The Subaru Impreza has shrunk further for 2026, while prices have been hiked across the small hatchback range.
There’s new standard equipment, however, with the surviving Impreza AWD 2.0L and AWD 2.0S variants gaining Subaru’s Emergency Driving Stop System.
Should the driver become unresponsive while driving, EDSS will bring the vehicle “to a controlled stop while alerting other road users” provided the lane-centring function is active.
A seat memory function is also now standard in the AWD 2.0S.
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“After careful review, the MY26 Impreza lineup has been streamlined to two variants – AWD 2.0L and AWD 2.0S – focusing on the specifications most preferred and supporting improved availability,” said a Subaru Australia spokesperson, confirming the removal of the mid-range AWD 2.0R.
The AWD 2.0L is now $1000 more expensive at $33,490 before on-road costs, with the AWD 2.0S costing $2000 more than before at $40,990 before on-roads.
Otherwise, there have been no changes made to the Impreza apart from the introduction of a new exterior finish (Citron Yellow Pearl, priced at $660) and the removal of another (Oasis Blue).
The current, sixth-generation Impreza arrived here late in 2023 as a hatchback only, with the sedan body style dropped globally. It wore a base price $4000 higher than its predecessor, albeit coinciding with the addition of more standard kit.
And yet despite the related Crosstrek small SUV being even more expensive, it outsells the Impreza by a considerable margin.
Last year, Subaru shifted 1618 Imprezas and 10,842 Crosstreks, with the former being one of the lowest-volume models in its segment.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Impreza AWD 2.0L | $33,490 (+$1000) |
| 2026 Subaru Impreza AWD 2.0S | $40,990 (+$2000) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
The Impreza is offered here exclusively with a 2.0-litre horizontally opposed four-cylinder Boxer engine. A 2.5-litre flat-four and a 2.0-litre e-Boxer hybrid powertrain are offered overseas but not here.
The small hatch rides on MacPherson strut front and double-wishbone rear suspension.
| Specifications | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|
| Engine | Naturally aspirated 2.0L Boxer 4cyl |
| Power | 115kW @ 6000rpm |
| Torque | 196Nm @ 4000rpm |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Tare mass | 1416kg (AWD 2.0L) 1458kg (AWD 2.0S) |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 7.5L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 50L |
| Fuel requirement | 91-octane regular unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 170g/km |
Dimensions
The Impreza is offered only as a five-door hatchback.
| Dimensions | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|
| Length | 4490mm |
| Width | 1780mm |
| Height | 1480mm |
| Wheelbase | 2670mm |
| Cargo capacity | 291L (rear seats up) 883L (rear seats down) |
| Minimum ground clearance | 130mm |
Servicing and Warranty
The Subaru Impreza is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with 12 months of roadside assistance.
Subaru offers five years or 75,000km of capped-price servicing, with prices as follows:.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 months/15,000km | $354 |
| 24 months/30,000km | $528 |
| 36 months/45,000km | $425 |
| 48 months/60,000km | $771 |
| 60 months/75,000km | $364 |
You can also purchase pre-paid three- and five-year plans.
Safety
The Subaru Impreza has a five-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2024.
| Category | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 83 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 91 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 84 per cent |
| Safety assist | 73 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) – forward and reverse
- Autonomous emergency steering
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver monitoring system with distraction, fatigue warning
- Emergency Driving Stop System (NEW)
- Lane centring
- Lane-keep assist
- Emergency lane-keep assist
- Leading vehicle departure alert
- Pre-collision braking
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Traffic sign recognition
- Tyre pressure monitoring
The AWD 2.0S adds a surround-view camera.
Standard Equipment
There are just two trim levels in the 2026 Impreza lineup.
The AWD 2.0L comes standard with the following equipment:
- Automatic LED headlights
- Halogen daytime running lights
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- 205/50R17 89V tyres
- Space-saver spare
- Auto hold
- Electronic parking brake
- Rear privacy glass
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- 4.2-inch instrument cluster screen
- 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless phone charger
- 1 x USB-A outlet
- 1 x USB-C outlet
- Fabric upholstery
- Dual-zone climate control
- Paddle shifters
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- 60:40 split/fold rear seats
- 6-speaker sound system
The AWD 2.0S adds:
- Automatic high-beam
- Steering Responsive Headlights
- Self-levelling LED headlights
- LED front fog lights
- Front cornering lights
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- 225/40R18 92W tyres
- Power sunroof
- Heated mirrors
- Leather-accented upholstery
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
- Heated front seats
- 8-way power driver’s seat
- 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- Satellite navigation
- Sports pedals
- 1 x rear USB-A outlet
- 1 x rear USB-C outlet
Subaru offers a wide-range of accessories, including a range of STI items such as sporty under spoilers and Enkei alloy wheels.
Colours
All Imprezas have a black interior.
The following exterior paint finishes are available:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Crystal Black Silica
- Ice Silver Metallic (+$660)
- Magnetite Grey Metallic (+$660)
- Pure Red (+$660)
- Citron Yellow Pearl (+$660)
- Sapphire Blue Pearl (+$660)