DecodedCars2025 Subaru Impreza
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Body styles
- Convenience/Touring 4dr Sedan, RS/Sport-Tech 4dr Sedan
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl
- Horsepower
- 152–182 hp
- Transmission
- CVT
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 30 combined · 27 city / 34 hwy
- Length
- 176 in
- Curb weight
- 3,172–3,322 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Subaru Impreza is a small station wagon offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl) and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 176 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,172 lb (Convenience/Touring 4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway), 12% better than the 2025 small station wagon average of 26.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 Impreza — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Impreza →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Ota, Gunma
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 3 2025 Impreza configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience/Touring 4dr Sedan | 176 in | 70.1 in | 58.3 in | 105.1 in | 60.6 / 61 in | 3,172 lb | 60/40 |
| RS/Sport-Tech 4dr Sedan | 176 in | 70.1 in | 58.3 in | 105.1 in | 60.6 / 61 in | 3,322 lb | 60/40 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impreza | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 / 34 / 30 | +12% | $2,250 | 297 |
| Impreza | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 / 33 / 29 | +8% | $2,300 | 306 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 9.3% |
Similar 2025 small station wagons
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Impreza (this car) | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2025 Honda HR-V | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trax | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 Buick Envista | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Subaru Impreza.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2025 Subaru Impreza is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Subaru Impreza buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Power Train — 2 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 2,700 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Subaru Impreza. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Impreza years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Impreza | 29 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Impreza | 29 | 176 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Impreza | 30 | 176 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 32 |
| 2023 Impreza | 32 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 Impreza | 32 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 14 |
| 2021 Impreza | 32 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 14 |
| 2020 Impreza | 31 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 85 |
| 2019 Impreza | 32 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 194 |
| 2018 Impreza | 32 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 152 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Subaru. How we calculate this →