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2020 model year
What's new for 2020.
The 2020 Impreza receives a mid-cycle refresh with a new front bumper and grille design. A major safety update makes the EyeSight Driver Assist Technology standard on all models equipped with the Lineartronic CVT. Additionally, a new Rear Seat Reminder system is introduced to alert drivers to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle. The Sport and Limited trims also receive new wheel designs.
Exterior
- Redesigned front fascia and new alloy wheel designs for Sport and Limited trims.
Safety
- EyeSight Driver Assist Technology becomes standard on all CVT-equipped models.
- Introduction of the Rear Seat Reminder system.
Trims
Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.
2020 Subaru Impreza
Base
- Horsepower
- 152
- City MPG
- 28
- Highway MPG
- 36
- Engine
- 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 152 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 28 / 36
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 16 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Standard equipment
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- Cloth upholstery
- Black simulated carbon fiber finish interior accent trim
- 6-way manually adjustable driver seat
- SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
- Rear-Vision Camera
- Electronic cruise control
2020 Subaru Impreza
Premium
- Horsepower
- 152
- City MPG
- 28
- Highway MPG
- 36
- Engine
- 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 152 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT with 7-speed manual-mode and paddle shifters
- City / highway MPG
- 28 / 36
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 16 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Adds over Impreza Base
- EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
- 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
- Halogen fog lights
- Roof rails in silver finish (5-door)
- All-Weather Package (Heated mirrors, seats, wiper de-icer)
- STARLINK Safety and Security enabled
- SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus
- SiriusXM All Access Radio and Travel Link
- 6 speakers
- Auto-on/off headlights
- Welcome lighting
2020 Subaru Impreza
Sport
- Horsepower
- 152
- City MPG
- 27
- Highway MPG
- 36
- Engine
- 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 152 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 27 / 36
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 18 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Adds over Impreza Premium
- SI-DRIVE performance management system
- Active Torque Vectoring
- Sport-tuned suspension
- 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
- Body-color door mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Trunk spoiler (sedan) and side rocker spoilers
- Sport cloth interior with red stitching
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter with red stitching
- SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Sport instrument cluster with color LCD display
2020 Subaru Impreza
Limited
- Horsepower
- 152
- City MPG
- 28
- Highway MPG
- 36
- Engine
- 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 152 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT with 7-speed manual-mode and paddle shifters
- City / highway MPG
- 28 / 36
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 17 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Adds over Impreza Premium
- Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
- LED Steering Responsive Headlights
- LED fog lights
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- 6-way power-adjustable driver seat
- Automatic climate control system
- SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus
- Dual USB charge ports in center console
- 6.3-inch color multifunction display
2020 Subaru Impreza
Base Manual
- Horsepower
- 152
- City MPG
- 23
- Highway MPG
- 31
- Engine
- 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 152 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- City / highway MPG
- 23 / 31
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 16 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
2020 Subaru Impreza
Base 5-Door Manual
- Horsepower
- 152
- City MPG
- 24
- Highway MPG
- 31
- Engine
- 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 152 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- City / highway MPG
- 24 / 31
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 16 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
2020 Subaru Impreza
Base 5-Door
- Horsepower
- 152
- City MPG
- 28
- Highway MPG
- 36
- Engine
- 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 152 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 28 / 36
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 16 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
2020 Subaru Impreza
Sport Manual
- Horsepower
- 152
- City MPG
- 23
- Highway MPG
- 31
- Engine
- 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 152 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- City / highway MPG
- 23 / 31
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 18 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
2020 Subaru Impreza
Sport 5-Door Manual
- Horsepower
- 152
- City MPG
- 22
- Highway MPG
- 30
- Engine
- 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 152 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- City / highway MPG
- 22 / 30
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 18 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
2020 Subaru Impreza
Sport 5-Door
- Horsepower
- 152
- City MPG
- 27
- Highway MPG
- 35
- Engine
- 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 152 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 27 / 35
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 18 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
The trims, side by side.
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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.
