Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
25 -28 City / 34 -37 HWY
Horsepower
148
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Bob M
Very good driving in inclement weather, handles rain and snow very well
Good styling, handling, nice power for the size of car. Easy to drive, local dealer good service. Dislike, road noise!!!
accountCircle Teresa D
Think Subaru for your next car
Very reliable vehicle. Good gas mileage. Dependable. No problems in the 2 years I have own this vehicle. All wheel drive making driving in snow easy and safer. Has not refused to start even in coldest of whether. Car feels heavy and feels safe. A/c works great.
accountCircle Matthew H
We feel the All Wheel Drive is a necessity for Vermont winters.
It provides a decent amount of cargo space for an SUV. Gets good gas mileage and all wheel drive is a must for winter.
accountCircle Marian F
A great car that has taken care of me and probably will for many more years.
I really like my car and it has taken me across the country twice and has served me well for five years. It is not expensive to fill up with gas and will last about a week on a full tank while I drive around town. Everything has stayed in good condition over the years and the car even survived a minor crash with a tree and bounced back with minor body work. The only visible wear and tear is on the plastic cover underneath the engine, which has started falling apart and dragging. But even that has been an easy fix.
accountCircle Casey S
Loyal Subaru enthusiast for 15 years.
This car has had zero issues over the past 3 years. I have leased 4 Subarus over the past 15 years and I am in love with the AWD and safety they offer standard. I also love that they still offer the Impreza in a manual as of 2015. I have extended my current lease and will likely purchase this car when finished.
accountCircle Noel T
This car is my baby and I love it. Buy it now, you will not regret it.
Overall my experience with my car have been pretty great. The only negative aspect would be that it takes about 6-7 seconds to really hit your max speed. But the interior is very comfortable and my car really is my baby. I have put her through a lot and have put bikes, moving boxes, even a couch inside the trunk and it all has surprisingly fit.
accountCircle Sarah A
Great for New England snow
I only have the base model Subaru Impreza, and even that goes above and beyond what I would expect from a car. I live in New England so the all wheel drive is what sold me. It handles like a race car, but I always feel safe. Subaru has a good reputation for lasting long, so I know I won't need a car for a while. I already have over 70,000 miles on it and it still drives like it is brand new.
accountCircle Richard M
Positives of the vehicle.
The vehicle is quite reliable and it seems to really do itself the justice it needs. The vehicle is very responsive, and can have a nice kick to its speed and acceleration. The vehicle is also great for driving in unique terrain. The one kind of Subaru I would recommend for buyers on a budget.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Dorothy Coutsakis
Constant repeat problems
Before my car was 5 years old, 50,000 miles I had to replace transmission (due to fault of Subaru) replace all a/c. Needed new compressor, etc. After 3 repeat visits within a week I refused to pick up the car unless one of the technicians drove it for an hour to assure the a/c worked. Living in Florida and having no a/c is not fun. Very disappointed with the car.
accountCircle Melissa M
My car gets me from point A to B most times but is problematic regularly.
I have had nothing but problems with this car. For a car that is only 3 years old, I have had to have the transmission replaced, had the windows reprogrammed, and had to replace the brake light switch twice. Now, it is not recognizing when the car is in park so I cannot take the key out. The dealership replaced parts that they thought were at fault but it didn't remedy the problem and they do not know what is wrong with it.
accountCircle Nick B
How I feel about my Subaru Impreza.
Unreliable car. Ac issues, axel issues, drivetrain issues, radiator issues. It drives great, just wish it wouldn't break down before I hit 200 thousand miles. The car has taken me many places, so I have a love for the car, but it does not justify the fact that it needs basically thousands in repair when it has not even reached a hundred and fifty thousand miles yet.
accountCircle John C
My Subaru Impreza for the most part fits my needs.
I am 6'2 and my Subaru Impreza is a little hard to get into, other than that it is comfortable, easy to drive, gas mileage is great. Being sorta tall I sometimes have problems in certain vehicles not being able to see traffic lights if I am the first car in line do not have that problem with my Impreza.
accountCircle Adrianne F
Very reliable to drive to get you places.
I like the car but I just don't like that it has tan interior and it is harder to keep clean from kids.
accountCircle Bridget G
Subaru 2015 module has been bad since last spring.
A lot of recalls. Last year our car spent almost 3 months in the shop over a recall on the engine and was going through a qt of oil in less than 2 weeks. Now if it is too hot outside my car will start overheating and the. Light will come on saying my skid resistance breaks are not working. The airbag light randomly also comes on and off as well. I think there is a short in the fuse box.
accountCircle Alec B
That it is safe, and operation of it will always be safe.
Subaru cars need petty repairs more often than other makes. The lights and engine both die at a half life.
accountCircle Lori M
It only has two doors and no aux.
It looks like a station wagon. Slow pick up, so it takes forever to get up to certain speeds. I live in colorado and that is especially important when driving up to the mountains.

