Subaru Impreza trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2027 Subaru Impreza has two trims: base at $24,595 and RS at $29,495, before the $1,295 destination charge. Both are 5-door hatchbacks with a 180-hp 2.5L boxer, CVT and all-wheel drive. The new base trim is $2,000 below the 2026 entry price.

Current Impreza trim levels: Sixth generation (2027 model year)

The sixth-generation Impreza launched for 2024 as a hatchback only. For 2026 it came as Sport and RS; for 2027 Subaru replaced the Sport with a cheaper base trim and gave both trims the 2.5L engine. It is built in Gunma, Japan.[1][2]

Subaru Impreza Sixth generation (2027 model year) trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2027, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Impreza (base)	$24,595excl. $1,295 destination (2027 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (180 hp)	$2,000 below the 2026 entry price 17-inch alloys, keyless access, dual 7.0-inch screens [1]
RS	$29,495excl. $1,295 destination (2027 MY); same as 2026	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (180 hp)	All-Weather Package and blind-spot detection standard Option 33 ($2,070): Harman Kardon, moonroof, power driver seat [1][2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Subaru pricing source.

Impreza packages and option codes (2024–present)

Package and option codes as listed in Subaru pricing and press material.

Subaru Impreza Sixth generation (2027 model year) packages by trim with Subaru option codes
Code	Trim	What it is	Source
33	RS	Harman Kardon audio, power moonroof, power driver seat ($2,070)	[1]

Previous Impreza trim levels: Sixth generation, launch model year (2024)

The 2024 Impreza dropped the sedan and launched as a 5-door only, with a 10% stiffer chassis and a new RS trim with the 2.5L engine. Base and Sport used a 152-hp 2.0L.[3]

Subaru Impreza Sixth generation, launch model year (2024) trims in ladder order with 2024 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2024, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Impreza (base)	$22,995excl. $1,090 destination (2024 MY)	2.0L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (152 hp, 145 lb-ft)	Optional alloy wheels ($350) [3]
Sport	$24,995excl. $1,090 destination (2024 MY)	2.0L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (152 hp, 145 lb-ft)	Option 23 ($1,900): moonroof, blind-spot, All-Weather Package [3]
RS	$27,885excl. $1,090 destination (2024 MY)	2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 178 lb-ft)	New trim for 2024 [3]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Subaru pricing source.

Previous Impreza trim levels: Fifth generation, launch model year (2017)

The 2017 Impreza was the first Subaru on the Subaru Global Platform, offered as a sedan and 5-door with a 152-hp direct-injection 2.0L and a 5-speed manual or CVT. Prices below are for the sedan; each 5-door cost $500 more.[4][3]

Subaru Impreza Fifth generation, launch model year (2017) trims in ladder order with 2017 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2017, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
2.0i	$18,395Sedan, 5-speed manual, excl. $820 destination (2017 MY); CVT $19,395	2.0L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (152 hp)	5-door from $18,895 [4]
2.0i Premium	$21,195Sedan, CVT, excl. $820 destination (2017 MY)	2.0L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (152 hp)	16-inch alloys, All-Weather Package [4]
2.0i Sport	$21,995Sedan, 5-speed manual, excl. $820 destination (2017 MY); CVT $22,795	2.0L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (152 hp)	Sport tuning; sedan and 5-door [4]
2.0i Limited	$24,095Sedan, CVT, excl. $820 destination (2017 MY)	2.0L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (152 hp)	LED headlights, 17-inch machine-finish alloys [4]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Subaru pricing source.

Related Impreza research

See which trim and packages an Impreza was built with.

Trim names on a used listing are not always right. The CarWhere Subaru build sheet reconstructs factory colors, options and packages from licensed VIN-level build data — availability is checked free, and it is $9.99 only when detailed build data is found for that VIN.

Subaru build sheet by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What are the 2027 Subaru Impreza trims?

Two: the base Impreza at $24,595 and the RS at $29,495 MSRP, before the $1,295 destination charge.

What engine does the 2027 Impreza have?

Both 2027 trims use a 180-hp 2.5L boxer with a CVT and Symmetrical AWD. Earlier sixth-generation base and Sport trims used a 152-hp 2.0L.

Is the Impreza still sold as a sedan?

No. Since 2024 the Impreza has been a 5-door hatchback only. The 2017–2023 generation offered both a sedan and a 5-door.

What happened to the Impreza Sport?

The 2026 lineup was Sport and RS. For 2027 Subaru lists only a base trim and the RS, with the base priced $2,000 below the 2026 entry price.

What does the Impreza RS add?

Sportier styling, an All-Weather Package and blind-spot detection as standard, plus an optional $2,070 package with Harman Kardon audio, moonroof and power driver seat.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Subaru for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

Subaru Announces Pricing on 2027 Subaru Impreza, Most Affordable All-wheel Drive Compact Car on Sale in U.s. (Sep 24, 2026) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
Subaru Announces Pricing on 2026 Impreza (Jul 30, 2025) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
Subaru Announces Pricing on All-new 2024 Impreza Compact Car (Feb 23, 2023) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
Subaru Announces Pricing on All-new 2017 Impreza Models (Oct 18, 2016) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)

More Subaru tools

Independent reference compiled by CarWhere — not affiliated with or endorsed by Subaru of America, Inc. or Subaru Corporation. Subaru and the model names are trademarks of their owners.