2012 Subaru Impreza sedan and 5 door take to the road

[Ge0vone]

I'm in love with the wagon, and I hate slow-bro-u

[Chrispisz12]

why so many dislikes?

[AndySingh58]

Nice looking hatchback, wish it was more photogenic.

[MwahAi]

The butt is so darn ugly, I wish they had kept the 2011 model's look instead. It looked much better than this. If they kept the previous model's look and cleaned it up a little then I would buy this car in a heartbeat. Unfortunately they had to sabotage it.

[homersimps1]

@MwahAi That's exactly how I felt. Loved the outgoing model. This looks like poo.

[MrStuffstuffer]

5 door > reg sedan

[lufhkg]

5 doors is sexy

[MadAcez]

looks like shit just like the last one.

[TheSoulsurfer1981]

Great, I can go snowboarding moar without getting totally raped at the pump nao. =)

[9809mikeC]

the auto makers were on MUSH... he thought it looked good but once he sobered up he started bad tripping..... Impreza+ family car look= Disappointment

[chrisdakilla]

I don't know why people are complaining so much about this car. This is a freaking daily driver car. It's an Impreza! Not a WRX, not an STi!

[user5311]

press 8 for not impressed

press 9 for Box

[nismofury]

OVERPRICED! This version needs to be under $18k fully loaded.

[techdude6693]

@nismofury Overpriced? Are you serious? You can't get any compact for 18K fully loaded. Not even a crapola.

[mattmersej18]

I officially think subaru lost my interest in the impreza, Its lost its rally heritage somewhere in the design teams hands

[123gwf]

It's a good car, but not because of its exterior styling.

I'd buy this car if safety and reliability matter the most to you. But strictly in terms of aesthetics, I don't see how anyone could be thrilled by this.

[borladyno]

If i wanted a car that looked like a toyota corolla i would buy a toyota corolla,

[zawchig888]

Shit, gay car

[leloodallasmultipass]

this announcer sounds like he should be selling slacks and dungarees:

"the 2012 impretzel will impress with its full-time, double-stitched comfort. and not to be left behind, we have built in wrinkle resistance as a standard feature. you're going to like the way you look..."

[croftsir]

The 5 door looks better, in WRX form it would be very sporty, the sedan its OK..... the interior, looks like a toyota Corolla... sooooo simple

[homersimps1]

The sedan looks decent. Almost like a Civic. But the 5-door looks like the bastard child of a Venza and Crosstour..or something. Definitely not ilke the 5-door of old, which was beautiful.

[NObama28]

2011 impreza 5 door looked like a race car.

the 2012 impreza 5 door looks like a minivan.

probably why Ken Block switched over to the Ford Fiesta. although i'd rather have a 2011 impreza than a fiesta (i don't fit in the fiesta)

[Y3KY3KY3K]

ugly..cat

[FueledbyStriker]

Anyone else think these cars will make a mean STI ?

[filterguy2525]

When the heck are dealerships getting these? Has anyone in the US seen the 2012 yet?

[soyntgo4it]

They kinda look like a Kia/Hyundai

[laduran]

Can't wait for an actual road test.

[mikeypk11]

wheres the wrx version.

[davidhalifax]

This new version seems like a blend of the 2nd and 3rd generation Impreza, which still kept the rugged look especially for the hatch wagon.

[ArcticInfinity]

looks fuckin stupid

[SilentNight206]

it's so big that it looks like the outback. The design is not really attractive at all.  They should reduce the size like the GTI.

[Shintouzi]

idk why but 4-door looks like a suzuki SX4 :S, this car dont look like the concept

[Mausome]

The 5-door has a little Something for Everybody.

[chinchillawrangler]

THE 5 DOOR LOOKS LIKE A MINIVAN

[cbherlen]

@chinchillawrangler Yea, 5 door model is no more like sport design... etc (like family car)

[wtrdogg20]

Hmmm, my only concern about the new Impreza is the engine power decrease.....there are many cars out there with 2.0 engines or less displacement delivering more power and torque. As an example, the 2.0 liters engine in the Tucson 2011 generates 167HP and 146 lb ft of torque. C'mon Subaru, you got the best AWD, you should make that 2.0 boxer engine more powerful, at less 20 more HPs.

Besides that, the car looks really good and the interiors are really good.

