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2021 model year

What's new for 2021.

The 2021 model year introduces Subaru's SI-DRIVE performance management system to the Premium trim level. This allows drivers to choose between 'Intelligent' and 'Sport' modes to tailor engine and transmission response. Other changes are minor, focusing on color and trim adjustments.

Performance

  • SI-DRIVE engine management system added as standard to the Premium trim.

Trims

7 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2021 Subaru Impreza

Base

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
5-speed manual
City / highway MPG
23 / 31
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Black simulated carbon fiber finish interior accent trim
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver seat
  • Rear-Vision Camera
  • Electronic cruise control

The trims, side by side.

Scroll sideways to see every trim →

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

7 of 7 trims
2021 Subaru Impreza · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Sport
Limited
Base 5-Door
Premium 5-Door
Sport 5-Door
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)23 / 31 / 2628 / 36 / 3227 / 36 / 3028 / 36 / 3224 / 31 / 2628 / 36 / 3127 / 35 / 30
Horsepower152 hp152 hp152 hp152 hp152 hp152 hp152 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
BasePremiumSportLimitedBase 5-DoorPremium 5-DoorSport 5-Door
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission5-speed manualLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic 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 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 opposed
Displacement l2222222
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Fuel injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injection
Horsepower152152152152152152152
Horsepower RPM6000600060006000600060006000
Torque lb ft145145145145145145145
Torque RPM4000400040004000400040004000
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)
BasePremiumSportLimitedBase 5-DoorPremium 5-DoorSport 5-Door
City MPG23282728242827
Highway MPG31363636313635
Combined MPG26323032263130
BasePremiumSportLimitedBase 5-DoorPremium 5-DoorSport 5-Door
Length (in)182.7182.7182.7182.7182.7182.7182.7
Width (in)70707070707070
Height (in)57.357.357.357.357.357.357.3
Wheelbase (in)105.1105.1105.1105.1105.1105.1105.1
BasePremiumSportLimitedBase 5-DoorPremium 5-DoorSport 5-Door
Fuel tank gallons13.213.213.213.213.213.213.2
BasePremiumSportLimitedBase 5-DoorPremium 5-DoorSport 5-Door
Wheel size (in)16161817161618
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloysteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishwith coversBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finishDark gray with machine finishwith coversBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finish
BasePremiumSportLimitedBase 5-DoorPremium 5-DoorSport 5-Door
Eyesight standardNoYesYesYesNoYesYes
Blind spot detectionNoNoNoYesNoNoNo
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Reverse automatic braking–––Yes–––
Rear cross traffic alert–––Yes–––
BasePremiumSportLimitedBase 5-DoorPremium 5-DoorSport 5-Door
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch MultimediaYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrationYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Black simulated carbon fiber finish interior accent trimYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
6-way manually adjustable driver seatYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Electronic cruise controlYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
EyeSight Driver Assist Technology-YesYesYes-YesYes
Lineartronic CVT with 7-speed manual-mode and paddle shifters-YesYesYes-YesYes
SI-DRIVE engine performance management system-YesYesYes-YesYes
Halogen fog lights-YesYesYes-YesYes
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer)-YesYesYes-YesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus-YesYesYes-YesYes
6 speakers-YesYesYes-YesYes
Auto-on/off headlights-YesYesYes-YesYes
Welcome lighting-YesYesYes-YesYes
High-grade instrument cluster with color LCD display-YesYesYes-YesYes
Sport-tuned suspension--Yes---Yes
Active Torque Vectoring--Yes---Yes
Body-color side rocker spoilers--Yes---Yes
Trunk spoiler (sedan)--Yes---Yes
LED Daytime Running Lights--Yes---Yes
Sport cloth interior with red stitching--Yes---Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter with red stitching--Yes---Yes
SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus--YesYes--Yes
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN-code vehicle access--Yes---Yes
Sport instrument cluster with color LCD display--Yes---Yes
6.3-inch color multifunction display--Yes---Yes
Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert---Yes---
Reverse Automatic Braking---Yes---
LED Steering Responsive Headlights---Yes---
LED fog lights---Yes---
6-way power-adjustable driver seat---Yes---
Leather-trimmed upholstery---Yes---
Automatic climate control system---Yes---
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start---Yes---
Silver metallic simulated carbon fiber finish interior accent trim---Yes---