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2012 Subaru Impreza
2012 model year

What's new for 2012.

The 2012 Subaru Impreza introduces the fourth generation, focusing heavily on fuel efficiency and interior quality. A new 2.0-liter FB-series Boxer engine replaces the long-standing 2.5-liter, and a new Lineartronic CVT replaces the old 4-speed automatic. These changes result in a 30% improvement in fuel economy, making it the most fuel-efficient AWD car in America at the time. The interior is completely redesigned with higher-quality materials, more rear legroom, and a new 'cabin-forward' design that increases visibility.

Redesign

  • All-new fourth-generation design with improved interior materials and increased passenger space.

Powertrain

  • New 148-hp 2.0-liter Boxer engine and Lineartronic CVT transmission.
  • Fuel economy improved to an EPA-estimated 36 highway MPG.

Safety

  • Introduction of a standard driver's knee airbag and whiplash-protection front seats.

Trims

6 configurations

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2012 Subaru Impreza

2.0i

Horsepower
148
City MPG
24
Highway MPG
33
Engine
2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
5-speed manual
City / highway MPG
24 / 33
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
15 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Multi-function display
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
  • 4-speaker single-CD audio system
  • Power windows and door locks
  • Tilt/telescoping steering column

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

6 of 6 trims
2012 Subaru Impreza · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.0i
2.0i Premium
2.0i Limited
2.0i Sport Premium
2.0i Sport Limited
2.0i CVT
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)24 / 33 / 2824 / 33 / 2824 / 33 / 2824 / 33 / 2824 / 33 / 2827 / 35 / 30
Horsepower148 hp148 hp148 hp148 hp148 hp148 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.0i2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i CVT
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manualLineartronic CVT5-speed manualLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVT
Name2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed, DOHC aluminum-alloy4-cylinder horizontally opposed, DOHC aluminum-alloy4-cylinder horizontally opposed, DOHC aluminum-alloy4-cylinder horizontally opposed, DOHC aluminum-alloy4-cylinder horizontally opposed, DOHC aluminum-alloy4-cylinder horizontally opposed, DOHC aluminum-alloy
Displacement l222222
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
ValvetrainDual Active Valve Control SystemDual Active Valve Control SystemDual Active Valve Control SystemDual Active Valve Control SystemDual Active Valve Control SystemDual Active Valve Control System
Horsepower148148148148148148
Horsepower RPM620062006200620062006200
Torque lb ft145145145145145145
Torque RPM420042004200420042004200
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
2.0i2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i CVT
City MPG242424242427
Highway MPG333333333335
Combined MPG282828282830
2.0i2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i CVT
Length (in)180.3180.3180.3180.3180.3180.3
Width (in)68.568.568.568.568.568.5
Height (in)57.757.757.757.757.757.7
Wheelbase (in)104.1104.1104.1104.1104.1104.1
2.0i2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i CVT
Wheel size (in)151617171715
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloysteel
Wheel finishwith covers10-spoke15-spokeGray finishGray finishwith covers
2.0i2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i CVT
Airbags count777777
Traction controlYesYesYesYesYesYes
Vdc standardYesYesYesYesYesYes
Driver knee airbagYesYesYesYesYesYes
2.0i2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i CVT
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYesYes
Multi-function displayYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYesYes
6-way manually adjustable driver’s seatYesYesYesYesYesYes
4-speaker single-CD audio systemYesYesYesYesYesYes
Power windows and door locksYesYesYesYesYesYes
Tilt/telescoping steering columnYesYesYesYesYesYes
Body-color side mirrors-YesYesYesYes-
6-speaker single-CD audio system-YesYesYesYes-
USB port/iPod control-YesYesYesYes-
Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming-YesYesYesYes-
Electronic cruise control-YesYesYesYes-
Adjustable center console armrest-YesYesYesYes-
Leather-trimmed upholstery--Yes-Yes-
Automatic climate control system--Yes-Yes-
6-speaker audio with 4.3-inch LCD display--Yes-Yes-
HD Radio with iTunes tagging--Yes-Yes-
Fog lights--YesYesYes-
Auto-on/off headlights--Yes---
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, wipers)--Yes---
Chrome-accented door handles--Yes---
Roof rails (black finish)---YesYes-
Striped cloth upholstery---YesYes-
All-Weather Package---YesYes-