Subaru Impreza Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2.0i Wagon
148 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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Base Sedan
148 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Sedan
148 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0i Premium Wagon
148 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0i Sport Premium Wagon
148 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited Sedan
148 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0i Limited Wagon
148 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0i Sport Limited Wagon
148 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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2015 Subaru Impreza Owner Reviews

4.52
240 Reviews
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5 stars 62%
4 stars 30%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 1%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Darcy W on June 21, 2021
Invest in a Subaru Impreza.
The Impreza is an excellent vehicle- reliable, comfortable, many wonderful safety features. There are heated seats, a sunroof, all leather seats, with sport mats that are easy to clean. Large trunk with 60/40 split seats that are easy to lay down for additional cargo space.
accountCircle Brianna E on June 21, 2021
Review of Subaru, an all weather champion.
It is an amazing vehicle, had it for awhile, no problems yet. 89k miles. This vehicle handles amazing in all weather conditions, especially in the snow which is needed in New England. Never has slid, and has very responsive brakes. I'd never get anything besides a Subaru after having this car.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Lucia V.

All wheel drive, ride is smooth and comfortable, Quality vehicle, package is everything I need to be comfortable on long rides. Safe to drive, great handling of vehicle in snow and it is sharp looking.

likeFilled Elizabeth D.

One of the pros is that it is partial emission and it is only 4 cylinders but it still has power. It is heavy so I do not roll down or swerve in the snow. It is also AWD. It is perfect for the snow and really any weather. Plus it is sleek.

likeFilled Kerianne W.

Very safe, easily driveable, fuel efficient, handles well, great in snow and bad weather, no expensive repairs for the first five years, looks great, nice touch screen entertainment features, extremely fuel efficient.

likeFilled Amanda P.

Great on gas, lots of room, sporty, Bluetooth radio, backup camera, sunroof, great vehicle all around, heated seats, all wheel drive, Subaru has a good resale value, only Honda Toyota and Subaru share this attribute.

likeFilled Hannah H.

I love that it is all-wheel drive as I live in a state that has snowy and icy roads in the winter. Tons of space in the trunk and for the seats. Seat warmers which I love! And all around a great and reliable car.

likeFilled Jacky S.

It provides great stability and economic and durability. It performs well under any weather conditions. It is very luxurious to drive anywhere and very sporty and one of the great things that car it is not big from outside but it is very spacious from inside.

likeFilled Meagan T.

It exterior along with the interior is very appealing. I have the pearl white exterior and black interior. It looks very smooth and sleek. The interior looks brand new with the screen and controls looking very modern. The steering wheel has controls which I love. It is very comfortable for a smaller sedan. Perfect for me, a college student who commutes. It is very safe and very fuel efficient.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Lucia V.

It would be awesome if it was 4 wheel drive but it still handles well in the snow. I do not like where the cup holders are located in the console, hard to reach when driving. The display board for audio and maps are a bit glitchy.

dislikeFilled Elizabeth D.

Some of the cons is since it is AWD you have to replace all the tires together and they can be expensive. Since it is a sedan it is close to the ground which you can bottom out. And the trunk is too small for your pets.

dislikeFilled Kerianne W.

Base model does not have many bells or whistles, wish it had a GPS system built into the car, sometimes when it gets cold the panels of the front dashboard shrink and cause odd noises during driving, takes a very long time to warm up the engine in the winter.

dislikeFilled Amanda P.

