Overview & Reviews

For 2011, the Subaru Impreza gets upgraded audio features, STI-inspired styling for the WRX and a sedan version of the WRX STI. The lineup loses the 2.5 GT.

• Standard all-wheel drive
• Highly capable handling in WRX and WRX STI trims
• Roomy seating front and rear
• Wide variety of styles.
• Punchy turbocharged engines

• Below-average fuel economy
• Substandard sound systems.
• Below-average interior materials
• Outdated four-speed automatic transmission

User Reviews:

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  Subaru Impreza WRX review - 2011 Subaru Impreza
  By mikeb32 - November 24 - 10:13 am

  I have recently purchased a 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX and over all Im happy with what the car has to offer. This car has undeniably good value for money in terms of the performance you get out, its more comfortable than I thought it would be, you have loads of leg and head room, the boot space is sufficient and its impossible to get bored driving about in it. There are, however, a few down falls that might get on your nerves. The amount of noise caused by rattling in the cabin is pretty irritating!, the traction control makes the gear changes a little jerky and the revs bounce slightly when its on, but at least that can always be turned off at the push of a button

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  Saved my life - 2011 Subaru Impreza
  By blondbubbles - June 17 - 7:42 pm

  I loved this car.I recently was hit by a truck going 50 pretty much head on.I was going 10 mph, I would have to recommend this car to anyone who is buying their first car.With my new car now totaled, my passanger as well as myself pretty much walked away with minor brusies.The safety in this car blew me away.I now will never drive a different car.The power that it had was enough to get around and still have some speed to it.Although the gas mileage was a little lower than i would have liked, it handled great in the snow.If only i could upload the pictures, you would have thought someone died in the accident.

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  Great car - 2 gripes - 2011 Subaru Impreza
  By cmstripling - December 22 - 10:12 pm

  Mechanically this car is wonderful. I went from a Dodge Charge w/ a V6 to the WRX and it is a night a day driving experience. Shifts are smooth and easy to navigate acceleration is more than adaquate and Ive gotten pretty decent gas milage (21.5). Two complaints, the stereo is terrible. The car is light and obviously is doing w/o on some sound insulation but thats not what bothers me. If youre going to save weight by not having that then make the stereo adaquate to compensate. It doesnt. The leather on my new car was not installed properly. There was slack in the leather on portions of the passenger side seats. Stitching was good, but they left too much leather on the sections.

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  Great overall value! - 2011 Subaru Impreza
  By subiracer11 - July 14 - 11:41 pm

  Bought new and now have currently about 28k miles. Overall great car, suspension is very forgiving but a little to soft for my opinion-that is my only gripe. MPG I average 28-30 on hwy and about 23-25 city. A lot of the wrx components can be switched to the 2.5i such as suspension or brakes. The 2.5i brakes compared to the wrx brakes are pretty stupid IMO; both have same caliper but different size rotors-I upgraded to wrx rotors using wrx caliper bracket and braking is much better now. Handles great in snow, the only thing that limits it is the crappy oem tires. Overall a great car for someone looking for a AWD vehicle at a great price. Do not overlook this car, you will not regret it!

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  Is it a sti no its a wrx - 2011 Subaru Impreza
  By Adam - June 13 - 10:00 am

  The car is over all one of the most fun vehicles i have ever bought. it has some of the same looks as the sti does except for the sunroof and bigger turbo but the awd just takes off!

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  Okay First Impression From First Subaru - 2011 Subaru Impreza
  By cor1 - June 11 - 1:49 am

  I leased a 2011 Impreza Outback Sport (all weather package) in April 2011. Ive since put about 18k miles on it and am reasonably satisfied with it so far. Its not a performance model but its fun to drive and with the seats folded down I get plenty of space to haul things like my entire acoustic drum set. Its your typical, versatile Subaru, but the the quality of the interior is a bit lacking. The seats cloth is thin and feels flimsy. The front passenger door has rattled from the speakers bass since day 1. The driver side head rest wobbles a bit. I can even feel where the posts end in the seat-back when I lean my head against it. Also the center console latch broke 3 weeks in.

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  Wish for WRX Suspension - 2011 Subaru Impreza
  By Kirk - May 29 - 2:00 am

  I have only had the car for a month but I am really enjoying it with one glaring exception. Turn in and body roll are real issues. My plain jane 09 Honda Civic handles much better and it has understeer! I wish Subaru would have used the WRX suspension on this model. Rallitek sway bars are on order.

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  Great car for the money - 2011 Subaru Impreza
  By daskiing1 - March 16 - 2:13 pm

  I just got my new Subaru a couple weeks ago, but this car is quite fantastic. It is reliable, fun to drive, has plenty of space in the back, and the AWD is (or will be) a godsend in bad weather. Even on rainy interstates this car feels impervious where other cars i have owned felt nervous or uncomfortable. If you live where the weather is perpetually bad, this hatch really is worth your look.

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  Great AWD and thats it - 2011 Subaru Impreza
  By tcrew - January 25 - 8:43 am

  My wife and I purcarhased two new subarus in 2011. One a Legacy limited and the other a Impreza premium 5 door. The Legacy is great but the Impreza was a different story. I bought an automatic, should have bought a 5 speed. The 4 speed auto was terriable. The transmission got worse as i put miles on it. No mechanical problems just poor performance. The seats were a cheap material that faded fast. The tomtom navi was replaced after 14 months. The door trim rotted off. The center consoles plasic started comming off. The only good feature is the AWD. After 15 months i traded it for a 2012 Forester( i still love subaru). Im glad the impreza was updated.

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  I really do like the car, but there are issues - 2011 Subaru Impreza
  By dfgarrison - January 21 - 1:53 pm

  First the good: This car is a lot of fun when the snow starts to fly. Living in MN this was important to me. The all wheel drive in the WRX never disappoints. I run Generals winter tire and if anything the grip is too good even with traction control turned off. The bad: In the first year two bearings failed (throw-out and transfer). For summer driving the suspension is too soft. The seats lack lateral support, you slide all over the place. The dead pedal is too small (size 10 shoe). Pedals are too close together and your knee will hit the steering column when left foot braking. Front fascia will crack very easily ($750 to fix). Paint chips easily. 5 speed shifter is very clunky.