Subaru chose to continue their longstanding use of the boxer engine in the Impreza. According to Subaru, their configuration of the engine inline with the transmission minimizes body roll due to the lower center of gravity compared with offset engines in most other vehicles.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce that production of the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza has started at Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. (SIA). On November 1, 2016, the first-ever American-made Impreza rolled off the assembly line and SIA held a line-off ceremony with attendance of President Toshiaki Tamegai and Associates.

The 2023 Subaru Impreza, offered as a sedan and hatchback, is an affordable compact car that excels with standard all-wheel drive and a practical design.

Now built at the company's plant in Lafayette, Indiana, the fifth-generation Impreza features Subaru's latest Starlink touchscreen infotainment system and mild revisions to the carryover 2.0-liter flat-four, which now makes 152 horsepower - a barely noticeable gain of four horses compared with last year's Impreza.

Subaru cars are known for their use of a boxer engine layout in most vehicles above 1,500 cc. The Symmetrical All Wheel Drive drive-train layout was introduced in 1972.

Our iconic Boxer engine and Symmetrical AWD system are the pinnacle of Japanese technology. Technology that sets you free. An incredible all-round driving experience with next level handling and safety for which Subaru is renowned.

Edmunds' Expert Rating The 2017 Subaru Impreza is completely redesigned with new looks and updated features. It's quiet and comfortable and has more space on the inside than the previous model. This newest Impreza is now competitive with some of the best compact sedans on the market.

Japan Subaru's manufacturing center is in the city of Ota, Japan, north of Tokyo. While some vehicles sold in the U.S. are assembled in a plant in Indiana, parts come from Subaru and its suppliers in Ota.

The only large overseas factory for Subaru is located in Lafayette, Indiana. Capable of building well over 300,000 vehicles annually, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, or SIA, is where the Ascent, Outback, Legacy, and Impreza are all built for the American market.

As best as we can tell, the name Impreza comes from the Italian root word, impresa, which means badge, or motto.

Subaru currently makes the Legacy sedan, Outback, and Tribeca crossovers in Lafayette, Indiana. Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek, Impreza, WRX, STi, and Forester models are built in Japan.

Subaru is the only auto manufacturer that uses a boxer engine in every vehicle. Porsche uses a boxer engine in a few models, but not all. The boxer engine's flat layout allows engine output to flow directly into the transmission, which reduces inefficiencies and results in better fuel economy.

1) Impreza 'Series McRae' This really was the car which changed everything for Subaru, the one that encouraged thousands of would-be rally drivers across the UK to sit up and take notice of the rather inelegantly named 'Fuji Heavy Industries.

The rally version of the Subaru Impreza won three World Rally Championships in a row by the 1990s. The model for which Subaru would become most well-known arrived in 1996. The Subaru Outback was a Sports Utility Wagon, the first of its kind in the automotive industry.

According to the manufacturer, the 2017 Impreza Sport has a 0-60 time of 9 seconds, and a top speed of 155 mph. All 2017 Subaru Impreza sedans feature a 2.0L engine.

As per RepairPal, the Subaru Impreza has a reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5.0, about as decent as it gets. When shopping for this compact sedan, you need to know which Subaru Impreza years to avoid to make the most out of your investment. Some model years are more reliable than others, like all vehicles.