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2016 Subaru Impreza
2016 model year

What's new for 2016.

The 2016 model year is a carryover with minor enhancements to the Starlink connected services. New Starlink Cloud applications are added to the infotainment system, and the Limited trim gains expanded safety and security services, including SOS emergency assistance and stolen vehicle recovery.

Technology

  • Expanded Subaru Starlink connected services and new cloud-based applications.

Trims

8 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2016 Subaru Impreza

2.0i

Horsepower
148
City MPG
25
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
25 / 33
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
15 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Rear-Vision Camera
  • SUBARU STARLINK 6.2-inch Multimedia system
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
  • 4-speaker audio system
  • Electronic cruise control
  • Manually adjustable CFC-free air conditioning
  • Rear spoiler (5-door)
  • Cloth upholstery

The trims, side by side.

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

8 of 8 trims
2016 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
2.0i 5-Door
2.0i 5-Door CVT
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)25 / 33 / 2825 / 33 / 2825 / 33 / 2825 / 33 / 2825 / 33 / 2828 / 36 / 3125 / 33 / 2828 / 36 / 31
Horsepower148 hp148 hp148 hp148 hp148 hp148 hp148 hp148 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.0i2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i CVT2.0i 5-Door2.0i 5-Door CVT
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission5-speed manualLineartronic CVT with manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with manual-mode paddle shifters5-speed manualLineartronic CVT with manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVTManual 5-spdLineartronic 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 BOXER2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l22222222
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
ValvetrainDOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve with Dual Active Valve Control SystemDOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve with Dual Active Valve Control SystemDOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve with Dual Active Valve Control SystemDOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve with Dual Active Valve Control SystemDOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve with Dual Active Valve Control SystemDOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve with Dual Active Valve Control SystemDOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve with Dual Active Valve Control SystemDOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve with Dual Active Valve Control System
Horsepower148148148148148148148148
Horsepower RPM62006200620062006200620062006200
Torque lb ft145145145145145145145145
Torque RPM42004200420042004200420042004200
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)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
2.0i2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i CVT2.0i 5-Door2.0i 5-Door CVT
City MPG2525252525282528
Highway MPG3333333333363336
Combined MPG2828282828312831
2.0i2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i CVT2.0i 5-Door2.0i 5-Door CVT
Length (in)180.5180.5180.5180.5180.5180.5180.5180.5
Width (in)68.568.568.568.568.568.568.568.5
Height (in)57.757.757.757.757.757.757.757.7
Wheelbase (in)104.1104.1104.1104.1104.1104.1104.1104.1
2.0i2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i CVT2.0i 5-Door2.0i 5-Door CVT
Fuel tank gallons14.514.514.514.514.514.514.514.5
2.0i2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i CVT2.0i 5-Door2.0i 5-Door CVT
Wheel size (in)1516171717151515
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloysteelsteelsteel
Wheel finishwith coversSilverSilverGrayGraywith coverswith coverswith covers
2.0i2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i CVT2.0i 5-Door2.0i 5-Door CVT
Airbags count77777777
Brake assistYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Vdc standardYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
2.0i2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i CVT2.0i 5-Door2.0i 5-Door CVT
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 6.2-inch Multimedia systemYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
6-way manually adjustable driver’s seatYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
4-speaker audio systemYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Electronic cruise controlYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Manually adjustable CFC-free air conditioningYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear spoiler (5-door)YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels-YesYes-----
Body-color side mirrors-YesYes-----
6-speaker audio system-YesYesYesYes---
All-Weather Package (Heated exterior mirrors, dual-mode heated front seats, windshield wiper de-icer)-YesYes-----
Center console with sliding armrest lid-YesYes-----
17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels--Yes-----
Leather-trimmed upholstery--Yes-Yes---
Automatic climate control system--Yes-Yes---
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Plus system--Yes-Yes---
Fog lights--YesYesYes---
Body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals--YesYesYes---
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle--YesYesYes---
Auto-on/off headlights--Yes-Yes---
Welcome lighting--Yes-Yes---
17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with gray finish---YesYes---
Roof rails (black finish)---YesYes---
Striped cloth upholstery---YesYes---
All-Weather Package---YesYes---
STARLINK Safety Plus enabled----Yes---