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2026 Subaru Impreza in Salt Lake City, UT
The least expensive way into standard all-wheel drive.
- Body Style
- 5-Door Hatchback
- EPA-Est. MPG
- 27 city / 34 hwy
- Available Horsepower
- 182 hp
- Drivetrain
- Standard AWD
2026 Model Research
Why the 2026 Impreza Works in Salt Lake City
The 2026 Subaru Impreza is the entry point to the brand, and it is the least expensive new car in America with standard all-wheel drive. Hatchback only, five doors, and a 2.0-liter BOXER making 152 horsepower with an EPA-estimated 27 city and 34 highway mpg. The Impreza RS steps up to the 2.5-liter BOXER with 182 horsepower for drivers who want more than adequate.
In Salt Lake City, that value proposition lands hard. A front-wheel-drive compact costs about the same and gives up the thing you need most between November and April. The Impreza keeps a car ride height and car handling, which is the right choice for drivers who stay on pavement and do not need 8.7 inches of ground clearance or roof rails.
2026 Impreza at a Glance
| Vehicle class | Compact five-door hatchback |
|---|---|
| Standard engine | 2.0L BOXER four-cylinder, 152 hp |
| Available engine | 2.5L BOXER four-cylinder, 182 hp (RS) |
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT |
| Drivetrain | Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (standard) |
| EPA-estimated MPG | 27 city / 34 hwy (2.0L); 26 / 33 (RS) |
| Body style | Five-door hatchback only |
| Seating | 5 passengers |
Model Year Changes
What's New on the 2026 Subaru Impreza
Continued availability of the Impreza RS with the 182 hp 2.5-liter BOXER
Wider standard availability of the 11.6-inch vertical multimedia touchscreen
Expanded EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with improved stereo camera processing
Revised interior trim and upholstery materials
Available Pure Red and Sapphire Blue Pearl exterior colors on Sport trims
Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive retained across the entire range
Features and Capability
2026 Subaru Impreza Features
Performance and All-Wheel Drive
The standard 2.0-liter BOXER makes 152 horsepower and returns an EPA-estimated 27 city and 34 highway mpg through a Lineartronic CVT. It is not fast, but it is smooth, quiet on the freeway and cheap to run, and paired with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive it is more capable in snow than most cars costing considerably more.
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive standard on every Impreza trim
- 152 hp 2.0L BOXER standard; 182 hp 2.5L BOXER in the RS
- Up to an EPA-estimated 34 highway mpg
- Low center of gravity from the horizontally opposed BOXER layout
- RS adds sport-tuned suspension, larger brakes and 18-inch wheels
- Active Torque Vectoring for sharper cornering response
Interior and Practicality
The Impreza is hatchback-only for 2026, which is the right decision. A hatch gives you a wide, tall cargo opening and folding rear seats, so a bike with the front wheel off, a week's groceries, or two sets of skis all fit inside without a roof rack.
- Five-door hatchback with a wide, tall cargo opening
- Folding rear seats for bikes, skis and long cargo
- Available 11.6-inch multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Available heated front seats and All-Weather Package
- Car ride height and low driving position, not a crossover
- Available 10-way power driver's seat and power moonroof
Technology and Safety
EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is standard on every 2026 Impreza, which is unusual at this price. The suite includes pre-collision braking with throttle management, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, lane departure prevention and Lead Vehicle Start Alert.
- Standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology on every trim
- Adaptive cruise control with lane centering
- Pre-collision braking with throttle management
- Available Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist
- Available Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Reverse Automatic Braking
- STARLINK Safety and Security with SOS emergency assistance
Trim Walk
What Each 2026 Impreza Trim Adds
Trims are where most of the research happens. Here is what actually changes as you move up the range, and who each one suits. Live pricing and availability for Salt Lake City are on the vehicles listed above.
Base
2.0L BOXER, 152 hp
The least expensive new all-wheel-drive car sold in America.
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive standard
- Standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
- Dual 7-inch multimedia with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 16-inch wheels and a five-door hatchback body
Sport
2.0L BOXER, 152 hp
The value pick. Adds the screen, the wheels and the heated seats.
- 11.6-inch vertical multimedia touchscreen
- Heated front seats and All-Weather Package
- 18-inch alloy wheels and sport-styled bumpers
- Available Blind Spot Detection
RS
2.5L BOXER, 182 hp
The one to buy if you actually enjoy driving.
- 182 hp 2.5L BOXER with paddle shifters
- Sport-tuned suspension and larger front brakes
- 18-inch alloy wheels with performance tires
- RS-specific upholstery and interior trim
Exterior Colors
2026 Subaru Impreza Color Options
Availability varies by trim. Ask us which combinations are in stock or on the way to Midtown.
