2013 Subaru Impreza consumer reviews

I test drove the car off the lot, I loved it! the Subaru reminded me of my 2006 Mini Cooper. Son drove it and didn't like the manual shift. Took the car home and we never seen him for the last two weeks of summer. He is going to college in North Dakota 900 miles from home. We live in Idaho near Yellowstone N.P. The Subaru all wheel drive was a must. He loves his car and the gas mileage is great 33 HWY and 27 city.

more space on the interrior. bigger doors. better gas milage. brought back clutch breaking. more elbow room up front.

Easy to get around in and out. Great on gas mileage. Good at hauling grandkids musical instruments ( violin and cello and sound system. Drives good and I feel good behind the wheel. It's a neat drive.

Solid, stable and built like a more expensive car describes my 2013 Impreza Sport Premium. This is my third Impreza and fourth Subaru, so I?ve been driving these for a while. The 2013 is well put together and moves upmarket in some areas. The door and hood close with a solid thunk, and the car seems very well engineered and bolted together. Not as tiny as my 2007 Civic, and even more solid than my older Imprezas. Seats are very comfortable, and the interior is simple but purposeful. Interior noise, even on the highway, is not as bad in my opinion as others have said, in fact, I find it to be quiet but not numbing ? I like to know that I?m driving a car. The radio seems to have decent but not good reception and the speakers are good but not great ? definitely not an audiophiles car. And yes, a phone conversation through Bluetooth is loud and noisy, in fact, my wife won?t talk to me unless I pick up the phone. I love all the winter/outdoor goodies, in fact, it was the heated seats, heated mirrors, wiper de-icer, fog lights and roof rack (with optional cross-bars) that sold me. So far I can say the heated mirrors worked quickly and well on a dewy morning. A major Subaru strength is in their suspension, which soaks up bumps, dips and road imperfections like there?s no tomorrow. Compared to my 2007 Civic which was jarred and tossed by every little bump, the Impreza is very Imprezzive on my same daily commute. Visibility is great, and they?ve performed a small miracle by providing so much space on the inside with a relatively small exterior. The interior is more roomy than my 2002 Impreza, and the windshield is much further away from my face, one of the features you see more in new cars which gives a good, spacious feel. Oddly, even though I love the shape and curves from outside the car, I have to admit that I feel like I?m driving a cube (a spacious cube, that is) from the driver?s seat. Not a bad thing if you want visibility and room, but not a curvaceous hugger like the Mazda3 which I also looked at. On to the powertrain? well, you can?t have everything. The 5-speed is smooth and tight, but coupled with short gearing in 1st and 2nd, plus a gas sipping 2.0 liter engine that I refuse to rev over 3,500rpm until it?s broken in, don?t expect a tossable, exciting ride. My older 2.5 liter Impreza (or my WRX), is much more fun with its higher torque rating ? but 24 mpg is no fun these days. I test drove the automatic, and will suggest it over the stick (if you like auto?s, but I don?t), because I think it?s a better match for the weak engine. The onboard fuel gauge is registering an optimistic 34 mpg, so maybe I?m really getting 31 ? 33 mpg (not bad for still not broken in). By the way, this car takes synthetic 0-20 oil so expect to pay more for an oil change. Same as the Mazda3 and where it seems like many manufacturers are going to improve fuel economy. Safe, all wheel drive, lots of utility and practicality, great crash test results and good fuel economy all mean I?m very happy so far. I can?t wait for the first snowfall to take a ride and fully appreciate why I bought this car.

Lots of interior room for a compact car. Not a stylish interior but functional. All Wheel Drive of course is the Subaru claim to fame and a good feature to have in rough weather. Also helps the handling even on dry pavement. Has decent torque and acceleration, not a sprinter by any means but no issues merging, passing while highway driving. Got about 36 MPG on a long highway drive, about 32-33 around town. Good car for the money.

This is our families "second car" it is used for anyone in the family who needs a vehicle. We love the visibility We love the handling We love the interior space (I am 6'3 190lbs) I love MPH (~30 overall) I don't love the interior noise Nothing you notice around town, but if you take this car on a road trip... its fatiguing after a few hours. I don't like the sound of the low end stereo, I would say that you should just not buy the low end system... I think Subaru should just remove that option from the package. I don't like the Blue tooth integration... my phone connects 1 out of 5 attempts and will cause the phone to reboot 1 out of 3 attempts. Subaru really needs to step up the tech game. This is a great car for the "get around town need." This is a great car if you have a new driver in the house. This is a great car if you lead an active life (ski/bike/paddle) I would and do recommend this car to my friends with similar needs.