There really is not a reason I wouldn't purchase a Subaru, unless you are wanting something with a lot of speed, sportier, they are not really made to haul a trailer, Subaru are reliable, great in nasty weather, once you own one you'll never want anything else,

dislikeFilled Hannah H.

I wish the clearance was a little bigger since it is lower to the ground which I know the foresters offer but that is it really. I do not have a lot of complaints about this car it is really great! I highly recommend it.

dislikeFilled Jacky S.

It is very costly for the repair and the models are the type of car is discontinued. And because of this it turns out to be the expensive to buy this type of car now. The storage is kind of small and not enough to store stuff in the back of the trunk.

dislikeFilled Meagan T.

I only have four cons. One, the seats are not power seats. Two, the sun visors do not have extensions. Three, the sun visor mirrors do not have lights. Four, the car does not have GPS. It is on the smaller side of sedans, but that is not a personal con.

Ranks #9 Small Cars by Owners

The 2015 Subaru Impreza has an average owner rating of 4.52 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 37 other Small Cars.

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4.83
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4.8
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4.52

Ranks #10 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2015 Subaru Impreza has a combined MPG of 40 which ranks it #10 of 37 other Small Cars.

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122 MPG
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48 MPG
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37 MPG

Is The 2015 Subaru Impreza A Good Car?

Yes. Very reliable. It is great in the snow and rain and the appearance is very sleek. There is enough room for 2 car seats in the back.
Maddie B.
Yes, it is a well built vehicle. I am very pleased with the performance and handling of the vehicle.
Melissa w.
Yes! I love this vehicle. It is great in the snow, gets great gas mileage, and looks cute. It has a great interior and the sound is loud & clear.
Meagan T.
I think so. It has AWD which is a necessity in Vermont winters. It has a decent amount of power. Heated seats & sunroof are a nice bonus!
Becky B.
Yes, my Subaru Impreza is safe, responsive to gas and break, fuel efficient, and peppy. After four years I have had no major issues with the car that required repair other than wear and tear. It is... Read More
Hannah I.
Yes it is. I will only buy Subarus because they are reliable and safe. I also love that they are all wheel drive vehicles.
Catherine D.
Overall, yes. It gets good gas mileage and is smooth to drive with good visibility. There is ample storage space and the option to install extra storage on top of the car.
Mary A.

How Reliable Is The 2015 Subaru Impreza?

I have had my car for 4 years and never had any issues until this year. I am having some issues with brakes but I chalk it up to a technician messing up a while back.
Maddie B.
My Subaru Impreza has been very reliable since the purchase in 2015. I have not had any problems with my Impreza.
Melissa w.
I have never had any issues with this car. It is very reliable in all types of weather conditions. It is great gas Mileage is also a perk I enjoy.
Meagan T.
This car has been very reliable for me. I haven't had to do any maintenance in a year other than an oil change. I do wish it was better on gas.
Becky B.
It is very reliable and I've had minimal issues. The only one was the key getting stuck in the ignition when trying to remove which was a $100 repair at the dealer service center under my warranty
Bruno A.
My 2015 Subaru Impreza-sedan is very reliable. I just had it gone over by a mechanic and he found no problems except a factory recall item which he replaced.
Kim G.
Yes it is reliable overall. The only drawbacks are low clearance that can be tricky on unpaved roads.
Amanda M.

Is The 2015 Subaru Impreza A Good Value?

My car was $12,480 to buy out my lease after 3 years. My monthly payments were $175 and it was very affordable.
Maddie B.
The dealer worked with me to make my monthly payments low and something I could make, the car still had a great value.
Melissa w.
I think it is more expensive than other vehicles on the market, but it is well worth the extra cost. The all week drive is unique and exactly what I need. The safety in Subarus are amazing. They also... Read More
Meagan T.
$16,000 is what my loan is for. Definitely feel like I overpaid but was feeling pressured from the salesman.
Becky B.
It initially cost around $24000 and was a great value. I have paid it off in four years and it still runs great
Travis M.
I cannot remember what the cost was. I guess around $20,000 more or less. I think it was a great value.
Pamela S.
I believe it costs around $20,000 new. I believe this is a good value overall. We were able to find a used one for $15,000.
Cassidy H.

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Safety & Reliability

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