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Can you believe a compact sedan and hatchback for the 2020 model year comes standard with a five-speed manual even though six gears are the norm since eons ago? Subaru didn’t get the memo when developing the 2020 Impreza, which has been revealed for the U.S. market following the August premiere of the Japanese specification.
As ever, the Lineartronic continuously variable transmission soldiers on as the only alternative. Subaru doesn’t plan to drop the CVT anytime soon even though some customers loathe it, but on the upside, this type of transmission offers the best gas mileage possible at moderate loads in all-wheel-drive vehicles. These include the Crosstrek, Legacy, Outback, and Ascent, all of them underpinned by the Subaru Global Platform.
Pricing for the Impreza goes up by $100 to $18,695 for the 2020 model year, and it’s worth it. Additional standard equipment requires the CVT instead of the five-speed manual, leveling up the price to $19,995 for the sedan and $20,495 for the hatchback. The EyeSight Driver Assist system now features throttle management, lane-keep assist and departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and lead vehicle alert. Sport variants of either body style receive the SI-Drive performance management system, and all trim levels can be optioned with the Rear Seat Reminder.
Read that again, then remember than General Motors offers a rear-seat reminder since 2016 for the 2017 model year as standard in many nameplates from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. For an automaker as safety-conscious as Subaru, this “me too” moment is unbefitting given how competitive the compact segment is.
A tilt-and-telescoping steering column, keyless entry, power windows and locks, 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and an engine immobilizer are all standard, along with a 2.0-liter boxer. The naturally aspirated engine is rated at 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque for the U.S. market, and regardless of trim level, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is what sets the Impreza apart from its direct rivals.
Pricing for the Impreza goes up by $100 to $18,695 for the 2020 model year, and it’s worth it. Additional standard equipment requires the CVT instead of the five-speed manual, leveling up the price to $19,995 for the sedan and $20,495 for the hatchback. The EyeSight Driver Assist system now features throttle management, lane-keep assist and departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and lead vehicle alert. Sport variants of either body style receive the SI-Drive performance management system, and all trim levels can be optioned with the Rear Seat Reminder.
Read that again, then remember than General Motors offers a rear-seat reminder since 2016 for the 2017 model year as standard in many nameplates from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. For an automaker as safety-conscious as Subaru, this “me too” moment is unbefitting given how competitive the compact segment is.
A tilt-and-telescoping steering column, keyless entry, power windows and locks, 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and an engine immobilizer are all standard, along with a 2.0-liter boxer. The naturally aspirated engine is rated at 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque for the U.S. market, and regardless of trim level, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is what sets the Impreza apart from its direct rivals.
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