I have had my 2013 Impreza 2.0 Sport since October 2012 and now have close to 20K miles, and now wish I had made a different choice. I guess going from a 4 Runner to a much smaller and lower profile vehicle was probably a mistake for me, but I was doing a lot of driving and wanted the MPG's and at least some room to load my gear in. Here are my impressions: Great exterior body styling ( I get comments wherever I go); MPG as listed is what you can expect (2-thumbs up for that); Cabin is very noisy (wind, road noise) which makes the bluetooth virtually worthless, which it is anyway. Unless you pop for the upgraded Nav option, Subaru's standard Bluetooth WILL NOT synch with your smart phone. You will have to voice in all your contacts which took me 2-hours of constantly repeating names/numbers just to get it to take 8 names/numbers. Subaru dealers will admit their technology is 2 - 3 years behind. If in-cabin technology is important, you need to look elsewhere. Also, the interiors are very cheap. I just had the dealer replace my drivers side fabric seat covering because the stitching was coming apart and the fabric was "fuzzing". The Impreza Sport 2.0 is also very low to the ground. You need to watch out for parking standards and opening passenger doors next to curbs. I like my Suburu's reliabiility, handling, and fuel economy. At the end of the day, I should have purchased the Outback and upgraded Nav option to get the decent bluetooth. Can't wait to get out of this car and into something else.

At 500 miles, the car drives like a dream. So far, I've gotten 28.8 mpg and most of that has been through decent traffic and through the city. Most of the negative reviews I've seen have been about the Bluetooth technology and engine noise. First of all, the Bluetooth is limited, but with a little creativity you can work with it. It would be completely unreasonable to manually upload your phone book into the Bluetooth (which you could do if you had the time or could figure out how). Instead, iPhone users can simply sync their phone with the Subaru's Bluetooth, activate Siri by holding the home button, then use the car's microphone to tell Siri who you would like to call. You can even use the same trick to text people using your voice-texting. Also, you can use apple maps to give you turn-by-turn dicrections by syncing your phone with the Subaru Bluetooth then selecting your destination. The maps app will automatically turn your music down every time you receive a voice command for which way to turn. All in all, you really don't need the upgraded nav system if you use a little creativity. The engine noise that everybody talks about is a non-issue. Either people who are complaining about the noise are driving with the radio off or are driving like Jeff Gordon. I think the engine volume is about average and comparable to my previous Scion tC, but I actually like the sound of the engine when you step on the gas a little. It has a very pleasant/powerful note. The ONLY thing I've found that I don't like is how the USB doesn't charge your device unless you have the audio system set on USB. Pretty much, in order to charge your phone, you need to be listening to it. Other than that, the Impreza is the best AWD car for the money. Originally, I thought that this car would be traded in after my lease term, but since putting 500 miles on it I think I'll have to reconsider buying it out at the end of the lease. Oh, and my 54cm TT bike fits in the back with the rear seats folded down (for those who might care).

Just got over 1000 miles in this car and now its time for a review. Pros -great value for an awd car - good fuel economy especially for an awd car - exterior design gives it a sporty look while not sacrificing any interior space. - Good solid build and doesn't feel like you are driving a toy like other car brands(mazda). - Drives and handels very nice - fits four comfortable and is an overall comfortable drive even on bumpy city roads and dirt roads. Cons - Lack of black on black option, this is more of a shot at the Subaru line of cars as a whole. - The radio clarity leaves something to be desired but is easily fixed by upgrading the sound system with after market equipment. - The bluetooth is indeed awful and best solution replace it with a better system like pioneer or sony. - good amount of glare on really sunny days due to big windows and there positions. solution get them tinted it makes the car look supercool. Overall I am very pleased with this purchase the cons are also not really a big issue since the car is very easy to install aftermarket equipment such as radio and speakers. But in the end it drives nice and is easy on the wallet and that is essentially everything i wanted.

This review concerns the base model 2?0I with cvt. We have owned seven Subarus and considered ourselves loyal customers. This car and Subaru of America's response to our complaints has caused us to rethink. The mileage does not live up to what was promised. 32mpg is the best we have gotten for highway and about 25 city. We have never gotten below the sticker mpg ratings on any previous Subaru. The base model CVT should be avoided. No shift controls at all. You cannot override the CVT's shift decisions. And, they are often poor choices. There is substantial engine braking going down hills. Can be dangerous in snow & ice. (Isn't that why you get AWD- for safety?) Even the program update for the CVT does not improve this enough to make it tolerable. Paying more for the Premium model's CVT with paddle shifters is the only real option. Or, you can go with the manual. SUBARU of America knows there is a problem but will not listen to any customer complaints or do anything to remedy the situation. Even for a customer of 35 years. In my opinion, you are probably better off choosing another brand that fits your needs.