Sapphire Blue Pearl
Crystal White Pearl
Crystal Black Silica (Sport)Crystal Black Silica (RS)Pure RedLocal Knowledge
Driving the Impreza in Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front
Utah asks more of a vehicle than most places do. A Salt Lake City winter means inversion mornings, salted roads and a storm cycle that can drop a foot overnight on Parleys Canyon while the valley floor stays wet. Summer means triple-digit heat, long climbs and dirt roads that get rough by August. The Impreza is built for both ends of that, and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is standard rather than an upcharge.
Ground clearance is the specification people underrate until they need it. An unplowed side street in Sugar House, a washboard road to a trailhead, or a snowbank at the mouth of Emigration Canyon are all situations where a couple of extra inches decide whether you keep going. Add X-MODE for the loose and slick stuff, and standard roof rails for the ski and bike season that runs most of the year here.
Serving Impreza drivers in
- Salt Lake City
- Sugar House
- Millcreek
- Holladay
- South Salt Lake
- Murray
- Capitol Hill
- The Avenues
- Liberty Wells
- Rose Park
- Glendale
- Downtown Salt Lake City
Canyons and roads nearby
- Parleys Canyon
- Emigration Canyon
- Millcreek Canyon
- City Creek Canyon
- Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Little Cottonwood Canyon
Resorts within reach
- Alta
- Snowbird
- Solitude
- Brighton
- Park City
Cross Shopping
How the 2026 Impreza Compares to Other Subaru Models
Most people shopping a Impreza are weighing it against something else in the Subaru lineup. Here is the honest version of each comparison, with links to the full research page for each model.
Impreza vs Crosstrek
Same platform. The Crosstrek adds 8.7 inches of ground clearance, body cladding, raised roof rails and X-MODE. The Impreza costs less, handles better on pavement and sits at normal car height.
2026 Crosstrek researchImpreza vs Forester
The Forester is the SUV version of the same all-wheel-drive promise, with much more space and ground clearance. The Impreza is several thousand dollars cheaper and better to drive on pavement.
2026 Forester researchImpreza vs Uncharted
The Uncharted is the electric entry point. It is quicker and cheaper to run, but needs a charging plan. The Impreza is the simplest, least expensive new all-wheel-drive car you can buy.
2026 Uncharted researchImpreza vs Outback
Two different approaches from the same lineup. Ask our team to put them side by side so you can compare them directly.
2026 Outback researchQuestions
2026 Subaru Impreza FAQs
Does the 2026 Impreza have enough power for canyon driving?
The 152-horsepower 2.0-liter is adequate but works hard on a sustained grade with passengers aboard. If you drive Parleys Canyon or Emigration Canyon regularly and enjoy it, the Impreza RS and its 182-horsepower 2.5-liter is a genuinely different car, with sport-tuned suspension and larger front brakes to match.
Does the Impreza come with all-wheel drive?
Yes, on every trim. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is standard, which makes the Impreza the least expensive new car in America with all-wheel drive. Competing compacts at the same price are front-wheel drive.
Impreza or Crosstrek, which should I buy?
They share a platform. The Impreza sits at car height, handles better on pavement and costs less. The Crosstrek adds 8.7 inches of ground clearance, body cladding, raised roof rails and X-MODE. If you need a ski rack or leave pavement, take the Crosstrek. If you stay on roads, the Impreza is the better-driving, cheaper option.
Is the Impreza RS worth the extra money over Sport?
If you enjoy driving, yes. The RS's 2.5-liter makes 182 horsepower against 152, and it adds sport-tuned suspension, larger front brakes and performance tires. It is a genuinely different car to drive on Parleys Canyon, not just a trim package.
Is the Impreza a good first car for a new driver?
It is one of the better options. Standard all-wheel drive matters for Utah winters, EyeSight Driver Assist Technology comes standard on every trim, and STARLINK Safety and Security adds SOS emergency assistance. It is also inexpensive to insure and run.
Is the Impreza available as a sedan?
No. For 2026 the Impreza is offered only as a five-door hatchback. If you want a Subaru sedan, the WRX is the remaining option in the lineup.
Next Step
Drive a 2026 Impreza in Salt Lake City
The fastest way to settle a trim question is to drive two back to back. Tell us which canyons you drive and what you haul, and we will line them up.
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Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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Specifications, equipment and availability shown on this page are based on preliminary 2026 model year information and are subject to change. EPA-estimated fuel economy and range figures are for comparison purposes only; actual results vary with driving conditions, load, temperature and vehicle condition. EyeSight Driver Assist Technology and all driver assistance systems are designed to assist the driver and are not substitutes for safe and attentive driving. Confirm current equipment and availability with Mark Miller Subaru Midtown.
