“The interior is well thought out, with controls placed intuitively. Interior noise while driving is pretty quiet for a small car.”
2020 Subaru Impreza: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2020 Subaru Impreza is a mild mid-cycle styling refresh with a new grille and front bumper. It also gains broader standard driver-assistance coverage and several trim-level equipment updates, but it is not a full redesign.
About the 2020 Subaru Impreza
5th generation (2017-2023), fourth model year, mild mid-cycle refresh.
Subaru positions the Impreza as the compact car for drivers who want small-car efficiency and maneuverability without giving up all-weather confidence. Its core draw is simple: standard all-wheel drive, strong safety credibility, a roomy cabin for the class, and a choice of sedan or 5-door practicality. Compared with many compact rivals, the Impreza’s defining advantage is that it blends everyday usability, winter-friendly traction, and straightforward phone-friendly tech in one package.
The 2020 Impreza lineup ranges from a simple Base model with standard AWD and smartphone integration to more specialized upper trims. Sport emphasizes sharper handling, 18-inch wheels, and an 8-inch touchscreen rather than extra engine power. Limited is the premium version, with leather upholstery, upgraded LED headlights, keyless start, and added driver-assistance features.
What changed, by category
Styling
Every model gets a revised front bumper and grille. Limited adds redesigned LED headlights and new wheels, while 5-door models receive revised rear lamp styling.
Safety
EyeSight becomes standard on every model with the continuously variable automatic transmission. Automatic power door locks with collision-detection unlock become standard across the lineup, and Rear Seat Reminder expands to Premium, Sport, Limited, and automatic-equipped Base models.
Tech
Sport and Limited add rear USB charging ports. Premium gains a 4.2-inch color driver display, individual tire-pressure readouts, and other convenience upgrades.
Powertrain
The Sport sedan switches to an automatic-only setup and adds SI-Drive. The existing 152-hp 2.0-liter engine carries over.
Lineup
The 2.0i Premium, 2.0i Sport, and 2.0i Limited names are shortened to Premium, Sport, and Limited. The 2.0i trim is dropped, and a Base trim is added.
2020 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 | 23–24 mpg | 22–27 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 30–36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 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 | 12.3–55.3 cu-ft | 12.3–55.3 cu-ft | 12.3–55.3 cu-ft | 12.3–55.3 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 | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2020 Subaru Impreza fully redesigned?
No. The 2020 Impreza receives a mild mid-cycle update, led by a revised grille and front bumper, while retaining the same generation, platform, and basic engine.
What changed on the 2020 Subaru Impreza compared with the 2019 model?
The 2020 Impreza gets refreshed front styling, wider standard EyeSight coverage, automatic collision-unlocking door locks on every trim, expanded Rear Seat Reminder coverage, and several trim-specific technology updates.
Does every 2020 Subaru Impreza have EyeSight?
No. EyeSight is standard on every 2020 Impreza equipped with the continuously variable automatic transmission, but it is not standard on manual-transmission models.
Did the 2020 Subaru Impreza Sport get more power?
No. The 2020 Sport keeps the same 152-hp 2.0-liter engine. Its changes focus on the automatic-only Sport sedan, standard SI-Drive, wider EyeSight coverage, rear USB ports, new wheels, and refreshed front styling.
Did Subaru change the Impreza trim names for 2020?
Yes. The 2.0i Premium, 2.0i Sport, and 2.0i Limited become Premium, Sport, and Limited. The prior 2.0i trim is dropped, and a Base trim is added.
2020 Subaru Impreza Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Subaru Impreza.
4.3
2020 Subaru Impreza
(222 reviews)
“Standard Symmetrical AWD, reliable, can't beat the value or price to get a Impreza.”
“Lacks the acceleration performance I expected. The smart phone connection is frustrating at times, but it could be the phone versus the car. No lumbar adjustment in the seats. It does provide a sense of safety and reliability though, I don't worry about breakdowns on long trips.”