2013 Subaru Impreza: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2013 Subaru Impreza is standard Bluetooth calling and audio streaming across the regular 2.0i lineup. Otherwise, this is a light update: non-turbo models gain 50-state PZEV emissions certification, while the WRX and STI carry over without major changes.
About the 2013 Subaru Impreza
Split-year lineup: 4th-generation Impreza (2012-2016), second year, for 2.0i trims; 3rd-generation Impreza WRX/STI (2008-2014), late-cycle year, for WRX and STI trims.
For most shoppers, the 2013 Impreza is Subaru’s compact answer to front-drive rivals, but with standard AWD as its calling card. Subaru positions it around four-season traction, strong fuel economy for an AWD car, a roomy cabin for its size, hatchback versatility, and a safety-first reputation. In this broader KBB range, WRX and STI add the brand’s rally-bred performance side, but the core Impreza identity is still practical, efficient, and confidence-inspiring transportation with real bad-weather capability.
The regular 2.0i sedan and hatchback remain practical, fuel-conscious compact cars with standard AWD, while Limited versions add leather upholstery and automatic climate control. Sport hatchbacks bring roof rails and a more athletic look, and the WRX and STI continue as the older-generation performance models with 265-hp and 305-hp turbocharged engines, respectively.
What changed, by category
2013 Subaru Impreza specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-Spd | Automatic, CVT w/Manual Mode | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 5-Spd | Manual, 5-Spd | Manual, 5-Spd | Automatic, CVT w/Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Manual Mode | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 5-Spd | Manual, 5-Spd | Automatic, CVT w/Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Manual Mode |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 27 mpg | 17 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 17 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 36 mpg | 23 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 23 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 148 hp | 305 hp | 265 hp | 265 hp | 265 hp | 148 hp | 148 hp | 305 hp | 265 hp | 265 hp | 148 hp | 148 hp |
| Torque | 244 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 290 lb-ft | 244 lb-ft | 244 lb-ft | 244 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 290 lb-ft | 244 lb-ft | 244 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 11.3 cu-ft | 12–52.4 cu-ft | 11.3–44.4 cu-ft | 44.4 cu-ft | 11.3 cu-ft | 11.3 cu-ft | 12–52.4 cu-ft | 12–52.4 cu-ft | 11.3 cu-ft | 44.4 cu-ft | 44.4 cu-ft | 52.4 cu-ft | 52.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 in | 35.4 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 35.4 in | 35.4 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 35.4 in | 35.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| HID Headlights | |||||||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||||||||
| LED Tail Lights | |||||||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||||||
| USB Ports | |||||||||||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2013 Subaru Impreza compared with the 2012 model?
The main change is standard Bluetooth calling and audio streaming on every regular 2.0i model. Non-turbo Imprezas also received 50-state PZEV emissions certification, while the WRX and STI carried over without major changes.
Was the 2013 Subaru Impreza redesigned?
No, the 2013 Impreza was not redesigned. Regular 2.0i models continued the fourth-generation design introduced for 2012, while the WRX and STI retained their older third-generation body and hardware.
Did the 2013 Impreza 2.0i get standard Bluetooth?
Yes, Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming became standard across the regular 2013 Impreza 2.0i lineup. This change covered the base, Premium, Limited, Sport Premium, and Sport Limited models.
Did the 2013 Impreza WRX or STI change significantly?
No, the 2013 WRX and STI had no major engine, transmission, body, or trim changes. They continued on the older-generation platform while the regular 2.0i models used the newer Impreza design.
Is the 2013 Impreza meaningfully different from the 2012 model?
Only slightly. The clearest reasons to favor the 2013 regular Impreza are its standard Bluetooth connectivity and 50-state PZEV emissions certification; the basic design, engines, and trim structure otherwise remain largely the same.