2019 Subaru Impreza price and features in UAE
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2019 Subaru Impreza Review: Features, Design, and Performance
Overview of the Subaru Impreza
First going on sale back in 1992, the Subaru Impreza is currently in its fifth generation. The Impreza is the Japanese brand’s cheapest offering in the UAE and falls under the compact sedan classification. While several other markets also get the hatchback version of the Impreza, Subaru only offers it as a sedan in the UAE. The new fifth-generation model makes use of the Subaru Global Platform, and it went on sale in 2016, shortly after its official debut at the New York International Auto Show.
Competition
The 2019 Subaru Impreza faces tough competition in the UAE market from several rivals, including:
Exterior Design
In the right color and viewed from an interesting angle, the 2019 Subaru Impreza looks quite handsome. However, it simply doesn’t have the stylistic flair of the Civic, but it surely has more flamboyance than the rather boring design of the Jetta. The front is unmistakably Subaru with its hexagonal grille with chrome finish and a pair of bulging “hawk-eye” headlamps. The latter’s design also incorporates distinct LED daytime-runners which add more character. The well-molded bumper gets integrated halogen foglights and a centrally-placed air dam.
Notable design highlights along the side of the new Impreza include:
- Flared front fenders
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Sporty side skirts
- Door-mounted wing mirrors
- A thin strip of chrome under the windows
The rear design of the Impreza is perhaps the blandest with its large yet awkwardly-styled taillights and a boring bumper design with just a single tailpipe. In terms of its size, the 2019 Subaru Impreza sedan measures:
- Length: 4.625 meters
- Width: 1.775 meters
- Height: 1.455 meters
- Wheelbase: 2.670 meters
The total boot space capacity is 460 liters.
Interior Features
The interior design of the 2019 Subaru Impreza is a very practical place to be in. Subaru’s excellent use of space along with great ergonomics goes well together, and there’s no dearth of room, either. However, the design is far from exciting and there’s no real sense of occasion in here. Despite the practicality and Subaru’s great build quality, this cabin surely needs a styling update. While the seats offer good support and cushioning, the lack of rear air-con vents is evident during the summer months.
Key features of the 2019 Impreza include:
- Keyless-entry with push-button ignition
- Automatic climate control
- Power-operated driver’s seat
- Paddle shifters
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Electric sunroof
- Cruise control
- Power-folding mirrors
- 6.5-inch touch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Parking sensors with rear camera
Safety features include:
- ABS with EBD and brake assist
- Multiple airbags
- Electronic stability control
- ISOFIX anchor points
Engine and Performance
While the Subaru Impreza is offered with a choice of two engines in the UAE, the 2.0-liter four-cylinder mill making 150 hp and 196 Nm of torque makes the most sense. Both engines come mated to a CVT gearbox and spin all four wheels using Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. Equipped with the 2.0-liter motor, the Impreza can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 10 seconds, reach a top speed of 208 km/h, and deliver a fuel economy of 7.2 L/100 km.
Verdict
The 2019 Subaru Impreza range starts from AED 74,900 for the base Standard trim with the 1.6-liter engine, while the top i-S trim with the 2.0-liter engine costs AED 82,900. The cost of insurance varies between AED 1,167 and AED 1,292.