10 of 10 trims
| Trim | Base | Premium | Sport | Limited | Base Manual | Base 5-Door Manual | Base 5-Door | Sport Manual | Sport 5-Door Manual | Sport 5-Door |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City / Hwy / Combined (MPG) | 28 / 36 / 31 | 28 / 36 / 31 | 27 / 36 / 30 | 28 / 36 / 31 | 23 / 31 / 26 | 24 / 31 / 26 | 28 / 36 / 31 | 23 / 31 / 26 | 22 / 30 / 25 | 27 / 35 / 30 |
| Horsepower | 152 hp | 152 hp | 152 hp | 152 hp | 152 hp | 152 hp | 152 hp | 152 hp | 152 hp | 152 hp |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Base | Premium | Sport | Limited | Base Manual | Base 5-Door Manual | Base 5-Door | Sport Manual | Sport 5-Door Manual | Sport 5-Door | |
| Drivetrain | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD |
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT with 7-speed manual-mode and paddle shifters | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT with 7-speed manual-mode and paddle shifters | Manual 5-spd | Manual 5-spd | Lineartronic CVT | Manual 5-spd | Manual 5-spd | Lineartronic CVT |
| Name | 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER |
| Type | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC) | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC) | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC) | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC) | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC) | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC) | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC) | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC) | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC) | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC) |
| Displacement l | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Fuel injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection |
| Horsepower | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 | 152 |
| Horsepower RPM | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| Torque lb ft | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 |
| Torque RPM | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel type | 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) | Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) | Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) | Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) |
| Base | Premium | Sport | Limited | Base Manual | Base 5-Door Manual | Base 5-Door | Sport Manual | Sport 5-Door Manual | Sport 5-Door | |
| City MPG | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 27 |
| Highway MPG | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 31 | 31 | 36 | 31 | 30 | 35 |
| Combined MPG | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 30 |
| Base | Premium | Sport | Limited | Base Manual | Base 5-Door Manual | Base 5-Door | Sport Manual | Sport 5-Door Manual | Sport 5-Door | |
| Length (in) | 182.7 | 182.7 | 182.7 | 182.7 | 182.7 | 182.7 | 182.7 | 182.7 | 182.7 | 182.7 |
| Width (in) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Height (in) | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 105.1 | 105.1 | 105.1 | 105.1 | 105.1 | 105.1 | 105.1 | 105.1 | 105.1 | 105.1 |
| Note | Length for Sedan; 5-door is 176.2 in | Length for Sedan; 5-door is 176.2 in | Length for Sedan; 5-door is 176.2 in | Length for Sedan; 5-door is 176.2 in | Length for Sedan; 5-door is 176.2 in | Length for Sedan; 5-door is 176.2 in | Length for Sedan; 5-door is 176.2 in | Length for Sedan; 5-door is 176.2 in | Length for Sedan; 5-door is 176.2 in | Length for Sedan; 5-door is 176.2 in |
| Base | Premium | Sport | Limited | Base Manual | Base 5-Door Manual | Base 5-Door | Sport Manual | Sport 5-Door Manual | Sport 5-Door | |
| Wheel size (in) | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Wheel material | steel | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy | steel | steel | steel | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy |
| Wheel finish | with covers | Black with machine finish | Black with machine finish | Dark gray with machine finish | with covers | with covers | with covers | Black with machine finish | Black with machine finish | Black with machine finish |
| Base | Premium | Sport | Limited | Base Manual | Base 5-Door Manual | Base 5-Door | Sport Manual | Sport 5-Door Manual | Sport 5-Door | |
| Eyesight standard | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear vision camera | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear cross traffic alert | – | – | – | Yes | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Blind spot detection | – | – | – | Yes | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Reverse automatic braking | – | – | – | Yes | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Base | Premium | Sport | Limited | Base Manual | Base 5-Door Manual | Base 5-Door | Sport Manual | Sport 5-Door Manual | Sport 5-Door | |
| Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloth upholstery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Black simulated carbon fiber finish interior accent trim | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 6-way manually adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear-Vision Camera | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic cruise control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EyeSight Driver Assist Technology | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Halogen fog lights | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Roof rails in silver finish (5-door) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| All-Weather Package (Heated mirrors, seats, wiper de-icer) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| STARLINK Safety and Security enabled | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SiriusXM All Access Radio and Travel Link | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 6 speakers | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-on/off headlights | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Welcome lighting | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SI-DRIVE performance management system | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Active Torque Vectoring | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sport-tuned suspension | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Body-color door mirrors with integrated turn signals | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trunk spoiler (sedan) and side rocker spoilers | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sport cloth interior with red stitching | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter with red stitching | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless Access with Push-Button Start | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sport instrument cluster with color LCD display | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| LED Steering Responsive Headlights | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| LED fog lights | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Leather-trimmed upholstery | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6-way power-adjustable driver seat | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Automatic climate control system | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dual USB charge ports in center console | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6.3-inch color multifunction display | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | - | - |