2019 Subaru Impreza

The 2019 Subaru Impreza (5th generation) is a highly reliable compact car that stands out in its segment by offering standard all-wheel-drive capability across almost all configurations. Built on the revolutionary Subaru Global Platform (SGP), which boosts chassis stiffness by 70%, this model year provides superior structural rigidity, exceptional crash safety, and agile, predictable handling. Available as either a sleek 4-door traditional sedan or a highly practical 5-door hatchback, the 2019 Impreza boasts a clean, understated design defined by its signature hexagonal front grille, low-slung stance, and hawkeye-style headlights. Under the hood, the Impreza prioritizes mechanical balance and adverse-weather stability over raw track speed. It is powered by a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine that generates 152 horsepower and 196 Nm of torque. This flat-engine configuration lowers the vehicle's center of gravity, effectively minimizing body roll around fast corners. Power is delivered continuously to all four wheels via Subaru’s iconic Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, offering unmatched traction on rainy, snowy, or loose gravel surfaces. For shifting duties, most trims employ a smooth Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with available paddle shifters, though a classic 5-speed manual transmission remains standard on base grades.