“I really love the overall look and practicality of this car. I also like the safety features it has which drives down the insurance rates. I think for what I needed it for which is a point A to point B car, it is a very safe reliable car. I think the only thing that they could have done better was add some more horsepower. It does the job but it could definitely use a little more go power.”
2019 Subaru Impreza: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Subaru Impreza is a light-update model, not a redesign. The main change is wider access to the EyeSight safety suite, including its arrival on base models with the automatic transmission and its move to standard equipment on the Limited.
About the 2019 Subaru Impreza
5th generation Impreza (2017-2023), third model year on Subaru Global Platform and the last year before the light 2020 front-end update.
Subaru positions the Impreza as the compact car that brings the brand’s core strengths to a smaller, more attainable package: standard AWD, strong safety credentials, easy smartphone connectivity, and a choice of sedan or 5-door practicality. Its main difference versus Civic, Corolla, and similar rivals is simple: year-round traction is standard, not a paid extra or unavailable. Reviewers also consistently describe it as roomy, easy to see out of, and more confidence-inspiring in bad weather than most compact cars.
The value-focused 2.0i has standard AWD and a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the Premium adds cold-weather comforts such as heated seats and mirrors. The Sport emphasizes firmer handling and bolder trim rather than extra power. The Limited is the upscale version, with leather upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen, LED headlights and the most standard safety equipment.
What changed, by category
Safety
The EyeSight safety suite expanded to base 2.0i models with the automatic transmission and became standard on the Limited. The Limited also made reverse automatic braking, automatic high beams and blind-spot sensors standard.
Tech
A tire-pressure readout for each individual wheel became standard across the lineup. The Premium added standard satellite radio and two rear USB charging ports, while push-button start became standard on the Sport and Limited; the Limited also made its touchscreen standard.
Powertrain
Manual-transmission Sport models adopted a shorter-throw shifter for quicker, more direct gear changes. The 152-hp 2.0-liter engine and standard AWD otherwise carried over.
2019 Subaru Impreza specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & Manual Modes | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & Manual Modes | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & Manual Modes | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 22–23 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31–32 mpg | 30–31 mpg | 36–38 mpg | 36–38 mpg |
| Horsepower | 152 hp | 152 hp | 152 hp | 152 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.3–55.2 cu-ft | 12.3–55.2 cu-ft | 12.3–55.2 cu-ft | 12.3–55.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2019 Subaru Impreza?
The biggest change is wider access to EyeSight, Subaru's camera-based safety suite. It reached the base 2.0i with the automatic transmission and became standard on the Limited.
Is the 2019 Subaru Impreza a redesign?
No. The 2019 Impreza is a light update within the fifth generation introduced for 2017, with no platform, chassis or major exterior redesign.
Did the 2019 Subaru Impreza get a new engine?
No. Every 2019 Impreza retained the 152-hp 2.0-liter engine and standard AWD. The manual Sport did receive a shorter-throw shifter, but there was no broader engine or transmission change.
What changed on the 2019 Impreza Limited?
The 2019 Impreza Limited made EyeSight, reverse automatic braking, automatic high beams and blind-spot sensors standard. Push-button start and the touchscreen also became standard.
Is the 2019 Subaru Impreza meaningfully different from the 2018 model?
The 2019 model is mainly better for shoppers focused on safety and everyday convenience. Its wider EyeSight access, additional standard Limited equipment and individual-wheel tire-pressure display are the key differences; the basic engine, AWD system and body styles remain the same.
2019 Subaru Impreza Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Subaru Impreza.
4.0
2019 Subaru Impreza
(283 reviews)
“The things I love about my Subaru Impreza is the comfort of seating, the feeling of safety, and the reliability. The AWD is great on backroads and/or off main roads. I love the anti-theft alarm system. One time, the car alerted me of a deflated tire by sounding an alarm twice! I do not regret my purchase. I love it!”
“Great compact car, roomy interior, useful cargo capacity, 4WD, good safety features, responsive handling. Adequate power, good economy.”