[aznkimchi21]

@wtrdogg20 the car is actually faster than the previous impreza models.. i think gear ratio and lightness of the vehicle... so though it's not as powerful, it's slightly quicker and more responsive...

either way it's no match for the turbo-charged engines... so we'll see what the impreza has to offer when it comes..

I did hear though that WRX/STI is going to be separate from the Impreza altogether...

[toyota420xp]

@wtrdogg20 more hp than corolla civic cruze sentra same as elantra/lancer. ill take the 30 percent increase in fuel economy over the old 22 more hp. the car is 160 pounds lighter than the previous impreza but the body is 25% stronger and those 22 extra hp's mean nothing in the old impreza. the new one is .3 seconds faster 0-60

[wtrdogg20]

@toyota420xp Stronger body is good, lighter chassis is good too, but for a car of this category they should be able to have better output from a 2.0 engine.

The Elantra has the same power, but from a smaller engine, with better fuel effciency, however it is a 2wd. I am sure if we match that engine with an AWD drivetrain, it may make the same 36MPG or around like the new Impreza.

Even the Dodge 2.0 VVT engine has better output. Subaru should do better with the boxer engines, 148HP isnt enough.

[wtrdogg20]

LOL! "and our Hyundai friends said early today, 36MPG on the Hwy without asterisks..."

Copyrights, PLEASE! LOL!!

[macosftw]

Totally looks like a Chevy Cruze

[macosftw]

Aw damn the WRX/STI is gonna look terrible :(

[OQarei]

Nooooway omg it looks totally shitty they missed the hell of the design

i'm hard to say impreza inded badly in 2012 ..... they freaking killed the impreza

it dosen't even look like an impreza they designer should be murdered

it's a sad year this year

[jasony79]

It's not "Hun die," it's "Hun day." And really, it's "Hyun dae" in Korean, but of course, Seoul isn't pronounced "Soul" in Korea. My expectations aren't THAT high. Also, it's not asterik, it's asterisk. Executives...

[aznkimchi21]

@jasony79 it's ok... it bothers me more to hear RAMEN or ROMAN rather than La-Myun haha... but whatever

[KennYA51]

yeah we have "poweful wheel arches" eat that

[toyota420xp]

mileage is finaly at a point which one could buy this now. i mean come on the 2011 getting 20//27 or something like that my corolla gets 35 combined for real. my next car might be this car or the 2023 civic but definately in sedan trim

[toyota420xp]

@toyota420xp i meant 2012 civic

[Umaxen]

Super looking, high quality small car with 4 wheel drive. I'd buy this over a civic any day.

[dagrome]

Focus may be more sporty, but it's not AWD, which is the main selling point of Subarus. Also, Ford... at least in my mind stands for "Fix Or Repair Daily"

[GIUGIK1]

@dagrome Welcome to the 21 st century. Retarded preconceptions are to be left at the door.

[avpn90]

This new model makes me wish I go back to 90's and get an other 95 Impreza... : /

[toyota420xp]

@avpn90 wow i respect your opinion but wow that sounds stupid

[Eddie4sale]

not really feeling the 2012 style but i'm definitely digging that gas mileage

[Frithlogics]

Well... welcome to 2012

[squirlybmx]

Anyone else think the new 5 door looks like the old wagons?

[TheGamingRage]

having to turn up and down the &^%$ing volume PISSES ME OFF GET YOU CRAPPY SOUND EDITOR OFF THE %$^& JOB!

[Deuzewski]

I've never owned a subaru but I hear a lot of positive feedback on their reliability and the AWD is a great feature to have. I feel the older generation imprezas are all unique and good looking in different ways and as far as this year's model, I personally like the sedan over the hatchback.. looks a little too crossover for my taste.

[davidhalifax]

The hatch design is awkward between the more rugged front and the rounded back window. Have to see it in person to make my decision.

[RayzaBlayz]

i dont kno...the 5 door more seems like a crossover. its looks taller and longer

[Jabid21]

is the 5 door a hatchback? Or is it looking like a station wagon?

[johnnyht2007]

the intro video should drive the impreza on the off-road beside that road with some jumps.\! fxxk the new feature, we want out stand perfromance for a new impreza! not the stupid econ fuel saving!! do that on the stupid legacy.at lease have 300> hp

[johnnyht2007]

is a new designer from China?

