2024 Subaru Impreza Debuts With Sporty RS Trim Making 182 HP

The 2024 Subaru Impreza marks the arrival of the sixth technology of the model’s compact mannequin. It debuts at this yr’s LA Auto Present, which is acceptable due to the primary gen’s premiere on the occasion in 1992.

The 2024 Impreza arrives in three trims: Base, Sport, and RS. The Base and Sport use a 2.0-liter boxer four-cylinder producing 152 horsepower (113 kilowatts) and 145 pound-feet (197 Newton-meters) of torque. The RS will get a four-pot, 2.5-liter boxer making 182 hp (136 kW) and 178 lb-ft (241 Nm).

All trims include a CVT. The model within the Sport and RS grades has a simulated 8-speed mode with pre-set ratios and paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. The Impreza continues to come back customary with all-wheel drive. Subaru says this utility of the tech has a sooner response time. The system additionally has torque vectoring.

The sixth-generation Impreza is completely accessible as a five-door hatchback, whereas there’s additionally a four-door sedan for the fifth-gen. The outside styling is an evolution of the present look. The grille is a bit bigger, and the headlights have a sharper form. The revisions on the again are extra noticeable with fork-shaped taillights and uncovered exhaust pipes. 

Inside, there are extra vital adjustments. The brand new Impreza is offered with an 11.6-inch portrait-oriented infotainment display screen. It helps the wi-fi variations of Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Just like the Outback and Legacy, lesser trims include twin 7.0-inch shows.

For a extra thrilling driving expertise, the 2024 Impreza will get a model of the dual-pinion digital energy steering rack from the WRX. Subaru says this leads to improved responsiveness and a extra direct really feel when turning the wheel.

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The Impreza will get an improved model of the model’s EyeSight driver help tech. It has a wider discipline of view and might determine bicycles and pedestrians at intersections. Automobiles which have blind-spot detection with lane-keep help and rear cross-traffic alert achieve an computerized emergency steering system. 

The RS is the sporty, new addition to the Impreza lineup. Its title harkens again to the two.5 RS from ’98. This trim will get a extra aggressive look with darkish grey trim on the grille, facet sills, mirror caps, and 18-inch wheels. LED headlights and fog lights are customary for this grade. Inside, the seats are black fabric with pink bolsters. The trim is a mixture of gunmetal grey and simulated carbon fiber parts.

The 2024 Impreza will go on sale within the US this spring. Pricing will likely be accessible nearer to the mannequin’s launch.