MSRP for the Impreza is $22,995, while the RS trim begins at $27,885. These updates and features make the 2024 Subaru Impreza an attractive option for those seeking a compact car with modern design, performance, safety, and technology enhancements.