[wed3k]

lol, if you guys want more sporty than get a wrx or a sti. stop being cheap fucks and modifying your economy car. my forester stays stock but its a great daily driver.

[mackoyzfr1]

I Hate the new Subaru Impreza's their ugly! like Mitsubishi Lancer better

[JasonGoalie34]

@mackoyzfr1 And when your Lancer is broken down on the side of the road at about 110K, don't say I didn't warn you as I fly by in my fully operational, "ugly," far superior Subaru.

[8200rpm]

is this twin turbo or single turbo?

[bu11com]

A Focus is more sporty.

[MrKurt1962]

@bu11com ...But it's a FORD.... enough said! Maybe it isn't rue anymore but Ford used to stand the polar opposite of quality!!! Jokes like.. "found on road dead".. and a few other not so nice terms were used to describe Ford or anything else that came out of Detroit.

[remembermorrison]

@bu11com But FWD, so for people who need AWD, the Impreza is definitely top pick IMO.

Disclaimer I am not bashing FWD, I DD a GTI.

[PFULMTL]

The car doesn't scream "lets get dirty!", it looks like it says "lets pick the kids up at school and then the grocery store". I think they should have tossed in a little more HP. There are so many 140HP cars out there. Having about 160-180HP would give people a second look and take it a little more serious.

They should really try to make a "sports sedan" instead of just a "sedan".

[chrisdakilla]

@PFULMTL It's called a WRX. This is for more subtle city driving with nice gas efficiency, but it has the balls to go up the mountain at will :)

[PFULMTL]

I think they could have more paint color choices? That purple/plum color isn't something I'd want to show off. It kinda feels like they are aiming for an older crowd?

What they are doing wrong with the advertising is not showing footage of the vehicle in offroad conditions. It has AWD for a reason right?

I seriously think Subaru should just toss on the WRX body kit/factory rims on the baseline Impreza just to sell more.

[rpaul247]

this is by far the ugliest impreza ever... especially the new hatchback ...the impreza is officially off my list.. :( a sad day... I prefer this year model

[ackie90]

design team???? what design team... FAIL!!!!

[nemesis42487]

they make this car worst looking every year ugh!

[Mrjmoyer78]

looks pretty good..much better than the current turd shaped generation.......36 mpg to boot! I'd buy one any day over a Corolla or civic....THEY are boring cars guys

[subinct]

wow wee !

The first new feature is POWERFUL WHEEL ARCHES.

lol ! Speaks volumes about their low IQ target audience.

[AsAngelsFall221]

I want to see an STi version of these. Something tells me they won't look as good as the current generation. The current generation grew on me a lot, and just when they discontinued it, it is at it's peak. What the hell. Subaru, please don't fix things that aren't broken. :\ The current gen could've lasted to 2013.

[WRX4moi]

The new impreza looks much better in person - still shots don't really give it the 3D lines and shadows very well. It looks like Subaru will continue to grow with this new model.

[FrancineRA1970]

I hope you guys get one in Denver soon. I like Subaru but dislike the looks on all of their cars. This new Impreza looks good.

[boy638]

the front lights just look like the Chevy Cruze

[thedefinitive]

waiting for the WRX

[vothry]

Stop with the loud intros!! Scares the shit out of me every time!

[AxLstyle]

@vothry the children in my basement love it !

[abdullahhakan1]

Please manufacture electric veichles. There are lots of tornados because of huge ozone depletion and emission of gasoline to the atmosphere around the world and it will continue drastically.

[tomtom5418]

@abdullahhakan1 please tell me that comment was a joke....

[AsAngelsFall221]

@abdullahhakan1 Please shut the fuck up.

[anooseholay]

@abdullahhakan1 I could not agree with you more. If more and more people would buy electric vehicles, it would free up more oil for those of us that need vehicles like pickup trucks to get our work done. It would also lower the price of fuel because of less consumption on everyone else's part.  BUY ELECTRIC!!!

[Nonstopgp2]

@abdullahhakan1 you see... electric cars use electricity. How is majority of electricity made? Through the usage of coal and nuclear plants. The wastes from those compounds cause the same effects and even worse to our world's ecosystem.

[sup3rmann13]

STI now please.