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Is the 2026 Subaru Impreza a good car?

Yes.

5 of 7checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Impreza +6%-49%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 57 sedans (2026). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2026 Subaru Impreza
CheckResultNumber
Family carYes3 of 4 parts
First carYes4 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$96 vs $99 a month
SeniorsYes3 of 3 parts
Off-roadNo5.1 in, top 100%
Worth the moneyNo6% above predicted
Good buyYesNo rival beats it

Is the Impreza a good family car?

Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2026 Subaru Impreza
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom36.5 inMedian 37.2 in67No
Rear headroom38.0 inMedian 37.6 in67Yes
Cargo behind the last row20.4 cu ftMedian 15.4 cu ft61Yes

Is the Impreza a good first car?

Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2026 Subaru Impreza
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$26,595Median $51,79569Yes
Horsepower152 hp167 hp to 418 hp71No
Length176.2 inMedian 193.4 in68Yes
Turning circle34.8 ftMedian 38.4 ft67Yes
Fuel cost per mile11.0 centsMedian 11.4 cents69Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Impreza a good commuter car?

Yes. $96 a month to commute. Class median $99.

Miles a month
867
This car
$96
Median of 69 sedans
$99
Highway mpg
33 mpg, top 42% of 56

Is the Impreza a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2026 Subaru Impreza
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height5.1 in clearance, 58.3 in tall5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.2 to 58.9 in tall47Yes
Front headroom39.8 inMedian 39.0 in66Yes
Turning circle34.8 ftMedian 38.4 ft67Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Impreza a good off-road vehicle?

No. 5.1 in clearance. Top 100% of 173 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
Sport AWD, 5.1 in
Cohort
173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Impreza worth the money?

No. Priced 6% above cars like it.

Price, Sport AWD
$26,595
Predicted price
$25,074
Gap
+$1,521 (+6%)
Model error
13% median, 275 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the Impreza a good buy?

Yes. No rival beats it on all four.

Compared with 248 trims of other makes, sedans, 2026.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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How values are checked