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2010 Subaru Impreza
2010 model year

What's new for 2010.

The 2010 Impreza sees minor aesthetic and packaging updates. A new grille design is implemented across the lineup, and a Special Edition package is introduced for the 2.5i Premium, bundling a moonroof, fog lights, and the All-Weather Package. The WRX gains a new Limited trim level, offering leather seating and HID headlights.

Exterior

  • Revised front grille design across all trim levels.

Trims

  • New 2.5i Premium Special Edition package and WRX Limited trim introduced.

Trims

7 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2010 Subaru Impreza

2.5i

Horsepower
170
City MPG
20
Highway MPG
27
Engine
2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist
City / highway MPG
20 / 27
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
11.3 cu ft
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • 4-wheel antilock braking system (ABS)
  • Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
  • 4-speaker audio system with single-disc CD player
  • 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback
  • Projector low-beam headlights
  • LED taillights (5-door)
  • Power windows and side mirrors

The trims, side by side.

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

7 of 7 trims
2010 Subaru Impreza · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5i
2.5i 5-Door
2.5i Premium
2.5i Premium 5-Door
Outback Sport
2.5GT
2.5GT 5-Door
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)20 / 27 / 2220 / 27 / 2220 / 27 / 2220 / 27 / 2220 / 27 / 2219 / 24 / 2119 / 24 / 21
Horsepower170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp224 hp224 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5i2.5i 5-Door2.5i Premium2.5i Premium 5-DoorOutback Sport2.5GT2.5GT 5-Door
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist4-speed automatic with SPORTSHIFT4-speed automatic with SPORTSHIFT
Name2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.52.52.52.52.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargedturbocharged
Valvetraini-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift SystemActive Valve Control SystemActive Valve Control System
Horsepower170170170170170224224
Horsepower RPM6000600060006000600052005200
Torque lb ft170170170170170226226
Torque RPM4400440044004400440028002800
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)
2.5i2.5i 5-Door2.5i Premium2.5i Premium 5-DoorOutback Sport2.5GT2.5GT 5-Door
City MPG20202020201919
Highway MPG27272727272424
Combined MPG22222222222121
2.5i2.5i 5-Door2.5i Premium2.5i Premium 5-DoorOutback Sport2.5GT2.5GT 5-Door
Length (in)180.3173.8180.3173.8180.3180.3173.8
Width (in)68.568.568.568.568.568.568.5
Height (in)58.158.158.158.158.358.158.1
Wheelbase (in)103.1103.1103.1103.1103.1103.1103.1
Track front (in)58.958.958.958.958.758.958.9
Track rear (in)58.958.958.958.958.959.159.1
2.5i2.5i 5-Door2.5i Premium2.5i Premium 5-DoorOutback Sport2.5GT2.5GT 5-Door
Cargo volume seats up (cu ft)11.31911.3191911.319
Headroom front (in)40.340.340.340.340.340.340.3
Headroom rear (in)37.637.637.637.637.637.637.6
Legroom front (in)43.543.543.543.543.543.543.5
Legroom rear (in)33.533.533.533.533.533.533.5
Shoulder room front (in)54.854.854.854.854.854.854.8
Shoulder room rear (in)53.253.253.253.253.253.253.2
Passenger volume (cu ft)94.694.694.694.694.694.694.6
Curb weight lb3075307530533053310832403240
Cargo volume max (cu ft)–44.4–44.444.4–44.4
2.5i2.5i 5-Door2.5i Premium2.5i Premium 5-DoorOutback Sport2.5GT2.5GT 5-Door
Wheel size (in)16161616171717
Wheel materialsteelsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishFull wheel coversFull wheel covers12-spoke12-spoke6-spoke high-luster10-spoke10-spoke
2.5i2.5i 5-Door2.5i Premium2.5i Premium 5-DoorOutback Sport2.5GT2.5GT 5-Door
Tpms standardYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Ring shaped reinforcement frameYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Airbags descriptionFront, front-side, and side-curtainFront, front-side, and side-curtainFront, front-side, and side-curtainFront, front-side, and side-curtainFront, front-side, and side-curtainFront, front-side, and side-curtainFront, front-side, and side-curtain
Electronic brake force distributionYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Abs standardYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Vdc standardYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Traction controlYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
2.5i2.5i 5-Door2.5i Premium2.5i Premium 5-DoorOutback Sport2.5GT2.5GT 5-Door
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Traction Control System (TCS)YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
4-wheel antilock braking system (ABS)YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
4-speaker audio system with single-disc CD playerYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbackYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Projector low-beam headlightsYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
LED taillights (5-door)YesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Power windows and side mirrorsYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
10-speaker audio system--YesYesYesYesYes
6-disc in-dash CD changer--YesYes-YesYes
Auxiliary audio jack--YesYes-YesYes
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio controls--YesYes-YesYes
Leather-wrapped shifter handle--YesYes-YesYes
Available Special Edition Package (Foglights, Moonroof, All-Weather Package)--See conditionSee condition-See conditionSee condition
Raised suspension----Yes--
Roof Carrier Bars----Yes--
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, heated mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer)----Yes--
Foglights----Yes--
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter----Yes--
Two-tone exterior paint schemes----Yes--
Front and rear bumper underguards----Yes--
Turbocharged engine-----YesYes
Functional hood scoop-----YesYes
Power tilt/sliding-glass moonroof-----YesYes
Automatic climate control system-----YesYes
Sport-design electroluminescent gauges-----YesYes
Sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension-----YesYes
Larger 11.6-inch front brake discs-----YesYes