Canadian model reference
Subaru
Subaru's compact five-door hatchback, with standard all-wheel drive, three Canadian trims and pricing from $28,295 MSRP, according to Subaru Canada. A research reference built around the questions small-car shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.
The Impreza is sold in Canada as a five-door hatchback with Symmetrical Full-Time all-wheel drive and a Lineartronic CVT on every trim. The 2026 lineup has three trims: the Convenience and Touring use a 152 hp 2.0-litre BOXER engine, and the sporty RS uses a larger 2.5-litre BOXER. Prices run from $28,295 to $33,755 MSRP. MotorMouth's review notes cover an earlier model year, so the figures on this page come from Subaru Canada and Natural Resources Canada.
Watch the review
Their review of the 2024 Impreza RS.
From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, August 16, 2023, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.
Verified trim data
Canadian MSRP as published by Subaru Canada. Freight, fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price.
Data reference, October 24, 2026
| Question | Convenience5-door, 2.0L$28,295 | Touring5-door, 2.0L$31,625 | RS5-door, 2.5L$33,755 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PriceMSRPSubaru Canada pricing. | $28,295 | $31,625 | $33,755 |
| PowertrainEngine | 2.0L BOXER four-cylinder, 152 hp, 145 lb-ft | 2.5L BOXER four-cylinder | |
| Transmission and drive | Lineartronic CVT, Symmetrical Full-Time AWD | ||
| Fuel consumptionNatural Resources Canada ratings, 2026 model year. | 8.8 L/100 km (27 mpg US) city, 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg US) highway, 8.0 L/100 km (29 mpg US) combined | 9.0 L/100 km (26 mpg US) city, 7.2 L/100 km (33 mpg US) highway, 8.2 L/100 km (29 mpg US) combined | |
| PracticalitySeating and cargo | 5 seats, up to 1,586 L (56.0 cu ft) of cargo space | ||
| Wheels offered | 16-inch steel, 17-inch alloy and 18-inch alloy wheels across the lineup | ||
| TechnologySafety | EyeSight driver assist standard | ||
| Available features | 11.6-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging pad, Harman Kardon 10-speaker audio, power sunroof, heated front seats | ||
| SiriusXM trial | 3 months | 3 years | |
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Help me chooseWhat Canadian shoppers ask
Drawn from 315 comments on MotorMouth's Impreza videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.
Price and value come up in 66 comments, the most of any theme. Subaru Canada prices the 2026 Impreza at $28,295 for the Convenience, $31,625 for the Touring and $33,755 for the RS. Every trim has all-wheel drive.
Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and compare the Touring and RS equipment against the price gap.
Engine and power come up in 49 comments. The Convenience and Touring use a 2.0-litre BOXER four-cylinder with 152 hp and 145 lb-ft. The RS steps up to a larger 2.5-litre BOXER, which Subaru Canada describes as the sporty choice in the lineup. One viewer summed up the RS: "It's a solid choice overall, especially in the RS trim with the slightly more powerful engine."
If you can, drive a 2.0-litre trim and the RS back to back, including a highway merge.
The transmission comes up in 26 comments. Every Impreza uses a Lineartronic CVT, and Subaru Canada's specifications list paddle shifters with an 8-speed manual mode and two-mode SI-DRIVE. Subaru says the current Impreza was engineered from the ground up with vastly improved handling.
Try the paddle shifters on a hill or a highway pass, and ask which trims include them.
Interior and tech come up in 44 comments. EyeSight driver assist is standard. Available features include an 11.6-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charging pad, a 10-speaker Harman Kardon system, DriverFocus and Subaru Rear/Side Vehicle Detection. A 2026 Impreza owner wrote: "Also, I have no problem using the controls in the screen. Maybe not the fastest but not horrible either."
Pair your phone and try the climate controls on the screen while parked, and confirm which trim includes the features you want.
Styling comes up in 37 comments. Subaru Canada describes the current Impreza as having sharper exterior styling and a dynamic silhouette, and the RS adds unique sporty styling elements inside and out along with its larger engine. Wheels range from 16-inch steel to 18-inch alloy across the lineup. One shopper weighing small cars wrote: "My heart wants a 2024 Subaru Impreza RS. I just love the looks and the storage area with the seats down."
See it in daylight in the colour you want, and compare the RS wheels and trim with the Touring.
Hybrid and electric power come up in 34 comments. The 2026 Impreza is offered in Canada with gas engines only. Shoppers who want a Subaru hybrid of a similar size can look at the 2027 Crosstrek Hybrid Onyx, which Subaru Canada prices from $36,995 MSRP.
If fuel savings are your goal, drive the Impreza and a Crosstrek Hybrid back to back and compare running costs on your own daily distance.
All-wheel drive and winter driving come up in 27 comments. Every Impreza has Subaru Symmetrical Full-Time AWD with Vehicle Dynamics Control, and X-MODE is listed among its technologies.
Budget for winter tires, and ask which trims have heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.
Fuel economy comes up in 18 comments. Natural Resources Canada rates the 2026 Impreza 2.0-litre at 8.8 L/100 km (27 mpg US) city, 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg US) highway and 8.0 L/100 km (29 mpg US) combined, and the 2.5-litre at 9.0 L/100 km (26 mpg US) city, 7.2 L/100 km (33 mpg US) highway and 8.2 L/100 km (29 mpg US) combined. The hatchback seats five and holds up to 1,586 L (56.0 cu ft) of cargo.
Fold the rear seat with your usual gear in hand, and reset the trip computer on your test drive.
Source ledger
Sources were retrieved on October 24, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.
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